easy
2.5 hours
Requires moderate stamina for standing and walking through multiple galleries over several hours.
Skip the crowds on a 2.5-hour semi-private tour of Madrid’s Reina Sofia Museum. Get up close to Picasso’s Guernica and Dalí’s surreal works with expert guides who reveal the stories behind Spain’s modern art.
2.5 hrs | Daily | Skip-the-Line
Experience the Reina Sofia Museum on a captivating 2.5-hour semi-private tour, limited to just 8 guests. Skip the lines and immerse yourself in masterpieces like Picasso's "Guernica," Dalí's surreal visions, and Miró's vibrant abstractions. Discover the profound stories and social contexts behind these iconic works of modern art.
2.5 hours
By the Spanish Flag at the main entrance, outside of the museum Reina Sofia
The Reina Sofia Museum houses one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art in the world. On this 2.5 hour semi-private guided museum tour, welcoming up to 8 people, your guide will lead you through its many galleries, recounting the captivating stories behind the most important works. The best part? You’ll skip the line, ensuring that you get as much time as possible inside one of Madrid’s most popular national museums.
In the 1990s, a former hospital was renovated and turned into the Reina Sofia, home to 20th century art mostly from Spanish artists. Your expert guide will discuss the various artistic movements on display here, including abstractionism, cubism, surrealism, and modernism. You’ll learn all about Spain’s most famous artistic export, Pablo Picasso, while standing in front of his world-changing painting, “Guernica.” You’ll see works by Joan Miró, like “The Man with a Pipe,” as well as Salvador Dali’s “Face of the Great Masturbator,” learning about the techniques and stories behind these sometimes offbeat works of art. Your guide will situate all of these works in their larger social and political contexts, allowing you to understand how events like the Spanish Civil War shaped these artists’ lives and works. By the end, you’ll have experienced one of Spain’s, and the world’s, most exquisite collections of contemporary art, which no trip to Madrid should go without.
Plan to be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts to ensure timely entry.
Only small handbags or slim backpacks are allowed; large bags must be left behind or at your accommodation.
Expect 2.5 hours of standing and walking inside the museum, so good footwear matters.
You must carry a photo ID or passport copy for museum entry and ticket verification.
The Reina Sofia Museum opened in 1992 in a converted 18th-century hospital building and stands as a monument to Spain’s modern artistic evolution, particularly its response to political upheaval.
The museum actively promotes sustainable tourism by limiting group sizes and encouraging visitors to respect cultural artifacts and the historic building’s integrity.
Provide support and comfort during the 2.5-hour museum walk.
Keeps you comfortable during cooler outdoor moments between museum stops.
fall specific
Meets museum security requirements for bag size.
Required for entry and ticket verification.