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Reina Sofia Museum Tour in Madrid with Babylon Tours - Madrid

Reina Sofia Museum Tour in Madrid with Babylon Tours

Madrideasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

2.5 hours

Fitness Level

Requires moderate stamina for standing and walking through multiple galleries over several hours.

Overview

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.

Madrid, Community of Madrid

Reina Sofia Museum Tour - Semi-Private (ENGLISH)

2.5 hrs | Daily | Skip-the-Line

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About This Adventure

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.

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Rates

  • Adult: - €105
  • Youth: - €95 (Ages 10 - 17)
  • Child: - €75 (9 and under)

Duration

2.5 hours


Meeting Point

By the Spanish Flag at the main entrance, outside of the museum Reina Sofia


About

  • 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 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.
  • This tour is in English.

Includes

  • Semi-Private Private Museum Tour
  • ""Semi-Private"" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 8 Guests Maximum
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Tour Includes All Entrance Fees  
  • Duration 2.5 Hours 

Excludes

  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
  • Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

Full Tour Description

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.

Adventure Tips

Arrive Early

Plan to be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts to ensure timely entry.

Pack Light

Only small handbags or slim backpacks are allowed; large bags must be left behind or at your accommodation.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

Expect 2.5 hours of standing and walking inside the museum, so good footwear matters.

Bring Photo ID

You must carry a photo ID or passport copy for museum entry and ticket verification.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban birds such as blackbirds and house sparrows
  • Occasional sightings of squirrels in nearby green spaces

History

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.

Conservation

The museum actively promotes sustainable tourism by limiting group sizes and encouraging visitors to respect cultural artifacts and the historic building’s integrity.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Provide support and comfort during the 2.5-hour museum walk.

Lightweight jacket

Keeps you comfortable during cooler outdoor moments between museum stops.

fall specific

Compact handbag or small backpack

Essential

Meets museum security requirements for bag size.

Photo ID or passport

Essential

Required for entry and ticket verification.