1-2 hours
Reina Sofía Museum guided tour
One of Spain's most illustrious art museums, the Reina Sofia conserves many national and international treasures behind its doors
What you'll do
Opened in 1992, the Reina Sofia Museum is named after Spain's former Queen.
Dedicated predominantly to Spanish art, the Reina Sofia focuses mainly on the three greatest masters of the twentieth century in Spain: Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró. The most famous masterpiece in the museum is Picasso’s painting, 'El Guernica' which everybody comes to see. In fact, in 2019 the museum saw 4.48million visitors, making it among the world's most visited.
Along the tour, your expert guide will explain Spanish art, from abstractionism to cubism, surrealism and modernism, showing you the most important works from the main artists and some from international masters.
This museum is housed in an old building that used to be a hospital, and its grand hallways are the ideal place to discover the most avant-garde painters and sculptors from all over the world.
There are also temporary exhibitions from international artists, with an exciting and ever-changing roster of artworks.
Art history buffs should relish the opportunity to experience the Reina Sofia - one of the world's top museums - in this way!
What's included
Your expert guide shows you the best of the masterpieces in the museum and the fascinating stories that go with them
Marvel at the stunning building, originally a hospital
Tours held in English or Spanish
Reservations
Booking required
Book your spot at least 24 hours in advance by following this link. Select your preferred language (English or Spanish), date and time and enter your pass number(s). You will need to enter your credit card details, however you’ll not be charged unless you fail to turn up without cancelling 24 hours before the tour departs.
Plans changed?
If you need to change or cancel your booking, please send an email to [email protected] or call +34 91 129 34 83. It is important that you receive your cancellation confirmation via email before 24 hours of your tour/attraction visit. If you fail to cancel and do not show up for your booking slot, your pass will still be redeemed, and you will lose one of your pass choices.
Where you'll be
Meet beside the tall statue by the steps to the main entrance,, Calle de Santa Isabel 52,, Madrid, ESWhere you'll meet
Meet your guide beside the tall statue by the steps to the main entrance, Calle de Santa Isabel 52.
How to get there
Metro Atocha / Estación del Arte (Line 1)
Operating hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: 12.45PM
Tour duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Closings & holidays
December 24, 25, 31
January 1
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