Reina Sofia Museum Madrid Exclusive Guided Tour
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Overview

Skip-the lines and see famous works of Spanish and contemporary art and learn about movements like cubism, surrealism, and modernism during this guided, private tour of one of the city’s most popular museums. Breeze past long lines at the Reina Sofia Museum to see words by Picasso, Dali, Jiro learning how each was created from your guide. Learn how political movements and the Spanish Civil War-influenced art.

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Babylon Tours LLC

Ratings & Reviews

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One of the best tour guides ever!!

Sandip_K, Jan 2026

Andrea was an outstanding guide and gave us one of the best museum tours we’ve ever had. What really set her apart was how she connected everything we saw—paintings, photographs, and installations—into a few clear, powerful themes, all grounded in the historical moment they came from. She didn’t just explain individual works; she helped us understand how they spoke to each other and to the political and social realities of Spain and Europe at the time. Seeing the art through that lens completely changed how we experienced the Reina Sofía, especially around Guernica and the surrounding works. Andrea is incredibly knowledgeable but also engaging and easy to follow. The tour felt thoughtful, cohesive, and genuinely memorable. We walked away with a much deeper appreciation for the museum and its collection. Highly recommend—this was a truly exceptional tour.

Terrific tour

FredDoyle, May 2025

As with all the Babylon guides we encountered in Madrid, Andrea was a pleasure to tour with. We especially appreciated her insights into the societal context of various pieces and her deep dive into how 'Guernica' came into being. Highly recommended.

Wowed by art

541kenyac, May 2024

Ana Muñoz our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, helpful, and we truly enjoyed her company. She contacted us ahead of our tour and sent us her location so we knew exactly where to meet her. The visit was filled with chronological history, facts, good conversation, and context of the main master pieces in the museum.

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A wonderful and rewarding way to appreciate a remarkable museum.

cdgreenfield, Mar 2024

Our guide was exceptionally well prepared to give a wonderful tour of this remarkable museum. We started in the gardens to better understand the building itself, then took a deep dive into the transformation of prominent Spanish artists in the first half of the 20th Century. From Dali and Miro to Picasso, Santos and many others, we learned how and why their work evolved, and how the politics of the time influenced their work. Our tour culminated with the Guernica - a work so complex and wonderful we appreciated the skillful explanation of Almudena, our guide.

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Itinerary

  • Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

    Part of a former hospital, the Reina Sofia became gallery space for 20th century art back in the 1990s. On this tour, your guide will introduce you to the different artistic movements showcased here, including abstractionism, cubism, surrealism, and modernism. You’ll come face to face with works by the iconic Pablo Picasso, including his world-changing painting, “Guernica.” You’ll browse works by Joan Miró, like “The Man with a Pipe,” and Salvador Dali’s “Face of the Great Masturbator,” learning about the techniques and strategies they used to create their oftentimes quirky works of art. You’ll discover all about the social and political movements that shaped these artists and their work, including the Spanish Civil War. You’ll leave with a richer understanding of 20th century Spanish art, allowing you to wander confidently through one of the world’s largest contemporary art collections.

    3 hours
    Admission Included
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Location

Address

28012 Madrid, Spain

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Experience

Highlights

  • Skip-the-line access to the Reina Sofia Museum
  • Learn about art movements and artists from a private guide
  • Enjoy each peace at your own pace and ask questions as you go
  • See vast collections of Spanish art
  • Inclusions

    • Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
    • Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option)
    • Guided Museum Tour
    • Duration 2.5 Hours
    • All Entrance Fees

    Exclusions

    • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
    • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
    • Temporary exhibitions NOT included

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
    • Notes: The Reina Sofia Museum might be subjected to occasional closures or delayed opening or special event limiting access to our tour. When this occurs, we will provide guests with a reschedule option, or appropriate alternative. There is a link provided to verify beforehand the exceptional closing days online. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. Appropriate dress is required for entry into some sites on this tour. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some lines may form on tours with 'Skip the Line' access.

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Spanish

    • Italian

    • French

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    EUR 105.00