Reina Sofia Museum Guided Tour: Exploring Modern and Contemporary Spanish Art
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12 Ratings
Madrid
Discover the captivating world of Spanish modern and contemporary art at the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid. Join our guided tour to explore the most important works and uncover the intriguing stories behind them. Skip the line and make the most of your visit!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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.
What's Included
- Duration: 2.5 hours of immersive touring
- All entrance fees included for a hassle-free experience
- Enjoy a semi-private museum tour for a personalized feel
- Knowledgeable professional tour guide to enhance your visit
- Small group guarantee - never more than 8 guests for intimacy and comfort
What's Not Included
- 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
- Temporary exhibitions NOT included
Additional Information
The Reina Sofia Museum, one of Madrid’s top attractions, showcases an extensive array of modern and contemporary Spanish art. On this semi-private guided tour, limited to just 8 participants and lasting 2.5 hours, your guide will steer you towards the museum’s prime exhibits, sharing intriguing narratives behind each masterpiece. Take advantage of skipping the queue to make the most of your time while in Madrid.
- A maximum of 8 people per tour allowed
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- 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.
Location
Reina Sofía
Meet your guide by the Spanish Flag at the main entrance, outside of the museum Reina Sofia. You’ll be standing between two glass towers (elevators) at the top of the stair outside. The flag pole is situated to the left at this main entrance (you’ll see a Spanish flag attached to it that will help you recognise the meeting point).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jani336
Mar 25, 2024
A great art experience - Beatriz was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable and made it a really interesting and special experience. We loved our tour......Muchas gracias Beatriz! Highly recommended 👍👍.
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Debra_h
Oct 4, 2023
Angel, best guide imaginable - Angel was the best tour guide imaginable. Perfetto! Personable and professional. Expansive knowledge of art history, European history, and Spanish history. He truly gave us an unforgettable afternoon in Madrid. Grazia e benedictus Deum.
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Jane_c
Jul 28, 2023
Guernica and so much more! - This collection is vast and impressive! Guernica exceeded expectations. Great art from Picasso on, plus supporting media. Our guide Beatrix was amazing!! Met the varied art proficiency of our group. Very personable!!
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A2298bcjanec
Jul 26, 2023
Love Reina Sofia’s collection! - Our guide Beatrix provided a very thorough entertaining tour through the collection. She set the stage and progression of the styles of art. It was a great balance to accommodate a wide range of knowledge of attendees. We highly recommend this tour and Beatrix in particular! To see Guernica and other masterpieces up close is incredibly moving!
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Carolynn_b
Jun 2, 2023
Art brought to life by Marta! - Carolynn
Extremely easy booking with Viator! Very communicative, which was appreciated.
Our guide Marta completely changed the way we look at art forever! The reason we decided to book a guided tour was that we enjoy visiting museums however ~ what am I looking at? What is it saying? What is the significance of this piece at the time? … And so many more questions go unanswered. Marta provided details and the history throughout the museum in chronological order that completely changed the way we look at art forever. Her enthusiasm and the way her face & eyes would light up made it obvious that art & history are a passion verses a ‘job’. We felt very fortunate to have her as our guide. Thoroughly enjoy our time and highly recommend.
While the tour is 2.5 hours you can stay afterwards as long as you like. Meeting point was super easy to find. Greta job Babylon Tours/Viator Thank you!!
Carolynn
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Carolynnb656
Jun 2, 2023
Reina Sofia brought to life - Our guide Marta completely changed the way we look at art forever! The reason we decided to book a guided tour was that we enjoy visiting museums however ~ what am I looking at? What is it saying? What is the significance of this piece at the time? … And so many more questions go unanswered. Marta provided details and the history throughout the museum in chronological order that completely changed the way we look at art forever. Her enthusiasm and the way her face & eyes would light up made it obvious that art & history are a passion verses a ‘job’. We felt very fortunate to have her as our guide. Thoroughly enjoy our time and highly recommend.
While the tour is 2.5 hours you can stay afterwards as long as you like. Meeting point was super easy to find. Greta job Babylon Tours. Thank you!!
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Qi
Apr 12, 2023
Recommend this - We love our guide Angel, excellent experience. Love the museum, very vivid description of Picasso and Dali, both work and personal life.
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Robert_s
Jul 17, 2022
Reina Sofia and the Magic of art. - Anna was our guide and led us threw the museum skillfully using a narrative to explain the paintings and the history of Spain and Spanish art . The smallest details of the artists experiences brought to life vividly. Building like a great story toward a climax and ending with the masterpiece Guernica. Anna answered every question, was patient with my kid and had a magical wonder about all the works she showed us. Not to be missed.
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Happiness01887525193
Aug 17, 2021
Great visit with wonderful guide - Our guide, Ángel, was extremely knowledgeable and really made the visit worthwhile. He was also very nice and accommodating.
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Katherine_b
Apr 30, 2019
2.5- hour by an intelligent, educated insider— highliht of our trip to Spain - Our guide knew her stuff and had a well planned tour of the museum for us. She made great use of the time and moved us along from peace to peace telling us just enough to make it worth having an expert along but not dwelling too long on each one. We ended with Guernica. Of course, the crowds in front of this Picasso masterpiece were large. But we were pleasantly surprised that the museum was not extremely crowded overall, particularly compared to arisen to the Prado the day before. I recognize not everyone can afford a guided tour, but if you’re splurging on just one or two, this would be one I would recommend. It was billed as a semi-private tour, but in fact was only my husband and I.
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