Reina Sofia Museum Guided Tour

Discover Spain’s modern art icons on a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Reina Sofía Museum, led by expert art historians.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Reina Sofía Museum on C. de Sta. Isabel, 52. After a quick ticket check and security screening, your guide will introduce the museum’s highlights and outline the tour'ss route.

What to expect

Reina Sofía Museum

As Spain’s leading modern art museum, the Reina Sofía houses a celebrated collection of 20th-century works across two key buildings: the Sabatini & the newer Nouvel. The museum is renowned for its role in showcasing the evolution of Spanish and international art movements.

Features

• Expert insights: With a local expert accompanying leading the way, you get curated insights into the museum's collection, and a tour of all of its most important works of art.

• Picasso’s Guernica: Encounter the powerful anti-war masterpiece, a defining work in art history and a symbol of peace.

• Dalí and Miró collections: Explore surrealist and abstract pieces by Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró, reflecting Spain’s creative spirit.

Upgrades

• Small group tour: Choose a small group tour for more facetime with your guide, with the convenience of a maximum of 6 people per group. The tour is available in Spanish, English, or Italian.

• Private tour: For a completely private experience, you can upgrade to a private tour in Spanish or English, with the flexibility to go as a group of 2-3, up to a total of 6 people.

Know before you go

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.

• Present your smartphone voucher or printed ticket at the entrance or designated ticket office, as required.

• Carry your best earphones and a fully charged phone to make use of the audio guide.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the museum for security reasons.

• Food and beverages are not permitted inside the exhibition spaces.

• Pets are not allowed, except for registered assistance animals.

• Flash photography and the use of selfie sticks or tripods are strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

• The museum is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators available throughout the building.

• You can also loan wheelchairs at the information points at the museum's Sabatini and Nouvel Buildings.

• You're free to bring a service animal along, provided you carry all relevant official documentation for verification.

• The museum has adapted restrooms across both buildings.

• You'll also find accessible parking for adapted vehicles in the museum's loading bay.

• Individuals with more than 33% disability enjoy free access to the museum for themselves and one person accompanying them. They must carry an official card or documentation to avail of this benefit.

Additional information

• You will access the digital audio guide via an app, so make sure your phone is fully charged.

• Minors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

• The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.

• Free access to the museum is available for individual visitors during the last two hours on all days. However, keep in mind that it can get very crowded during this period.

• Due to architectural improvements, the museum's library will remain open between 5pm and 9pm until November 21.

• Access to certain parts of the museum may be restricted or closed due to improvements or for assembling new collections.