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Reina Sofía Museum entrance with visitors in Madrid, Spain.
Visitors on a guided tour at Prado Museum viewing artwork.
Visitors exploring art exhibits at Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid.
Visitors viewing Picasso's Guernica, 1937, at Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid.
Sculpture and paintings in Reina Sofia Museum gallery, Madrid.
Cubist artwork displayed during Reina Sofia Museum tour in Madrid, Spain.

Reina Sofia Museum Small-Group or Private Guided Tour, Madrid

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Explore Madrid's Reina Sofia Museum with our Small-Group or Private Guided Tour, offering an intimate journey through one of Spain’s most celebrated art institutions. Whether you opt for a small group setting or choose to go private, your experience will be enriched by expert insights into the works of Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí, alongside other international artists. Discover how the dictatorship regime influenced Spanish art during the 1930s with an expert guide who provides continuous guidance throughout your visit.

Opt for either a private or small-group guided tour to discover the iconic Reina Sofía Museum alongside your expert art historian guide.

Marvel at Picasso's powerful anti-war masterpiece, "Guernica," and explore the surrealistic imagery synonymous with Dali's renowned works.

Learn from your chosen guide, English, Spanish, or Italian, about how Spanish artists embraced modernity while rejecting the horrors of the Civil War.

Marvel at the paintings of pioneering avant-garde artists like Gutiérrez Solana, Ramón Casas, and Ignacio Zuloaga.

Fun fact: The museum, inaugurated in 1992, is named after Queen Sofía of Spain in recognition of her patronage of the arts.

Guided tour of Reina Sofia Museum with entry

Expert English, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide

Small group of up to 6 guests

Private group of up to 6 guests (optional)

Tour guide speaking to tourists in a park setting.

Tour guide speaking to tourists in a park setting.

Private tour of Reina Sofia

This small group guided tour of the Reina Sofía promises a customized experience for you to explore one of the most famous museums in the world.

Should you choose the private tour option, you'll have the opportunity to explore the works of influential Spanish painters like Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and Salvador Dalí, as well as creations by renowned international artists with an expert guide by your side at all times. Gain insight into the impact of the dictatorship regime on Spanish artists during the Second Republic in the 1930s. Your guide will explain in detail how events like the Guernica bombings affected Picasso's work and the artistic expression of the time.

See up close Europe’s famous artworks

Marvel at the museum’s top attraction, "Guernica" by Pablo Picasso, depicting the horrors of war and the bombing of the town of Guernica during the Spanish Civil War. The "Woman in Blue" stands out as another remarkable piece by Picasso, demonstrating his innovative cubist style and mastery of form and color. Additionally, make sure not to overlook "Homage to Catalonia" by Joan Miró, which serves as a potent expression of Miró's political and social commentary inspired by the Spanish Civil War.

Reina Sofía Museum entrance with visitors in Madrid, Spain.

Reina Sofía Museum entrance with visitors in Madrid, Spain.

Visitors on a guided tour at Prado Museum viewing artwork.

Visitors on a guided tour at Prado Museum viewing artwork.

Visitors exploring art exhibits at Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid.

Visitors exploring art exhibits at Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid.

What's allowed

  • Handbags whose dimensions don't exceed 40 x 10 x 10cm are permitted, and must be worn on the front of the body.
  • Cameras are allowed, with the exception of a flash, tripod, and selfie sticks.

What's not allowed

  • Note that large bags, flash photography, and tripods are not allowed.
  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum, as there are already several dining options available along with specific areas for their consumption. Carrying water is duly justified in the case of pregnant women, guests with special needs, and anyone who may be sick.

Accessibility

  • Disabled people are welcome as this experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

Additional information

  • Please note that there is free entry on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat from 7pm till closing, and Sun from 12:30pm till closing.
  • Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the age of 14 and 18 who wishes to visit the museum without an adult must show their national ID document.
  • Entry is free for guests from certain categories, full list here
Visitors viewing Picasso's Guernica, 1937, at Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid.

Visitors viewing Picasso's Guernica, 1937, at Reina Sofia Museum, Madrid.

Sculpture and paintings in Reina Sofia Museum gallery, Madrid.

Sculpture and paintings in Reina Sofia Museum gallery, Madrid.

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Operating hours

Reina Sofia National Museum of Art Center

Monday
10:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:30pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm • last entry 8:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 2:30pm • last entry 2:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.
  • Closed on 1st Jan 2026, 6th Jan 2026, 1st May 2026, 15th May 2026, 9th Nov 2026, 25th Dec 2026 and 31st Dec 2026.

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FAQs

The guides for this tour are proficient in English, Spanish, and Italian.
Food and drinks are not allowed within the Reina Sofia Museum. There are designated dining areas outside where you can enjoy meals or snacks.
The tour includes a guided exploration of the museum with entry, an expert guide speaking English, Spanish, or Italian, and participation as part of either a small group (up to six guests) or a private group option.
The guided tour will cover how Spanish artists embraced modernity while rejecting the horrors of the Civil War, and you'll gain insights into their works' historical context, including events like the Guernica bombings.
You'll have the opportunity to view Picasso's powerful anti-war masterpiece, 'Guernica,' on this guided tour.
A private group can consist of up to six guests.
Cameras are allowed in the Reina Sofía Museum as long as they do not have flash, tripods, or selfie sticks attached.
Large bags are not permitted inside the museum. Only handbags with dimensions no larger than 40 x 10 x 10 cm are allowed and must be worn on the front of your body.
The museum, inaugurated in 1992, was named after Queen Sofía of Spain to honor her patronage of the arts.
During the tour, you'll explore works by influential Spanish painters like Pablo Picasso and Joan Miró as well as creations from renowned international artists. You'll also gain insights into how historical events influenced these artworks.

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