Reina Sofia Museum Small-Group or Private Guided Tour
Madrid
Reina Sofia Museum Small-Group or Private Guided Tour
1.5 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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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)
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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.
Know before you go
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
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