Prado & Reina Sofia Guided Museum Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max

This guided tour in Madrid suits art enthusiasts and covers both the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums with expert commentary and skip-the-line access.

Highlights

• Skip the long lines and enter directly with a professional guide
• Explore the most important artworks in the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums
• Enjoy two 2.5-hour guided tours, one at each museum
• See masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, El Greco, and others
• Discover Salvador Dalí’s and Pablo Picasso’s works, including ‘Guernica’

Description

Begin at the Prado Museum, known for its neoclassical facade and extensive art collection dating from the 1200s. Highlights include Velázquez’s “Las Meninas” and Hieronymus Bosch’s “The Garden of Earthly Delights.” The Prado also hosts the largest collection of Italian masterpieces outside Italy, featuring artists like Fra Angelico and Caravaggio.

Your guide will share insights into the lives and works of artists such as Goya, Rembrandt, and El Greco. After the Prado, continue to the Reina Sofia Museum, housed in a renovated former hospital. It contains one of the largest collections of modern and contemporary art, primarily by Spanish artists.

At the Reina Sofia, learn about artistic movements like abstractionism, cubism, surrealism, and modernism. View Picasso’s transformative painting “Guernica,” Miró’s “The Man with a Pipe,” and Dalí’s “Face of the Great Masturbator.” Your guide will provide historical context, explaining how social and political events like the Spanish Civil War influenced these artists and their works.

Includes

• Entrance fees to both museums
• Tours accessible for wheelchair users upon request
• Professional local art historian guide
• 2.5-hour guided tour of the Prado Museum
• Lunch break
• 2.5-hour guided tour of the Reina Sofia Museum
• Guaranteed skip-the-line access
• Private or small group tours with a maximum of 8 participants

Excludes

• Optional gratuities
• Temporary exhibits
• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Food and drinks

Important Information

• Small group tours require a minimum of 2 guests; alternative dates or full refunds are offered if minimum is not met
• Wheelchair-accessible tours available on request
• Museum closures can occur without prior notice; alternatives will be provided if delays exceed one hour, but no refunds or discounts will be given
• Appropriate dress is required for entry to some sites
• Only handbags or small thin backpacks are allowed through security; large bags and suitcases are prohibited inside the museums

Easy Cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred date and bring a small bag or handbag for smooth entry. Morning tours offer a quieter experience at the museums.