Maximize every moment in Madrid by combining two of its most iconic museums into one convenient tour. On this 5.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum combo tour, your expert guide will lead up to 8 guests to skip the lines at the Prado and Reina Sofia museums. These rich collections of both historical and modern European art are not to be missed.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 15.
Start at the Prado, Spain’s response to the Louvre. One of the most visited sites in the world, the Prado is essential for any trip to Madrid. Housed in an 18th century neoclassical building, the Prado Museum displays thousands of works from its vast collection, spanning the 1200s to the 1900s. Some of the stand-out pieces include “Las Meninas” (The Maids of Honor), an inventive self-portrait by Spanish-born Velázquez, and “The Garden of Earthly Delights,” a triptych from Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch. You’ll wander its hall as your expert guided reveals the stories and secrets behind works by Goya, Fra Angelico, El Greco, Rembrandt, and others. Explore the largest collection of Italian masterpieces outside of Italy in addition to a fine selection of prints and sculptures.
After a break for lunch, make your way to the Reina Sofia Museum, which houses an exquisite collection of Spanish modern and contemporary art. 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 Spain, allowing you to wander confidently through one of the world’s largest contemporary art collections.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Prado & Reina Sofia Guided Museum Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max lasts about 5h 30min. The itinerary has 2 stops.
Prices start at $272 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 11:00 AM.
Children aged 0–5 pay from $18, adults from $272.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet your guide by the Goya statue at the main entrance, outside of the Prado Museum. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Babylon Tours Madrid.
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Rosita is a masterful storyteller and a fountain of historical and art knowledge. Not only did she teach us Spanish history, she walked us through the evolution of art how political movements influenced artistic expression. Highly recommend Rosita. Worth every centavo.
Excellent experience. Rosita is very knowledgeable and we were treated to the most amazing pieces of art and their connections to Madrid and the history of Spain. It was informative and deeply moving. Rosita could not have been more friendly and accommodating. A plus
Rosita was the best tour guide I’ve ever had! Her knowledge of art and history was expressed with such passion and enthusiasm. You must request her when visiting Madrid. When you have a private tour you get 100 times more knowledge. Loved seeing both museums highlights with Rosita
Almu was a fantastic guide, helping us understand without overwhelming us. Her knowledge and passion are evident and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour!
We booked a semi-private tour with Babylon, which turned out to be a private one, a wonderful surprise. Our guide, Rosita M, was exceptional: warm, engaging, and impressively knowledgeable. She connected each artwork to its historical and cultural context, helping us understand its place within the broader timeline of Spanish history. Her explanations were clear, fascinating, and enriched with details about restoration work at the Prado. Although five hours of art could be demanding, Rosita M kept my 15-year-old daughter fully engaged and inspired throughout the tour. Her professionalism, deep knowledge, and passion for art made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended — especially with Rosita M!
This tour was truly an amazing experience where we spent hours learning about the history of Spain and of art together! Jose was an incredibly knowledgeable guide with mastery of the history and the techniques of art. He was really enthusiastic, knew the answer to every question, and kept everything interesting so we didn’t even notice the time passing. We felt so lucky to have him engaging directly with us while all these large groups of people filed by with earpieces.
Enrique was AHHHMMAAZING-super knowledgeable and a fantastic day!!!! Definitely book!!! He made the experience the very best!🌻🌺
We had the tour with Jaime and he was fantastic. Did a great job at weaving all the artists and history together. Highly recommend this tour to anyone!
Our tour guide Beatrix was amazing. She had deep knowledge of her subject matter and passion in her presentation made the tour informative and exciting.
David was so amazing!!! Very engaging and excited to teach us about the art. I learned so much, best experience ever!!!!!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prado & Reina Sofia Guided Museum Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max | 5h 30min | 5.0 (17) | $272 | |
 Private Tour to the Prado and Reina Sofía Museum | 4 hours | 5.0 (40) | $199 | View |
| Prado & Reina Sofia Madrid Exclusive Guided Museum Tour | 5h 30min | 5.0 (13) | $272 | View |
 Guided tour of the Prado Museum and Reina Sofia Museum | 4 hours | 4.6 (10) | $74 | View |
 Guided Visit to the Prado Museum and Reina Sofía Museum | 4 hours | 5.0 (3) | $74 | View |
 Reina Sofia Museum Small Group Tour -6 people maximum- | 1h 30min | 4.9 (506) | $52 | View |
 Prado and Reina Sofia Museums Private Tour | 3h 38min | 4.9 (7) | $213 | View |