Incredibly fun and informative. Provided a ton of context for the art that would have totally gone over our heads otherwise





One of Madrid’s most popular museums, the Reina Sofia Museum houses an exquisite collection of Spanish modern and contemporary art. On this 2.5 hour semi-private (8 Guest Maximum) guided museum tour, your guide will lead you to the most important works, revealing the fascinating stories behind each one. You’ll skip the line so that you won’t miss a minute while visiting Madrid.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $704.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 18 of the next 58 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
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 Spanish art, 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.
Reina Sofia Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $107 per person for this Madrid experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $704. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 2:30 PM.
Children aged 0–5 pay from $11, adults from $107.
It can: 18 of the next 58 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
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 Spanish Flag at the main entrance, outside of the museum Reina Sofia. You’ll be standing between two glass towers (elevators) at the top of the stair outside. The flag pole is situated to the left at this main entrance (you’ll see a Spanish flag attached to it that will help you recognise the meeting point). 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.
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Incredibly fun and informative. Provided a ton of context for the art that would have totally gone over our heads otherwise
We had an excellent guide in Isabella, who was well-informed, energetic, interesting and fun. We were a small group of only four people, giving us the opportunity to ask questions. There’s a lot to see in this museum, so a tour guide has to be selective in what to highlight, because one simply cannot see it all. My husband and I felt Isabella made good selections in what she chose to discuss, ending of course with La Guernica. She provided historical and societal facts that permitted an appreciation of each work in the context of when it was created. I would highly recommend this tour and would consider Isabella as a guide for another tour, if given the opportunity to visit Madrid again.
Isabela was amazing! We did the Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private, and it was such a wonderful experience. She was knowledgeable and made the tour so enjoyable from start to finish. We learned so much and truly had the best time. Highly recommend booking with Isabela.
Isabella was amazing! We did the Semi-Private Reina de Sofia, and it was such a wonderful experience. She was knowledgeable and made the tour so enjoyable from start to finish. We learned so much. Highly recommend booking with Isabella!
We had a wonderful tour of the Reina Sofia Museum with our guide Rosita. She was fabulous! She told us about the history of Spain and how that influenced Picasso, Dali and others. Her intellect and knowledge of history and the artists was amazing. The tour was interesting and informative. There was great communication between Rosita and us before the tour so we knew exactly where to go for the start of the tour. We highly recommend.
Andrea was an excellent guide! She could not have been more knowledgeable, enthusiatic, and more committed to the quality of our Reina Sofia experience. We learned so much because of the depth of her art history knowledge. She linked various periods together with excellent examples. We wish she could accompany us to every Spanish art museum we hope to visit!
Reina Sofia is a fasinating museum--wonderful post-1881 art. It couldn't have been better. Andrea was a very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and helped us develop a better understanding/appreciation for various artistic periods by showing us great examples. She was truly one of the best museum guides we’ve ever had.
Of the many tours of this museum, we chose this well-rated one specifically because it was guaranteed to be a very small group. Lucky for us it turned out to be just myself and my wife. Also, we were lucky to have Rosita M as our guide. Not only is she extraordinarily knowledgeable about the art on the tour - she is effervescent in her enthusiasm about it and teaching us about what we were seeing. The tour was excellent and we can strongly recommend Rosita as a guide.
This was a lovely tour! Our guide, Almu, was knowledgable, insightful, and enthusiastic! We got clear context for each of the artworks we encountered, and this deepened and focused our experience of the museum. Highly recommended!
Enrique was a phenomenal guide who provided us with an intimate tour sharing his passion for ART and his extensive knowledge related to the Reina Sofia’s history and collections. Enrique’s knowledge, positive energy, and timely manner were worth the price!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reina Sofia Museum Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max | 2h 30min | 5.0 (29) | $107 | |
Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour Semi-Private 6ppl Max | 2h 30min | 5.0 (73) | $151 | View |
Reina Sofia Museum Small Group Tour -6 people maximum- | 1h 30min | 4.9 (506) | $53 | View |
Reina Sofia Museum Madrid Exclusive Guided Tour | 2h 30min | 5.0 (24) | $107 | View |
Madrid Old City Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max | 2h 30min | 5.0 (231) | $29 | View |
Private Tour to the Prado and Reina Sofía Museum | 4 hours | 5.0 (40) | $200 | View |
Prado Museum with Reina Sofia Museum Guided Tour | 4 hours | 4.2 (327) | $79 | View |