Museo Reina Sofía: Guided Tour

About this experience

The Museo Reina Sofía Guided Tour is a 90-minute guided tour of one of Madrid's principal modern and contemporary art museums, housed in a converted 18th-century hospital building on Calle de Santa Isabel. The collection spans the 20th century and is anchored by Pablo Picasso's Guernica, the large-scale 1937 painting depicting the bombing of the Basque town, which remains the most visited work in the permanent galleries. Works by Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró are also central to the collection, representing the breadth of Spanish modernism alongside international movements including Surrealism and Abstract Expressionism. A live guide leads the group through the permanent collection and selected temporary exhibitions, providing context on individual works, the artists, and the broader cultural periods they represent. The starting point is the museum entrance at 52 Calle de Santa Isabel. Entry tickets and the guided tour are included in the booking, with no additional admission fee required on the day. The museum is fully wheelchair accessible. For more things to do in Madrid, including other museums and cultural sites across the city, a range of options is available to suit different interests and schedules.

Highlights

• 90-minute guided tour of Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid
• See Picasso's Guernica, painted in 1937 after the Basque bombing
• Works by Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró included in the tour
• Housed in a converted 18th-century hospital on Calle de Santa Isabel
• Covers 20th-century Spanish modernism and international movements

What is included

• Entry ticket
• Live guide
• Guided tour

Not included

• Tips

Before you go

Arrival and timing Make your way to the meeting point at 52 Calle de Santa Isabel and arrive a few minutes before your tour is due to begin. The guided tour runs for one hour and thirty minutes, so plan the rest of your day accordingly. Late arrivals may cause you to miss the start of the tour, so give yourself a comfortable buffer. Getting around the museum The Reina Sofía occupies a large historic building across multiple floors, with permanent collection galleries as well as spaces given over to temporary exhibitions. Your guide will lead the group through the relevant rooms, but be prepared for a fair amount of walking. Keep noise to a considerate level so all members of the group can hear the commentary clearly. During your visit Photography rules vary by gallery and artwork. Check signage in each room and follow staff instructions, particularly around major works. Keep your phone on silent and avoid taking calls during the tour. Food and drink are not permitted in the gallery spaces. The museum has open spaces where you are free to explore independently once the guided portion has ended.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.