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Reina Sofia Museum tickets & tours
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- With tickets to the Reina Sofia Museum, explore the greatest collections of 20th-century Spanish artists, Picasso, Dalí, and Miró!
- Uncover everything from abstract art and cubism to surrealism and modernism as you waltz around permanent and temporary artworks.
- Let thought-provoking exhibitions like Apparatus 92 and Avant-garde Territories reshape your understanding of colonialism and modernism.
- Add art history to your cart with an official audio guide. Decipher the horrors of war in Picasso's work or the power of a muse in Dalí's life.
- Avid art aficionados can upgrade to the Paseo del Arte Pass to access all 3 must-see museums of Madrid – Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza.
- With tickets to the Reina Sofia Museum, explore the greatest collections of 20th-century Spanish artists, Picasso, Dalí, and Miró!
- Uncover everything from abstract art and cubism to surrealism and modernism as you waltz around permanent and temporary artworks.
- Let thought-provoking exhibitions like Apparatus 92 and Avant-garde Territories reshape your understanding of colonialism and modernism.
- Add art history to your cart with an official audio guide. Decipher the horrors of war in Picasso's work or the power of a muse in Dalí's life.
- Avid art aficionados can upgrade to the Paseo del Arte Pass to access all 3 must-see museums of Madrid – Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Inclusions
- Entry to Reina Sofia Museum
- Official audio guide in Spanish, English, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Korean & Chinese (as per option selected)
- Entry to Prado & Thyssen-Bornemisza Museums with the Paseo del Arte Pass (as per option selected)
Exclusions
- Guided tour
- Tip: Begin your visit with Picasso's masterpiece, Guernica. It's an iconic and powerful plea for pacifism and sets the tone for your museum experience.
- This venue is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum. No photos or videos are allowed in area 206 (Guernica).
- Large bags or luggage measuring more than 30 x 30cm are not allowed in the museum.
- Guests entering with small backpacks must wear them in the front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to ensure they do not brush against the artworks.
- 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.
- There is free entry for guests with a valid ID under the age of 18 years, over the age of 65 years, and for students under 25 years.
- Entry is free for guests from certain categories, full list here
- These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, they are valid for an extended period of time.
- These tickets are valid for an extended duration. The exact details will be present on the ticket.
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Shoichiro
Dec 2024Verified booking
More then just encountering Picasso which we have seen at UN in Geneva . We are so impressed by 6 giant sized tapestries with a theme pet tapestry , amazing one you can meet on floor 0.
Sandra
Nov 2024Verified booking
Being able to buy three tickets at once streamlined our experience! Wouldn't have gone to the Reine-Sofia had I not bought the package and glad I did.
Emilia
Nov 2024Verified booking
This was amazing experience, paintings and sculptures were briliant. Paper guide and map of the museum were very clear and readable. Highly recommended!
Rumiana
Oct 2024Verified booking
Having the flexibility to make an art tour with your own pace and skip the lines in any of them makes an awsome start for any journey
Alberto
Oct 2024Verified booking
It was my first time visiting the museum, but it was astonishing ... starting from the building itself, to the number of important artworks, to the Guernica masterpiece. I hope to visiit again the museum soon.
Lorenzo
Oct 2024Verified booking
The exhibition is beautiful,we decided at 'the last minute to go to the Reina Sofia museum, our vacation was at an end.Thanks to Headout , the ease with which we got tickets the visit to the museum was an interesting experience.
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Francine
Oct 2024Verified booking
I didn't expect to see such beautiful and inspiring works, from both major and lesser-known painters. A splendid experience!
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Brenda
Oct 2024Verified booking
Seeing paintings and sculptures on walls and floors rather than in books. Getting there early meant we had time to absorb some of the paintings without the crowds.
Franco
Oct 2024Verified booking
Unfortunately, the ticketing system is not functional and we had to wait in two lines to get in. First at the ticket office and then at the 'entrance. The tour, on the other hand, is well organized and you can easily find the things you are interested in
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Andrea
Oct 2024Verified booking
Audio guide set up very poorly. We walked through the same halls several times to find the works described. The rooms are poorly marked and you waste a lot of time finding matches. Also, some works were out in other exhibitions but were listed anyway.
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Paulette
Oct 2024Verified booking
Picasso....ease of getting around exhibition. Would of preferred a physical map, not just on the phone doesn't make it easier. Had to just read the information given on the wall display for directions!
Laura
Oct 2024Verified booking
Having skip-the-line tickets for three museums was a great help. Let customers know at The Prado they will have to "exchange" their digital tickets for printed ones to differentiate between the museums. They will have to stand in line to do so. No big deal but a bit confusing as there is no signage for this. The museum is extraordinary as is the Thyssen too!
Martin
Oct 2024Verified booking
This was a return visit to the Prado after 12 years. As expected the work on display was truly wonderful. The last time I was there Goya's black paintings were down stairs in ( I think)a basement area. This time they were in a room on the ground floor adjacent to other work by Goya and Velazquez and I felt they lost something of their impact. My main gripe with my visit this time was the crowds. It was impossible to get anywhere close to a lot of the better known and more popular works. Big attractions like Las Meninas and Goya's 3rd of May were impossible to view as the crowds were so large -- a lot of pushing and shoving involved. I know there is very little that can be done about this, but I thought I should mention it anyway. Also the queing in the restruants and cafes was so long and frustrating that we gave up in the end. Apart from these few grumbles the Prado visiting experience is still among the best in Europe. And what a collection!
Nancy
Oct 2024Verified booking
Purchasing tickets was a breeze. I would take the three museum option when booking your tickets. The Prado was great but you couldn't take photos. Other two were an incredible surprise. Must see!
Frezzotti
Oct 2024Verified booking
While the works are magnificent, we found the signage unclear and the visibility of work numbers inadequate. The tour, based on a main selection, is not at all intuitive.
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Barbara
Oct 2024Verified booking
I spent the whole day going from one museum to the next. Each was unique and featured thoughtfully curated exhibitions. It was very easy to use the pre-paid ticket although I wasn't initially aware that you have to take the QR code to the ticket window to exchange for an actual ticket. The close proximity of the museums to each other was a huge incentive to keep moving. It was fabulous.
William
Oct 2024Verified booking
The visit was really enjoyable, having already purchased the ticket online we did not queue to get in and after a brief initial bewilderment as to where to start the tour, after the initial directions given to us we were able to visit the entire museum on our own. A really interesting experience, with so many beautiful works to see...you truly leave culturally enriched. I highly recommend it!!!
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John
Oct 2024Verified booking
Excellent collection, well designed flow, good verbal descriptions, good audio, lots of seating in the galleries and nice coffee bar. An excellent day spent in Madrid
Tramelli
Oct 2024Verified booking
Interesting museum with Great art exhibits. Too bad that during the time I was there one floor was closed to the public. In any case enviable experience, excellent management of access with the ticket already ready: no lines!
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Maureen
Sep 2024Verified booking
It was really really wonderful to see all the wonderful paintings. I knew it was a very large museum but it was really quite difficult and complicated to navigate the route. I think the path through the museum needs to be more user friendly.
Henry
Sep 2024Verified booking
Awesome collections. Would have skipped the Thyssen had we not opted for the Paseo del Artes and that would have been a big mistake. Ticket usage was a little confusing. Would have liked to know that "over 65" reduced rates are not restricted to EU citizens, as they are in France.
Madeline
Sep 2024Verified booking
Being able to see the art I studied in school in person was a dream come true. It was fun for me to recognize artists names and tell my mom fun facts I had about the artist or how the paining came to be.
Petrus
Sep 2024Verified booking
Wonderful museum with many masterpieces. It does take a few tours to do justice to all the pieces worth seeing. In addition, the Prado staff is extremely friendly and helpful in finding your way around (this is in great contrast to the attitude of the (hospitality) staff at Reina Sofia). We had a three in one ticket (Prado, Reina and Thyssen). In itself, we got value for money. Nevertheless, we appeared to be insufficiently prepared. There appeared to be different opening hours (one of the three closed early on Sunday) and there appear to be days when admission is completely free. That is a point for next time.
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Elisabetta
Aug 2024Verified booking
It was a very good experience: at the Thyssen and Reins Sofia museums we skipped the queue and got in immediately. At the Meadow we did a little 10-minute thing. We liked all three museums The Lawn outstanding. Too bad you can't take pictures, even without flash. Thanks!
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Daniela
Aug 2024Verified booking
The service worked very well; in each museum I only had to show the QR of my ticket and they gave you the ticket; I went in July and there were almost no lines, likewise, I consulted each worker before starting a line to know where to redeem the ticket. It is advisable to take a screenshot of the QR because sometimes it is hard to load the app in a hurry and.... the only detail I can say is that it is VERY tiring to visit three museums in one day but it is very rewarding. I recommend starting early, as soon as the Reina Sofia opens, around 12hrs have some lunch and go to the Museo del Padro, as it is the largest and where you will probably spend the whole afternoon; and around 5 go to the Thyssen which is usually the smallest and least visited.
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- Thinking of the best way to see 2 of Madrid’s national museums, Prado and Reina Sofia? How about fast-track access guided by art history experts.
- At Prado, learn to spot recurring motifs like Saturn Devouring His Son in Rubens's 17th-century work and Goya's 19th-century version.
- Compare Santos' fluid surrealism in The Gathering with Solana's rigid expressionism in The Gathering at the Café de Pombo at Reina Sofia.
- Dive into art history and gain a deep understanding of art movements in the language you prefer — English, Spanish, or bilingual.
- Thinking of the best way to see 2 of Madrid’s national museums, Prado and Reina Sofia? How about fast-track access guided by art history experts.
- At Prado, learn to spot recurring motifs like Saturn Devouring His Son in Rubens's 17th-century work and Goya's 19th-century version.
- Compare Santos' fluid surrealism in The Gathering with Solana's rigid expressionism in The Gathering at the Café de Pombo at Reina Sofia.
- Dive into art history and gain a deep understanding of art movements in the language you prefer — English, Spanish, or bilingual.
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Reina Sofia & Prado Museum
- Skip-the-line entry to Reina Sofia & Prado Museum
- Expert English and/or Spanish-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Prado Museum
- Tip: Interested in damning artistic statements on the inhumanity of war? Ask your guide for the history lesson behind The Third of May, 1808 by Francisco Goya.
- Some sections of the museum are sometimes subject to last-minute closures at the authorities' discretion.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Admission is free Mon to Sat from 6pm to 8pm, and Sun and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
Reina Sofia Museum
- Tip: Don't miss the fascinatingly disorienting piece The Musician's Table by Juan Gris on display in Room 204.02: Cubism, the First International Language.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum. No photos or image recordings are allowed in area 206 (Guernica).
- Large bags or luggage measuring more than 30 x 30cm are not allowed in the museum.
- Guests entering with small backpacks are requested to wear them in the front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to ensure they do not brush against the artworks.
- 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 his or her national ID document.
- Admission is free on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat between 7pm & 9pm, and on Sun from 12:30pm to 2:15pm.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Recognize the significance of the Reina Sofia Museum on an expertly crafted tour with a guide who converses in English, Spanish – or both.
- See Salvador Dali's renowned pieces like Still Life and Cubist Self Portrait, and discover Picasso's famous anti-war masterpiece, Guernica.
- Peruse an exceptional collection of Spanish art, spanning surrealism, modernism, abstractionism, and cubism.
- This is the perfect experience for those that want the in-depth knowledge of an art history expert without breaking the bank!
- Recognize the significance of the Reina Sofia Museum on an expertly crafted tour with a guide who converses in English, Spanish – or both.
- See Salvador Dali's renowned pieces like Still Life and Cubist Self Portrait, and discover Picasso's famous anti-war masterpiece, Guernica.
- Peruse an exceptional collection of Spanish art, spanning surrealism, modernism, abstractionism, and cubism.
- This is the perfect experience for those that want the in-depth knowledge of an art history expert without breaking the bank!
Inclusions
- Guided tour of Reina Sofia Museum with entry
- Expert English and/or Spanish-speaking guide
- Tip: It's recommended to carry a layer of clothing since the exhibition rooms must be kept at a constant temperature of 21ºC (69.8°F) for conservation measures.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum. No photos or videos are allowed in area 206 (Guernica).
- Large bags or luggage measuring more than 30 x 30cm are not allowed in the museum.
- Guests entering with small backpacks must wear them in the front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to ensure they do not brush against the artworks.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Cecilia
Nov 2024Verified booking
For those of us who wear hearing aids because we are deaf, they should offer hearing aids that go over the ear instead of in the ear, because when we remove a hearing aid to hear the guide we hear all the ambient noise, which in this case was the noisy guides with school children. In the case of the art at the Reina Sofia Museum, I would prefer anecdotes about the paintings, the museum and the painters rather than the guide's personal interpretation of the works.
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Tracey
Sep 2024Verified booking
We loved the layout of the museum, the wide variety of modern art ; the history, especially of the Guernica, and our guide was absolutely phenomenal!
Deborah
Jun 2024Verified booking
Our guide, Anna Christina, was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. She created an experience that exceeded our expectations and allowed me to learn more than I ever expected. Best guided museum experience!
Camille
Jun 2024Verified booking
Anna Christina was a wonderful guide for the Reina Sofia. I learnt so much. Finding Anna Christina was tricky though as the instructions need to be updated to explain the meeting point is inside the museum entrance by the library and that the entrance only opens at 10am.
Jillian
May 2024Verified booking
Audio guide was not great quality. Our guide gave some good information about avant- guard art starting from cubism and ending with Guernica. I would have liked to be told what other galleries we didn't visit included. It would have been interesting to look at one or two of picassos pre cubist paintings ( in one of the other galleries) to contrast with his cubist works.
jean
May 2024Verified booking
by making plans to have a guided tour, we were able to skip the long line. Our english speaking tour guide was informative and made our time interesting and entertaining.
Claudia
Apr 2024Verified booking
Our guide! She was wonderful. The starting was awful. Organizers pretty late, too much fuss getting organized (names, earphones etc no connection in the beginning..) Our guide was great. Excellent english, nice details. She is partly english:)
Malik
Apr 2024Verified booking
The museum was too crowded. Meeting point was in one door and entrance on the other. Just a waist of time. The museum is a nice visit in Madrid.
Gaston
Nov 2024Verified booking
Guide was good. But tour was only i hour instead of 1,5 hours as promised.
Hugo
Sep 2024Verified booking
Eva, the guide, is extraordinary in her explanations.
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Neil
Jun 2024Verified booking
How knowledgeable and passionate the tour guide (Jose) was
Nicole
May 2024Verified booking
Our guide gave us a new appreciation of Modern art. Enjoyable and entertaining!
Ulf
Apr 2024Verified booking
Good guide, she was dedicatef Intresting for News for is regarding the artists
Cristian
Apr 2024Verified booking
Hello, zero lines, small group, excellent explanations.
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Ruth
Dec 2023Verified booking
I loved learning more about the art. Our tour guide was personable and informative. It was great!
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Nov 2024Verified booking
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- Are you an art fanatic? Tailor your visit to one of Spain’s elite national museums, the Reina Sofia, on this exclusive small-group or private tour.
- Unravel the abstraction of the Man with a Pipe by Joan Miró, and the post-expressionist magical realism of Angeles Santos’ A World.
- Choose between an English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide who will divulge insights and anecdotes along the way.
- Upgrade to join a private group with just 5 other like-minded individuals, and delve into all your niche curiosities!
- Are you an art fanatic? Tailor your visit to one of Spain’s elite national museums, the Reina Sofia, on this exclusive small-group or private tour.
- Unravel the abstraction of the Man with a Pipe by Joan Miró, and the post-expressionist magical realism of Angeles Santos’ A World.
- Choose between an English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide who will divulge insights and anecdotes along the way.
- Upgrade to join a private group with just 5 other like-minded individuals, and delve into all your niche curiosities!
Inclusions
- 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)
- Tip: Ask your guide about the collection Women at the Forefront in Room 203.02 of the Sabatini Building, presenting a range of feminist masterworks.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed in the museum. No photos or videos are allowed in area 206 (Guernica).
- Large bags or luggage measuring more than 30 x 30cm are not allowed in the museum.
- Guests entering with small backpacks must wear them in the front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to ensure they do not brush against the artworks.
- 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
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combos
Combo (Save 9%): Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass
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€60.94
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Discover Madrid's rich history and world-class art, all within your budget.
- See the best of Madrid on a budget! Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour plus entry to Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza with this combo.
- Hop on and off 35 spots unlimited times for 1 or 2 days. Plug into the onboard audio guide to spice your sightseeing with locally kept secrets.
- At Thyssen-Bornemisza, explore artworks from the Italian Renaissance to the 20th century, all from the family's private collection.
- At the Prado, browse a royal collection spanning 200 years, including the world’s largest display of Goya’s intense Black Paintings.
- At Reina Sofia, dive into surrealist masterpieces by Dalí and see iconic artworks like Guernica by Picasso among others.
Discover Madrid's rich history and world-class art, all within your budget.
- See the best of Madrid on a budget! Enjoy a hop-on hop-off tour plus entry to Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza with this combo.
- Hop on and off 35 spots unlimited times for 1 or 2 days. Plug into the onboard audio guide to spice your sightseeing with locally kept secrets.
- At Thyssen-Bornemisza, explore artworks from the Italian Renaissance to the 20th century, all from the family's private collection.
- At the Prado, browse a royal collection spanning 200 years, including the world’s largest display of Goya’s intense Black Paintings.
- At Reina Sofia, dive into surrealist masterpieces by Dalí and see iconic artworks like Guernica by Picasso among others.
Inclusions
Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- 1 or 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
- Audio guide in Spanish, Catalan, Gallego, Euskera, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese, Arabic & Japanese
- Free Wi-Fi
- Discount booklets for shops and restaurants
- Tour map
Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass
- Entry to Prado Museum
- Entry to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- Entry to Reina Sofia Museum
Exclusions
Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Entry to attractions
Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass
- Access to the temporary exhibitions at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Blue Route: Historical Madrid
- First bus: 10am from Museo del Prado
- Last bus: 6pm
- Popular stops: Royal Palace, Almudena Cathedral, Prado Museum
- Click here for the Blue Route stops and boarding points.
Green Route: Modern Madrid
- First bus: 10am from Plaza de Neptuno
- Last bus: 6pm
- Popular stops: Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Plaza de Castilla, Plaza de Cibeles
- Click here for the Green Route stops and boarding points.
Madrid Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
- Tip: Hop off at Puerta del Sol, the bustling heart of Madrid, known for its iconic clock and statue of the 'Bear and the Strawberry Tree'.
- Facilities: wheelchair accessibility, free Wi-Fi, complimentary audio headsets.
- On days when the tours are canceled due to traffic interruptions, passengers will be informed through notices at bus stops.
- Family tickets are available only for the 1-day bus tour ticket.
Paseo del Arte 3-Museum Pass
- The Paseo del Arte pass is valid for a year from booking. You can enter each museum only once with this pass.
- 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.
- The venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Prado Museum: Admission is free Mon to Sat from 6pm to 8pm, and Sun and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.
- Reina Sofia Museum: Admission is free on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat between 7pm & 9pm, and on Sun from 12:30pm to 2:15pm.
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum: Admission is free on Mondays.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Plamen
Dec 2024Verified booking
The roofs were not down despite the cold weather and there were leaves from the trees even on the lower deck.
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Zeniah
Dec 2024Verified booking
There were many stops. Everyone helped give directions. The audio was clear but some of the seats did not match the language and channels. It was raining hard. I wish it had a side cover on the top deck.
Sandra
Nov 2024Verified booking
Being able to buy three tickets at once streamlined our experience! Wouldn't have gone to the Reine-Sofia had I not bought the package and glad I did.
Marites
Nov 2024Verified booking
Actually i only do 3 stars. 🌟 because the stops are so spread out and not easy..its always full and packed. The conductor are not nice bit nasty plus sometimes they stop narration
Sjoerd
Nov 2024Verified booking
It was great that the tickets could be bought in advance. The bus trip was fine. Too bad the audio didn't work properly, so we didn't hear everything. The queue for the palace was very long. With our pre-purchased tickets we were able to skip the line. Very nice.
Emilia
Nov 2024Verified booking
This was amazing experience, paintings and sculptures were briliant. Paper guide and map of the museum were very clear and readable. Highly recommended!
Martin
Nov 2024Verified booking
Easy to find pick-up locations. Friendly staff. Nice tour (modern and old). Always a spot free at the top.
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Nathan
Nov 2024Verified booking
Great tour that allowed us to ride and see with small kids a lot of the city. Very nice commentary. Easy to use and very helpful for non-Spanish speakers.
Nahor
Nov 2024Verified booking
Good quality of vehicles and narration (guide), excellent range of languages for the guide, good frequency of buses and punctuality.
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Fiona
Nov 2024Verified booking
Booking was easy but be aware of how many similar tours stop in exact spot. Big bus is obvious and dark red color but two different companies have bright red - one is Madrid city tours and one is city sightseeing Madrid. Many tourists getting on wrong buses and confused. Also stop near plaza del sol is hard to locate. Be aware that Prada stop gets busy - it is also where the buses end their route or take a break, so you may wait for a bus only to find after letting passengers off it is stopping service.
Rumiana
Oct 2024Verified booking
Having the flexibility to make an art tour with your own pace and skip the lines in any of them makes an awsome start for any journey
Mrs
Oct 2024Verified booking
The buses run very frequently we never waited more than a few mins. We also didn't need to print out our tickets as we were told to, they just scanned them on board. We were not out early enough to do the walking tour at 11 am. But we were able to do both 1 and 2 routes on our ticket. The headphone sockets did not all work but you could share one set between 2 of you. Remember to take something warm to wear, it gets quite cold on the top. Great experience and good value for money.
Jose
Oct 2024Verified booking
The best thing that happened to me when I visited madrid was this bus ride because I went to see the clasico but my favorite team Real Madrid lost it.
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Galdino
Oct 2024Verified booking
Everything is great, only the attitude of some of your collaborators could be improved, remind them that for them it is just another service, but for you it is a unique experience.
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Brenda
Oct 2024Verified booking
Seeing paintings and sculptures on walls and floors rather than in books. Getting there early meant we had time to absorb some of the paintings without the crowds.
Franco
Oct 2024Verified booking
Unfortunately, the ticketing system is not functional and we had to wait in two lines to get in. First at the ticket office and then at the 'entrance. The tour, on the other hand, is well organized and you can easily find the things you are interested in
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Andrea
Oct 2024Verified booking
Audio guide set up very poorly. We walked through the same halls several times to find the works described. The rooms are poorly marked and you waste a lot of time finding matches. Also, some works were out in other exhibitions but were listed anyway.
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Laura
Oct 2024Verified booking
Having skip-the-line tickets for three museums was a great help. Let customers know at The Prado they will have to "exchange" their digital tickets for printed ones to differentiate between the museums. They will have to stand in line to do so. No big deal but a bit confusing as there is no signage for this. The museum is extraordinary as is the Thyssen too!
Martin
Oct 2024Verified booking
This was a return visit to the Prado after 12 years. As expected the work on display was truly wonderful. The last time I was there Goya's black paintings were down stairs in ( I think)a basement area. This time they were in a room on the ground floor adjacent to other work by Goya and Velazquez and I felt they lost something of their impact. My main gripe with my visit this time was the crowds. It was impossible to get anywhere close to a lot of the better known and more popular works. Big attractions like Las Meninas and Goya's 3rd of May were impossible to view as the crowds were so large -- a lot of pushing and shoving involved. I know there is very little that can be done about this, but I thought I should mention it anyway. Also the queing in the restruants and cafes was so long and frustrating that we gave up in the end. Apart from these few grumbles the Prado visiting experience is still among the best in Europe. And what a collection!
Ann
Oct 2024Verified booking
Great way to get our bearing, we stayed on for full loop decided which stop suited us then got on and off accordingly Very helpful and pleasant. Such good value
Nancy
Oct 2024Verified booking
Purchasing tickets was a breeze. I would take the three museum option when booking your tickets. The Prado was great but you couldn't take photos. Other two were an incredible surprise. Must see!
Wang
Oct 2024Verified booking
Personnel provided excellent service but when they will be named bus stops in English also, will be better. Additionally, I would like to recommend make some tour bus stops more visible from the distance, espesially on the Green Line.
Barbara
Oct 2024Verified booking
I spent the whole day going from one museum to the next. Each was unique and featured thoughtfully curated exhibitions. It was very easy to use the pre-paid ticket although I wasn't initially aware that you have to take the QR code to the ticket window to exchange for an actual ticket. The close proximity of the museums to each other was a huge incentive to keep moving. It was fabulous.
Octavio
Oct 2024Verified booking
THEY NEVER INFORMED THAT DUE TO THE PROXIMITY OF THE HOLIDAYS, ROADS WOULD BE CLOSED AND THEY WOULD NOT COMPLY WITH SCHEDULES, FREQUENCIES OR STOPS TO TAKE THE BUS. I WILL RECOMMEND FUTURE TRAVELERS NOT TO USE THEIR SERVICES.
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Lisa
Oct 2024Verified booking
We love the hop-on hop-off feature to see whatever we want and get back on the bus anytime. Purchase tickets was easy online on my cell phone. I highly recommend it if you're trying to get familiar with a new city. After our visit on the bus, we went back and revisited places more in depth. I highly recommend they hop on hop off bus experience
Top things to do in Madrid
Why visit the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid?
- Iconic Masterpieces: Encounter renowned works by legendary artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
- Architectural Marvel: Marvel at the stunning architecture of the museum, including the iconic glass elevator and airy atrium.
- Modern Art Showcase: Immerse yourself in a diverse collection highlighting the evolution of 20th-century art.
- Library and Research Center: Delve into extensive resources at the museum's library and research center, catering to scholars and art enthusiasts.
- Educational Programs: Engage in educational programs, workshops, and events designed to deepen your understanding of art.
Which Reina Sofia Museum ticket is best for you?
If you are on a Budget
Go for: Combo ticket
Duration: 1 or 2-day bus pass
Guide: Audioguide
- Save money with a combined hop-on-hop-off bus pass and a 3-museum access pass for Thyssen-Bornemisza, Prado, and Reina Sofia.
- Immerse yourself in diverse art styles at Thyssen-Bornemisza, explore Goya’s art at the renowned Prado Museum, and witness Picasso's 'Guernica' at the Reina Sofia Museum—all with one cost-effective ticket.
Recommended Tours:
Combo (Save 5%): 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Madrid + Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofia Museum Pass
If you are interested in art
Go for: Combo ticket
Duration: Flexible Duration
- Enjoy hassle-free entry to Madrid's renowned Golden Triangle of Art with one convenient ticket. Enter the museums at your convenience during opening hours and take your time appreciating the rich artistic heritage within.
- Experience the largest collection of Spanish art at Prado Museum, featuring Velázquez's masterpiece, Las Meninas. Explore the second largest private art collection globally at Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum. Marvel at modern masterpieces by Picasso, Dalí, and more at the Reina Sofia Museum.
Recommended Tours:
Paseo del Arte 3 Museum Pass: Prado, Thyssen-Bornemisza & Reina Sofia Access
If you want to explore in-depth
Go for: Guided Tours
Duration: 1 hr. 15 min. - 1 hr. 30 min.
Guide: Professional tour guide
- Gain a profound understanding of the Reina Sofia Museum, a pivotal national institution, through a curated guided tour. Choose a tour in your preferred language—English, Italian, or Spanish—enabling a more engaging and tailored experience.
- Explore a premier collection of Spanish art, spanning surrealism, modernism, abstractism, and cubism. Witness Salvador Dali's masterpieces, including 'Still Life' and 'Cubist Self Portrait,' and delve into Picasso's anti-war masterpiece, 'Guernica.
Recommended Tours:
Guided Tour of Reina Sofia Museum
If you want to explore beyond
Go for: Guided Tours
Duration: 4 hr
Guide: Professional tour guide
- Benefit from knowledgeable guides at Prado Museum and Reina Sofia museum, offering rich insights into the history and significance of the artwork.
- Choose this ticket for an in-depth exploration beyond the surface, delving into the historical context and diverse artistic movements presented at both Prado and Reina Sofia.
Recommended Tours:
Prado & Reina Sofia Museum Tour
Free Reina Sofia Museum Tickets
With valid ID, some individuals are allowed free access to Reina Sofia Museum. This includes people of age groups under 18 and over 65, UG & PG Students of Fine Arts, Conservation and Restoration, History and History of Art, Youth Card Holders, Transport Pass of the Community of Madrid Holders, People with disabilities & the family accompanying them, Resolution authorized cultural group members, Official Tourism Guides and Journalists.
Reina Sofia Museum highlights
Guernica by Pablo Picasso
Created in 1937 during the Spanish Civil War it stands as a powerful anti-war symbol. Depicting the horrors of the bombing of Guernica, the mural's distorted figures and haunting imagery convey the visceral impact of conflict. This universal masterpiece, housed in the Museo Reina Sofia in Madrid, transcends its historical context, serving as a timeless testament to the devastating consequences of war.
Plan your visit to Reina Sofia Museum
Timings
Getting there
Facilities
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- The Main Venue Sabatini and Nouvel Building: 10 AM to 2:30 PM (except on Tuesday & Sunday)
Museum Opening Timings On Sunday: 10am to 2:30pm - Parque del Retiro, Palacio de Velázquez and Palacio de Cristal timings:
January - February: 10am - 6pm
March: 10am - 7pm
April - September: 11am - 10pm
October: 10am - 7pm
November - December: 10am - 6pm
It is open every day of the week though the timings change throughout the year. - Free entry: Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat from 7am, Sun from 12:30pm, 18 April, 18 May, 12 October & 6 December
- Closed On: January 1st & 6, May 1st, May 15th, November 9th, & December 24th, 25th, and 31st.
Address: C. de Sta. Isabel, 52, 28012 Madrid, Spain
By Bus: EMT Line Bus
By Train: Nearest Train Station: Atocha-RENFE Train Station
By Metro: Line 1 Estación del Arte & Line 3 Lavapiés
By Bicycle: Nearest Bicycle Racks: At the Plaza Nouvel entrance, Sides of the Sabatini Building entrance
Parking facilities are available at: Atocha Train Station and Plaza Juan Goytisolo
- Lift facility available in the Nouvel and Sabatini Building with braille marking.
- Wi-Fi facility available.
- Locker/cloakroom available
- Bookshop
- Baby Changing Station
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible to individuals with disabilities.
- Accessibility education programs and activities for people with learning, visual, and hearing disabilities
- Emergency medical services are accessible at the museum for any unforeseen health incidents.
- The Reina Sofia Museum is free to visit on Wednesdays to Mondays from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and Sundays from 1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
- It is important to note this, the exhibition rooms must be maintained at a temperature of 21º Celsius due to conservation measures. So, visitors are recommended to wear warm clothing.
- An adult must accompany those under the age of 14 years. Visitors aged 14-18 years need to carry ID and their Reina Sofia Museum Tickets.
- The Reina Sofia Museum is completely wheelchair accessible.
- Lifts in the Nouvel Building and Sabatini Building have a visual numbering scheme and even have braille for the visually disabled.
- The Palacio de Cristal will be closed on rainy or heat-wave days.
- All visitors are required to clear the gallery 15 minutes before closing time.
- Photography is allowed without the use of a flash, tripod, selfie stick, or any other type of camera stand.
- Due to the massive size of the Museum, it’s easy to get lost. So, please do keep track of the room numbers.
Arzábal: Arzábal seamlessly blends a bar concept with top-tier restaurant standards, offering meticulously crafted cuisine in a vibrant ambiance. Don't miss their signature alcachofas confitadas con jamón (confit artichokes with ham) or the delectable tarta de atún (tuna tartar).
Timings: The restaurant is open daily, from 11 am to 11 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 11 am to 8 pm on Sundays.
Café Restaurant NuBel: Chef Olmos curates a menu spotlighting simplicity and top-tier ingredients. Indulge in international breakfasts, daily brunches, and an array of dishes from egg specialties to pancakes, all accompanied by an assortment of teas and coffees. Set in a laid-back ambiance, Nubel provides a unique dining space that perfectly complements the museum experience.
Timings: Open from 9 am to 12 am on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. On Fridays and Saturdays from 9am to 2am. Sundays from 9am to 6pm and it is closed on Tuesdays.
Royal Palace of Madrid: The Royal Palace of Madrid is, of course, the official residence of the Spanish royal family. It is also extremely close to the Reina Sofia Museum. However, the Palace is now used only for ceremonial purposes.
Royal Collections Gallery: Housing an unparalleled array of artistic masterpieces spanning centuries, this gallery showcases the opulence and grandeur of the Spanish monarchy. From exquisite paintings by iconic artists to regal tapestries and intricate artifacts, each piece is a testament to the enduring legacy of Spanish royalty.
Beyond the Reina Sofia Museum
Museo Nacional del Prado
Prado Museum, Madrid's art gem, boasts a rich collection of European masterpieces. Home to iconic works by Goya, Velázquez, and Titian, it epitomizes Spain's cultural heritage.
Explore Museo Nacional del Prado
Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is an art museum which exhibits an impressive private collection spanning seven centuries of European art. Along with the Museo Nacional del Prado It is known as part of the "Golden Triangle of Art”.
Explore Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Museum of Illusions
The Museum of Illusions in Madrid is a place where you can see things that will mess with your mind! They have special rooms with pictures and designs that trick your eyes, make people look giant or tiny, and more!
Visit Museum of IllusionsFrequently asked questions about Reina Sofia Museum tickets
What is the Reina Sofia Museum?
The Reina Sofia Museum is a renowned art museum in Madrid, specializing in contemporary and modern art. It houses an extensive collection of Spanish art, including masterpieces by artists such as Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.
Are discounts available on Reina Sofia Museum tickets?
Yes, visitors can avail of discounts on Reina Sofia Museum tickets by purchasing them online. Discounts are available for individuals under 18 and over 65, UG & PG Students of Fine Arts, Conservation and Restoration, History and History of Art, Youth Card Holders, Transport Pass of the Community of Madrid Holders, People with disabilities & the family accompanying them, Resolution authorized cultural group members, Official Tourism Guides and Journalists.
Can I buy Reina Sofia Museum tickets online?
Yes, you can buy tickets online and it is a much better option as it will allow you to book and plan ahead.
What is the best way to buy tickets to the Reina Sofia Museum?
The best way to buy Reina Sofia Museum tickets would be to get them online. Not only can you choose from various kinds of tours, but you can also plan ahead.
How much time should I spend at the Reina Sofia Museum?
The Reina Sofia Museum happens to be quite massive, and you can spend close to 4-5 hours without visiting all the exhibits. However, you can spend about a minimum of 2 hours to experience the main highlights and a few of the hidden gems.
What are the regular opening hours of the Reina Sofia Museum?
The Reina Sofia Museum is open from Monday to Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. On Sundays, it closes at 7:00 PM.
What are the main highlights of the museum's collection?
The Reina Sofia Museum is famous for housing Picasso's iconic painting "Guernica," a powerful anti-war masterpiece. Other highlights include works by Salvador Dalí, Joan Miró, and other influential Spanish and international artists.
Does the museum have facilities for people with disabilities?
The Reina Sofia Museum is committed to accessibility. It provides facilities such as ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms.
How far is the Reina Sofia Museum from other major attractions in Madrid?
The museum is centrally located in Madrid, making it easily accessible. It is situated near other major attractions like the Prado Museum and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, allowing visitors to plan a convenient art tour.
Is there a recommended route or order for exploring the museum's collections?
While there is no strict route, the museum is designed to be explored chronologically. Many visitors start with the older collections and progress to more contemporary works. However, you are free to explore the museum in the order that interests you the most.
Does the museum host educational programs or workshops for visitors, especially children?
Yes, the Reina Sofia Museum often organizes educational programs, workshops, and activities for visitors of all ages. These programs aim to enhance the understanding and appreciation of art. Check the museum's website for information on scheduled events.