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Madrid Combo: Prado & Reina Sofia Museums Tour with Skip the Line

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Madrid, ES

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Experience the vibrant art scene of Madrid with this skip-the-line guided tour. Immerse yourself in the world of masterpieces at the renowned Prado Museum and the Queen Sofía National Museum Art Centre. With preferential access, you'll avoid the long queues and make the most of your time exploring these two incredible museums. Your tour includes an individual radioguided system for groups of more than 5 people, ensuring you don't miss a single detail. Led by an art passionate guide, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the art and culture of Madrid. Indulge in the captivating stories behind the paintings and sculptures as you stroll through the Art Walk. This half-day tour is the perfect way to discover the artistic treasures of Madrid in a hassle-free and informative manner. Don't miss out on this extraordinary cultural experience.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
Admission Included
4 hours
Suitable for 1-9 Participants
Private Tour, Small Group Tour
Guided Experience & Audio Guided

Highlights

Preferential access to Prado Museum and Reina Sofia Museum
Individual radioguided system for groups of more than 5 people
Monolingual guide who is passionate about art
Opportunity to explore the Art Walk in Madrid
Skip-the-line entry to two great pictorial museums

Included

Individual radioguided system is offered to groups of more than 5 people.
Tickets to prado museum and reina sofía museum
Monolingual guide, art passionate.

Not included

Lunch, beverages or other services not specified above
Transportation
Pick up/ drop off from the customer’s hotel.

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Introduction: Explore the Artistic Gems of Madrid on a Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

Indulge in a captivating journey through the vibrant art scene of Madrid with the Skip-the-Line Madrid Guided Tour: The Best of Prado & Reina Sofia. This half-day tour offers you an exclusive opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish capital, unlocking the secrets of two renowned museums - the Prado Museum and the Queen Sofia National Museum Art Centre.

What to Expect: Unveiling the Masterpieces of Prado & Reina Sofia

Prepare to be awe-inspired as you delve into the world of Spanish art. With skip-the-line access, you'll bypass the queues and dive straight into the treasures of the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia Museum. Marvel at masterpieces by renowned artists such as Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Dalí, and many more. Your knowledgeable and passionate guide will lead you through the halls of these iconic museums, unraveling the stories behind each artwork and providing invaluable insights into their historical and cultural significance.

Who is This For? A Journey for Art Enthusiasts and Curious Explorers

This tour is perfect for art enthusiasts, history lovers, and curious explorers seeking to immerse themselves in the artistic legacy of Madrid. Whether you are an avid admirer of classical masterpieces or a novice eager to discover the wonders of Spanish art, this tour caters to all levels of knowledge and interest. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the artistic brilliance that has shaped the cultural fabric of Spain.

Why Book This? Unlocking Unique Experiences and Exclusive Access

Booking the Skip-the-Line Madrid Guided Tour grants you exclusive access to the Prado Museum and the Reina Sofia Museum, ensuring you can fully appreciate their remarkable collections without wasting precious time waiting in line. With a monolingual guide who is truly passionate about art, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the artworks and their significance in the broader context of Spanish history and culture. This tour offers an immersive and enriching experience, leaving you with cherished memories and a newfound appreciation for the artistic heritage of Madrid.

Good to Know: Practical Information and Tips

Please note that lunch, beverages, and transportation are not included in the tour. It is recommended to bring comfortable shoes and a camera to capture the breathtaking beauty of the artworks. Individual radioguided systems are provided for groups of more than five people, ensuring an optimal audio experience during the tour. Additionally, pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel are not included, so please plan your transportation accordingly.

Reviews: Insights from Delighted Art Enthusiasts

Enthusiastic customers have praised the Skip-the-Line Madrid Guided Tour for its seamless organization, knowledgeable guides, and the privilege of skipping long queues. Visitors have expressed their gratitude for being able to fully immerse themselves in the art collections without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Many reviewers have described the tour as an unforgettable experience that deepened their appreciation for Spanish art and its cultural significance. Overall, customers have left with a sense of awe and a desire to return to Madrid to further explore its artistic treasures.

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Your Itinerary

Prado National Museum

Our first stop will take you to the Prado Museum. See paintings from Rafael Sanzio, Fra Angélico, El Bosco, Tiziano, Velázquez, Rubens and Goya. Follow your guide through the different rooms and learn about the backstories of all the famous painters and paintings.

Admission Included

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

Right after this second visit, take a break that you can use to have lunch before continuing to the Reina Sofía Museum. Access the same with your knowledgeable guide. See the Guernica by Picasso and several Salvador Dalí artworks at the site.

Admission Included

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
It is possible that some of the paintings that are in our program were not available, despite belonging to the permanent collections of the three museums, because it was assigned for some exhibition, in this case, would be replaced by another painting with a similar artistic value.
Please keep in mind that the tour includes several visits on foot, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Visitors are kindly requested to respect the instructions of the Museums Security Staff: Photography and filming are not permitted inside the exhibitions.
Failure to show up at the established check-in time may entail losing the tour
Crowds or security protocols can lead to delays in skip the line access

Reviews

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4.8 (12)

Jeff_N

Great tour. I wish I remembered the guide's name, but I believe it was Julio. He had a tattoo on his right hand. Anyway, so much passion and enthusiasm from him that he really brought the museums to life. It would be impossible to do these three museums in one day on your own. Saw the highlights and were thoroughly satisfied. You won't be disappointed!

Osvaldo_M

Please note that this review is being provided only considering the visit to El Prado Museum as the tour operator canceled the other two museums the day prior to the visit without a specific reason. . This was extremely disappointing as the only reason I had booked this activity was because it covered a guided tour of all three museums. Having said that, the tour operator offered a compensatory free alternate tour which was nice but not what I really had wanted to do . Also the original tour cost was not cheap so Iam waiting for Viator to actually back their original advertisement of this tour and provide a partial refund of the original cost. All of that aside, the tour of the Prado Museum was good. Our tour guide Laura,,provided extensive explanation and coverage of the main art pieces that could be covered in 1 1/2hours. This museum has an extensive collection that cannot be covered in that time so make plans to stay a bit longer if you want to see more. I did enjoy the tour with a guide as,otherwise, you miss out on the background history of both the painter and what’s behind the specific artwork.

Stephenie_G

Very knowledgeable & passionate guide - Nacho. Most enjoyable tour. Would recommend. Takes you to the renowned paintings.

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Our guides Lorana and Mercedes were fantastic Extremely knowledable about the art The museums were very interesting I highly Recommend using this company

KC O

This tour was a comprehensive introduction to the history of art in Madrid, and our guide was sweet and passionate. Be prepared to walk and stand. A lot!! If you have plenty of time in Madrid, and art is a passion for you, I would recommend visiting these museums on separate days. Because the tour covers so much in so little time, I had to pass by pieces that I would have liked to explore further, and there were hundreds we didn’t even get to glance at. Alas, I only had one full day in Madrid, so this tour at least allowed me to see more than I otherwise would have. The lunch was lovely, but we were only lucky to end up being seated; when we first arrived, there was standing room only. I will say that my entire tour group was exhausted by midway through the Reina Sofia, the last of the three museums we visited. I do think there would have been more time to view more pieces, or the tour could cover the same material in a much shorter time if it were in one language only. It was tough to stand around while the information was relayed in Spanish, and then stand while it was explained again in English. I do understand that logistically, this may not be possible. I loved that we were allowed to take photographs in two of the 3 museums, as this allowed me to make note of a few paintings we didn’t discuss, but about which I wanted to know more. In the end, I would especially recommend this tour if your time in Madrid is short and you love art and art history.

MIKKI R

We booked on line prior to our trip for the tour on Friday, 7 June 2019. Unfortunately we missed the first museum as we were at the wrong meeting place - we were across the street from the Prado instead of on the side street, behind the statue of Goya. Once in the correct spot, the blond lady in the booth graciously phoned the company a couple of times for us to ensure they would pick us up when they came out of the Prado which they did. We then went with the small group to the Thyssen, stopped along the way to the Sofia for a drink and tapas. We received our entry tickets for the Prado from the guide and we went back after the official tour was over. The museums were great but the guide was not very friendly. She spent most of her time texting, emailing and talking on her phone - she wasn't at all interested in us. She was knowledgeable about art once inside the museums but you could tell she could hardly wait until the work day was finished for her. After reading the reviews from others who had taken this tour, I was surprised to get a guide that hardly interacted with any of us in the group - she definitely didn't exhibit Spanish enthusiasm or was as friendly and helpful as the guides in the other reviews. When we arrived at the Sofia, we found she had been busy organizing another group to meet us at the Sofia to join our group - maybe that is why she was constantly on her phone.

Global22296806788

I’m sure this tour depends on the competency and demeanor of your guide, and ours (Tamara) was excellent: knowledgeable, personable, and obviously passionate about art history. I’m not, and she made our time so enjoyable and well spent!

Angela L

the best guided tour , Tamara the guide was amazing and make the 5hrs tour feels well expanded. We learnt about the history and the art at the same time. Make the day of art specially, give you tips how to see all the three museums, and don't feel tired or bored.

julio_l

very good to see the highlight of the three museums, the guide Tamara was really good fluent in English and at the same time talking in Spanish, take us to to see the best of the three museums

Carlos F

It is a tour to have a very panoramic vieuw of the three museums. We saw the most important in every museum, but if you want to see more then you will have to return to the museums, you can do it with the same ticket. I advisr the tour for tjose who don't have much time in Madrid and want to know more about Spanish painting. Well done!

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