Museo del Prado & Reina Sofía Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Skip the lines and enjoy a guided tour of both the Prado and Reina Sofía Museums, two of Madrid’s top spots for anyone with a penchant for European art.

Dive into Spanish art history as your expert guide brings masterpieces by Picasso and Goya to life with engaging stories and insights.

Explore the world-famous “Guernica” and other iconic works, gaining a deeper understanding of their cultural and historical impact.

Tours are available in English or Spanish, giving you plenty of flexibility based on your preferences.

Skip-the-line entry to the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums

Guided tour of the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums

Expert English or Spanish speaking guide (as per option selected)

Audio guide

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Horacio F
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Yesterday
The guide Borja was very well-prepared and passionate about what he shows. He made a very carefully curated selection of works and conveyed everything to us with great care and passion.
Jorge H
Couple
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May 2026
The whole tour of the museum was really interesting and entertaining, and Borja, our guide, made it an unforgettable experience! Thank you!!
Shireene H
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Jan 2026
Our guide Christina is very good & informative from the foundation of the museum to story behind each of the art piece.
Jan M
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Nov 2025
Gorgeous art, great guides! Thanks for a great introduction to Madrid!
Ismael T
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Jul 2026

Explore Madrid’s artistic legacy on an English or Spanish guided tour with skip-the-line entry to the Prado and Reina Sofia Museums.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the meeting point mentioned in your ticket. After a quick check, your guide will introduce the day’s highlights before leading your group inside.

What to expect

This tour brings you face-to-face with two of Madrid’s most celebrated art institutions. The Prado Museum is renowned for its extensive collection of European masterpieces, while the Reina Sofia Museum is home to modern icons, including Picasso’s Guernica.

Features

Skip-the-line access: Enter both museums through a separate entrance, saving time and avoiding long ticket queues.

Expert-led insights: Your English or Spanish-speaking guide shares stories behind key works, from classic Spanish paintings at the Prado to 20th-century art at the Reina Sofia, along with the museums’ histories.

Masterpieces on display: See works by Velázquez, Goya, and El Greco at the Prado, and explore Picasso and Dalí’s influential pieces at the Reina Sofia.

What to bring

Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult. Anyone between the ages of 14 and 18 who wants to visit the museum without an adult must present their national ID.

Carry ample cash, especially if you want to dine or buy yourself souvenirs.

What’s not allowed

Prado Museum

Food & drinks are prohibited inside the museum. You’ll find several dining options at the museum where you can grab a bite.

Photography and videography are strictly prohibited inside the museum.

Pets are not allowed at the museum.

Reina Sofia Museum

Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are not allowed inside the museum. Photography is strictly prohibited in area 206 (Guernica).

Food & drinks are not allowed at the museum, as you’ll find various dining options at the venue.

Accessibility

Prado Museum

The Prado Museum is accessible to wheelchair users or individuals with reduced mobility.

The museum has accessible restrooms, elevators, ramps, and platforms.

The auditorium and counters are also equipped with hearing loops.

Guide dogs are welcome at the museum, subject to all the relevant documentation.

You’ll find municipal parking spaces for those with disabilities on the Ruiz de Alarcón and Moreto streets.

The museum also offers wheelchairs and baby seats on loan for free.

Reina Sofia Museum

The museum loans special hearing loops for those with a hearing impairment.

The museum is wheelchair/pram accessible.

Additional information

Prado Museum

Admission is free from Monday to Saturday between 6pm and 8pm and on Sundays and holidays from 5pm to 7pm.

All entrances have a free service to deposit outerwear and personal items you can’t carry into the museum, albeit with limited capacity—plan accordingly.

You’ll find information points at all the museum’s entrances.

While food & drinks are not allowed, you can grab a bite at Cafe Prado or at the Ionic Gallery Tea Room.

Some sections of the museum may be subject to closures at the authorities’ discretion.

Reina Sofia Museum

Admission is free on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday between 7pm and 9pm.

Admission on Sundays is free between 12:30pm and 2:15pm.

The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.

Guests with small backpacks must wear them in front to avoid disturbing other visitors and to avoid them brushing against the artworks.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.