Top 10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Community of Madrid, Spain

December 7, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

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1. Private Tour: Reina Sofia Museum with Skip-the-Line Access

Community of Madrid, Community of Madrid Incomingtosspain
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Beat the entrance lines and delve deep into Spain’s art history on this 1.5-hour private tour of Madrid’s Reina Sofía Museum. The lines to enter this city highlight can be greater than an hour, so fast track your entrance and gain quick access to the art on show with a private guide. The museum houses work from some of Spain’s finest 20th-century artists, including Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí.

Inclusions: Private guide, Museum Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By JHMonkarsh

Spectacular museum! Rivals the National Gallery in London, The Louvre, etc. Can’t wait to come back.

2. Private Tour: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum with Skip-the-Line Access

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain Incomingtosspain
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The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum sits close to two of Madrid’s other famous museums to form part of the city’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of galleries. As home to one of Madrid’s finest private art collections, it’s no surprise that the lines to gain entry often exceed an hour! Instead of standing in line, enjoy fast-track access to the museum’s collection and a 1.5-hour private tour. Discover some of Spain’s finest artwork such as Edgar Degas’ ‘Swaying Dancer,’ and gain insight into the country’s rich art heritage while enjoying personalized commentary.

Inclusions: Private guide, Museum Ticket

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By JHMonkarsh

Spectacular museum! Rivals the National Gallery in London, The Louvre, etc. Can’t wait to come back.

3. Prado Museum 3-hour Private Tour with Skip-the-line

MadSnail Travel Private Tours
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Private tour of Prado Museum with art historian guide and skip-the-line tickets included in the price. During the museum tour you will get intimately acquainted with Prado museum, an authentic gem and "a must see" regardless of how much you are into art. Whether you are a seasoned art enthusiast or just want to see a collection that has been ranked above the one in Louver by TripAdvisor, this tour will adapt to your interests and level of knowledge. Our guide will make sure that you find here what you are looking for, be it illustrations to historical events and Spanish traditions, a quick run through some of the most outstanding pieces of art in the world or a thematic experience focused on a specific epoch or an artist. Make this your most enriching and personalized experience of Spain and try to take with you "the air from Las Meninas", following the advice of Salvador Dali.

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Entrance ticket to skip the line, Private tour of Prado Museum, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Public transport fee if necessary, Meeting at the hotel (specify your hotel or location at the time of booking), Short intro to the city on the way to museum if confirm the start at the hotel

Exclusions: Private transport, Private transport pick up

Reviewed By zkamis

Fantastic tour of the Royal Palace, i highly recommend. Our tour guide, Enrique, was hospitable and very knowledgeable. We really enjoyed and learned alot from him. Thank you for a great day.

4. Skip-the-line Prado Museum & Reina Sofia Museum Guided Combo Tour - Private Tour

Museo Nacional del Prado, Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain Babylon Tours Madrid
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Maximize every moment in Madrid by combining two of its most iconic museums into one convenient tour. On this 5 hour private guided museum combo tour, your expert guide will lead you to skip the lines at the Prado and Reina Sofia museums. These rich collections of both historical and modern European art are not to be missed. 

Inclusions: Guided Combo Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 5 - 5.5 Hours (Including A Lunch Break), Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), All Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Reviewed By PietroDeBlasi

Had the pleasure of touring the Palacio Real de Madrid with Enrique and he really knows his stuff, knew what to point out, what was worth knowing and what wasn't, was full of knowledge of the history not just of the Palacio Real de Madrid but also of Madrid and Spain so made it all the more fun. We had booked the semi-private tour but as it was just my wife and I we had the private tour experience. Would definitely recommend Enrique and the tour.

5. Skip-the-line Reina Sofia Museum Madrid Guided Tour - Private Tour

Reina Sofía, 28012 Madrid, Spain Babylon Tours Madrid
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One of Madrid’s most popular museums, the Reina Sofia Museum houses an exquisite collection of Spanish modern and contemporary art. On this 2 to 2.5 hour private 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.

Inclusions: Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), All Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Reviewed By PietroDeBlasi

Had the pleasure of touring the Palacio Real de Madrid with Enrique and he really knows his stuff, knew what to point out, what was worth knowing and what wasn't, was full of knowledge of the history not just of the Palacio Real de Madrid but also of Madrid and Spain so made it all the more fun. We had booked the semi-private tour but as it was just my wife and I we had the private tour experience. Would definitely recommend Enrique and the tour.

6. Skip-the-Line Prado Museum Madrid Guided Tour - Private Tour

Museo Nacional del Prado, Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain Babylon Tours Madrid
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Spain’s response to the Louvre, the Prado Museum is a marvel of art and history. On this 2 to 2.5 hour private guided museum tour, you will explore this world-class collection featuring some of Europe’s most famous artists. One of the most visited sites in the world, the Prado is essential for any trip to Madrid, and your enthusiastic guide will bring the most famous works alive during your tour.

Inclusions: Guided Museum Tour, Tour Guide Exclusively For You (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours, Wheelchair Friendly (Does NOT apply if you choose "SAVE! BOOK SEMI-PRIVATE" option), All Entrance Fees

Exclusions: Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi), Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional), Temporary exhibitions NOT included

Reviewed By PietroDeBlasi

Had the pleasure of touring the Palacio Real de Madrid with Enrique and he really knows his stuff, knew what to point out, what was worth knowing and what wasn't, was full of knowledge of the history not just of the Palacio Real de Madrid but also of Madrid and Spain so made it all the more fun. We had booked the semi-private tour but as it was just my wife and I we had the private tour experience. Would definitely recommend Enrique and the tour.

7. Private guided visit of Prado Museum of Madrid with official tour guide

Museo Nacional del Prado, Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain Tour Travel & More
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The Prado Museum in Madrid is a must when coming to visit Spain's capital, especially if you are passionate for the arts. Don't miss this opportunity to get to know the areas of the museum that interest you with your private official tour guide during a 2 hour guided visit.

Inclusions: Private official tour guide during 2 hours, Taxes

Exclusions: Transportation, Food or drinks, Hotel pick up and drop off

Reviewed By laura_westby

Had a great driver and guide to Alhambra Spain from Tour Travel and More. I would highly recommend for all sorts of tour options.

8. Neighborhood of the letters: Walk the literary madrid

Plaza de las Cortes, 28014 Madrid, Spain SOUNDWALKRS - Madrid
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Actors perform directly to your headset. Travel through the Literary Madrid, in a walk through the emblematic Barrio de las Letras, where you will discover some of the places that lived, inspired or that today pay homage to several of the great writers of Spanish literature, such as Cervantes and Lope de Vega. Discover more tours and content of what to do in Madrid in Soundwalkrs app.

Inclusions: All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Madrid

Exclusions: Snacks, Smartphone and headsets

9. Masterpieces Prado Museum Madrid 2-h tour private

Goya Statue, Calle de Felipe IV, s/n, 28014 Madrid, Spain City Tours Madrid
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The Prado Museum is considered one of the greatest art museums in the world, containing an enormous number of works. Together with your guide, you will tour these masterpieces, with explanations of each work provided to you by your experienced guide. You will span in detail this great collection of European western art, from the 12th to the 19th century. Besides works of the major artists like Hieronymus Bosch, Raphael, El Greco, Rubens, Roger Van der Weyden and Dürer, you will get to know everything of Spain's most famous painters; Goya and Velazquez. You will encounter "The Third of May 1808" which, complete in 1814, is about the execution by Napoleon's troops painted by Goya with great drama in which he contrasts the coldness of the soldiers in gray uniforms with the colorful anonymous citizens who are going to die. You will also discover the most famous work of Velazquez, "Las Meninas", which has been the inspiration for later artists like Goya and Picasso.

Inclusions: Guide licensed by the Madrid Regional Government and Art History specialists., Entry/Admission - Prado National Museum

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Reviewed By mattrodin97

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of Madrid with Michel. The bikes were great quality and in excellent condition. Michel was a great tour guide with fantastic knowledge of Madrid and was happy to answer any questions we had. We would highly recommend taking the tour with Michel for a great way to see Madrid my bicycle.

10. Prado and Reina Sofia Skip-the-Line Guided Art Tour

Museo Nacional del Prado, Calle de Ruiz de Alarcón, 23, 28014 Madrid, Spain City Secreto - Unique Free Tours and Experiences In Madrid
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Join our art tour and visit two of the world's most important museums, featuring the finest works of art by the world's most renowned artists: Velasquez, Goya, Rubens, Raphael, Salvador Dali, Titian, Joan Miro and Pablo Picasso. The tour will begin at the Prado Museum, which is known as the world's finest classical art museum, with thousands of works of art in changing exhibitions. Among the variety of exhibition halls, we will glimpse in the painting’s collections of the kings of Spain, which reflect their artistic taste throughout history and the political circumstances that led to their acquisition. The second part of the tour will take place at the Museum of Modern Art, Reina Sofia, where we will see works from early modernism, contemporary art, painting, sculpture and of course the diamond in the crown - Picasso's "Guernica" which describes the destruction and horrors that Spain suffered during the Civil War.

Inclusions: Tickets to museum the prado, Tickets to museum reina sofia

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Reviewed By eleonoramU4974PN

great experience! Love the virtual tour with the guys! learned lots of new things on the beautiful Madrid!!

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