Reina Sofia Museum tickets and tours

Unlock three world-class museums in Madrid’s Golden Triangle while saving money with one pass.

• Everything you get: Skip-the-line entry to the permanent collections at the Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen museums, plus access to select temporary exhibitions at Prado and Reina Sofía. Discover masterpieces by Velázquez, Goya, Picasso, Dalí, and more at your own pace. Your pass is valid for a full year from purchase.
• Why choose this: With one flexible pass, save up to 20%, and enjoy easy access as all three museums are within walking distance.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Center
• Access to the permanent collection at all three museums
• Access to some temporary exhibitions at the Prado Museum and Reina Sofía Center

Exclusions

• Temporary exhibition at the Thyssen Museum

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.
• Have your smartphone with the digital ticket ready to present at each museum.

What's not allowed

• Tripods, selfie sticks, and flash photography are prohibited at all three museums.
• Food & drinks are not allowed inside all three museums. Each has a few dining options if you want to grab a bite.

Accessibility

• All three venues are wheelchair-accessible.
• Guide dogs and emotional support animals are allowed, subject to a valid medical certificate.

Additional information

• Your Art Walk Pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase. However, keep in mind that you can only enter each museum once.
• Children under 18 accompanied by an adult can enter for free by visiting the designated ticket office.
• Show your smartphone ticket at each museum; at Thyssen, enter directly, while at Prado and Reina Sofía, you must exchange your voucher at the designated ticket offices.

• These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 12 months.
• These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Tour Madrid's premier Spanish art museum with insights from a knowledgeable expert.

• Everything you get: Dive into the world of 20th-century Spanish art with a guided tour of the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid. You’ll discover masterpieces by Picasso, Dalí, Ángeles Santos, and Miró, and gain deep insights into the evolution of modern art and its cultural impact.
• Why choose this: Enjoy an in-depth exploration of iconic artworks like Picasso’s Guernica, guided by passionate experts for a truly memorable visit.
• Upgrades: Make your tour more intimate with the option of a small group tour in English, Spanish, or Italian, or opt for private tour for 2 or more people, with a maximum of 6 per group.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of the museum in English or Spanish (as per option selected)
• Small group museum tour in English, Spanish, or Italian for up to 6 people as per option selected)
• Private museum tour in English, Spanish, or Italian for between 2-6 people (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Audio guide

What to bring

• Bring a valid photo ID to match the name on your booking if requested at the entrance.
• Present your smartphone voucher or printed ticket at the entrance or designated ticket office, as required.

What’s not allowed

• Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the museum for security reasons.
• Food and beverages are not permitted inside the exhibition spaces.
• Pets are not allowed, except for registered assistance animals.
• Flash photography and the use of selfie sticks or tripods are strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

• The museum is wheelchair accessible, with ramps and elevators available throughout the building.
• You can also loan wheelchairs at the information points at the museum's Sabatini and Nouvel Buildings.
• You're free to bring a service animal along, provided you carry all relevant official documentation for verification.
• The museum has adapted restrooms across both buildings.
• You'll also find accessible parking for adapted vehicles in the museum's loading bay.
• Individuals with more than 33% disability enjoy free access to the museum for themselves and one person accompanying them. They must carry an official card or documentation to avail of this benefit.

Additional information

• Minors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
• The museum remains closed on Tuesdays.
• The small group or private tours will have a maximum group size of 6 participants.
• Free access to the museum is available for individual visitors during the last two hours on all days. However, keep in mind that it can get very crowded during this period.
• Due to architectural improvements, the museum's library will remain open between 5pm and 9pm until November 21.
• Access to certain parts of the museum may be restricted or closed due to improvements or for assembling new collections.

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

Bypass ticket lines and enjoy a guided tour of both museums in your preferred language.

• Everything you get: Skip-the-line access to both the Prado Museum and Reina Sofia, along with a guided tour led by an expert English or Spanish-speaking guide. You get access to the permanent and temporary collections at both museums for a comprehensive tour.
• Why choose this: Combines two of Madrid’s top art museums in a single tour, with expert guides who make art history engaging and accessible.

Inclusions

• 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)

Exclusions

• Audio guide

What to bring

• Carry a valid ID with the name matching your booking to get your tickets validated.
• 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.
• Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult.
• All entrances have a free service to deposit outerwear and personal items you can’t carry into the museum, albeit with limited capacity, so 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.
• Visitors under the age of 14 must always be accompanied by an adult.
• 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.

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

Experience Madrid’s highlights and three top museums with a single, all-in-one combo.

• Everything you get with Madrid Hop-on Hop-off: Choose from 24/48-hour passes and see Madrid’s must-sees like the Royal Palace and Prado Museum on three routes (scheduled 30 to 40 mins), with a guided walking tour, complimentary drink, multilingual audio guides, and live tracking.
• Everything you get with the Art Walk Pass**:** Entry to the Prado, Reina Sofia, and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums. Visit all three at any point within a year and save up to 30% compared to separate tickets.
• Why choose this combo: Save big with this combo that covers all of Madrid’s attractions via a bus tour, along with three of Madrid’s most coveted art history museums, accessible from stop 1 along all three routes.

Inclusions

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• 24/48-hour Hop-on Hop-off bus tour by Madrid City Tour
• Access to Historic (Blue), Modern (Green), and Actual (Orange) routes
• 2-hour English or Spanish guided walking tour of the historic city centre
• Audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Arabic, Catalan, Japanese, Basque, Galician, Chinese, Russian & Dutch
• Children’s audio guide in English and Spanish
• Free Wi-Fi and headphones onboard
• Free drink at La Quimera Tablao Flamenco
• Discounts on attraction tickets and experiences
• Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Art Walk Pass

• Skip-the-line entry to Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, Prado Museum, Reina Sofía Center (near stop 1, Historic, Modern & Actual routes)
• Access to the permanent collection at all three museums
• Access to some temporary exhibitions at the Prado Museum and Reina Sofía Center

Exclusions

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• Entry tickets to attractions

Art Walk Pass

• Access to the temporary exhibitions at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Historic Madrid (Blue Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:30pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 30 to 40 minutes
• Popular stops: Temple of Debod, Palacio Real, Paseo del Prado

Modern Madrid (Green Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:10pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 35 minutes
• Popular stops: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Natural History Museum, Nuevos Ministerios

Actual Madrid (Orange Route)

• First bus: 10am from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Last bus: 6:20pm from stop 1 (Plaza de Neptuno)
• Frequency: every 35 minutes
• Popular stops: Goya Street, Arabic House, Bullring Las Ventas

Walking tour (self-paid)

• Starting point: 10:45am from Plaza Mayor
• Frequency: Once every day
• Duration: 2 hours

What's not allowed

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• Smoking, large suitcases, or packages are not allowed on the buses.

Art Walk Pass

• Tripods, selfie sticks, and flash photography are prohibited at all three museums.
• Food & drinks are not allowed inside all three museums. Each has a few dining options if you want to grab a bite.

Accessibility

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• This experience is wheelchair accessible. However, each bus can accommodate only one wheelchair.

Art Walk Pass

• All three venues are wheelchair-accessible.
• Guide dogs and emotional support animals are allowed, subject to a valid medical certificate.

Additional information

Madrid Hop-on Hop-off

• Small pets and animals in kennels or carriers are permitted onboard.
• Kindly note that the guided walking tour includes a small fee and mandatory registration. More details will be available on the bus.
• The complimentary drink can be availed after ticket validation on the bus.
• Specific details related to the add-ons in your tickets, like walking tours, will be shared post-booking.

Art Walk Pass

• Your Art Walk Pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase. However, keep in mind that you can only enter each museum once.
• Children under 18 accompanied by an adult can enter for free by visiting the designated ticket office.
• Show your smartphone ticket at each museum; at Thyssen, enter directly, while at Prado and Reina Sofía, you must exchange your voucher at the designated ticket offices.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.