See the most famous attractions in Madrid and admire the Spanish artwork masterpieces
Enjoy this perfect combination that allows you to have a fast orientation tour to discover the best sights of the city in all main areas and then discover some of the most beautiful artwork masterpieces.
Meet our guide at the reception of your centrally located hotel or apartment and go with our driver and enjoy a 2 hours explanation with the must see attractions of the city. During the itinerary by car you will see the most important buildings, avenues and squares with our expert official guide who will explain about the monuments and its history. During the different historical periods the city grown from the old Habsburg and Bourbons quarters to the present city: Gran Vía, Plaza de España, University, Moncloa, Habsburg old quarter, calle Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Puerta de Alcalá, the bull ring, Columbus square, paseo de la Castellana and the Real Madrid stadium Santiago Bernabéu, plaza Castilla, fountain of Cibeles. It is a great way to see more of the city than a traditional walking tour and you can certainly learn more about Madrid’s history and culture while speaking with your tour guide in a comfortable private vehicle. You can certainly ask to stop for a short walk around the major monuments and attractions and ask to your tour guide any further question you may be interested in.
The sightseeing tour ends at the entrance of the Reina Sofia Museum, we are ready to start the second part of this private tour experience. The Reina Sofia Museum is housed in the 18th century former General Hospital building in the heart of Madrid’s cultural “Triangle of Art” and close to The Prado and the Thyssen Museums. Your privade guide will take you in the entire 2nd floor of the building and will help you understand the pull of the “old times” felt by the most important Spanish artists, above all during the Second Republic in the 1930s. The guide will also explains the impact on artistic expression after dictatorship was proclaimed. The main attraction inside the Museum is undoubtedly the Guernica by Picasso. This masterpiece alone deserves the price of the tour without a doubt. Probably Picasso's most famous work,Guernicashows the tragedies of war and the suffering it inflicts upon individuals, particularly innocent civilians. This work has gained a monumental status, becoming a perpetual reminder of the tragedies of war, an anti-war symbol, and an embodiment of peace. On completion Guernica was displayed around the world in a brief tour, becoming famous and widely acclaimed. When you will be in front of it you will realize how Picasso was shocked by the happenings during the Spanigh Civil War which was brought to the world's attention thanks to this outstanding painting.
The tour ends inside the Reina Sofia Museum, there will be time for you to re-visit your favorite artwork independently or take a chance to walk in the other areas of this beautiful building and get some relax in the garden seat in the shady cloister.