Madrid Alive: Art & City Icon (With Museo Reina Sofia)

About this tour

With an optional SCAVENGER HUNT for Children

See Madrid through a fresh lens on this three-hour tour that weaves together iconic landmarks and bold modern art. From grand arches and serene gardens to world-renowned masterpieces, the experience reveals both the historic soul and contemporary spirit of Spain’s capital. To spark curiosity in little ones, a scavenger hunt turns the city into a treasure map of hidden clues and discoveries.

The journey opens at the majestic Puerta de Alcalá, leading into the leafy elegance of Retiro Park, the Alfonso XII Monument, and the glassy Crystal Palace recall the leisure of a royal era. The highlight is a guided visit to the Museo Reina Sofía, home to Picasso’s Guernica and works by Dalí, Miró, and other visionaries who transformed Spanish art.

The soaring Atocha Station and nearby Royal Botanical Garden stand as symbols of a modernizing city. The walk flows past the Neptune Fountain and the grand Plaza de Cibeles, crowned by the striking Palacio de Cibeles, before unfolding onto the lively Gran Vía, Madrid’s very own “Broadway.” For those wishing to linger, the adventure can extend into Chueca or Malasaña, neighbourhoods brimming with cafés, street art, and the city’s vibrant energy. And to finish on a high note, every guest enjoys a surprise gift at the end of the tour.

Meeting Point

Puerta de Alcalá