A truly outstanding tour de force tour of the Reina Sofia by Andrea followed by a lovely walk thru several Madrid neighborhoods. Andrea’s guidance/lecture (in the most positive sense of that word) thru the modern masters of the Reina Sofia museum was simply the best art lecture we have experienced in our travels around the world- engaging, interesting and educational- we learned a huge amount and had lots of fun in the process. We cannot recommend her enough! The walk thru the old quarters of Madrid to the Royal Palace via Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor and then back to the Banco de Espana was also very interesting and a nice (although quite long after two hours in the museum - we totalled over 20000 steps during our time with Andrea!) introduction tosome lovely streets/squares and neighborhoods. We cannot recommend Andrea enough!
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Private tour in Madrid Andrea V
Half Day Tour: Reina Sofía Museum and the old Madrid
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Hello wanderers and other travellers! I am Andrea and I will be happy to walk you through my hometown, Madrid, and/or its whereabouts. I graduated in Art History. Besides, I also love history, literature, cinema and everything that is a bliss for the senses. I've traveled a lot and I lived several years in the United States. I think Madrid is a very special city, with a marked identity, amazing life in its streets, as well as a very wide range of cultural and gastronomic opportunities. Either if you're an art fan or would just like to explore the best museums in Madrid or the city and its history, your choice is perfect. If you like walking, finding new places, new standpoints, discovering special streets, getting lost in charming neighbourhoods, here you have the perfect companion. I love wandering about the city, observing beautiful, special, sometimes small, details. My passion is to convey the interlinkages between history, art, literature, science… I move away from a fragmented view. I often work with families too, which induces me to address simultaneously a wide range of ages, a diversity of interests. I have been working in a radio show on art insights in Madrid: a cabinet of curiosities on air. Walking beside you, I'll guide your senses to see the invisible. I can design special tours according to your needs. Tell me your interests, your passions, and I will customise the perfect tour for you! Art History Degree Master's degree in Design & Management of Exhibition Projects Theater courses, radio and tv broadcast Cultural journalism
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Experience modern & contemporary art and design, from museums to singular chic stores.
Overview of your Madrid tour
We will take a walk through the avant-garde art of the early 20th century, focusing on the figure of Picasso, but without forgetting many other creators who lived in the fascinating Paris of those years, or at least looked upon it with the highest regard, from Spain. Cubism, surrealism, abstraction, intermingle at a time when the world was becoming modern. Then we will go out on the streets to stroll through Madrid literary quarters, a very charming neighborhood, where its roads bear the names of the great writers of the Spanish golden age. These streets with striking facades are now filled with small and well-taken-cared-of concept stores, with very interesting designs and products. We can see how the creative passion is kept alive here.
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Andrea V. was fantastic on this private tour. Very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, excellent conversational English, happy for questions, and readily adapted to my interests and past experiences with art and the city. I have booked numerous private guides on several different platforms and this was definitely top notch - I wish I always had her as a guide!
Andrea brought incredible energy, knowledge and personality to our tour that included a visit to the Reina Sophia museum. It is clear that she is passionate about her city and has deep knowledge of art history. She made our journey feel special from the moment we met in the lobby of our hotel. We would highly recommend her to be your guide when in Madrid.
Your Madrid tour itinerary
-We will start at the Reina Sofía Museum, discovering how this great building went from a hospital to an art center. -Then we will visit the second floor dedicated to the avant-garde to see how the history of modern art began: cubism, surrealism, are mixed with other types of schools, where we can get a glimpse of the political and social conflicts of a turbulent time. -Afterwards we will walk to the literary quarters, a few minutes away, to wander through its charming streets and discover art centers such as the Caixaforum, craft shops, stores of famous antique dealers, spaces for young designers, art galleries, and wonderful places to eat or have dinner. Remember this itinerary can be customized to best fit your interests.
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52 Calle de Santa Isabel, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, 28012, Spain
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