Private tour in Madrid Gonzalo F

Reina Sofia Museum Private Tour

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Gonzalo F.

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Hola!! My name is Gonzalo, and I am an official tour guide in Madrid. I also tour to everywhere that you need to discover surrounding Madrid: Toledo, Segovia, Ávila, El Escorial and Valley of the Fallen… I was born in Madrid, the capital of this amazing country. I was formerly an actor for 15 years (and I need to recognize that I am still a little bit of it). But then I decided to change my career, changing fictional stages to some of the best world and national heritages, and deciding that my new audience was going to be you! How many times am I guiding at the Royal Palace and I think: "Gonzalo, you are lucky, you work at the best office ever!"? I have been working as a local tour guide for 7 years now, delivering more than one thousand tours. Yes… I was busy… I think that the key is passion. Everything is about passion… I am a constant learner, autodidact freak, and probably my main passion is to learn new things, but the best part is to spread that knowledge. I love to communicate, trying to make easier and entertaining what seems to be difficult. I have found that history and art are both a challenge to understand people and societies, but also something fascinating that enrich our lives. I want you to not get overwhelmed at Prado Museum but seeing how history comes to life… I want you to feel like a King or Queen walking at theirs gardens in Retiro Park… Imagining how were the lifes in Toledo during the Middle Ages… Or recreating in your mind the tiny Arab citadel that was Madrid in its origins… As a good friend of mine told me once, when someone is receiving a relevant message, her eyes are shinning, and when I'm doing my work that's my main goal: that spark in your eyes. Official Tour Guide License of Madrid. Official Tour Guide License of Andalucía. Licensed Guide for Monumental Toledo and Primate Cathedral. Bachelor's degree for Guiding, Information and Tourist assistance. Dramatic Arts degree. I don't own a car. I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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Overview of your Madrid tour

Reina Sofia Museum is one of Madrid's top three most visited attractions every year. Complementary to Prado Museum it is like the perfect extension to the latter. Additionally, for some art historians, there is no change in the history of art more relevant than Picasso's work. In this exclusive tour through the Reina Sofia Museum, we will understand the emergence of avant-garde movements during the first half of the twentieth century, parallel with the changes in society, modernization, crisis and wars during that period. We will focus specially on Cubism and Surrealism, featuring groundbreaking artists like Picasso, Dalí and Miró, but not exclusively, we will delve even deeper into 'Guernica', Picasso's masterpiece, within the context of the Spanish Civil War, and a powerful symbol about war and peace. I propose a captivating adventure to unravel some of the essential changes and episodes in Art and History that defined our previous century. Book now for an inspiring journey!

Recent Reviews

Lynn J.United States
June 2024

Loved my tour! Gonzalo knows so much about the art and Spanish history, and did a wonderful job of creating context for each painting that helped me understand the significance of the works.

Jill B.United States
May 2024

Gonzalo was a wonderful host at The Reina Sofia. We were able to see the important works in the collection with ease. From the building's history to the art inside, he was a fountain of knowledge and obviously enjoyed sharing with us. Thank you for enriching our visit.

Your Madrid tour itinerary

The order can vary: - Origins of cubism and different stages. (Picasso, Braque, Juan Gris, Blanchard) - Appearance of Surrealism, from abstract to figurative. (Miró, Dalí) - Guernika's area: the International Exhibition of Paris, 1937. - Some extra artists on the way.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour inside Reina Sofia Museum.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Reina Sofia tickets
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Private Transportation
Public Transportation
Meeting location

52 Calle de Santa Isabel, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, 28012, Spain

In front of main Reina Sofia access (old building, not the new one). We meet where is a high sculpture by Alberto in front of the access.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Art And Culture
Museums
History
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1302773
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.7

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Who is this private tour in Madrid best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for art enthusiasts and history buffs interested in 20th-century art movements like Cubism and Surrealism. It's also ideal for those who want to explore the works of Picasso, Dalí, and Miró, and gain deeper insights into the Spanish Civil War through art. The tour is wheelchair accessible, making it suitable for travellers with mobility needs.

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Can this private tour in Madrid be customized to focus on what I want to see and skip places I've already visited?

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