Guided Tour of Picasso Museum with Skip-the-Line Access

Discover the masterpieces of the Spanish Icon in Barcelona

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· 1.50h · Barcelona, Spain

Don’t waste time searching for Picasso’s best works. This guided tour takes you straight to the masterpieces. Skip the overwhelm of a vast collection and focus on the most iconic pieces like Ciencia y Caridad, Royan, and Las Meninas. With an expert guide, you’ll dive into Picasso’s life, his artistic evolution, and his lasting legacy in a streamlined, insightful experience.

Guided Tour of Picasso Museum with Skip-the-Line Access

Meeting Point
Skip-the-line access
Ciencia y Caridad
Las Meninas
Café 'Royan'

Artistic Mediums
Picasso’s Evolution
End your visit inside the Picasso Museum

You’ll meet your guide in front of Palau Dalmases, an historical building just a few steps away from the Picasso Museum, and along with your tour companions, you’ll make your way through the museum corridors while our expert guide shares the fascinating history of Picasso’s life. You’ll hear about his early years studying naturalism and how he, along with French artist Georges Braque, introduced Cubism to the world. You’ll also explore his movement into Surrealism and discover his wide breadth of artistic mediums, spanning well beyond the canvas. Your skip-the-line access allows you more time to enjoy the peaceful enclave of the museum, learning all there is to know about the life and times of Spain’s beloved Picasso.

Guided Tour of Picasso Museum Description

Your 1-hour and 30-minute tour includes:

A group tour covering the highlights of Museo Picasso
Skip-the-line access
Historical context from a qualified expert
English-speaking guide

Ciencia y Caridad

You’ll see why this large-scale piece, which started when the artist was only 15 years old, is considered to be Picasso’s first masterpiece. Encouraged by his father, José Ruiz Blasco, Picasso began work on the extra-large canvas. The name Ciencia y Caridad translates to Science and Charity, a popular subject at the time. It depicts a medical scene with a young woman in a bed, surrounded by a doctor and a nun holding a small child.

Café ‘Royan’

Depicting a French café in the seaside village of Royan, this famous painting holds a lot of historical significance. In what began as a simple, black-and-white sketch, Picasso shares his turbulent emotions while experiencing the realities of WWII. Learn about Picasso’s time in this part of southwestern France, and why it was such a troubling period for the artist and the world at large.

Las Meninas

Explore the hidden messages within this conversation-making series. This collection of vibrant works is meant to be a conversation between the original, by Diego Velázquez, and Picasso’s stylistic interpretation of the Spanish royal family. Velázquez’s version featured the bright, richly-gilded figure of the Infanta Margaret Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV and Queen Mariana. Picasso created 45 different interpretations in order to inspire viewers to consider Spain’s imperial past in relation to its present day, and perhaps, its future.

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What you get with this tour

Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line tickets
Over 4000 art works
History of Picasso
Las Meninas, Ciencia y Caridad and more
Group size of max 20 people
Food and beverages
Guide gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Wear shoes that’ll keep your feet comfortable for this 1-hour and 30-minute tour. Bring an extra layer, even in the summer, as museums are temperature-controlled, and you may want a sweater inside.

What to bring?

Wear shoes that’ll keep your feet comfortable for this 1-hour and 30-minute tour. Bring an extra layer, even in the summer, as museums are temperature-controlled, and you may want a sweater inside.

Is this tour run by The Tour Guy?

No, this tour is operated by one of our trusted and vetted partners in Barcelona.

What if I have concerns about my mobility on this tour?

This tour is accessible for people with reduced mobility. If you have any doubts about your mobility, let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Consider taking a Private Barcelona in a Day Tour with Sagrada Familia and Park Guell for a more tailored, equally enjoyable tour.

What happens if it rains?

Since this tour takes place indoors, the weather should not impact your tour. Be sure to check the weather before your tour and bring a rain jacket and umbrella if necessary.

Is there any chance my tour might be canceled?

On the rare occasion this tour is canceled, we’ll inform you as soon as possible. We will offer an alternative date, a different tour of equal or superior value, or a full refund.