Guided Tours

1-Hour Guided Tour of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía

Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía exterior view during 1-hour guided tour in Valencia, Spain.

Go on a guided tour of the international architectural avant-garde Palau de les Arts. Enjoy access to Valencia's cultural hub where great operatic and musical performances take place.

Highlights

A professional English or Spanish-speaking guide will show you around the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía in 1 hour.
This 40,000 square-meter building holds 4 different venues for opera, music, ballet, and theater designed by architect Santiago Calatrava.
Dive deep into the mind-bending technical and artistic design of the futuristic auditoriums, and even get to enter the dressing rooms of the greats!
Fun Fact: This complex is built on the dry bed of Valencia's River Turia.

Inclusions

1-hour guided tour of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía
English or Spanish-speaking guide

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Helen

4/5

Sep, 2024

Got to see behind the scenes a bit on our day as work men were rearranging so saw all the way to the back of the stage (which is massive). Learnt about the building, architecture . Had hoped to book tickets for a performance but couldn't for the duration of my stair, so this experience helped make up for it a bit. Time flew by.

Britta

3/5

May, 2024

The tour was simultaneously in Spanish and English, whereby the Spanish part always felt longer. The opera is beautiful, but not very special. You don't necessarily have to do this tour.

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Rose

5/5

Mar, 2024

Everything was great! The tour guide did an excellent job pointing out details of the room that were created to contribute to the acoustics. The architecture itself was incredible!

Mrs

5/5

Oct, 2024

The guide was excellent. The building was amazing externally and the concert halls were impressive.

Eitel

5/5

Oct, 2024

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Your Experience

The Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía is Valencia’s cultural hub, and a haven for grand operatic and musical performances. The uniquely shaped exteriors are only a trailer to the mind-bending interiors. As you enter, don’t miss the walls of the main hall covered with dark blue mosaic.

Gain a deeper understanding of the technical and artistic details that are combined in the creation of the great performances. You will also get to look around the Centre de Perfeccionament Plácido Domingo, where future operatic greats hone their skills.

Your guide will show you the elements that make this building one of the most important architectural works in the world. The 1-hour tour not only takes you through the 14-story front, but also its four breathtaking, future-proof auditoriums that have hosted beautiful renditions of Mozart, Beethoven, and more!

Know Before You Go

Important Information

It's not possible to stay in the venue beyond your guided tour.
Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
Guide dogs are allowed inside the venue.
The itinerary may be altered depending on the season's program and artistic requirements.

Timings

Daily: 10:55am, 12:10pm, 1:25pm, 3:40pm, and 4:55pm
Please check slots per date at the next stage of booking.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Av del Professor López Piñero, 1.
Address: Av. del Professor López Piñero, 1, 46013 València, Valencia, Spain.
Landmark: In front of the walkway leading to the Palau Ticket office Guided visits.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point