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Madrid Museum Corridor with HOHO: Prado–Reina Sofía–Thyssen

Plan a museum day with HOHO using Paseo del Arte combos and pacing tips.

2/5/2026
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Prado Museum entrance with visitors

Pacing

  • Prado deep dive (2–3 hours) → lunch → Thyssen highlights (1 hour) → Reina Sofía’s Guernica focus (45–60 minutes).

Paseo del Arte

Combos

Card Museums Validity
Paseo del Arte Prado, Reina Sofía, Thyssen 1–2 days

Tip: Book Prado earliest; Reina Sofía later to avoid peak.

Bottom line

Art anchors your day. The bus connects the dots with minimal effort.


Must-sees

  • Prado: Velázquez, Goya, El Greco; 2–3 hours for depth.
  • Thyssen: survey from medieval to modern; 60–90 minutes highlights.
  • Reina Sofía: Guernica and modern Spanish masters; 45–60 minutes.

Pacing with cafés

  • Break between Prado and Thyssen; short café stops keep energy.
  • Hydrate; avoid heavy meals before art deep dives.

Booking tips

  • Time Prado earliest; Reina Sofía later; Thyssen flexible.
  • Use Paseo del Arte combos for savings and convenience.

FAQ

  • Audio guides worth it? Yes, especially at Prado for context.
  • Kids in museums? Keep visits shorter; mix with Retiro breaks.

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Museums
Prado
Reina Sofía
Thyssen
Paseo del Arte

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