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

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.