Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia: Guided Tour

Mad for modern architecture? Obsessed with opera?

Designed by lauded Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, this foray into the lesser-seen innards of Valencia's cultural center, the Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia, is a melody for the mind and a symphony for the soul.

The building's likeness depends on the peepers. Fish? Spaceship? Warrior helmet? You decide.

Your guided tour not only takes in the 14-story facade, but also its four stunning, future-proof auditoriums – which have played host to renditions of Mozart, Beethoven et al.

It's a true behind-the-scenes tour. Stand where the greats of opera, dance and theater have stood, and see where they prepare to face a near 2,000-capacity auditorium. Learn the science behind the chambers' aesthetics and acoustics, with a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide.

A look about the Centre de Perfeccionament Plácido Domingo is included, so don't miss this opportunity to explore where the next generation of tenors and sopranos learn their trade.