Level Up Your Visit: Guided Tour of OXO Videogame Museum
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A 60-minute guided tour of the OXO Video Game Museum, right by Callao, plus 120 minutes of free play. A specialist tells you about the rivalries, the revolutionary ideas and the hidden details that even veteran gamers miss. Museum admission included.

  • The origins: how a few dots on a 1970s screen became a global phenomenon
  • Icons and legends: the secrets behind the creation of Mario, Sonic and Lara Croft, and the Nintendo vs Sega war
  • 3 full hours: a 60-minute guided tour + 120 minutes of free play on your own
Included
  • Museum entrance to all exhibition floors.
  • 60-minute guided tour with a gaming specialist.
  • 120 minutes of free play after the tour.
  • All consoles and arcade machines.
Not included
  • Gift shop items, sold separately.
  • Food and drinks: not allowed in the gallery, to protect the hardware.
  • Transport to and from the museum.
Duration3 Hours
Bring along
  • Your booking confirmation: on your phone or printed, ready at reception.
  • Comfortable shoes: you're on your feet for the 60-minute guided tour.
  • Phone or camera: photos and videos are allowed.
ParticipantsUp to 25 people per guide. For larger groups we add a second guide or split the session; just tell us when you book.
Important information

Important information

  • Where: OXO Museum, Calle Postigo de San Martín 8, next to Plaza de Callao.
  • Total duration: 3 hours — a 60-minute guided tour and 120 minutes of free play. Free play is optional: you can leave whenever you like.
  • Arrive 10 minutes before the start time to collect your ticket without rushing.
  • Eating and drinking are not allowed in the exhibition rooms.
  • Minors: must be accompanied by an adult responsible for their supervision.

Further information

Level up: a guided tour of the OXO Video Game Museum

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the games that shaped entire generations?

This tour goes beyond the display cases. A specialist takes you from the pioneering pixels of the 1970s to today's virtual worlds: the rivalries, the ideas that changed everything and the hidden details that even the most obsessive gamer has missed.

The museum

OXO occupies a 19th-century architectural gem at Calle Postigo de San Martín 8, a stone's throw from Callao. More than 1,600 square metres of exhibition space connecting historic technology with the future of entertainment.

On this tour you will:

  • Go back to where it all began: the arcades where the story started, and how a few dots on a screen became a worldwide phenomenon.
  • Relive the console wars: the legendary rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, told from the inside.
  • Go from pixel to polygon: the evolution from 2D sprites to 3D worlds, and the secrets behind Mario, Lara Croft and Sonic.
  • See video games as art: level design, interactive storytelling and soundtracks that are now part of popular culture.
  • Hear the anecdotes: the famous bugs, the flops and the absurd decisions that changed the industry.

Who it's for

  • Lifelong gamers: to better understand what you've been enjoying for years.
  • Curious beginners: the best introduction to video game culture and history.
  • Families: a nostalgic trip that links retro classics with what your kids play today.

Your 3 hours

  • Part 1 — the tour (60 min): a guided, story-led visit with our specialist. The "why" behind your favourite games.
  • Part 2 — free play (120 min): at your own pace. Try the original arcade machines and modern consoles.

Don't just look at the history: play it.

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€59.00 €89.00
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