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Explore Masterpieces on a Small-Group Guided Tour of Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum - Madrid

Explore Masterpieces on a Small-Group Guided Tour of Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

1.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all visitors comfortable with walking short distances indoors without strain.

Overview

Discover Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum through an intimate, small-group tour limited to just seven guests. Experience masterpieces from Caravaggio to Degas while exploring centuries of art history in this celebrated cultural hotspot.

Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid

Guided tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum ENGLISH. SMALL GROUP

90 minutos

Guided Tour

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Guided tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum ENGLISH. SMALL GROUP photo 1

About This Adventure

Experience an intimate, semi-private tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, limited to just 7 participants. Marvel at masterpieces like Caravaggio's Saint Catherine of Alexandria and Degas's The Swaying Dancer, while exploring a vast collection spanning centuries. Join us for a memorable journey through art's most celebrated eras.

• Enjoy a semi-private visit with small groups of up to 7 people, with the convenience of listening to the guide in a single language.

• Admire one of the best works in the museum: Saint Catherine of Alexandria by Caravaggio. • Discover Degas's The Swaying Dancer. • Portrait of Giovanna Tornabuoni by Domenico Ghirlandaio.

MEETING POINT: Main Entrance to the Thyssen Museum. Paseo del Prado, 8. The guide carries a white umbrella.


Visiting hours

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. in ENGLISH. Duration 90 minutes


About

Close to a thousand works ranging from the 13th to the 20th centuries have made this museum one of the most outstanding internationally. The Collection includes artists of the stature of Titian, Rubens, Rembrandt, Caravaggio, Manet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Kandinsky, Hopper or Picasso. This gallery provides numerous examples of foreign painters who had not been present until then: Italian and Flemish primitives, key works of the Renaissance, numerous works from the Impressionist era, such as Monet, Degas, Van Gogh and Gauguin. It also has outstanding works from the avant-garde of the 20th century: Fauvism, Expressionism, Surrealism, Abstraction and Pop Art. We will be able to admire works by two of the main Spanish painters: Picasso and Dalí. The opening of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in 1992 gave rise, by joining the Prado and Reina Sofía Museums, to the so-called Triangle of Art on Paseo del Prado, an area that concentrates the most important pictorial heritage in Spain, today recognized as World Heritage of the UNESCO.

Adventure Tips

Book Early to Secure Your Spot

With groups limited to seven, reservations fill quickly—plan ahead to guarantee your place.

Wear Comfortable Shoes

The tour covers multiple galleries—comfortable shoes help you enjoy the walk without distraction.

Arrive 10 Minutes Early

Arriving ahead of time ensures a smooth start and allows time for brief exploration of the museum entrance.

Pack a Light Layer

The museum’s temperature can vary; a light jacket or sweater keeps you comfortable throughout the tour.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Urban birds like Eurasian magpies occasionally seen from terrace
  • Local butterflies in the garden areas near Retiro Park

History

The museum was established in 1992 to house Baron Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza’s extensive collection and bridge Madrid’s Golden Triangle of Art.

Conservation

The museum participates in national cultural heritage efforts and promotes sustainable visitor practices, including digital tickets and climate control to protect artworks.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Essential for navigating the museum’s galleries with ease.

Light jacket or sweater

Essential

Keeps you comfortable in variable indoor temperatures.

Small backpack or bag

Convenient for carrying personal items during the tour.

Camera or smartphone

Ideal for capturing architectural details and memorable artworks where photography is permitted.