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Let yourself be guided by Expert Guides who know the Thyssen
Cultural visit through the Thyssen accompanied by a Certified Guide.
Personalization, quality and professionalism distinguish us
Guided tours of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid fill the chronological and artistic style gaps left by the Prado and Reina Sofía museums. Together, the three form the Art Triangle. Visit the Thyssen Museum accompanied by an accredited guide for the best experience.
What is the price of the visit?
- Price of the visit for private groups: €180 (up to 4 people).
- Additional: 45€ person starting from the fifth person. Ask for a discount for groups of six or more.
- Children up to 6 years old: Free.
- Reduced Price: 29€* (Children aged 6 to 12 and people with special needs). *The discount applies as long as it does not affect the base price of 180€.
- Note: Please check possible price variations on weekends for private groups.
- What are private groups? These are groups of families or friends of up to 29 people. The visit is private in the sense that no one outside the group joins.
- * Please check special prices for groups of companies or collectives by indicating this in the contact form.
What is the meeting point?
- Next to the bust of Baron Thyssen in the garden at the entrance to the museum. (See map below) Address: P° del Prado, 8, 28014, Madrid.
- Flexible schedule: We will coordinate with you both the start time and the meeting place with the guide.
How long does this visit last?
- Visits to the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum last approximately 2 hours, during which we will see some of the museum's main works. Afterwards, you can stay in the museum as long as you like.
What does the museum visit include?
- Personalized service. We adapt to each client.
- Regular and/or exclusive Tour Time guides, with extensive historical and artistic knowledge.
- Itinerary adapted to see the most important works of the museum.
- Private Tour: +10€/person. Groups, companies or collectives please ask.
- Level explanations and anecdotes.
- Assistance and support from the Tour Time team.
- Civil Liability Insurance.
- We can organize the visit in several languages, mainly: Spanish, English, French, Italian and German, among others.
Not included in the visit
Museum tickets. Tour Time will purchase your tickets once you arrive at the museum. There are more people at weekends, so book as soon as possible to have everything organized.
You have a pick-up service to the airport or any other point in Madrid, upon reservation.
Team guides
Find out about the guided tour of the Thyssen Museum.
Fill out the form to book or find out about the visit with an accredited guide. IMP: If you want the guide service at the Thyssen Museum, tickets must be purchased through Tour Time.
FAQ
- How to make a reservation? Fill out the form indicating the day and time, number of people, etc. We will contact you to discuss the details, so you will not have any doubts. It is important to know that in this museum,Tour Time will buy the tickets if you wish to have the guide service. That is, do not buy the tickets yourself.
- Is there a minimum number of participants? The published price is for a minimum of two people, but we also customize for one person. Please ask for price.
- What is the payment method? Transfer, card payment or cash.
- What are radio guides? They are a wireless guidance system that allows easy communication between the guide and the visitor. It’s the most practical and advisable method of communication so you don’t miss a single detail. Not to be confused with an audio guide (in this case, there is no physical person interacting with the visitor).
Cancellation
- Users can cancel their reservation up to 72 hours before the contracted service and receive a refund of the amount paid, deducting any management and reservation fees.
- If the cancellation is made less than 24 hours in advance or there is no show, there will be no refund as the services will be closed and will generate costs.
- Note: Some services may have specific conditions depending on the providers.
- Meeting: P° del Prado, 8, 28014, Madrid. Next to the bust of Baron Thyssen
- Flexible meeting point.
- Do you need a pickup + tour? Pickup Tour: We'll pick you up at your hotel, airport, or train station. Ask us.
About the Thyssen Museum
The Thyssen Museum, with art that is different but complementary to the Prado and Reina Sofia, will surprise you. This museum receives one million visitors a year.
The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza is a public institution located in the Villahermosa Palace. It houses one of the most important painting collections in the world with almost 900 works of art gathered over seven decades by the Thyssen-Bornemisza family. The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum fills the gaps in time and style left by the Prado and the Reina Sofía, with works by, for example, Renoir, Cézanne, Gauguin and Kandinsky. It has works from the Italian and German Renaissance, from the Netherlands (15th and 16th centuries), with works by masters of the Baroque, Rococo, Realism, Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. It also has American painting from before the 19th century, Fauvism, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism, etc.
The collection contains a wide variety of artistic movements; it attracts/captivates all audiences, whether they are art lovers or not.
From the 13th to the 20th century, 8 centuries of history, a very pleasant walk through the history of Western art!
The linear layout of the tour; it is an ideal format for short itineraries (60 min), but very, very artistic.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Guided Tour of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
Everything you need to know before visiting the Thyssen with a private guide from Tour Time.
The collection and what sets it apart
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The guided tour of the Thyssen covers the most eclectic collection of the three major museums on the Art Walk: from Flemish Primitives and the Italian Renaissance to Impressionism, German Expressionism, Cubism and 20th-century American painting. Highlights include works by Caravaggio, Rubens, Rembrandt, Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Hopper and Dalí.
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The Prado specialises in Spanish and European painting from the 15th to the 19th century. The Reina Sofía focuses on 20th-century modern and contemporary art. The Thyssen spans a much wider time frame — from the 13th to the 20th century — and is the only one of the three with a significant collection of Impressionism, Expressionism and American art. Together, the three offer a complete overview of the history of Western art.
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Yes. Tour Time can organise combined itineraries visiting the three Art Walk museums on separate days. It's recommended to dedicate each museum to a different visit to enjoy each collection without fatigue. The team advises on the best order and combination based on the group's available time.
Duration, tickets and languages
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The guided tour of the Thyssen with Tour Time lasts between 1.5 and 2 hours, an ideal amount of time to explore the most representative works from each period and movement. For groups interested in specific periods, the route can be adjusted.
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Yes, especially in high season. Tour Time coordinates ticket management together with booking the private tour to guarantee access without waiting at the agreed time.
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The guided tour of the Thyssen with Tour Time is available in Spanish, English, French and Italian. As this is a private tour, the language is chosen when booking. For a language not listed, feel free to ask us about availability.
Want to visit the Thyssen Museum with a private guide?
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