The 12 Best Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Tickets in Madrid

1.Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza with Skip the line ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 435 reviews · from $16Our pick

Book a timed mobile ticket for Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza and explore its permanent, Carmen Thyssen, and temporary collections. Plan on about three hours for the permanent galleries, with security screening still required. English labels, QR codes, Wi-Fi, cloakroom, café, and accessible facilities help make the visit easy.

“A beautiful museum with a superb collection! We particularly loved the Impressionist and Modern Art sections. Don't miss the Thyssen family personal collection on the first floor.”

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2.Thyssen Museum Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 165 reviews · 1h 45m · from $55

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at the Starbucks by the Fuente de Neptuno, then enter the Thyssen Museum through a separate entrance. In 105 minutes, you’ll see key works from more than 1,000 paintings, with context on artists, styles, and the Thyssen family collection.

“Laoura, was our tour leader to our tour. She was very analytical and detailed to every artist and painting. I fully recommend her as your tour guide for tour own personal guidance.”

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3.Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum Guided Tour & Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 70 reviews · from $74

Spend 90 minutes inside Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, in a group of up to seven. Ana and Ana Christina are praised for clear, lively explanations that connect art periods from the Middle Ages through the 20th century. Entry and skip-the-line access are included.

“Our guide, Ana! Ana took us on a knowledgeable and enjoyable “journey” through the developmental history of art through hundreds of years of painting by showing us preselected paintings and explaining the significance. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We trusted this skilled and brilliant tour guide with our limited time in Madrid and she exceeded our expectations in every way! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟”

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4.Madrid Thyssen Museum Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $57Top rated

Spend about 90 minutes exploring the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum with a guide such as Alex, Stefi, Belén, or Macarena. Admission and an audio system are included. Expect a focused route through major works from the Middle Ages to modern art, with time for questions in a group of up to 20.

“Such an amazing private collection - it was a delight to visit. Alex was a great guide, very knowledgeable and helpful. We will definitely have to do this again next year!”

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5.Madrid Thyssen Museum Guided Tour with Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 56 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $56

Explore Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in a group of no more than seven people. An English-speaking guide such as Belen, Stefi, or Stefania leads you from Caravaggio and Rembrandt to Monet, Degas, Picasso, and Dalí, with time for your questions.

“Stefi was so wonderful and brought the museum to life. We learned so much about art and techniques, and her passion really came through. One of the best museum experiences I’ve ever had, and my favorite in Spain so far. Thank you!”

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6.Guided Tour Thyssen Museum Skip the Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Meet at the Starbucks on Plaza de Cánovas del Castillo at 4pm for a guided visit through seven centuries of European and American painting. Admission is included, groups are capped at 20, and guides such as Laura, David, and Marisol bring the collection to life in English.

“Un buen resumen de evolución de la Pintura durante varios siglos . Muy accesibles y amenas las explicaciones de Laura nuestra guía”

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7.Guided Visit to Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $77

Visit Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum with an expert guide in a group of no more than seven. In 90 minutes, you’ll move from Italian and Flemish paintings to Impressionism, modern art, Picasso, and Dalí. Guides such as Miguel, Ana, Laura, and Erea have led memorable tours.

“Nombreux tableaux majeurs depuis le gothique jusqu'à nos jours. Le particulièrement compétent et agréable.”

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8.Guided visit to Reina Sofia & Thyssen Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · from $136

Visit Madrid’s Reina Sofía and Thyssen-Bornemisza museums with a small group of up to seven. A guide explains Guernica, Picasso, Monet, Rembrandt, and more. The two museum visits may use different guides and start times, so check the schedule carefully. Lunch is available as an upgrade.

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9.Paseo del Arte: Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Ana Cristina, Laura, or another expert guide for an eight-hour, small-group art tour through Madrid’s Prado, Reina Sofía, and Thyssen museums. You’ll see Las Meninas and Guernica, compare centuries of European art, and walk between museums with radio guides.

“Our guide Laura was excellent in explaining the artworks at the different museums and very considerate for the pace of the tour”

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10.Art & Lunch Experience: Thyssen Museum Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Visit Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum at your own pace with an English audio route about food and wine in art. Then sit down to a three-course lunch with wine, soda, or juice. A children’s menu makes this a practical cultural outing for families.

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11.Thyssen Bornemisza Museum Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum for a focused 90-minute visit. Guides such as Nerea, Ana Cristina, and Minerva are praised for clear, warm explanations that help art newcomers connect with the collection.

“With our private tour, it was only the two of us and our very knowledgeable guide Nerea who gave us a marvelous and detailed tour of the art and represented in the museum. She was a wonderful guide and very accommodating to our specific interests. Highly recommended!”

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12.Thyssen-Bornemisza & Reina Sofia Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $283

Spend four hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Madrid’s Thyssen-Bornemisza and Reina Sofía museums. You’ll see works from Renaissance painting to Cubism, Dalí, Miró, and Picasso’s Guernica, with skip-the-line entry and a guide such as Carmen.

“Carmen was exceptional, her knowledge/explanation of any piece of art we were interested in was incredible! Much as gracias!”

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