

Private Museum Tour: Thyssen
Discover one of the world's most remarkable private art collections. Join us for an exclusive, art historian-led journey through seven centuries of Western painting at the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
Step inside the historic Palacio de Villahermosa for a private journey through the evolution of European art.
Led by an expert art historian, this exclusive guided tour goes far beyond simply looking at paintings. It is a deep dive into the history, secrets, and techniques that shaped Western art from the Gothic period, through the Renaissance and Baroque eras, all the way into Impressionism and the 20th century.
The Masters We Will Meet
Prepare to stand face-to-face with magnificent works of art. Our guide will help us decode the genius behind masterpieces by legendary artists, including:
• Alberto Durero & Vittore Carpaccio
• Canaletto & Rubens
• Caravaggio & Rembrandt
• Fragonard & Degas
• Vincent van Gogh & Paul Gauguin
• Edward Hopper & Salvador Dalí
The Experience
To ensure an intimate and immersive experience, you will be provided with a personal audio system so you can hear every detail of the historian's explanations clearly as we move through the gallery spaces. Museum entrance tickets are included as well.
Afterwards, as with every museum visit, we will head up to the Las Letras neighborhood to have drinks in one of Madrid's most iconic neighborhoods, while we continue talking about our visit and the wonders we have seen.
The Venue: Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Spanning seven centuries of Western painting from the Gothic period to the 20th century this exclusive experience explores one of the world’s most remarkable private art collections. Equipped with personal audio systems for an intimate experience, we'll decode the genius behind masterpieces by legends like Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Titian, Van Gogh, and Monet.
Introducing Our Host Blai A. Huete
Guided by Blai A. Huete Historian, Sociologist & PhD Candidate
Blai brings a unique, multidisciplinary perspective to the MAN. Holding a Bachelor’s in History (UB) and dual Master’s degrees in Politics & Society (Utrecht University) and International Relations (CEU San Pablo), he is currently a PhD Candidate in Society and Culture.
He doesn't just recite dates; he connects the dots between the past and present. With over 10 years of experience leading cultural outreach across Europe (Ghent, Utrecht, Barcelona, Madrid), Blai specializes in making complex historical narratives accessible. Whether organizing symposia for Grupo Pyrene or leading debates in local bookstores, his style is academic yet deeply engaging—perfect for those who want to understand the "why" behind the history.