Experts

Esther Pascual, PhD cum laude in Art History from the University of Valencia, explores the artist’s biography as a key to aesthetic interpretation. With research at the Reina Sofía Museum and teaching experience at IVAM and other institutions, she brings a deep and intimate perspective to contemporary art. She organizes private tours that reveal Madrid through little-known stories and hidden treasures, transforming each visit into a revealing experience.

Ana Belén has a degree in Art History and a PhD cum laude from the Complutense University of Madrid thanks to her research on Maruja Mallo, a key figure in the Spanish avant-garde. She has participated in podcasts, conferences, and workshops, with the aim of bringing art closer to all types of audiences. In her private tours, she combines rigor and approachability, focusing on details and stories that inspire new perspectives.

Art historian trained at the Complutense University of Madrid, Teresa has a solid academic background and extensive experience in the dissemination of artistic heritage. Specialised in Art History, Ancient History, and Anthropology, and accredited as an Official Guide of the Community of Madrid and of National Heritage, she has worked with institutions such as the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Prado Museum, offering visits in which intellectual rigour is combined with a warm, sensitive, and deeply educational approach.

Julia Betancor is a contemporary art conservator-restorer with more than 30 years of international experience. She has worked with renowned artists and directs exclusive projects in museums, private collections, and fairs such as ARCOmadrid. A specialist in unique experiences, she opens the doors of studios, collections, and spaces which are normally inaccessible to the public, offering privileged access to the artistic universe.

Art historian and doctoral candidate at the Complutense University of Madrid, specializing in the role of women in art history. With experience at institutions such as National Heritage, the Prado Museum, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, and the Reina Sofía Museum, Nerea offers exclusive tours that combine academic rigor with a unique gender perspective, transforming each tour into an unforgettable experience.

Elena Aparicio is an art historian, museologist, and cultural manager specializing in museum education and accessibility. Her approach blends inclusion, critical thinking, and a close, enriching way of experiencing art.

Throughout her career as a guide, Diana has developed a warm and passionate way of showing the city. Her tours invite visitors to discover Madrid from a different perspective, where art and history come alive through emotional stories, anecdotes, and unique corners that turn every visit into a memorable experience.

Illustrator trained at Parsons School of Design in New York, he has worked for leading Spanish publications and exhibited across Europe and Asia. A collage specialist and early adopter of Photoshop, his work explores images as symbolic language, from the study of Velázquez to gnomonics.

An art historian graduating magna cum laude and specializing in 20th-century art, Cristina trained in Geneva, London, and Brussels, and later completed a Master’s in Education and another in Cultural Project Management. With experience at the Juan March Foundation and in developing educational content for diverse audiences, she offers exclusive visits where academic rigor meets a clear, accessible approach, turning each tour into a warm, engaging, and deeply enriching experience.

With a background in Art History and exhibition design, she bridges curatorial thinking and cultural management with precision and vision. Her work spans museums, foundations, and international art projects, where she shapes exhibitions from concept to execution. Through a rigorous yet accessible narrative, she transforms each initiative into a meaningful encounter between art, space, and audience.

Manuel Pazos is an Art Historian and museology specialist with extensive experience in museums, exhibitions, and education. His approach combines academic rigor with a clear, engaging style, offering a deeper understanding of art through its historical and cultural context.

An archaeologist, historian, and official guide in Madrid, he combines an international career with a unique passion for uncovering the city’s secrets. A specialist in art, history
and archaeology, he designs exclusive experiences in museums and urban tours that turn every visit into a fascinating journey into the past. With him, Madrid is revealed like never before: authentic, vibrant, and full of surprising stories.