Guggenheim Museum Tours and Activities

Immerse yourself in the artistic wonder of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum with a private guide on this cultural tour. Accompanied by your accomplished guide, explore the enthralling exhibitions of the museum in order to discover contemporary and modern art masterpieces; see timeless masterworks like Joseph Beuy’s ‘Lightning with Stag in its Glare’ and gaze at Jeff Koons’ colossal sculpture ‘Puppy’. Gain fascinating insight into different art movements and hear tales of the intriguing lives of some of the artists during this culturally enriching exploration.

Explore the Basque Country beyond San Sebastian on this full-day private tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set out to see the 10th-century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Stroll through the old town of Bilbao and along the riverbank to see the striking Guggenheim Museum. Lunch in a traditional restaurant is included.

Take a bike route with us and enjoy all the attractions that both tourist Bilbao and more alternative and unknown Bilbao offer you. Mix with the city and its inhabitants and get to know all our customs and traditions thanks to our team of professional guides who are perfectly knowledgeable about the city.

The Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum features on most Bilbao sightseeing itineraries, but often only gets an exterior look. This tour lets you give this world-famous building and its contents the attention they deserve, with a guided exterior and interior tour. Admire the curved-steel facade, tour the outdoor artworks and interior art highlights, and take advantage of the included day-long admission to explore the permanent and rotating exhibitions independently.

Maximize your time in Bilbao with a private guide and a sightseeing tour tailor-made for you. Explore Bilbao’s atmospheric Old Town and Ensanche neighborhood, browse the stalls at the La Ribera market, and marvel at architectural wonders such as the Guggenheim Museum, San Mames Stadium, and Bilbao Cathedral. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and art of Bilbao with this half-day tour from San Sebastian. Listen to guided commentary on the city and explore the Guggenheim museum's world-class art. Round-trip transportation from San Sebastian means no need to rent a car or fuss with public transportation.

Bilbao is a very beautiful city with nice urban architecture that knows very well how to mix between the old and new style which create a unique contrast, for that reason a night tour is the best choose to meet most of the locals and discover how they live. Because we have a friendly way to show you around, join us for a maximum fun, knowledge and adventure to feel like a local after your tour.

Experience Bilbao like a local with a private guide and a walking tour tailor-made for you. Explore Bilbao’s atmospheric Old Town and Ensanche neighborhood, browse the stalls at the La Ribera market, and marvel at architectural wonders such as the Guggenheim Museum, San Mames Stadium, and Bilbao Cathedral.

Get acquainted with Basque country’s largest city, Bilbao, and its famed museum on this two-night visit with hotel, museum admission and buffet breakfasts included. Stroll out of your hotel, Barceló Nervión, and head to Frank Gehry’s architectural masterpiece, the Guggenheim Bilbao. Wander the atmospheric streets as a local guide illuminates the city’s history and culture or hop on two wheels for a bike tour.

Cosmopolitan, open, welcoming, vital, elegant and modern; Bilbao combines traits of a unique and characteristic cultural heritage, with a new aesthetic social revitalization process. Every village and town along the Basque Coast has been forged by the sea. The Cantabrian Sea has shaped both the landscape and our people for thousands of years and promises an unbeatable view.

Take your taste buds on a tour of Basque Country with this 2-night stay in Bilbao. Delve into Spanish culture on an independent culinary tour of Bilbao’s best ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) restaurants; marvel at the groundbreaking architecture of Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum; and relax with two nights of included accommodation at a 4-star city center hotel. This experience is perfect for foodies, art enthusiasts and leisure seekers.

Explore top attractions in the Basque Country on this private 4.5-hour Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum tour. Follow a private guide through the pretty streets of Bilbao and admire the architecture for which the city is famous. Along the way, gain insight into the region’s culture and heritage, and take in top landmarks including the neo-baroque Arriaga Theater, City Hall, Ribera Market and the 14th-century Santiago Cathedral. Mingle with the locals along bustling shopping streets, then visit the famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — one of the largest museums in Spain.

Combine some of the Basque country's top destinations—Rioja, Bilbao, Biarritz, and San Sebastian—on this 4-day tour. This comprehensive excursion with a guide follows a carefully curated itinerary, so you won't miss a thing. You'll learn about the area's culture, history, architecture, food, and people through stops at landmarks and hidden gems, along with guided commentary.

The Guggenheim Museum is one of Spain’s largest art museums and visiting with a private guide ensures you make the most of your visit. Marvel at the museum’s futuristic architecture, then head inside to admire contemporary and avant-garde masterpieces by artists such as Richard Serra, Jeff Koons, and Francesco Clemente.

Get to know the beautiful architecture and Basque culture of Bilbao during this 8-hour, customizable, private tour from San Sebastian. Pick the Bilbao highlights that suit your interests as you visit attractions like the famous Guggenheim Museum, Old Town, San Mames Stadium, a traditional market, plus much more.

This private sightseeing tour of the Basque region gives you all the flexibility of independent sightseeing plus all the perks of a traveling with a guide. Choose one of three pre-made 2-day itineraries—all open to customization options—and let your guide handle travel logistics and itinerary planning for a hassle-free trip through the Basque country.

Maximize time in the Basque Country with a 3-day private tour. Explore San Sebastian with a local guide, including sampling Txakoli white wine and visiting a private gastronomic society. Venture beyond San Sebastian with excursions to Biarritz, San Juan de Luz, and Hendaya in the French Basque region. Finish the multi-day tour in Bilbao, including the Guggenheim museum.

5 days - 4 nights basque country circuit Places to vitit: Bilbao, San Sebastian, Vitoria, Rioja Included: - Tickets to visit freely the San Telmo Museum                - The Shrine of Our Lady of Arantzazu                - Salt Museum                - Transporter Bridge of Biscay                - Guggenheim museum entrance

Choose from a 1- or 2-hour kayak ride along the river that flows through Bilbao. With morning and afternoon departures, you choose the excursion that best suits your vacation schedule. In your own tandem or single kayak, paddle past the Guggenhem Museum Bilbao, the university, and at least one palace, as you marvel at the architecture from the river.

Experience some of Basque Country’s top destinations on this multi-day excursion. After a convenient airport pickup, enjoy activities that include exploring the cities of Bilbao, San Sebastian, Vitoria, and Rioja, and enjoy complimentary access to museums like the Guggenheim and San Telmo. Enjoy all-inclusive transportation, select meals, accommodations, and access to a knowledgeable, friendly guide.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Bilbao, this 3-day package includes a 2-night stay at the Barcelo Nervion with a buffet breakfast plus an entrance ticket to the Guggenheim Museum, which is home to contemporary art. And active travelers will enjoy the kayak (or stand-up paddle board) trip to the Nervion river.

Enjoy the Basque Country with this 7D/6N tour, where you will sleep at the 3 main cities: Bilbao, San Sebastian & Vitoria. Accompained by a profesional local guide, you will discover the charms and most beautiful sceneries of this part of the north of Spain as Guggenheim Museum, La Concha Bay, Mount Igeldo or Laguardia.

Beyond the daily life of a big city, Bilbao offers magical views and corners when night falls. We will ascend by cable car to the Artxanda Lookout, an emblematic point from where we can admire the city in its maximum splendor, illuminated and at our feet. The funicular in just two minutes will take us to the top of the city to enjoy the views. After enjoying the panoramic view, we will enter Abandoibarra, the most modernist area of the city, until we reach the imposing Guggenheim Museum, surrounded by such famous sculptures as Puppy and Mamam. There we will take the tram to be in the Old Quarter of Bilbao, known for its “7 streets” in a few minutes. We will take a short walk through them. All the most emblematic places, accompanied by a local guide that will make you live a unique experience.

Build your own itinerary on this fully customizable private tour through the Basque country. With a private guide, check any number of Basque country highlights off your list, depending on the pace at which you'd like to travel. Pickup and drop-off at your selected departure points; timing is flexible according to your schedule and budget.