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The 15 Best Art Museum Tours in Bilbao

25 tours  ·  from $36 a head

The good art museum tours in Bilbao sell their morning slots weeks ahead. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are through the door.

Bilbao: Guggenheim VIP Experience. Small Group. Expert Guide - Meeting the guide and starting outside
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Bilbao: Guggenheim VIP Experience. Small Group. Expert Guide

1.Guggenheim VIP Experience. Small Group. Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 528 reviews · 2 hours · from $89Our pick

Spend two hours inside and outside the Guggenheim with guides such as Javier, Javi, Teresa, or Sergio. Your small group tour covers Frank Gehry’s building, Puppy, Mama, Richard Serra, and selected permanent and temporary exhibitions, with tickets and WhatsApp support included.

“Javier was an excellent guide! Great experience for art lovers or people who are interested in learning more about art history. He explained the installations perfectly!”

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Bilbao: Guggenheim Secrets & Savor the Sea’s Treasures. VIP - Outside first: Gehry, the atrium, and the sculptures
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Bilbao: Guggenheim Secrets & Savor the Sea’s Treasures. VIP

2.Guggenheim Secrets & Savor the Sea’s Treasures. VIP

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 458 reviews · 2 hours · from $212

See the Guggenheim’s Frank Gehry architecture, outdoor sculptures, permanent collection, and temporary shows with a private guide in English, French, or Spanish. The experience also includes a Basque seafood meal for two, Iberian ham, and a selected bottle of wine.

“Amazing! Nice small group and a very passionate and competent guide ☺️”

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Bilbao: Private & Exclusive Guggenheim Museum Guided Tour - Meeting your guide inside the main entrance
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Bilbao: Private & Exclusive Guggenheim Museum Guided Tour

3.Private & Exclusive Guggenheim Museum Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 296 reviews · 1.5 hours

Spend 90 minutes inside Bilbao’s Guggenheim with a private guide in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian. See Richard Serra, Louise Bourgeois, Jeff Koons, and other major artists while learning how Frank Gehry’s building reshaped Bilbao. Guides have included Marcela, Santi, Anna, and Santiago.

“He had vast knowledge of art in genera and conveyed it very clearly. He was particularly strong in the contemporary art and history of the Bilbao museum, explained everything in a very interesting way. It was the best guided tour I've ever been on and worth every penny!”

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Bilbao: Guggenheim Like Never Before: VIP Access. Small Group.Top - The 30-minute look at Gehry’s exterior
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Bilbao: Guggenheim Like Never Before: VIP Access. Small Group.Top

4.Guggenheim Like Never Before: VIP Access. Small Group.Top

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 190 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend two hours at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with an English-speaking guide such as Javier, Laura, or Garazi. See Frank Gehry’s titanium design, selected modern artworks, and the museum exterior. The tour is sold as private or small-group, though group size can vary.

“Our small group tour had 21 people on it. Hardly a small group. Our guide Javier was outstanding however.”

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Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Private Tour - Meeting Frank Gehy outside the museum
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Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Private Tour

5.Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 98 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $307

Meet your private English-speaking guide at the Guggenheim for a 90-minute visit inside and outside the museum. See Frank Gehry’s building, Puppy, and modern works by Joseph Beuys, Jenny Holzer, Richard Long, and Francesco Clemente, then continue exploring on your own.

“Highly recommend the guided tour! Beautiful museum with so much to see! Our guide Miriam was extremely informative!”

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Guggenheim: Art explained by artists - Richard Serra’s steel rooms
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Guggenheim: Art explained by artists

6.Guggenheim: Art explained by artists

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $105Top rated

Spend 1.5 hours with a live English, Spanish, or German guide at the Guggenheim Bilbao. See Gehry’s building, Puppy, Maman, Richard Serra’s steel works, and modern masters, then keep your ticket for the rest of the day.

“Great tour with a great guide who has very profound knowledge about art.”

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Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket - What the ticket includes, and what it leaves out
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Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

7.Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 69 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Best value

Visit Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao at your own pace with an admission ticket. Explore 20 galleries, the central atrium, catwalks, glass lifts, cafés, restaurants, and the famous exterior. The ticket does not include an audio guide, and direct museum booking may offer better value.

“So worth the visit a great experience. Modern art. Outside as good as the inside and you can have a drink/coffee in the outside are. I Within walking distance 12mins of the finicular”

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Bilbao: Guggenheim Bilbao museum in spanish Ticket included - Frank Gehry’s 1997 Building Comes First
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Bilbao: Guggenheim Bilbao museum in spanish Ticket included

8.Guggenheim Bilbao museum in spanish Ticket included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $55

Meet your Spanish-speaking guide outside the tourist office by Jeff Koons’ Puppy for a 1.5-hour Guggenheim visit. Learn how Frank Gehry changed Bilbao, see Maman and Puppy, explore permanent and temporary displays, then continue with an audioguide in six languages.

“Ficamos com uma perspectiva completamente diferente da cidade e do museu. Percebemos o enquadramento do museu na cidade de bilbao e sem este tour limitar-nos-iamos a apreciar a gradiosidade do museu e as suas exposições permanentes e temporárias. Foi fundamental este tour e recomendo.”

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Guggenheim Museum Private Tour - Meeting at the Information Desk
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Guggenheim Museum Private Tour

9.Guggenheim Museum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 57 reviews · 1 day · from $128

Meet your private guide at the Guggenheim’s Information Desk for a two-hour visit covering the museum’s bold exterior, interior spaces, and permanent collection. Sonja is one guide associated with the tour, with visits available in English, Spanish, German, Czech, and Slovak.

“Extremely pleased, Sonia is the best we could ask...She knows everything, in depth....WE ENJOYED VERY MUCH HIGHLY RECOMMENDED... She knows history, architecture , old and modern art, she has the spirit of Bilbao”

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From San Sebastian: Bilbao, Guggenheim & Dragonstone Tour - Climbing San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
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From San Sebastian: Bilbao, Guggenheim & Dragonstone Tour

10.Bilbao, Guggenheim & Dragonstone Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 53 reviews · 9 hours · from $112

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from San Sebastian to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Bilbao. Climb to the Dragonstone hermitage, taste Basque pintxos, and visit the Guggenheim with a guide such as Paul, Javier, or Alby. Lunch, pickup, and museum tickets depend on the option selected.

“Alby (our Aussie Guide) was amazing. He gave us the best tour of Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe. My best friend and I had the blast especially during lunch. Great conversations along the way and learned a lot about Basque region. Alby was on-time, accommodating, and very charming. What a host! We can’t thank him enough for this trip. Tips: make sure to wear a comfortable clothing, walking/hiking shoes, a hat, and a bottled water for Gaztelugatxe. Even though the day we went was overcast, it got pretty warm during the hike. Bring your sunscreen, sunnies and some small snacks if you’re diabetic. Lastly, have a light breakfast before you go since…”

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Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Guided Visit - Meeting Puppy and finding the Community Ticket Desk
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Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Guided Visit

11.Guggenheim Museum Guided Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 45 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $106

Meet your guide at the Community Ticket Desk inside the Guggenheim. In 90 minutes, explore permanent and temporary exhibitions with a Spanish or English guide, including Beatriz on some departures. Small groups, private options, skip-the-line entry, and wheelchair access are available.

“El guía desconocía algunas de las piezas y faltó un poco de simpatía.”

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Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier - Arriving at Gastronomía Bilbao on Salbe pl. 6
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Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier

12.Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $53

Meet a local sommelier at Gastronomía Bilbao for five regional wines, including Rioja and Txakoli, paired with cheese and cured meats. Irene and her team explain local wine traditions, grape-growing regions, food pairings, and how to order in Basque bars.

“Ireane taught us the technique of experiencing wines like a pro while pairing them with different appetizers. My friend and I found it very educational because we also learned how the wines were made and from what regions they came from. Afterwards, we were able to purchase the wines and some of the cheeses we had tried to enjoy back at our hotel.”

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Guided tour of the exterior and access to the Guggenheim Museum - Meeting Puppy at the museum entrance
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Guided tour of the exterior and access to the Guggenheim Museum

13.Guided tour of the exterior and access to the Guggenheim Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Meet your guide by Puppy for a one-hour outdoor tour of Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Learn how the titanium curves reshaped Bilbao, see Puppy and Mama, then enter the museum to explore its permanent and temporary displays at your own pace. Tours run in English, Spanish, or French.

“Siempre en este tipo de lugares lo valioso es la profundidad del contexto; y la guía nos construyó el marco exterior para poder entrar y disfrutar el interior mismo del museo. Muchas gracias Ana. Excelente todo.”

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Guggenheim Museum guided tour - Inside the museum for the next hour
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Guggenheim Museum guided tour

14.Guggenheim Museum guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Meet at Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum for a 90-minute guided visit covering Frank Gehry’s striking building, Bilbao’s cultural story, and selected works inside. English and Spanish guides may include José, Beatriz, Adur, Pilar, Miguel, or Pedro. Museum admission is included, and you finish at the museum.

“Private guide the only way to see the Guggenheim. Jose’ s knowledge allowed us to have a fully immersive experience. His expertise with every exhibit and every piece was amazing. Bravo Jose!”

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Private Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Tour with Official Guide - Richard Serra’s 100-Meter Snake
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Private Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Tour with Official Guide

15.Private Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Tour with Official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $279

Meet your official guide at the Guggenheim’s information desk for a private, two-hour visit with admission included. See Richard Serra, Jenny Holzer, Willem de Kooning, David Hockney, and temporary exhibitions, while shaping the tour around your interests.

“Thorough and knowledgeable guide who explained the significant pieces from each artist, the history of their lives and the motivations for their creative periods. A guide is almost a necessity in this museum because it is laid out is such an unorthodox fashion. It was well worth the money to have her expertise as she guided us through in an efficient yet unhurried manner.”

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