4 Art Museum Tours in San Sebastian to Plan a Morning Around

1.Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Travel from San Sebastian to cliff-top San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, then explore Bilbao’s Old Town, enjoy a traditional lunch on the small-group option, and visit the Guggenheim Museum. Guides such as Paul, Alby, Ana, and Javier add local history, food tips, and Basque culture along the way.

“It was a great trip and experience for my wife and I. Iman was absolutely the best all day long. He has great knowledge of the region and his communication to all was very very good. I would absolutely request hi again on any tours on our next visit. The tour was just the right amount of time to visit the various stops. Even though it was a rainy rainy day all went great with Iman leading and adjusting for the weather.”

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2.Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $390

Travel by private vehicle with a guide such as Iker, Martin, or Daniel from San Sebastian or Bilbao. Visit the Guggenheim, explore Bilbao’s old town, and see the cathedral, market, churches, theater, and City Hall with time to adjust the day to your interests.

“Daniel collected us from our cruise ship in Getxo. His English is excellent, he is knowledgeable and a great conversationalist. He took us first to the museum and explained the history of the area and the significance of the redevelopment. The Guggenheim was not guided so we spent about 90 minutes enjoying the museum and met back up for the second part of the tour in the old town. We wandered the streets and learned some history of Bilbao, enjoyed lunch and returned to the ship. We would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to avoid the large group tours.”

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3.Bilbao, Guggenheim & Getaria: A Private Day Tour Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $346

Travel from San Sebastián to Getaria and Bilbao with Matteo of Azul Tours. Walk Getaria’s medieval port, explore Bilbao’s Old Town and markets, then spend two hours at the Guggenheim Museum. Private transport, water, fuel surcharge, and museum admission are included. Lunch is your responsibility.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum. Matteo was a great personal guide. From start to finish, he was like a friend who took care of us and delivered us to Guggenheim Museum. It has been on my to-do list forever and the day did not disappoint.”

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4.Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 5 hours · from $412

Travel from San Sebastian to Bilbao in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide speaking English, Spanish, or Basque. Walk Bilbao’s Old Town and Ribera Market, then visit the Guggenheim Museum with skip-the-line entry. Guides including George, Juan, Iker, and Daniel tailor the day to your interests.

“Iker is a superb guide and an excellent driver. He has great knowledge of both the history of the region, the architecture and contents of the Guggenheim museum and the nooks and crannies of Bilbao. I would heartily recommend him and hope to travel back to San Sebastián and use his services again!”

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