ART MUSEUMS · GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
Bilbao for the titanium, New York for the spiral, Venice for the Peggy. The 9 below compare tickets and guided visits at each, with prices and how much of the day the building itself takes.
Visit New York’s Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum for one day of access to its permanent collection and special exhibitions. You’ll explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s spiral building, use a multilingual audio guide on your smartphone, and see modern and contemporary art, including the Thannhauser Collection.
“Just love the atmosphere at the Guggenheim. A pretty special place for reflection.”
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!”
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 ☺️”
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!”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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