ART MUSEUMS · GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
Bilbao for the titanium, New York for the spiral, Venice for the Peggy. The 15 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.”
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!”
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.”
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”
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.”
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”
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…”
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.”
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.”
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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