Discover the art and architecture that changed Bilbao!
On our Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao you will learn from an expert guide the secrets of its iconic titanium façade and the sculptures that surround it, before accessing its contemporary art collection and enjoying it at your own pace.
We will begin with a tour of approximately one hour around the exterior of the museum, accompanied by an expert guide who will reveal all the secrets of this innovative building designed by the architect Frank Gehry. Its titanium panels, its organic shapes and its perfect integration with the urban environment have made it a masterpiece of contemporary architecture.
During the walk, you will learn the stories and curiosities of the sculptures that surround it, such as Puppythe enormous floral dog created by Jeff Koons that welcomes visitors, and MomThe impressive chandelier by Louise Bourgeois has become one of the most photographed icons of Bilbao. You will also discover how the opening of the Guggenheim in 1997 marked a before and after in the city, boosting its international projection.
After the exterior tour, you will enter the interior of the museum, where you can explore its spectacular collection of contemporary art at your own pace. From the permanent exhibitions with works by great masters to the temporary exhibitions of emerging artists, each room is a unique sensory experience.
Experience the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao as never before: from its avant-garde architecture to the art it houses inside, in an experience that combines culture, history and creativity.
Reasons to choose this guided tour:
A few hours from Bilbao you can visit with us another of the most visited and impressive museums in Spain: the Dalí Theater-Museum in Figueres.
1 hour + Indefinite free tour
Spanish
This activity requires a minimum of 4 participants. If this number is not reached, we will contact you to offer you different alternatives.
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the visit and receive a full refund.
Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao
Show your digital ticket to the guide, who will be holding an Todo Tours sign in front of the museum, next to the Puppy sculpture (the giant dog covered in flowers).
Unless otherwise indicated in the activity specifications, the price includes admission to the museum, monument or heritage site, in addition to the corresponding guided tour.
Punctuality is essential in this type of visit. Many museums and monuments work with access time slots, security controls and tickets assigned at a specific time, so arriving late may prevent you from joining the group or reduce the effective time of the visit.
As a general rule, no. Unless otherwise indicated in the tour description, large backpacks, suitcases or bulky luggage are not allowed in the museum or monument. These objects must be left in the checkroom when the museum or monument has a checkroom service. Many museums expressly limit or prohibit suitcases and large items for security and conservation reasons.
If the checkroom or lockers on the premises are full or if luggage does not fit or is not allowed, it will be necessary to use an external luggage storage service. Some museums have limited lockers or do not accept certain objects, so we recommend that you bring the minimum necessary.
Museums generally request that small backpacks be carried on the front of the body during the visit, as a protective measure for the works of art and to facilitate movement through the exhibition halls and exhibition spaces. This guideline appears expressly in the access regulations of some large museums.
Usually, yes. In many museums and heritage sites there are security checks and bag or personal items are checked before access. It is therefore advisable to arrive well in advance and avoid carrying unnecessary or bulky objects.
Yes, a reservation is required for every person attending the tour, including children and infants. En el caso de los Tours privados, también debe indicarse previamente el número de participantes.
To help us organize groups smoothly, we ask that you arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts.
Free tours are free access tours: you set the price according to your degree of satisfaction with the guide’s performance and the quality of his work. Our guides will give their best to make your visit an unforgettable experience.
For our Free Tours, we accept bookings for up to 6 people. For groups of more than six, we recommend booking a private tour or contacting us well in advance at hola@todotours.com.
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