Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, an iconic cultural landmark. Frank Gehry's spectacular exterior, which transformed Bilbao, stands out for its revolutionary design and use of unique materials. The select works of the Guggenheim Foundation, on the other hand, are cornerstones of contemporary art.
Highlights:
The Building and Gehry: Discover the innovative structure behind the museum's undulating titanium curves.
Public Sculptures: Explore outdoor masterpieces, such as Louise Bourgeois' »Maman« and Jeff Koons' »Puppy«.
Richard Serra Collection: Experience the immersive »Matter of Time« series, made of enormous curved steel plates.
Permanent Collection: See works by Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Andy Warhol, among others.
Your ticket includes all-day access to the museum.
Join us and immerse yourself in the architectural and artistic splendor of the Guggenheim. Secure your tickets today.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Enjoy a guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, an iconic cultural landmark. Frank Gehry's spectacular exterior, which transformed Bilbao, stands out for its revolutionary design and use of unique materials. The select works of the Guggenheim Foundation, on the other hand, are cornerstones of contemporary art. Highlights: The Building and Gehry: Discover the innovative structure behind the museum's undulating titanium curves. Public Sculptures: Explore outdoor masterpieces, such as Louise Bourgeois' »Maman« and Jeff Koons' »Puppy«. Richard Serra Collection: Experience the immersive »Matter of Time« series, made of enormous curved steel plates. Permanent Collection: See works by Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Andy Warhol, among others. Your ticket includes all-day access to the museum. Join us and immerse yourself in the architectural and artistic splendor of the Guggenheim. Secure your tickets today.
What‘s Included
Guggenheim Bilbao entrance (valid all day)
Guide
Gratuities
Options
English Tour (Winter)
German Tour (Winter)
German Tour (Summer)
Spanish Tour (Winter)
Spanish Tour (Summer)
English Tour (Summer)
Guggenheim Museum Tour Guided by Artists
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Expert and very personal tour
Venture19229070149,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very entertaining and informative tour. Our guides were very familiar with the museum (architecture) and the individual artists and works. She has also incorporated her own opinions and interpretations and the interactive conversation with her really has a lot. It was fun and led to the museum and the works not only being seen.
Amazing
Bobbi212,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was very informative and helped us understand the history of the Guggenheim as well as the inspiration for the development of the structure. It truly is a work of art.
Bilbao Guggenhiem
ErikE475,,Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. He covered the history of the museum and gave excellent insight into the art/artist. Highly recommend this tour.
Awesome Guggenheim
Deborah A,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Having a guided tour with Manual was are great experience and his passion in bringing out the art and spaces in the Guggenheim was exceptional.
Highly recommend!
474maried,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel was an excellent guide! He spoke clearly in English and was very knowledgeable in art history and the philosophy of art. I truly enjoyed my experience. He gave us an overview of the Guggenheim, from the outside and inside. I highly recommend his tour!
Artist guided tour of Bilbao Guggenheim Museum
Daphne C,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel was outstanding. He knows everything I wanted to know about the Guggenheim museum, particularly the architectural aspect. Everything was explained. His knowledge extends to the exhibitions inside, without him the permanent exhibition would have been meaningless. Thank you for the magical time I spent at this museum
Absorbing and Exciting
Roving23827861649,,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Manuel was Manuel knowledgeable about the building and the exhibits. He gave us an in depth understanding of the design and the Architect of Guggenheim Museum. We enjoyed the visit thoroughly.
Top private guide tour
Jeankes V,,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Private tour given by Manuel, top guide with great attention to details and taking into account our cultural interests.
Great to see a museum through an artists eyes.
Kez-Tarn,,Jul 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I met Manuel at the puppy. Manuel was a very knowledgeable guide and broke it down for me if I asked any questions. We discussed all areas of the Guggenheim from outside to inside. All displays were mentioned, some were pointed out & others are gone through with great details. I thoroughly enjoyed the information & experience. I followed up on our discussions and spent another 2 hours at the museum.
Wonderful experience
chips894,,Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable of the Guggenheim’s architecture and art work. This was truly a private tour for my wife and me. We are so glad that we visited the Guggenheim this way.
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