Guggenheim Bilbao: art explained by artists
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90-minute guided tour of the Guggenheim Bilbao in a group of up to 8, led by artists, with an all-day ticket included. Rated 4.9/5 from 129 reviews.
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, German, Spanish +1
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- English · German · Spanish · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Guides who are artists
- Group of up to 8 people
- Gehry's building, Puppy and Maman
- Richard Serra's The Matter of Time
- Rothko, De Kooning and Warhol in the collection
- All-day ticket
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Our take
Having working artists explain Serra or Rothko changes the visit quite a lot: it is more about how the works are made than about dates. With groups of 8 and a 4.9/5 rating, it is one of the Guggenheim tours I would recommend most.
What's included
- 90-minute guided tour of the museum's highlights
- All-day ticket to all current exhibitions
Not included
- Food and drinks
Good to know
Things to keep in mind
- Your ticket lets you stay in the museum for the rest of the day
- Groups of 8 people maximum
Meeting point
In front of Puppy, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Abandoibarra Etorbidea, 2, Bilbao.
The meeting point is in front of the Puppy sculpture at the museum entrance.
The experience
What you will see
- Frank Gehry's building from outside, with its titanium curves.
- The outdoor sculptures: Louise Bourgeois's Maman and Jeff Koons's Puppy.
- The Matter of Time, Richard Serra's huge steel pieces.
- The permanent collection, with works by Rothko, De Kooning and Warhol.
How it works
You meet in front of Puppy. The tour starts outside the building and continues inside for an hour and a half, led by a guide who is an artist. Afterwards you can stay in the museum for the rest of the day on the same ticket.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who wants to understand contemporary art without an academic lecture.
- People who prefer small groups.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who just wants to see the museum on their own: a ticket is enough.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible route.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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Related reading on our guides
→ Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: how to visit it (tickets and tips)
How to visit the Bilbao Guggenheim: tickets and hours, what to see inside and out (Puppy, Maman, Serra), how long to spend and the best tips.
→ Bilbao in one day: Guggenheim, Old Town and pintxos
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→ Guggenheim Bilbao tickets sold out or queues: what to do
If your Guggenheim time is full or the box office queue isn't moving: other times on the official site, the box office, the Mondays it opens, the free outdoor works and guided tours with entry.
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