Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: guided tour in Spanish with ticket
2-hour guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao with an art historian, skip-the-line ticket included, permanent and temporary exhibitions, and an audio guide to keep exploring afterwards. The tour is in Spanish only. Rated 4.9/5 from 182 reviews.
4.9182 reviews
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- 7+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Art historian guide
- Skip-the-line ticket included
- Outside: Puppy, Maman and Gehry's architecture
- Permanent collection and temporary exhibitions
- Stay in the museum until closing
Our take
On your own, the Guggenheim can feel like a beautiful building full of art that's hard to read. With an art historian it all clicks: nearly every review says so. It's the museum's top-rated tour, but only in Spanish.
What's included
- 1.5- to 2-hour guided tour in Spanish
- Skip-the-line Guggenheim ticket
- Local guide expert in art history
Not included
- Hotel pick-up
Good to know
What to bring
- Your booking on your phone
Not suitable for
- Children under 7
Things to keep in mind
- The tour is in Spanish only
- No flash photography
- Afterwards you can carry on with an audio guide
Meeting point
Bilbao Turismo Guggenheim tourist office, Calle Mazarredo, 66, Bilbao.
By the Puppy sculpture. Arrive 10 minutes early; the guide carries an ID badge.
The experience
What you will see
- Frank Gehry's architecture, outside and in.
- Puppy and Maman.
- The permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
How it works
You meet the guide by Puppy, enter without queuing with the group and spend 2 hours on the outside and the galleries. Then you can stay on your own.
Who I recommend it for
- Spanish speakers wanting to understand contemporary art.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who doesn't speak Spanish.
- Families with children under 7.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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