Description
Bilbao City & The
Guggenheim Museum Tour
Tour Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Bilbao, a vibrant Basque city where contemporary art meets rich cultural heritage. Get all the local insights while exploring Bilbao’s main highlights and learning about the history, culture, and traditions of the biggest city in the Basque Country.
We will start the day in Bilbao by admiring the best views of the city from the top of Mount Artxanda. Equipped with all the general facts and figures of the city, we will then begin our easy-going walking tour through the lively and colorful Old Town of Bilbao. We will stroll along the picturesque banks of the Nervion River, where we’ll find charming cafes nestled among the city’s historic architecture, and witness the transformation of the city from its industrial past to the modern and cosmopolitan powerhouse it is today. Along the easy-going stroll through the main highlights of Bilbao, you will get a glimpse of daily life in Bilbao while visiting the famous Ribera Market, the crowded pintxos bars of the Plaza Nueva, and the stunning Gothic Cathedral of Santiago.
After exploring the city on foot, we will visit the iconic Guggenheim Museum, a remarkable architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Gehry, and learn about the urban transformation process carried out in Bilbao since the Museum was built in 1997. Its flowing forms and metallic façade mirror the innovation within and outside.
Join us for this easy-going sightseeing tour of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum, where art, culture, and history mix together to create a day that you won’t forget. Definitely a day tour you can’t miss if you are in San Sebastian.
Highlights
· Enjoy the best panoramic views of the city from the top of Artxanda Mountain
· Visit El Arenal, Old Town and Ribera Market
· Explore Bilbao’s City Center
· Visit the Guggenheim Museum
Inclusions
· Small group tour
· Local bilingual (English/Spanish) guide
· Hotel pick-up and drop-off
· Transportation in private vehicle with AC
· Entrance tickets to Guggenheim Museum (with audio guide)
Details
· Tour departs from San Sebastian at 9AM
· A minimum of two people is required for the tour to take place
· Group size: 2-7 people
· Duration: 7-8 hours













