The Guggenheim Effect,the Funicular and New Bilbao´s architecture

With this tour, you get a fantastic full view of the Architecture of Bilbao This tour focuses on the architecture of the modern part of Bilbao, known as the Ensanche. Personally, I think the Ensanche is more beautiful than the Old City, thanks to its architecture and the hidden stories of the Left Riverbank. On this tour, we’ll enjoy a brief but engaging introduction to the Guggenheim Museum, take a ride on the Arantxa Funicular (included in the price), stroll through the most interesting and beautiful parts of the city, and wrap up the day at the iconic Alhóndiga Bilbao, a cultural center rich in artistic and architectural charm.

1. 1

   Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

   45 min

   We will learn about the history of the Guggenheim Museum, the Guggenheim Effect, we'll enjoy the architecture of the Museum and we'll have a brief visit inside the Guggenheim as an introduction.

2. 2

   Funicular de Artxanda

   45 min

   We will use the Funicular de Artxanda to reach the highest spot of the city, the Artxanda mountain, from where we´ll enjoy the fascinating view and explain the story of Bilbao.

3. 3

   Puente Zubizuri

   15 min

   We will visit one of the most beautiful bridges in Bilbao, asociated with Santiago Calatrava and the Guggenheim Effect.

4. 4

   Palacio de la Diputacion

   20 min

   From the Zubizuri Bridge all the way to the Province Council Hall we'll enjoy some of the most iconic 20thC. local architecture (Eclectic, Art Nouveau, Art Deco) by visiting the most beautiful part of the Modern Bilbao, until we reach the Palacio de la Diputacion in Gran Via, the main avenue of the city.

5. 5

   Campos Eliseos Theatre

   10 min

   We'll visit from outside the oldest theatre in Ensanche of Bilbao, with its fantastic Art Nouveau facade.

6. 6

   Federico Moyua Plaza

   10 min

   We'll visit the central square of the Modern Bilbao, the Plaza Eliptica, a so beautiful oval square in the English-city-gardens-architecture style, full of flowerbeds and beautiful buildings around it.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   30 min

   This is Bilbao’s most iconic public building, once a wine and olive oil warehouse, now transformed by the Guggenheim Effect into a massive and captivating cultural hub. It’s the highlight of the tour, showcasing the city’s remarkable shift from a polluted industrial center to a world-class cultural destination and tourist hotspot.

• 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
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.