Bilbao: Icons Experience; 100 years of art, luxury, and flavor

Discover the soul of Bilbao through art, history, and unique flavors. From the Guggenheim to the Carlton: an exclusive experience that revives the first dinner on the hotel's opening night 100 years ago.
Discover Bilbao from its most authentic heart and immerse yourself in an experience that combines art, history, and gastronomy on an exclusive Explora-Norte tour. This unique experience is designed for those who want more than just sightseeing, for those who want to feel the city through its most iconic symbols and its most elegant spirit.

You'll start with a unique visit to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, one of the most recognized cultural icons in the world. Explore the magic of its exterior architecture, which combines innovative shapes and surprising materials, and venture inside, where each work of art connects you with the creativity and vision of the artists who transformed the contemporary art scene. This visit isn't the typical tourist route: it's a unique and exclusive tour, accompanied by official guides, local experts in art and history, that lets you discover corners and perspectives of the museum, revealing the true essence of this jewel of Bilbao.

After this artistic immersion, you'll be taken to the Hotel Carlton, an emblem of luxury and elegance celebrating 100 years since its opening. You'll discover its most iconic spaces, from its historic halls to its most sophisticated architectural details, and you'll hear the stories and anecdotes that have marked a century of history. Every corner of the Carlton tells a story that blends tradition, glamour, and the refinement of a hotel that's witnessed the evolution of Bilbao and its most illustrious guests.

The experience culminates with an intimate and exclusive dinner for a select few, inspired by the hotel's first opening night a century ago. Each dish is designed to pay homage to the Basque culinary tradition, reinterpreted with creativity and elegance. The atmosphere, lighting, and flavors combine to offer an evening that not only delights the palate, but also awakens the senses and evokes the history and luxury of that inaugural moment.

This experience is more than a visit: it's an immersion in Bilbao's culture, history, and sophistication, an experience that connects contemporary art with centuries-old elegance, culminating in a gastronomic celebration that only a few will have the privilege of enjoying. Every detail has been carefully designed to make you feel like you're living something exclusive, elegant, and truly memorable.

Dare to discover Bilbao in a way that few know: let art, history, and gastronomy come together to create memories that will stay with you forever. A unique, exclusive, and absolutely unforgettable experience that celebrates 100 years of history and the essence of a city that inspires at every turn.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.