Bilbao E-Bike Tour: Guggenheim & Old Town in 2 Hours

Two hours on an e-bike, from the estuary to Frank Gehry's Guggenheim

You ride an electric bike through Bilbao's transformation from Old Town to modern icons, stopping at La Ribera Market, San Mames Stadium, and the Guggenheim Museum with a local guide explaining the history along the way. The route is 9 kilometers, mostly flat and urban, with helmet and bike insurance included. Two hours total, no fitness level required, and you're back where you started without arranging transport or planning the stops yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

E-bike tour exploring Bilbao highlights

• Start at riverbank with Old Town views
• Visit La Ribera Market
• See Main Train Station and Gran Vía
• Explore Diputación and Hotel Carlton area
• View Athletic de Bilbao stadium exterior
• Visit Euskalduna Bridge and maritime museum
• Tour Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
• Walk across Zubizuri Bridge

The experience

The riverbank opens up ahead of you, and the Old Town sits across the water like something from a postcard that hasn't aged. That's where the e-bike tour of Bilbao starts: by the estuary, with your guide pointing out how the city used to work before it transformed itself. You're on an electric bike, which means the hills don't matter and the pace stays conversational. The route is about 9 kilometers, mostly flat, mostly urban, and it moves through Bilbao the way locals actually move through it: not stopping at every corner, but stopping at the ones that matter.

From the riverbank you roll toward La Ribera Market, Europe's largest covered market, where the guide explains what the place means to the city's food culture without making you get off and shop. Then comes the older Bilbao (the Provincial Council building, the Hotel Carlton, the Gran Vía) streets that still feel like they belong to another era. Your guide shares stories about these places, the kind of detail you'd miss if you were just walking past. After that the city shifts. San Mames Stadium appears, the Euskalduna Bridge comes into view, and suddenly you're in the Bilbao everyone knows from photographs: the one that rebuilt itself in the 1990s and 2000s.

The tour ends at the Guggenheim Museum, which is where most people expect it to end. You'll see the Zubizuri Bridge (the white footbridge designed by Santiago Calatrava), and the Isozaki towers, and you'll have time to look at the museum from the outside, including the famous Puppy sculpture by Jeff Koons and the spider by Louise Bourgeois. The whole thing takes just over two hours, which sounds short until you realize you've covered the whole story of how Bilbao went from an industrial port to whatever it is now. The e-bike does the work. Your legs don't have to.

What’s included

• Local tour guide sharing history and anecdotes.
• electric bike (for riders over 1.40 m in height) or non-electric bike (for children 1.40 m or under).
• helmet.
• bike insurance.
• brief stops at each location for photos and commentary.
• specialized infant seat available for children under 22 kg.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 16:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Infant (under 12)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Bilbao's main landmarks (from the Old Town to the Guggenheim) without planning the route, arranging transport, or spending a full day on it. The e-bike removes the effort of hills and distance, so you stay present instead of tired.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Infant (under 12).

How long is the e-bike tour of Bilbao?

Just over two hours. The route covers approximately 9 kilometers and moves at a conversational pace with stops for photos and commentary.

What's included in the tour?

Electric bike, helmet, bike insurance, and a local guide. Children under 1.40 m and over 22 kg use non-electric bikes instead. Children under 22 kg can use a baby seat.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

No. The e-bike handles the hills, and the route is urban and mostly flat. It's suitable for all fitness levels.

What will I see on the e-bike tour?

The Old Town from the riverbank, La Ribera Market, landmarks like the Provincial Council and Hotel Carlton, San Mames Stadium, the Euskalduna Bridge, and the Guggenheim Museum with its outdoor sculptures.

Does the tour go inside the Guggenheim Museum?

No. The tour ends at the museum, and you see it from the outside, including the famous Puppy and Maman sculptures and the Zubizuri Bridge.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for the conditions on the day.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes, a minimum of 2 adults is required for the tour to run. If the minimum isn't reached, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund, with at least 2 days' notice.