Things to do in Bilbao
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Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: 5 Bars, Award-Winning Pintxos★ 4.99 (1,210) · 3h
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Bilbao Pintxos & Wine Tour: Local Guide, 5 Pairings★ 4.91 (427) · 3h
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Dragonstone, Mundaka & Guernica from Bilbao: 6-hour guided tour★ 4.80 (892) · 6h
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Bilbao: Evening Pintxos Food Tour & Basque Wine Walk★ 4.95 (317) · 3h€ 100View ›
Bilbao Walking Tour: Old Town, Guggenheim & Ensanche★ 4.74 (274) · 2h€ 35View ›
Bilbao: Ebike Tour with Guggenheim & Local Markets★ 4.80 (239) · 3h€ 49View ›
Bilbao Old Town Walking Tour: Local Guide, Small Groups★ 4.62 (200) · 2h€ 2.09View ›
Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz & San Sebastian: Day Trip with Food Tasting★ 4.54 (186) · 10h€ 70View ›
Bilbao: Pintxos & Tapas Food Tour with Local Guide★ 4.97 (185) · 3h 30m€ 75View ›
Rioja: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios Wine Tour from Bilbao★ 4.93 (167) · 8h€ 250View ›Top rated (6)
Private San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from BilbaoThis private guided tour departs from Bilbao and covers San Sebastian's beaches and old quarter, the dramatic Flysch rock formations at Zumaia, and the fishing village of Getaria on the Basque coast. A driver-guide leads the day in English or Spanish, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and suits travelers arriving in Bilbao or with a free day who want to see both the city and the coast without driving themselves.Is it for me?At 7 to 8 hours, this tour fills most of a day but leaves room for an early start or a late dinner back in Bilbao. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you don't drive or navigate, so you can focus on the coast and the city without the logistics of a rental car or public transit.
Bilbao & Biscay Coast: Gaztelugatxe & Mundaka Private TourYou travel privately along the Biscay coast with a local guide who picks you up from your hotel and returns you at the end of the day. The route includes San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (a clifftop hermitage reached by 241 steps), Mundaka (a surfer's town with views over the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve), and Gernika (home to the historic Gernika tree and Picasso's legacy). Transportation, guiding, and insurance are all included; you choose whether to climb the full route or view from the overlooks.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Biscay coast without arranging your own transport or sharing the guide with other travelers — the private format means your guide can pause where you're interested and adjust the day to your pace.
Bilbao to Rioja: 3 Wineries, Laguardia & Gehry Hotel TourYou’ll start in Bilbao with a drive into Rioja wine country, tasting premium reds in a centuries-old underground cellar before moving on to family-run wineries for more pours (and snacks). Lunch is in medieval Laguardia followed by a slow stroll through its winding streets, then a photo stop at Gehry’s wild hotel among the vines. Expect good wine, real stories, and maybe a few surprises along the way.
Bilbao: La Rioja Wine Tasting & Laguardia with 2 WineriesYou visit two contrasting wineries in La Rioja with a professional guide, taste wines at each stop, and learn to identify the flavors that define the region. Then you explore medieval Laguardia on foot and sit down to a traditional lunch with wine pairing. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Bilbao are included, and the group stays small enough that you're not rushing between stops.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Rioja wines at their source without arranging transport or navigating the wineries yourself—the guide handles the tasting education and the logistics, which is what lets you focus on the flavors and the landscape. Plan for a full day out of Bilbao; that's what makes visiting two wineries and exploring Laguardia possible in one trip.
Basque Pintxos Cooking Class in Bilbao: Make 4 Traditional DishesA hands-on Basque cooking class in Bilbao where you prepare four traditional pintxos—Bilbainito, La Gilda, Cod Brandada and Spicy Garlic Mushrooms—under instruction from a local chef. The class runs 2.5 hours, includes wine and soft drinks from an open bar, a charcuterie and cheese board, and dessert. Minimum age is 16; the chef teaches in English.Is it for me?This class is hands-on from the first ingredient to the last bite—you're chopping, stirring and plating, not watching a demonstration. If you want to learn a skill you can use at home and eat what you made the same afternoon, this one delivers both.
Bilbao Walking Tour: Casco Viejo & Local Culture with GuideYou walk through Bilbao's Casco Viejo with a local guide for two hours, stopping at Plaza Nueva, Santiago Cathedral, La Ribera market, and the city's oldest walls. You learn Basque culture, local traditions like txikiteros, and the history behind the buildings and streets. The guide is included, the pace suits all fitness levels, and you finish knowing the city as locals do.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Bilbao's layout and history in one morning without arranging a guide yourself — two hours is enough to cover the main sites and get a local's perspective on why they matter.
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Bilbao Private Walking Tour: Personalized to Your InterestsA private walking tour of Bilbao where you and your guide build the itinerary together based on what interests you most. The guide speaks English, Spanish or German and knows the city's iconic sites—the Fountain of the Three Lions, Plaza Moyúa, the Old Town, the Ribera Market—as well as lesser-known neighborhoods and corners. You choose the pace, the stops and how deep to go into history, architecture or local life.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Bilbao without following a script—your guide adapts the route, the pace and the focus to what actually interests you, so you're not paying for stops you don't care about or rushing past the things that matter.
Bilbao Bike Tour: E-bike or Classic, Small GroupA semi-private bike tour of Bilbao for groups of up to 8 riders, starting near Mercado de la Ribera with your choice of a classic or e-bike and a local English-speaking guide. You'll ride through the city's origins, 19th-century expansion, shopping district and waterfront, stopping at Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park and the Zubizuri Bridge to learn why each place shaped Bilbao. The small group size means personalized attention; children from age 14 are welcome.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand the neighborhoods and stories behind Bilbao's landmarks—a local guide narrates context as you ride, rather than just passing the sights themselves.
Bilbao Airport Transfer to San Sebastián & Rioja HotelsYou're picked up by name at Bilbao Airport arrivals and driven directly to your hotel in Bilbao, San Sebastián, Vitoria, Rioja or Pamplona in a private car. The driver waits for you, handles your luggage, and the price is set before departure — no negotiation at the curb, no shared van delays. Available 6am to 11pm daily.Is it for me?Book this if you land at Bilbao and want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare — the fixed price and driver waiting at arrivals is what removes that friction entirely.
Bilbao Private Walking Tour with a Local GuideA private walking tour of Bilbao led by a local resident who customizes the route to match your interests—whether that's food, art, history or the quieter neighborhoods tourists miss. You choose the duration (2 to 6 hours) and the Lokafyer adapts the walk to what you want to see, sharing stories and tips you won't find in a guidebook. The tour is unscripted and personalized, so no two walks are the same.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move beyond the main attractions and see Bilbao the way locals do—the neighborhoods, the food spots, the stories that don't make it into guidebooks. The unscripted route means you're not following a predetermined path; instead, the walk bends toward what actually interests you, which is what makes it feel like exploring with a friend rather than following a tour group.
Bilbao E-Bike Tour: Guggenheim & Old Town in 2 HoursYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with SommelierA wine tasting in Bilbao where you sample 5 Spanish wines—Rioja and Txakoli varieties—paired with local dried meats and cheeses, led by a sommelier in a private tasting room in the city center. The group stays small (max 12 people), and the sommelier explains the tradition, terroir and how to order wine in local bars. Minimum age is 16; the tasting runs about 75 minutes.Is it for me?You're in Bilbao for an afternoon or a day and want to understand the wines you'll see in local bars instead of just ordering blind—a sommelier-led tasting in a small group means you learn as you taste, and the pairing with cheeses and cured meats shows you how the wines actually work with food.
Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo: Bilbao seasideA bike tour of Getxo, Bilbao's seaside district, covering about three hours on a pleasant coastal route with a live English-speaking guide. The tour includes a bicycle, helmet, and stops for pintxos (local tapas), wine, beer, coffee and water at spots off the main tourist track. You finish by mid-afternoon with the rest of the day to yourself.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Bilbao with a free morning or early afternoon and want to see the seaside neighborhoods without renting a car or building an itinerary yourself. The fixed route and included stops mean the day is already shaped; you just ride and eat, then the afternoon is yours.
San Sebastián Day Trip from Bilbao: Loyola & GetariaYou travel from Bilbao through the Basque interior to the Sanctuary of Loyola, then down the coast to the fishing village of Getaria and the beach town of Zarautz. In San Sebastián you have free time to eat pintxos and explore the old town before heading up Monte Igueldo for views of La Concha Bay. Transport, guide, and entry fees are included; you arrange your own lunch.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Basque coast and inland heritage in one day without arranging transport or entry fees yourself—the fixed itinerary and included guide mean you move through four distinct places without planning the logistics between them.
San Sebastian & Basque Coast: Pintxos Lunch, Getaria, HondarribiaYou’ll feel swept up by salty air in Hondarribia, taste pintxos with local wine in San Sebastian’s old town, and wander Getaria’s quiet harbor—all with a guide who actually knows everyone by name. Includes hotel or central pickup from Bilbao and a small group vibe that makes it easy to ask questions or just drift along at your own pace.
Bilbao: Pintxos Food Tour & Wine Tasting in Casco ViejoYou’ll wander Bilbao’s Casco Viejo with a local guide, tasting classic pintxos and Basque wines in lively bars where locals gather to sing or swap stories. Expect enough food for a full meal (no need to plan dinner after), plus small moments—like learning to pour txakoli or laughing over your first Basque phrase—that make you feel part of the city for an afternoon.
