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Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: 5 Bars, Award-Winning Pintxos★ 4.99 (1,246) · 3h
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Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with Sommelier★ 4.94 (51) · 1h 15m
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Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao: Learn to Cook Local Dishes★ 4.99 (78) · 3h 30m
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Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: Learn from a Michelin-starred chefA hands-on Basque cooking class in Bilbao where you prepare four traditional pintxos (tapas) with a local chef trained in Michelin-starred kitchens, then sit down to eat the meal you made alongside dessert, cheeses and charcuterie. The class runs two hours in a spacious cooking school five minutes' walk from the Guggenheim Museum, with unlimited wine and traditional Spanish drinks included throughout.Is it for me?The chef teaches in English, so you follow comfortably whether you speak Spanish or not—this works for anyone visiting Bilbao with a free afternoon and no cooking background.
Bilbao Pintxos & Wine Tour: Local Guide, 5 PairingsA 3-hour food and wine tour of Bilbao led by a local Basque guide who takes you bar to bar for pintxos, local drinks and five wine pairings. The route shifts depending on what you want—more walking and sightseeing, or more food—and the guide personalizes it for allergies and dietary needs. You'll taste enough pintxos for a full meal, learn the history of Basque language and culture, and eat where locals do, not where tourists queue.Is it for me?The route changes each time and adapts to whether you want to walk and see the city or spend more time eating—book this one if you'd rather follow a guide who knows the bars than follow a fixed itinerary.
Bilbao: Evening Pintxos Food Tour & Basque Wine WalkYou’ll hop between buzzing bars in Bilbao’s historic center, tasting eight different pintxos paired with Basque wines and ciders. Guided by a local who shares stories and tips, you’ll pick up food etiquette and sample both traditional and creative bites. Expect laughter, new flavors, and a real sense of what makes Bilbao tick after dark.
Bilbao: Pintxos & Tapas Food Tour with Local GuideYou walk through Bilbao's old town and riverside neighborhoods for 3.5 hours, stopping at four or more specialty shops, pintxos bars, and eateries. Your local guide explains the history and culture behind what you're tasting — from croquetas and salt cod to Basque cheese and regional wines — and by the end you've eaten the equivalent of a full meal without ever sitting down. Water and drinks are included; vegetarian and non-alcoholic options are available on request.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste Bilbao's food culture the way locals experience it — moving through real neighborhoods, stopping where people actually eat, and learning the history behind each bite — without arranging your own bar crawl or worrying about which places are worth your time.
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: 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.
Bilbao: Pintxo & Tapas Tour with Food Expert & PhotosYou walk through Bilbao's Old Town stopping at five bars to taste pintxos and paired drinks with a local food expert. You visit the Ribera Market, hear stories about the city's history and Basque culture, and eat the way locals do — standing up, moving between bars, trying everything from anchovies to foie gras. The route and menu change daily. The whole experience takes 2–3 hours and includes five glasses of wine or cider plus five pintxos, which adds up to a full meal.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local without arranging five separate bar stops yourself — the guide handles the route, the pairings, and the stories, so you just show up hungry and follow along.
Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz & San Sebastian: Day Trip with Food TastingYou’ll trace the Basque coast from Biarritz’s breezy promenades to Saint Jean de Luz’s lively port, sampling sweets and soaking up stories with your local guide. In San Sebastian, panoramic views from Mount Igueldo set the scene before you dive into pintxos bars at your own pace. Expect unexpected moments—and flavors—you’ll remember long after.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing: 5 Bars, Award-Winning Pintxos is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.99 out of 5 across 1,246 reviews.
