Getxo tour from Bilbao: Bizkaia Bridge & pintxo crawl

Three hours, three towns, one bridge and pintxos at the end

A three-hour guided tour of Getxo and its neighboring towns, starting at the Bizkaia Bridge (a UNESCO World Heritage structure that has spanned the estuary since 1890), then moving through Santurtzi and Portugalete before ending at the Old Port and a pintxo-pot crawl. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with bridge entry and a local guide in your choice of five languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Getxo and Bilbao highlights

• Visit Bizkaia Hanging Bridge
• Learn history of Puente Colgante
• Walk through Old Port fishing village
• Enjoy pintxos and pintxo-pot

The experience

The tour opens at the Bizkaia Bridge, the hanging structure locals call Puente Colgante. Built in 1890 and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it functions as both a working crossing and an emblem of Euskal Herria, the Basque region. The bridge lets you move between Getxo and the neighboring towns of Santurtzi and Portugalete without backtracking, and the guide walks you through its engineering and place in the region's story. A private vehicle handles the transport between stops, though you'll also use public transportation as part of the route.

The tour ends at the Old Port, a former fishing village where locals gather in summer to eat and drink. Here the pintxo-pot begins: a crawl through Bilbao's signature aperitif culture. Pintxos are bite-sized, often topped with seafood or cured meat, and the pot means you move between bars sampling them as you go. This is included in the tour, not an add-on.

Hotel pickup and drop-off bookend the day, so you don't arrange your own transport to the start. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian or one of two other languages. Pick yours at checkout. The whole route is wheelchair accessible, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• local guide in five languages.
• bridge entry.
• private vehicle transport between stops.
• public transportation as part of the route.
• pintxo-pot crawl included in the Getxo+Food option.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in 6 languages9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Guide in 6 languages10:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “In the center of the square. (In case of rain, next to the Charly bar, it is in a corner of the square)”

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

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by EXPLORA NORTE

Is this one for you?Book the Getxo+Food option if you want the full day capped with Basque food culture. Choose the Bridge of Vizcaya option if you're focused on the landmark and the towns themselves without the pintxo stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What exactly is the Bizkaia Bridge and why is it famous?

The Bizkaia Bridge, also called Puente Colgante or the Hanging Bridge, is a UNESCO World Heritage structure that has crossed the estuary since 1890. It's one of the most emblematic buildings in the Basque region and functions as a working crossing between Getxo and the towns of Santurtzi and Portugalete, making it both a landmark and a practical way to move between the towns on the tour.

Is the pintxo-pot crawl included, or do I pay extra for food and drinks?

The pintxo-pot is included in the Getxo+Food option. You'll move between bars sampling pintxos, bite-sized Basque aperitifs, as part of the tour's final stop at the Old Port. If you book the Bridge of Vizcaya option instead, the pintxo experience is not included.

How do I get to the tour start, and is transport between stops included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so the tour collects you from your accommodation and returns you at the end. Between stops, you travel by private vehicle and also use public transportation as part of the route, both of which are covered.

Can I do this tour if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes. The entire tour route is wheelchair accessible, all surfaces are accessible, and the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.