Spain · BILBAO TOURS
The good bilbao tours fill up weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
See Bilbao from the estuary on a $16 sightseeing cruise, with Guggenheim views, indoor and outdoor seating, and a multilingual audio guide.
“Really enjoyed it. Great way to see Bilbao and beyond. Would highly recommend”
Tour Bilbao’s San Mamés Stadium and Athletic Club Museum for pitchside access, locker rooms, interactive displays, and Basque football history.
“Loved it. Nice being able to wander around at own leisure.”
Visit Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika from Bilbao, then taste txakoli at Berroja Winery on a full 10-hour Basque Country tour.
“Tour is wonderful! Amazing nature and history. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes, no heels!!”
Hike to Gaztelugatxe, explore surf town Mundaka, and learn Gernika’s wartime story on a guided six-hour trip from Bilbao.
“Joserra, our guide, was so knowledgeable and nice. It was a great experience. Fully recommend.”
Explore Bilbao’s old town with a local Basque guide, five pintxo bars, award-winning bites, wine, cider, and plenty of useful food tips.
“Need an easier place to meet. Taxi took us to wrong address. Map was not clear for the address given.”
Review of the six-hour Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka, and Gernika tour from Bilbao, with practical advice on hiking, guides, price, and value.
“First part involves some great hike, so you will need comfy shoes. We had rain for the rest of the trip, but it was still worth it.”
See Bilbao by easy-riding e-bike, from the old port and Nervión River to the Guggenheim, San Mamés, and the Maritime Museum.
“the guide was fantastic and explained all the history of Bilbao I would recommend this tour . fantastic”
Cruise from Bilbao to Abra Bay past the Guggenheim, Bizkaia Bridge, Getxo, and Santurtzi on a scenic 2-hour-45-minute boat tour.
“It was nice to spend some time on the water. Relaxing and enjoyable”
Review of Bilbao’s Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika day trip, with hiking advice, food tips, guide details, costs and honest drawbacks.
“Awesome experience! Was a private tour for me! Muchas gracias Paula!”
Taste nine pintxos, five drinks, and Basque culture on a three-hour Bilbao walking tour led by an English or Spanish-speaking local guide.
“Our guide was wonderful. In addition to the feast of. Pinchos he provided a very in-depth cultural overview and introduction to the region. Absolutely loved it. Also had great fun with the group!”
Tour Bilbao’s Guggenheim with a private guide, skip the entry line, then enjoy five courses, dessert, and two Basque wines.
“Javier made this tour an excellent experience. He was entertaining, had a rare quality of including everyone on the tour by knowing all our names. We enjoyed the experience because of his knowledge of the museum and his inter personal skills. Recommended highly”
Review of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum tour with skip-the-line entry, expert guides, art highlights, architecture, value, and practical tips.
“Javi was a wonderful tour guide. It was interesting, we learned a lot and it was fun. Thank you so much for showing us the Guggenheim and sharing your knowledge with us.”
Climb 241 steps to Gaztelugatxe, explore Bermeo, and visit Gernika on a guided half-day trip from Bilbao.
“The guide was amazing! So kind and well informed, passionate about his job! We've learned a lot! The tour was interesting and the bus very comfortable. Bremeo is a lovely town and Guernika a must visit in the area. Recommended!”
Taste Bilbao through local pintxos, five wine pairings, cider, cocktails, and Basque stories on a three-hour small-group evening walk.
“Great tour and guide. She was so helpful and knowledgeable. She even called 2 guests that were running behind to tell them where to meet us. She knew all the places to go which were not touristy”
Taste six pintxos and four drinks in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo with a local guide, small groups, trusted bars, and plenty of Basque stories.
“It was wonderful- Oscar was a great guide. Learned so much about this history of Bilbao while eating good food and drinking good wine.”
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