10 Tours in Bilbao That You Shouldn't Miss

April 28, 2022 Etsuko Causey

Travelers generally come to Bilbao to see the Guggenheim—some for the art inside, but many for the amazing building itself. The Fine Arts Museum and the Basque Museum may not have been designed by Frank Gehry, but are worth a visit, and you can catch international opera stars at the Palacio Euskalduna.
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1. Bilbao Airport Private Arrival Transfer

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Me puede llamar un taxi? That's Spanish for can you call me a taxi! Get ready for the battle at Bilbao Airport with hundreds of other holidaymakers trying to find a taxi to take them to their Bilbao city, San Sebastian, Vitoria city, Rioja area or Pamplona city hotel.

Inclusions: One-way private transfer, Meet and assist, Personalized service

Exclusions: Gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Reviewed By gildineleclerc

It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy

2. Bilbao Airport Private Departure Transfer

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Need to get to Bilbao Airport? Staying at a Bilbao city, San Sebastian, Vitoria city, Rioja area or Pamplona city hotel. Plan your trip ahead of time, and book your airport transfers right here. Arrive at the airport on time, relaxed and with money in your pocket!

Inclusions: One-way private transfer, Meet and assist, Personalized service

Exclusions: Gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable)

Reviewed By gildineleclerc

It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy

3. San Sebastian and Basque Coast Private Tour from Bilbao

The Best of Basque
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This private San Sebastian city and coastal tour gives you the opportunity to experience the amazing Basque city of San Sebastain. San Sebastian is one of the most beautiful and elegant cities in Europe. The city has some of the best gourmet pintxo (tapas) bars in the the region, a quaint old quarter, and an absolutely stunning beach in the city center. You will also experience the dramatic and rugged coastline of the Basque Country where we will stop for some visually stunning photo opportunities. We make a stop to see ancient Flysch cliff formations of Zumaia and the GeoPark. The scene overlooking the Atlantic Ocean will leave a lasting impression. This was also a shooting site for season 7 of the Game of Thrones television show. Lastly, we will stop off in the small port city of Getaria for lunch (not included) where you will have the chance to taste some of the finest fish/seafood in Europe!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private luxury vehicle, Fully insured and licensed by the Basque government

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By Tedoi

I did the 4 day tour - first rate stuff. Zach and Irene were tremendous and super- friendly. I was picked up at my hotel daily and driven round the Basque country in great style. Whilst I was expecting Guernica/Gernika to be special, ( which it was) there were a few other gems which I wouldn't have found on my own, the fishing town of Bermeo the salt mine and the sheep farm to name but 3 unexpected high-lights. They gave good recommendations on restaurants, and the few I tried did not disappoint. Highly recommended.

4. 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket

Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country Servicios Turisticos Integrales - Day Tours
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This program includes: - Breakfast and accommodation at the hotel Silken Indautxu 4* hotel · Entrance ticket to the Guggenheim Museum · Guided visit with bicycle to the city of Bilbao with tasting of 1 pintxo * NOTE: Check - in time at the Hotel: 15.00hours

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By gildineleclerc

It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy

5. Bilbao Night Lights Tour

Arriaga Plaza, 1, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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Bilbao is a very beautiful city with nice urban architecture that knows very well how to mix between the old and new style which create a unique contrast, for that reason a night tour is the best choose to meet most of the locals and discover how they live. Because we have a friendly way to show you around, join us for a maximum fun, knowledge and adventure to feel like a local after your tour.

Inclusions: Buildings Access , Local taxes, Professional Guide

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6. Private Friendly Bilbao Tour

Fuente de los Leones, Jado Plaza, 2, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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Because every trip is an adventure our tour is private and done in friendly way by our Locals if you want to discover all the secrets of Bilbao like the history ,culture and gastronomy. As soon as you book, our guide will contact you directly via message or phone so you can choose your stating time and the meeting point that suit you, while you can benefit also from a free Hotel pickup for your comfort. Tickets are free for infant and child under 14.

Inclusions: Local Tax, Local Guide , Hotel pick-up, Free for infant and child

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7. CERTAL SETS TOURS: Gulf of BIZKAIA Vip Experience (6 hours)

CERTAL SETS TOURS: Bilbao, Bizkaia & Basque Country Experiences
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GULF OF BIZKAIA Tour Vip: Private luxury car tour accompanied by a tour guide to a spectacular setting, such as San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in Bermeo, where you will have a snack with fresh Basque products 1 pintxo-pot (1 Basque cover +1 drink). Then, you will taste a delicious menu in the restaurant of the Castle of Arteaga and finally, a tour of the Urdaibai Reserve with a stop in the town of Mundaka. Total duration about 8 hours of this wonderful and exclusive Tour of the Coast of Bizkaia, where you will discover three of its great treasures and enjoy a luxury for the treatment received.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 2 Pintxos (Basque tapas) and 1 drink, Menu at the Arteaga Castle, Visit Urdaibai Reserve with a stop in Mundaka.

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Reviewed By Íñigo J

Fantastic walking tour by a new friend for me, Beatrice guide. Amazing City and I love its basque gastronomy. I LOVE "PINTXO-POTE" routes.

8. Gaztelugatxe, Gernika and Bermeo small group tour lunch included

Local Experts Tours Bilbao
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The estuary of river Urdaibai has many attractions that can be enjoyed in a short trip from Bilbao. The hermitage of Gaztelugatxe (set as Dragonstone in the Game of Thrones series) is a good start to enjoy the sea views in contrast to the mountain. Then, the coastal town of Bermeo allows you to see firsthand how the old fishing traditions are maintained in the present. Finally, from Bermeo you reach Gernika, where rural and agricultural traditions are mixed with their varied history. Gernika is the reference town in Basque history, since here is the ancient tree where the medieval kings of Spain swore to respect local laws. It is also where the German bombing took place during the Spanish Civil War that destroyed much of it. Take this opportunity to combine the beautiful landscapes with the history of the Basque Country!

Inclusions: Two main course and dessert, Museum tickets

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Reviewed By SandraSM09

This day tour allowed us to see the most of San Sebastian and Basque Coast in one day. There were a lot of incredible sights. We had only one day to visit the Basque Country and we were really satisfied with this tour. Our tour guide Josu really helped us make the most of it. The food was really good with lot of pintxos options to choose and different wines to pair with the food. I would highly recommend txakoli local wine. It was greatt day with a great guide.

9. Magic at the Guggenheim Museum (inside and outside -2 h)

Abandoibarra Etorb., 4D, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain Explora Norte Dejate Guiar
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Converted into a symbol of the new Bilbao, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao constitutes one of the most ambitious cultural projects of the 21st century. The work of Canadian Frank O. Gehry, the building is a fantastic ship-like structure of stone, titanium and glass. The Guggenheim Museum has its own unique collection, while complementing the collections of the other Guggenheim institutions. The Museum's collection includes works by some of the most important artists of the second half of the 20th century, such as Eduardo Chillida, Yves Klein, Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, ClyffordStill, Antoni Tàpies and Andy Warhol. to name a few. If you want to know the true history of the museum, where it should be located or why Bilbao was chosen as the city for the Guggenheim, this is your tour.

Inclusions: Entrance to the Museum, Tour private, Professional guide, Audio-guides after completion of the guide, VIP entrance, skip the line

Exclusions: Coffee and/or Tea

Reviewed By Íñigo J

The best experience to visit the two museums of Bilbao: classic and avant-garde, with a great guide, Beatrice, and that transmits Basque Culture very well by art and how to understand it. In addition to telling you the brutal transformation of her BILBAO City . Thanks, it was a full experience.

10. The Premier Bilbao Food & Wine Walking Tour

San Nikolas eliza, San Nikolas Plazatxoa, s/n, 48006 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain The Best of Basque
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Come discover a beautiful city and the amazing Basque cuisine on our 3-hour ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of Bilbao. Experience the 700 year old streets of the Old Town with a professional local guide who is an expert in the Bilbao culinary scene. We will visit 5 bars and sample pintxo styles ranging from traditional to modern. Your guide will pair each tasting with an excellent wine that compliments the pintxo. Wines that we recommend include red wine from La Rioja, Txakoli (a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque Coast), and more!

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao., 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars., 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider), Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Tedoi

I did the 4 day tour - first rate stuff. Zach and Irene were tremendous and super- friendly. I was picked up at my hotel daily and driven round the Basque country in great style. Whilst I was expecting Guernica/Gernika to be special, ( which it was) there were a few other gems which I wouldn't have found on my own, the fishing town of Bermeo the salt mine and the sheep farm to name but 3 unexpected high-lights. They gave good recommendations on restaurants, and the few I tried did not disappoint. Highly recommended.

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