The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
5.01,287 reviews3h
from €105
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The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local
4.9446 reviews3h
from €99
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Bilbao Highlights 3-hour E-Bike tour: Small Group or Private Tour
4.8247 reviews3h
from €49
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Bilbao: Guggenheim Like Never Before: VIP Access. Small Group.Top
4.4221 reviews2h
from €95
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Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local
5.0196 reviews3h 30m
from €89
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The best options for each of Bilbao's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Bilbao
- 1Guggenheim Museum
- 2Casco Viejo (Old Town)
- 3Pintxos Bars
- 4Mercado de la Ribera
- 5Puppy (Jeff Koons)
- 6Nervión River Walk
- Architectural Revolution: Witness the 'Bilbao Effect' firsthand at Gehry's Guggenheim Museum, then explore Santiago Calatrava's Zubizuri Bridge, Norman Foster's metro entrances, and the Iberdrola Tower. The city itself is an open-air museum of contemporary design.
- Pintxos Culture: Experience the social ritual of bar-hopping in Casco Viejo, where counters overflow with creative small bites like bacalao al pil-pil (cod in garlic sauce), txampis (garlic mushrooms), and the iconic Gilda (anchovy, olive, and pepper skewer).
- Basque Identity: Immerse yourself in Europe's oldest living culture through Euskera language signs, traditional pelota matches, cider houses in the hills, and the passionate local support for Athletic Club Bilbao.
Tickets and passes in Bilbao
Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Santander to Picos de Europa. Excellent meals.
5.035 reviews8h
from €430
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Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Bilbao to Picos de Europa. Fine meals.
4.36 reviews8h
from €570
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Food and drink experiences in Bilbao
Architectural Rioja Wine Tour: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios (Bilbao)
4.9174 reviews8h
from €250
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Day trips and outdoor activities from Bilbao
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
4.4157 reviews11h
from €35
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Gaztelugatxe Access, Bermeo and Gernika guided tour from Bilbao
4.4139 reviews6h
from €60
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Getxo Coastal Bike & Pintxos Experience (Scenic Bilbao Seaside)
4.769 reviews2h 45m
from €60
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From Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
4.365 reviews11h
from €35
Check availabilityHidden gems in Bilbao
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Alhóndiga Bilbao
A former wine warehouse transformed by Philippe Starck into a spectacular cultural and leisure center with a unique swimming pool on the top floor.
Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas
Museum of artistic reproductions housing exact plaster casts of classical sculptures from museums around the world.
Puente de San Antón
Medieval bridge next to the Ribera Market, featured on Bilbao's coat of arms, with charming views of the old town.
Bidebarrieta Library
Stunning 19th-century library in a former Jesuit church with beautiful stained glass and ornate architecture.
Plaza Corazón de María
Tranquil square in Indautxu with a beautiful fountain, surrounded by modernist buildings and popular with locals.
Day trips from Bilbao
San Sebastián (Donostia)
1 hour 15 min by bus or train
The elegant coastal jewel of Basque Country, famous for its breathtaking La Concha beach, even more sophisticated pintxo scene in the Parte Vieja, and international film festival.
Vitoria-Gasteiz
45 min by train
The green capital of Basque Country, a medieval city with beautifully preserved old quarter, innovative environmental projects, and excellent wine bars.
Bermeo and Gaztelugatxe
45 min by car, 1.5 hours by bus
Dramatic coastal scenery featuring the iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage (Game of Thrones' Dragonstone), fishing villages, and rugged cliffs.
Plan your Bilbao trip
Things to do in Bilbao: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Bilbao?+
Top sights include Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo (Old Town), Pintxos Bars and Mercado de la Ribera. Away from the crowds, try Alhóndiga Bilbao and Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas.
What are the most popular tours in Bilbao?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local (5.0 stars, 1,287 reviews); Dragonstone, Mundaka and Guernica from Bilbao (4.8 stars, 924 reviews); The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local (4.9 stars, 446 reviews).
How much do tours in Bilbao cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €30 and €570 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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