Things To Do In Bilbao

9-Hour Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Gernika

· Timed entry to the Gaztelugatxe hermitage is free but limited, so book your slot on tiketa.eus before the bus leaves.

This day trip from Bilbao packs three Basque icons into one loop: the stone bridge and hermitage of Gaztelugatxe, the working fishing harbour at Bermeo, and Gernika with its Assembly House and peace museum.

Dragonstone, Mundaka, Lunch Included

· A day trip. Bring walking shoes for the Gaztelugatxe steps.

This day trip leaves Bilbao for the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, pairing the tidal village of Mundaka with San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the islet that appears as Dragonstone on screen. You also stop in Guernica before returning to the city. The full tour.

6-Hour Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka, Guernica

· Coast, cliffs and history in one loop: hermitage views, Mundaka, then Guernica.

This half-day loop packs three Basque icons into one trip: the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the surf town of Mundaka, and historic Guernica.

Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz Day Tour

This full-day loop links three coastal towns in one border-hopping run: Biarritz's grand seafront, the old fishing port of Saint Jean de Luz, and San Sebastian's bay and pintxo bars. Transport and guiding are handled, so you simply ride along the coast. The listing carries departure times and the current price.

10-Hour San Sebastian and Getaria

· A coastal day trip.

This full-day excursion from Bilbao, pairing the elegant beaches and old town of San Sebastian with the fishing village of Getaria and the walled streets of Hondarribia. Live availability and current pricing on the booking page.

6-Hour Gaztelugatxe with Access

· A coastal day trip from Bilbao.

This full-day trip and pairs the sea-wrapped hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe with stops in the fishing port of Bermeo and the historic town of Gernika, all with transport from Bilbao handled for you. Timed access to the islet arranged so you can climb the stone steps and take in the Biscay coast.

Dragonstone Entry, Ticket Included

· The hermitage entry ticket comes included.

A guided day trip from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the tidal islet that played Dragonstone. Entry to the hermitage is arranged for you, which spares you the hassle of the free timed reservation system on tiketa.eus.

Pamplona and Vitoria Day Trip

· Two cities in one day, with transport from Bilbao handled for you.

Two Basque capitals in one day out of Bilbao: this guided excursion pairs Pamplona, the Navarrese city famous for its bull-running festival, with Vitoria-Gasteiz, whose medieval old town sits inside a celebrated green belt. Transport and guiding are handled throughout, so you spend the day walking, tasting, and simply taking both cities in.

Semi-Private Rioja, 3 Premium Wineries

· Small-group cap keeps it personal; the three tastings add up, so pace yourself.

A semi-private day trip that trades the big coach for a small group heading south from Bilbao into Rioja wine country. Three premium wineries are on the itinerary, each with a guided tasting of its vintages, plus time among the vineyards and a stop in a wine village. Expect a full day on the road, so book it for a leg of your trip where you can sleep in the next morning.

3.5-Hour Gaztelugatxe, Coast Walk

· Bring shoes with grip: the stone steps down to the hermitage are steep, and coastal paths can be windy.

This day trip leaves Bilbao for the rocky islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the hermitage perched on a stone causeway that Game of Thrones fans will recognise at once. You walk a stretch of the Basque coast too, with cliff paths and Atlantic views between stops.

4-Hour Basque Coast, Dragonstone

· Access to the hermitage itself needs a free timed ticket, so a guided day trip saves you the booking scramble and pairs Gaztelugatxe with the coast.

A full-day coastal run out of Bilbao, built around the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the islet that stood in for Dragonstone. You cross the stone bridge and climb the famous steps to the chapel, then continue along the Bizkaia coast, with fishing towns such as Bermeo and Mundaka on the usual route.

Rioja and Laguardia, 8-Hour Tour

· Door to door. Check the live booking page for dates and availability.

Bilbao sits close to one of Spain's great wine regions, and this full-day trip makes the most of it. You head south into La Rioja for a winery visit with tastings, then wander Laguardia, a walled medieval village whose cellars run beneath the streets. Round-trip transport from central Bilbao is included, so no rental car is needed.

Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Wine

· Long day, sensible shoes. The Gaztelugatxe path is steep and the bridge gondola crossing is short.

A full-day outing that bundles three Basque icons: the UNESCO-listed Vizcaya Bridge, with its hanging gondola shuttling across the Nervión, the winding stone path out to the hermitage on Gaztelugatxe, and a guided wine tasting in Rioja Alavesa country. Transport between stops is handled for you, so the day is mostly scenery, footsteps and a glass at the end.

French Basque Country, Bayonne Included

· Border day.

A day trip out of Bilbao that crosses into Iparralde, the French Basque Country, calling at coastal villages where red-and-white timbered houses line the streets. Coach transport and a guide come included, so the border formalities and route planning are off your plate.

Biarritz Loop, Hondarribia Stop

· Four Basque coastal stops in one long day trip, crossing the French border and returning through San Sebastián.

A full-day coastal loop from Bilbao that crosses into French Basque Country and back, pairing Biarritz's grand seaside hotels and surf beaches with the fishing-port charm of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The return leg runs through walled Hondarribia before a final stop among San Sebastián's pintxo bars and belle époque waterfront.

Rioja Day Trip, Two Winery Tastings

· A comfortable coach ride does the driving, so you can taste freely and still be back in Bilbao by evening.

Leave Bilbao for a day among the vineyards of La Rioja, with stops in Haro and the walled hilltop village of Laguardia. Expect guided winery visits, tastings of local vintages, and a full day of Rioja scenery, all with transport from Bilbao handled for you. Check the listing for the current price and departure details.

Gaztelugatxe Access, Guided Tour

· Hermitage timed tickets, port town and Gernika history in one guided day out from the city.

A guided day trip from Bilbao covering the Basque coast's biggest names: the islet of Gaztelugatxe with its stone bridge and hilltop hermitage, the fishing port of Bermeo, and Gernika with its Assembly House and peace museum. Access to the hermitage needs a free timed ticket, which the tour arranges, and a guide handles the history along the way.

11-Hour Full Day, Txakoli Tasting

· Coast, history and txakoli in one long day out of Bilbao.

This full-day trip strings together the Basque coast's biggest names: the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe on its rocky causeway, the fishing port of Bermeo, the surf town of Mundaka and historic Gernika. A txakoli wine tasting is built into the day.

10-Hour San Sebastian, Hendaye, Getaria

· Four coastal stops in one day, including free time for pintxos in San Sebastián. A long but rewarding loop.

A full-day excursion from Bilbao along the Basque coast, taking in San Sebastián, the walled fishing town of Hondarribia, French Hendaye and Getaria. It packs four stops into one long day, so expect a busy pace with limited time in each place. Free time in San Sebastián usually means a chance to try the pintxo bars of the old town before the group moves on.

Vitoria and Rioja, Winery Visit

· A rare two-region day: Vitoria's old town in the morning, Rioja cellars and tastings after. Full-day format from Bilbao.

A full-day trip from Bilbao into two of the Basque Country's neighbours: the elegant capital of Vitoria-Gasteiz and the vine-covered hills of Rioja. You walk the medieval old town, then visit a working winery for a tasting before heading back.

San Sebastian First, Then Biarritz

· One day, two countries, three coastal towns. Bring your passport for the French border crossings.

A full-day coastal run from Bilbao that strings together three very different stops: the French resort glamour of Biarritz, the working fishing port and bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and San Sebastián across the border. It is a long day out, so expect most of it on the road between towns rather than deep in any single one. The live booking page carries the current departure details and price.