Bilbao Tours

3-Hour Basque Food and Wine Tasting

· Three hours, several bars, and a guide who handles the ordering.

A guided walk through Bilbao's pintxo bars, pairing Basque bites with local wine. Expect txakoli, counter classics like gildas and tortilla, and stops in the old town's busiest taverns. The 3-hour format fits an evening, and the guide orders with you so nothing gets lost in translation.

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 six-hour 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. It runs from $80 per person and holds a 4.8 rating across 851 reviews.

Dragonstone, Mundaka, Lunch Included

· A 10-hour day trip from $67 per person, rated 4.7 by 3182 reviewers. 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 runs about 6 hours, from $57 per person.

Gaztelugatxe Loop, Wine Tasting

· Ten hours, from $67. Gaztelugatxe timed tickets are needed to reach the hermitage.

A full-day coastal loop from Bilbao that strings together San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the fishing port of Bermeo, the surf town of Mundaka, historic Gernika and a Basque winery stop. The tour runs about 10 hours, holds a 4.7 rating across 3182 reviews, and books from $67 per person.

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. It runs about 6 hours from $76 per person, and travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 2387 reviews on the live booking page.

3-Hour E-Bike, Small Group or Private

· Electric assist makes the riverside hills easy, and the guide sets a relaxed pace for the whole loop.

This guided e-bike tour covers Bilbao's main sights in about three hours, with an electric motor doing the hard work along the estuary and through the city centre. It runs as a small group outing or as a private option, and riders rate it 4.7 from 783 reviews. At from $56 per person it sits among the more affordable ways to see the Guggenheim district, the Old Town and the riverside paths in a single loop.

Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz Day Tour

· From $51 per person, roughly 10 hours.

Cross from Spain into the French Basque Country on this full-day coastal loop, pairing Biarritz's belle époque seafront and the fishing-port charm of Saint Jean de Luz with time in San Sebastian along the bay. The day runs about 10 hours, is rated 4.7 across 3182 reviews, and costs from $80 per person. Departure details and the current schedule are on the live booking page.

10-Hour San Sebastian and Getaria

· A 10-hour coastal day trip from $67 per person.

This full-day excursion runs about 10 hours from Bilbao, pairing the elegant beaches and old town of San Sebastian with the fishing village of Getaria and the walled streets of Hondarribia. Rated 4.7 from 3182 reviews, it starts from $51 per person, with live availability and current pricing on the booking page.

VIP Guggenheim, Small Group

· Small group, expert guide, roughly two to two and a half hours inside the Guggenheim. From $108 per person.

A small-group guided visit inside Bilbao's titanium-clad landmark, led by an expert guide who walks you through the building's architecture and the highlights of the collection. Expect around two to two and a half hours, with skip-the-line style entry so you spend the time looking at art rather than queuing. Rated 4.5 from 750 reviews, from $108 per person.

6-Hour Gaztelugatxe with Access

· A 10-hour coastal day trip from Bilbao, from $67 per person.

This full-day trip runs about 6 hours 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. It carries a 4.3 rating across 599 reviews and starts from $68 per person, with timed access to the islet arranged so you can climb the stone steps and take in the Biscay coast.

Basque Free Tour: Historic Bilbao

· Free to join, you tip the guide what the walk was worth at the end.

This tip-based walk covers roughly two hours of Casco Viejo and the streets around it, from the Seven Streets to the cathedral quarter. It runs on a pay-what-it-was-worth basis, rated 4.76 across 2399 reviews, so the price at the end is entirely up to the walker.

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Dragonstone Entry, Ticket Included

· From $80, about 3.5 hours. Hermitage entry ticket is included.

A 3-hour day trip from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the tidal islet that stood in for Dragonstone, with entry to the hermitage arranged for you so you skip the free-but-fiddly timed reservation on tiketa.eus. Rated 4.9 from 242 reviews and priced from $67 per person.

Gourmet Tapas and Pintxos Tour

· 3 hours with a local guide, from $108 per person.

A local guide leads this 3.5-hour pintxos crawl through the bars of Bilbao, pairing Basque bites with txakoli, zurito and wine. It holds a 5 rating across 186 reviews, from $87 per person. Expect stops around the Casco Viejo and Plaza Nueva, where the txikiteo tradition still runs nightly.

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.

Original Food Tour, Wine Pairings

· Around 3 hours of pintxo bars and Basque wine pairings, from $108 per person.

A guided walk through Bilbao's pintxo bars, with local wine pairings poured alongside each stop. The tour runs about 3 hours and is rated 4.8 from 1025 reviews, with from-prices at $117 per person. Expect a mix of old-town taverns and neighborhood counters, plus txakoli and Basque cider along the way.

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. The tour runs about 3.5 hours and costs from $80 per person.

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, around 4 hours, 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. Rated 4.7 from 3182 reviews, from $90 per person.

2-Hour Classic Bike Highlights

· Three hours, from $56 per person, with a 4.7 rating from 783 reviews on the live booking page.

A three-hour guided bike ride through Bilbao, rated 4.7 across 783 reviews and priced from $44 per person. The route follows the Nervión estuary past the Guggenheim and into the older streets of Casco Viejo, covering more ground than a walking tour while staying flat and easy to pedal.

Authentic Pintxos, Wine and Food Tour

· About 3 hours, from $108 per person.

A guided pintxos crawl through central Bilbao with a local host, lasting about 3 hours and rated 4.8 across 1025 reviews. Expect several bars, Basque bites, and drinks such as txakoli, with the story behind each stop. From $115 per person, booked via the live listing page.

Rioja and Laguardia, 8-Hour Tour

· Runs about 8 hours, from $105 per person. Check the live booking page for current availability.

A full-day escape from Bilbao into Rioja wine country, pairing a winery visit with tastings against a stroll through the medieval hilltop village of Laguardia. The tour runs roughly 8 hours and carries a 4.9 rating across 126 reviews, with from-prices at $105 per person. Transport from central Bilbao is handled by the operator, so the wine region opens up without needing a rental car.

Chef-Led Wine and Food Walk

· Chef-led, three hours, wine and pintxos, from $117 per person.

A chef leads this three-hour walk through Bilbao, pairing Basque wines with pintxos at bars most visitors walk straight past. Expect txakoli and local reds alongside hot and cold bites, with from $116 per person and a 4.9 rating across 321 reviews.

3-Hour E-Bike Highlights Tour

· From $56 per person, with small-group or private formats.

Three hours on an electric bike covers more of Bilbao than most visitors manage in a full day on foot. The pedal-assist flattens the city's slopes as you roll between the Guggenheim, the old town and the Nervión riverfront. Rated 4.7 from 783 reviews, the tour runs from $57 per person, with small-group and private options so the pace stays relaxed.

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.

2-Hour Small-Group Old Town Walk

· Two hours with a local guide, free to join and tipped at the end.

This two-hour walk through central Bilbao is led by a local guide and runs on a pay-what-it-was-worth basis, with no fixed fee up front. It carries a 4.7 rating across 442 reviews, and the live booking page lists the current meeting point and departure times.

French Basque Country, Bayonne Included

· From $80 per person, and around 9 hours door to door.

A full-day trip from Bilbao across the border into Iparralde, the French Basque Country, with its typically Basque coastal towns. The tour runs about 9 hours and is rated 4.8 across 851 reviews, with prices from $51 per person. Transport and guiding are handled, so the border crossing and village stops need no planning on your part.

Exclusive Private Walking Tour

· Private format means the route and pace adapt to your group, not a fixed schedule.

A private walking tour through Bilbao pairs you with a local guide for an unhurried look at the Casco Viejo, the riverside along the Nervión, and the streets around the Guggenheim. Because the group is yours alone, the pace and stops can bend toward whatever interests you most, from Basque pintxos bars to the iron architecture that reshaped this once-industrial port city.

1.5-Hour Small-Group History Tour

· Two hours on foot, from $40, rated 4.7 by 442 travellers.

This two-hour small-group walk covers the old town's key sites, from the Cathedral of Santiago to the Mercado de la Ribera and the Arriaga Theatre. It rates 4.7 across 442 reviews and costs from $34 per person, with groups kept small so questions and conversation stay easy.

Pintxos and Drinks with a Local

· A local host walks you between pintxo bars across the old town, pairing each bite with txakoli, wine or a small beer.

A local guide leads this eating walk through Bilbao's pintxo bars, pairing Basque bites with txakoli, cider or wine. Counter prices at traditional bars run roughly €2–5 per item, so the crawl moves bar to bar at an easy pace. Expect tortilla, gildas and seafood bites, plus the stories behind them.

History and Culture, Small Group

· Two-hour small-group walk, from $40 per person.

A small-group walk through Bilbao's old town and centre, tracing the city's shift from industrial port to cultural capital. Guides cover the Casco Viejo's seven streets, the Cathedral of Santiago, and the riverside landmarks along the Nervión. Rated 4.7 across 442 reviews, with departures from $41 per person and a duration of about two hours.

1.5-Hour Guggenheim Guided Tour

· From $108, about 2 to 2.5 hours.

A guided museum tour rated 4.5 from 750 reviews, running 1.5 hours and priced from $75 per person. A guide walks you through the Guggenheim's titanium-clad galleries, covering the building's architecture and the highlights of the collection, so you spend less time guessing at the art and more time understanding it.

Private Old Town Walk

· Two hours through the Seven Streets, from $40 per person.

A two-hour guided walk through Bilbao's Casco Viejo, the seven streets at the heart of the old town. You'll pass Santiago Cathedral, Plaza Nueva and the Mercado de la Ribera with a local guide explaining the quarter's history. Rated 4.7 from 442 reviews, from $35 per person.

Historical Walking Tour, Budget Fare

· Two hours with a local guide, free to join and tip-based.

A tip-based walk through old Bilbao, led by locals who know the Casco Viejo and the riverside streets that shaped the city. It runs about two hours and costs nothing upfront, you pay what the walk was worth at the end. With a 4.7 rating across 21 reviews, it is one of several free tours in the city.

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.

2-Hour Highlights Walk, Local Guide

· Two hours with a local guide, from $40, rated 4.7 by 442 reviewers.

A two-hour guided walk through central Bilbao, rated 4.7 across 442 reviews and priced from $35 per person. A local guide leads the route past the Casco Viejo, the riverfront and the city's best-known landmarks, with the pace kept conversational rather than scripted. It suits first-time visitors who want their bearings fast, and it leaves the rest of the day open for the Guggenheim or a pintxos crawl.

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. The tour runs about 11 hours, rates 4.9 from 126 reviews, and costs from $52 per person.

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. The tour runs about 9 hours, from $81 per person, and holds a 4.4 rating across 36 reviews on the live booking page.

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.

Guggenheim Entry Ticket Only

· Audio guide included with every ticket. Show ID at the desk for reduced rates, or ask about the Fine Arts Museum combo.

Skip the ticket desk and walk straight into Frank Gehry's titanium landmark beside the Nervión. Every entry ticket includes an audio guide, and reduced rates are available when you show ID at the desk. There is also a combo option that pairs the visit with the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, handy if you want a full day of art.

Basque Free Tour: Guggenheim Museum 360

· Free to join, tip the guide at the end. Runs about 2 hours.

This is a free-to-join walking tour: no upfront price, you tip the guide at the end based on what the walk was worth to you. It runs about 1.5 hours and carries a 4.73 rating across 22 reviews. The route circles the Guggenheim and the surrounding Abandoibarra district, where Bilbao's riverfront transformation is most visible. Good for first-time visitors who want orientation before the museums.

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Feel Bilbao: A Journey Through Secrets, Culture and Essence

· Tip-based city walk, about 2 hours. Reserve a spot, pay the guide what you feel it deserved.

This two-hour guided walk peels Bilbao open layer by layer, from the seven original streets of Casco Viejo to the riverside curves of the Nervión. It runs on a pay-what-you-wish basis, so you tip the guide whatever the walk was worth. The format carries a perfect 5 rating across 13 reviews.

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