Top Bilbao Culinary Tours

With the Do Eat Better Experience Bilbao Food Tour through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and bars where you can feast on local delights like Pintxos, Rioja-style potatoes, and so much more. Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers! Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties and taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you cross the city. You will learn about Bilbao's rich culinary history and culture while you taste and we will provide small-group experiences, for a relaxed pace and informal vibe!

Enjoy a dinner to remember—and discover the highlights of Bilbao’s vibrant food scene—during this small-group food tour. Meet your guide in central Bilbao, and be sure to come hungry: you’ll taste the best of the city’s many pintxos (tapas) bars. Try a number of local bites, learn all about what sets the Basque Country’s culinary offerings apart, enjoy drinks with your nibbles, and follow your guide to locals-frequented favorites.

Bilbao bold architecture, riverside charm and a vibrant food scene. What more could you ask for?! Imagine a city where industrial heritage meets cutting-edge design, set along the Nervión River, lively yet authentic, and full of Basque character. Bilbao is renowned across Spain for its innovative cuisine and talented chefs, who blend tradition with modern techniques, and for its pintxos culture — a creative take on tapas from the Basque Country, served in individual portions and displayed along the bar for you to choose as they’re freshly prepared. If you’re passionate about gastronomic experiences with a contemporary twist, Bilbao will not disappoint.

Foodies will want to join this guided walking tour of Bilbao to learn about the gastronomy of Northern Spain. Indulge in Basque tapas, pintxos, and miniature cuisine, as well as wine pairings and other traditional local drinks. Discover the roots of each dish and drink, its ingredients, and how you can recreate it at home. Experience Bilbao like the Basque people, and explore with just a small group to keep things personal.

Rioja lovers will love this small group tour that takes you to the land of Rioja, with transfers to/from Vitoria. You’ll not only get to sample the wine, but you can take a walk through the vineyards and hear all about how it is produced. Relax over a traditional lunch, sipping wines, and learning about your guide and group members.

Indulge in some of the best pintxos in Bilbao with this guided pintxos and wine tour, which goes through the city’s Old Town and stopsat different restaurants for tastings. As you go from spot to spot, your guide will tell you history and stories about the local area.

Explore Bilbabo's pintxos scene, without scrolling through reviews and recommendations, on this small-group food tasting tour. Let your guide lead the way as you visit foodie hotspots and eateries across La Ribera Market, the Old Town, and Ensanche. Try multiple pintxos and regional wines as you learn about the history behind the area's traditional cuisine.

This tour will teach you all about the gastronomy scene in Bilbao. You’ll visit the Mercado de la Ribera and see all the produce on offer, and learn what the locals like to eat. Hear stories from your guide as you move around the market. You'll have the opportunity to try two pintxos and one pote, or local drink at some point during the approximately two hour tour.

Bilbao is one of Europe’s great comeback stories, transformed from an industrial port city into a cultural and culinary capital. On this full-day tour, we’ll explore that transformation through the markets, bars and family-run institutions that have shaped the city. We’ll begin in the Casco Viejo at Mercado La Ribera, tasting market specialties before stopping for classic Basque breakfast sandwiches and cider. From there, we’ll visit a preserved-fish shop to learn about Bilbao’s obsession with salt cod, then continue to a century-old bodega for pintxos and txakoli. Along the way, we’ll taste artisanal cheeses, modern takes on classics like tortilla and cod pil pil, and afternoon pintxos at a beloved family tavern. We’ll finish with Bilbao’s whimsical Carolina pastry and a walk to the Guggenheim, where the story of the city’s remarkable rebirth comes full circle.

Discover Spain’s La Rioja wine region and visit a local winery during this full-day excursion from Bilbao. Stop at the medieval village of Laguardia to explore within its walls and discover underground family wineries. Then, head to a vineyard for an in-depth look at winemaking, followed by a wine tasting and a traditional lunch with vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Taste the local foods of Bilbao, pintxos and tapas, on this guided food tour, including beverages like cider, white wine (txakoli), and Tempranillo. You’ll have five stops along the way, where you can try different foods like anchovies, squid, foie gras, octopus, and bacalao in pil-pil sauce. Pair these with your guide’s recommended perfect drink. You’ll also stop at the Guggenheim Museum.

This tour is perfect for repeat visitors, food lovers, and anyone who appreciates delicious cuisine and excellent wines. Embark on a gourmet gastronomic adventure through the vibrant streets of Bilbao, delving into the realm of high-end pintxos paired with exquisite local wines. Our thoughtfully curated tour ensures an unforgettable culinary journey, where each bite narrates a tale of ingenuity and skill. We will visit 4 restaurants, where we will have our own private space accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide who will guide you through all the delicatessen pintxos we will try. To complement these culinary marvels, indulge in a selection of meticulously chosen premium wines and cava, expertly matched to elevate your tasting experience. Whether you're a seasoned epicurean or a curious traveler keen on discovering Bilbao's gastronomic treasures, our pintxos tour promises an evening of indulgence and exploration, leaving your taste buds enchanted and your senses captivated.

Adria will take you on a whirlwind tour throughout Bilbao teaching you about all the local ingredients that make Pintxos so famous worldwide! From seafood and fish to meat, cheese, and vegetables… you name it, you will try them all! As well as food, you will try wine and local drinks at each of the different stops across the city. This impressive tour will introduce you to the wide range of Bilbao's cuisine. You certainly won't be hungry afterward and Adria recommends having a very light and early lunch beforehand! You will get the chance to experience a unique and authentic food tour with a local host, hand selected by the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. Our experiences are top-rated on TripAdvisor and are loved by thousands of travelers from around the world!

Learn all the secrets of the Basque Country’s signature wine, Txakoli, with this small-group wine tour that includes a Txakoli Museum visit and a wine tour/tasting at a txakolindegi, a special Txakoli wine house. The white wine Txakoli from Bizkaia is made from a historic Hondarrabi Zuri grape. Learn all about the production and harvest, then taste Txakoli wine alongside typical Cantabrian snacks.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Spain’s most celebrated wine region with this immersive tour of Rioja. Designed to highlight the exceptional quality of Rioja wines, the tour also brings attention to the region's renowned avant-garde architecture and the breathtaking natural beauty of the Ebro Valley. Throughout the day, you'll visit two wineries, each offering a unique perspective on Rioja’s winemaking traditions and innovations. At each estate, you'll enjoy guided tours of the facilities, learning about the production process from vineyard to bottle. Following each tour, you'll indulge in tastings of three premium wines, perfectly paired with a selection of regional appetizers to enhance the flavors and your overall experience. Beyond the wine, this tour is a feast for the senses. Marvel at the dramatic landscapes of rolling vineyards, historic villages, and the iconic Sierra de Cantabria mountains, all of which contribute to La Rioja’s charm.