Top Bilbao Public Transportation Tours

If you only have a day to spend in the Bilbao area, this small-group tour to Gaztelugatxe, Gernika, and Bermeo fits a lot into a day. Fans of “A Game of Thrones” won’t want to miss the hermitage of Gaztelugatxe. Witness the old fishing traditions at Bermeo, and learn about Basque history at Gernika. Admire Picasso’s painting of the same name. Hotel pickup adds convenience to your scenic day.

Discover the history of Bilbao on this guided small-group walking tour. Learn about the city’s gastronomy, culture, architecture, and traditions while you explore the streets and feel like a local. Tour highlights include the Plaza Nueva in Casco Viejo, La Ribera market, the Catedral de Santiago cathedral, the Bidebarrieta library, and more.

Get to know Bilbao through the eyes of a local on a custom tour that's tailored to your unique interests. Before your tour begins, you'll chat with your Bilbao local guide (Lokafyer) and work out an itinerary that suits your passions and their perspective. By the end of the tour, you'll feel confident navigating the city and have a full suite of recommendations for the rest of your trip.

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.

The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of Spain’s crown jewels of art and architecture. Zip past the line and see the highlights of this iconic building and its collection of modern and contemporary art in just hours with this guided tour. Learn about why Bilbao was chosen as the location for this important museum and interesting facts about its construction, plus admire works by some of the world’s top artists.

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.

Learn more about Spanish wine on this fun small-group day tour of two wineries near Bilbao. Sample three Rioja wines and enjoy a light pintxos lunch with vegetarian and gluten-free options in Laguardia. Walk through the vineyards and learn how wine is made. A fun way to indulge in a glass or three without worrying about driving back to your hotel after.

Immerse yourself in the artistic wonder of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum on a private tour that takes you well beyond the information panels. Enhance your understanding of contemporary and modern art masterpieces with insightful guide commentary; see timeless masterworks like Joseph Beuys’s "Lightning with Stag in its Glare" and gaze at Jeff Koons’ "Puppy". Gain fascinating insight into different art movements and hear tales of the intriguing lives of some of the artists during this culturally enriching exploration.

This full-day small-group tour from Bilbao runs in English and includes transport throughout Rioja. Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios wineries, known for their wines and architecture, with complete guided tastings. If Ysios is closed, you’ll still visit for photos and enjoy an equivalent tasting at another winery. The tour also includes a stop in the medieval village of Laguardia for a tapas lunch.

Visit iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, aka the castle rock, during this full-day tour that includes stops in Bermeo and Gernika. Climb the narrow, winding steps connecting this castle built high on a rocky island to the mainland and overlook the sea and stunning landscape. Featured on the HBO show “Game of Thrones”, this tour lets you visit “Dragonstone” in real life.

Make the most of your time in the Basque Country with this fusion of a bike tour and a “pintxos” tour. Riding around on a bike helps you access sights that large sightseeing buses can't reach, and it also covers more ground than a walking tour. Along the way, pass UNESCO World Heritage sites, see Vizcaya Bridge, and enjoy delicious “pintxos” and drink tastings.

Check out the Serantes and learn all of the history behind them on this private tour to the Cornites. Transport back to the time of forts, towers, and batteries. Hear all about the people who lived at this time, their traditions, and more, while gazing at the views of the Cantabrian coast and Abra bay. This is a private tour, so you can go at your own pace.

Check out Bilbao at night with a local guide who will show you all the hot spots. You’ll have a bunch of activities on this tour, like riding the cable car to Artxanda Lookout, descending on the funicular, tramming to the Old Quarter, and much more. You can feel free to go at your own pace, since this is a private tour just for you.

Explore the rich football heritage of Bilbao on this immersive groundhopping tour. Visit five iconic stadiums and delve into the history that shaped football culture in this vibrant city. From the legendary San Mamés to hidden gems like Lamiako, this experience offers more than just a tour; it's a journey through the essence of Basque football. With insights from a bilingual local guide, gain a unique perspective of the sport's impact on the community and its people. Perfect for football enthusiasts eager to experience the heart of Bilbao's footballing spirit. - Visit five legendary stadiums including San Mamés and Gobela - Guided by a bilingual local football expert - Navigate Bilbao’s metro and tram network for easy transport - Discover the cultural significance of football in the local community

This alternative tour has been created for the people who would like to experience both parts of Bilbao, the Old Medieval Casco Viejo and the New City. In the tour, we will talk about history and architecture, but mainly we will visit a lot of very old shops and restaurants, most of them not touristic at all, the places where the local people prefer for their everyday needs. Within some five hours , or a little bit more, depending on the breaks, we'll follow the local people in their everyday life in Bilbao.

Join this private walking tour of Bilbao for a personalized exploration of this beautiful city. No need to stick to a fixed itinerary or deal with large tour groups on this tour. Instead, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for an easy start, and then take you to the best spots in the city, and some hidden ones you’d never find on your own.

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.