Top Bilbao Tours by Duration - page 3

Get acquainted with Basque country’s largest city, Bilbao, and its famed museum on this two-night visit with hotel, museum admission and buffet breakfasts included. Stroll out of your hotel, Barceló Nervión, and head to Frank Gehry’s architectural masterpiece, the Guggenheim Bilbao. Wander the atmospheric streets as a local guide illuminates the city’s history and culture or hop on two wheels for a bike tour.

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.

Rioja lovers will love this private tour of three different family wineries near Bilbao. Or if you’re not a rioja lover before the tour, you’ll become one after. You’ll have transportation the entire way, so you can indulge in as many tastings as you like. You’ll be able to see the variation as you learn how each is produced. You’ll have a relaxing lunch today, too.

Europe’s greatest comeback city, Bilbao is a place reborn. Until a few decades ago a postindustrial metropolis plagued by pollution and economic decline, Bilbao today is a buzzing cultural and culinary capital. On this full-day tour, we’ll trace Bilbao’s history and rebirth through the exceptional eateries – old and new – that call the Basque city home. On this full-day tour, we’ll walk Bilbao’s backstreets and stop into the local eateries – old and new – that tell this city’s remarkable tale of renewal.

- Discover Bilbao’s Art District with a knowledgeable local guide - Explore alternative neighbourhoods full of street art, murals, and cultural projects - Learn how art played a key role in Bilbao’s urban transformation - Get insights into local life, social history, and contemporary culture - Small groups for a personal and relaxed experience - Perfect complement to classic Bilbao highlights like the Guggenheim

Getting to the Picos de Europa National Park isn't easy on your own, especially if you don't have a car—but this full-day, private tour makes your visiting experience seamless. Following pickup from your hotel, travel in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle, and immerse yourself in nature. Pause at the park's beauty spots, opt to travel in the Fuente Dé cable car, or forgo the tourist trails for a personalized route through the mountains, with a special lunch stop en route.

Discover more of the Basque Country on this private full-day trip to San Sebastian and the fishing village of Getaria from Bilbao. Take a walking tour of San Sebastian’s historic Old Town, a vibrant labyrinth of narrow streets lined with bustling pintxo bars. Sample regional tapas and local Txakoli wine before exploring the cobbled streets and traditional wooden houses of Getaria. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

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.

Get acquainted with Bilbao old and new in one trip with this small-group walking tour, ideal for first-time visitors. Stroll around the landmarks of the cobbled Old Town (Casco Viejo) and cross the River Nervion to view the turn-of-the-century buildings and avenues of the New Town, learning how it developed during the 1800s. On route, enjoy a ‘txikiteo’ or ‘poteo’ bar crawl, tasting 'pintxos' (skewered tapas) at various drinking spots.

Explore one of Gexto’s industrial masterpieces—the UNESCO-listed Vizcaya Bridge. Enjoy the ultimate hassle-free day with a hotel pickup and drop-off. Entrance fees are included, so you won’t have to wait in line, and you’ll have a guide to provide historical insights, and give local recommendations. You can customize your trip, depending on your needs, such as choosing to travel in a private vehicle, rather than public transport.

Experience Bilbao like a local on a walking tour tailor-made for you. At your own pace alongside a private guide, explore Bilbao’s atmospheric Old Town and Ensanche neighborhood, browse the stalls at the La Ribera market, and marvel at architectural wonders such as the Guggenheim Museum, San Mames Stadium, and Bilbao Cathedral.

Make the most of your time in Bilbao with a 5-hour private tour. Learn about the city and its culture from your guide. Visit the modern Guggenheim Museum, the 13th-century Casco Viejo, and other highlights. Enjoy a traditional lunch of three pintxos and a local drink.

When your plane touches down at Bilbao International Airport, enjoy a stress-free start to your Spanish sojourn with a private arrival transfer. Travel directly to your hotel in Bilbao or nearby San Sebastian, Vitoria, Rioja, or Pamplona without the hassle of finding a taxi or using complicated public transportation. This private transfer can accommodate up to seven passengers in a car or minivan.

Discover two of northern Spain’s highlight destinations on this private, full-day tour from Bilbao. In the morning, meet your guide at your Bilbao hotel, hop aboard your private vehicle, and set off into the scenic countryside. Your first destination is the historic town of Santillana del Mar, where you’ll explore its medieval square and visit an age-old monastery. Then, continue to bustling Santander to see its beachfront, cathedral, and more.

Follow in the footsteps of the “Game of Thrones” cast and crew when you explore Basque country filming locations—and soak up the region’s dramatic coastal scenery as you go—on this private, full-day tour from San Sebastian. Following morning pickup at your hotel, travel via private vehicle to Getaria, a medieval fishing village. Next, head to Zumaia (the location of Dragonstone Castle), visit the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe chapel, and much more.

This tour takes you to several wonderful places, including the Vitoria-Gasteiz Old Town, and the Salt Valley of Salinas de Anana. You’ll stop at Catedral de Santa Maria for gothic Basque emblems, then the Slat Valley, still producing salt in a traditional way. You will also get to try Basque pintxos along the way, at an additional cost.

On this full-day private tour, you’ll explore the stunning coastline of the Basque region in your own chauffeured, luxury vehicle. Build your own custom-made itinerary, without the rush of a group tour. Highlights along the way include San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (where scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed), the historic city center of San Sebastian, and the iconic "flysch" of Getaria and Zumaia.

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.

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.

The Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum features on most Bilbao sightseeing itineraries, but often only gets an exterior look. This tour lets you give this world-famous building and its contents the attention they deserve, with a guided exterior and interior tour. Admire the curved-steel facade, tour the outdoor artworks and interior art highlights, and take advantage of the included day-long admission to explore the permanent and rotating exhibitions independently.

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.

Embark on an unforgettable journey to the heart of the Basque Country. Our first stop is a charming 16th-century Basque farmhouse, once used as a cider press, where you’ll uncover the secrets of traditional rural life. Learn how the locals lived, worked, and connected with each other, from their customs to their beliefs, food, and entertainment. Experience an interactive activity where you’ll step on apples with special tools, creating rhythms similar to the Txalaparta (Basque percussion), while singing and having fun. Afterward, enjoy a tasting of the natural, organic Basque apple juice we’ve just made ourselves. Next, we’ll head to San Sebastián for a panoramic tour with stunning views from Mount Igueldo, followed by a leisurely walk through the Old Town, with free time for lunch. In the afternoon, we’ll drive along the beautiful Gipuzkoan coast, passing by Zarautz and stopping in Getaria for a charming stroll through its picturesque streets.

Learn all about the Picos de Europa National Park with this guided tour of the area from Bilbao, and make sure to come hungry. Your guide will be a foodie, and they will share the culture of this area with you partly through food. You’ll be tasting tapas, alcoholic beverages, and a full meal along the way. Your guide will take photos of you in the natural beauty, and tell you stories about the history, too.

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.