All Bilbao Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Basque coast and San Sebastian from Bilbao

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Vitoria-Gasteiz with a historian — not just a tour guide. Explore the historic heart of Vitoria-Gasteiz in a relaxed small group of no more than 8 people. Led by a historian with a PhD in Contemporary History, author of two books on Basque history published by Routledge, and with more than a decade of experience living in the Basque Country, this tour is designed to help you understand the city — and the fascinating history of the Basque Country around it. As you walk through the medieval streets and historic squares, we'll explore the people, events and changes that have shaped Vitoria-Gasteiz and the wider Basque Country, from medieval origins to the present day. This is more than a sightseeing walk. It's a chance to look beyond the obvious, ask questions and have a conversation about the places you visit, while gaining a deeper understanding of Vitoria-Gasteiz and the Basque Country.

Historic Vitoria Gasteiz Group Walking Tour

Historic Vitoria Gasteiz Group Walking Tour

The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local

Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Bilbao Highlights 3-hour E-Bike tour: Small Group or Private Tour

This day tour allows you to enjoy a unique experience to discover La Rioja and its wineries and taste high quality wines. Departure directly to Haro, capital of Rioja Wine. There, we will visit CVNE, a centenary winery. We will take a guided tour of its essential spaces, including the barrel room designed by the legendary architect Gustave Eiffel and the underground cellars including tasting. We will then go on a guided walking tour of the historic centre of Haro. We will continue to Laguardia, where will start a walk through through its picturesque narrow streets and then take guided tour of a small traditional winery. After the visit, free time for lunch (not included). Before returning to Bilbao, we will pass through Elciego to discover the Marqués de Riscal building, an outstanding example of modern architecture.

Haro, Laguardia & Two Rioja Wineries Day Trip from Bilbao

9 hoursFree Cancellation

A Seamless, Self-Guided Journey Unlike rigid, fast-paced group tours, this ticket offers ultimate flexibility. You can explore entirely at your own pace. With the included digital audio guide accessible directly on your smartphone, you get the rich context and insider knowledge of a professional curator, combined with the freedom to linger as long as you like inside Richard Serra's steel mazes or under the soaring glass atrium. Instant, Hassle-Free Mobile Access There is no need to print physical vouchers or hunt down third-party ticket redemption offices. Your digital tickets are delivered instantly. Simply walk up to the entrance, scan your smartphone, and step directly into Frank Gehry’s titanium masterpiece.

Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Ticket

Bilbao Exclusive Private Walking Tour

Enjoy the Coast of Biscay: Visit Dragonstone and beautiful towns

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Visiting the Guggenheim Museum is a must in the Basque Country, and a guided tour in Bilbao offers a deeper appreciation of its unique architecture and artworks. This tour, with tickets included and no queues, starts in front of Frank Gehry’s iconic building, a masterpiece of contemporary design. Accompanied by a professional guide, explore the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions, getting up close to key modern and contemporary art pieces. Learn the stories, anecdotes, and cultural contexts behind each work, making the Guggenheim one of the world’s most influential museums. This tour ensures a personalized, enriching experience, perfect for those seeking a cultural journey blending art, history, and Bilbao’s emblematic prestige.

Guggenheim Museum guided tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Join this bike tour and cover some ground in Bilbao. You’ll get to see the sites and hear all about them from your local guide, who will show you the most scenic route. Pedal along the scenic riverbank, cruise past the vibrant La Ribera Market, and explore Bilbao’s must-see landmarks—including the iconic Guggenheim Museum and its famous outdoor sculptures, the striking San Mamés Stadium, and the bustling Abando district in the heart of downtown.

E-bike tour in Bilbao

Join this Basque cooking class and learn how to cook traditional pintxos and tapas of the Basque Country with a local Basque chef. Learn about local ingredients and spices, the story behind them, and how the locals enjoy these delicious bites. First, meet up with your instructor, who doubles as the chef for this class. Get introduced to the ingredients you'll be working with, and listen as you learn about each one's importance in traditional northern Spanish cooking. Then, get your hands into action as you mix, stir, chop, and begin to combine ingredients with the help of the chef, who will guide you through each step of preparation. As you begin to cook, sip on a glass of wine from the open bar. Finally, see the fruits of your labors come to life as 4 different pintxos are plated from your work. Try each one, and enjoy them alongside your wine, and a complimentary charcuterie and cheese board, and dessert prepared for you.

Traditional Basque Pintxos Cooking Class in Bilbao

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

San Sebastián Highlights Tour from Bilbao Experience the best of San Sebastián on this full-day tour from Bilbao. Explore the city’s most iconic spots, starting with breathtaking views from Monte Igueldo, where you can admire the entire bay and coastline. Visit the Peine del Viento, Eduardo Chillida’s famous seaside sculpture, a stunning blend of art and nature. Discover the charming Old Town, stroll through its narrow streets, and admire the beautiful Buen Pastor Cathedral. During the tour, you’ll have free time for lunch, allowing you to choose from local restaurants or sample the city’s famous pintxos at traditional bars. Enjoy a perfect balance of sightseeing, culture, and gastronomy, all in a comfortable minivan with private transportation.

Private San Sebastián Tour from Bilbao with City Highlights

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the beauty of Cantabria on this enriching day trip from Bilbao. The journey includes a guided visit to Comillas, and a guided tour in the Capricho de Gaudí, showcasing unique architectural brilliance. Enjoy a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Cantabrian Sea and then stroll through the medieval streets of Santillana del Mar, renowned for its well-preserved medieval charm. The tour concludes with a guided exploration of the vibrant city center of Santander, blending history and modernity seamlessly. With a local expert guide and private transport, this day trip promises a comprehensive experience of art, culture, and local gastronomy. - 9-hour guided tour including Comillas, Santillana del Mar, and Santander - Visit the architectural gem, Capricho de Gaudí, with included tickets - Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in Santillana del Mar - Small group tours available, offering a bilingual experience (English + Spanish).

Day trip from Bilbao Capricho de Gaudi Santillana and Santander

Day trip from Bilbao Capricho de Gaudi Santillana and Santander

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the magical city of Bilbao at your own pace with this guided tour With a tour of more than 3 hours, you can explore emblematic attractions such as the Guggenheim Museum, the Arriaga theater or Palaces such as the Arana, to the Cathedral of Santiago. This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism. - 3h self-guided tour with + 15 points of interest - Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations. - No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.

TOP Bilbao : Private guided tour with your mobile

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on an immersive journey into the vibrant culinary culture of Bilbao with a personalized street food tour. Guided by a passionate local expert, delve deep into the city's gastronomic scene, discovering hidden culinary gems cherished by locals. Feast on a delightful array of pintxos, Basque Country's signature tapas, meticulously curated to tantalize your taste buds. As you indulge in these flavorful delights, your knowledgeable guide will regale you with captivating tales about Basque culinary traditions, enriching your experience with insights into the region's rich gastronomic heritage. Whether you're a seafood aficionado, a meat lover, or a vegetarian, this exclusive tour ensures a bespoke gastronomic adventure tailored precisely to your preferences. Get ready to immerse yourself in the delectable flavors and vibrant energy of Bilbao's bustling streets, creating unforgettable memories one bite at a time.

Bilbao Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

A Purrfect Blend of Relaxation and Feline Fun El Salón de Mi Casa isn't your ordinary cafe – it's a haven for cat lovers! Our unique experience combines the comforts of a cozy cafe with the joy of interacting with adorable rescued cats. Unlike other cat cafes, we offer a truly relaxing atmosphere. Curl up with a book from our library, challenge a friend to a board game, or simply unwind while our feline friends purr and play around you. It's the perfect escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Plus, with our flexible 60 minute sessions, you can choose the purrfect amount of time for your cat cafe adventure. Please remember that children under 6 years old are not allowed inside our CAT CAFE. And children between 6 and 10 years old, have to come at special hours and for special activities. Please check our web site.

Whiskers and Coffee: Relax and Play with Adorable Cats

1 hourFree Cancellation

Enjoy a guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, an iconic cultural landmark. Frank Gehry's spectacular exterior, which transformed Bilbao, stands out for its revolutionary design and use of unique materials. The select works of the Guggenheim Foundation, on the other hand, are cornerstones of contemporary art. Highlights: The Building and Gehry: Discover the innovative structure behind the museum's undulating titanium curves. Public Sculptures: Explore outdoor masterpieces, such as Louise Bourgeois' »Maman« and Jeff Koons' »Puppy«. Richard Serra Collection: Experience the immersive »Matter of Time« series, made of enormous curved steel plates. Permanent Collection: See works by Mark Rothko, Willem de Kooning, and Andy Warhol, among others. Your ticket includes all-day access to the museum. Join us and immerse yourself in the architectural and artistic splendor of the Guggenheim. Secure your tickets today.

Tour at Guggenheim Museum Guided by Artists in Bilbao

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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. We'll visit some of the most iconic and beautiful local places in the Ensanche (Modern Part) of Bilbao and we'll finish our tour outside the Guggenheim Museum.

Bilbao One Day as a Local Around the City

5 hoursFree Cancellation

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Vitoria

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

We are located in the old town of Bilbao, near the Mercado de la Ribera (the main food market in the city), the Cathedral of Santiago and the Church of San Antón. The old town of Bilbao is a place full of history and traditions of the Basque Country. We will learn to make 4 skewers so that you can prepare them and leave the guests with their mouths open. All this in a quiet and pleasant environment perfect for enjoying and making new friends or meeting people.

Pintxos Preparation Workshop with Lunch in Bilbao

Pintxos Preparation Workshop with Lunch in Bilbao

Experience one of Europe's most iconic cultural landmarks with a visit to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Discover groundbreaking modern and contemporary art, admire Frank Gehry's world-famous architectural masterpiece, and enjoy access to inspiring exhibitions that change throughout the year. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a first-time visitor to Bilbao, this experience offers a perfect blend of creativity, architecture, and culture in one unforgettable destination. Support is provided from the moment of booking until successful museum entry, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VIATOR VOUCHER IS NOT YOUR ENTRY TICKETS!! If you can't locate your actual tickets, contact us!

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao General Admission Ticket

Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting

Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local

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What are people saying about Bilbao

Kristina_H, Oct 2026

Fantastic food tour in Bilbao

Gonzalo did a fantastic job telling us about the food as well as highlighting the history in Bilbao. His love for the area as well as the food and drink was very evident. Gonzalo was prompt, very personable, and took time to answer all of our questions. We never felt rushed and thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.

Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Hendaye and Getaria

Adrianomi2016, Oct 2026

Group trip to discover fascinating places

Very nice excursion with very fascinating towns and cities. Given the significant traffic at the border with France, the visit to Hendaye was skipped, no big deal because we had more time for the other 3 places. I found the same guide (Wallace) from the other excursion taken the day before and that really pleased me because, as written in the other review, he is definitely a capable guy.

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Adrianomi2016, Oct 2026

Group trip in the Basque Country

Definitely a nice day trip with many interesting things seen, Gaztelugatxe in particular was beautiful, truly a very fascinating place. The guide Wallace was very good, a young guy but truly very capable and quite qualified who speaks several foreign languages very well and does his job with passion.

Dragonstone, Mundaka and Guernica from Bilbao

Jill_I, Oct 2026

Fantastic trip visiting 3...

Fantastic trip visiting 3 great locations, led by a very knowledgeable guide. The walk to the hermitage was hard going, but gave incredible views. Mundaka was a lovely little village, and it was great to see all of the people surfing. Our visit to Guernica coincided with a festival, so we only saw the ceramic representation of the Picasso and the Guernica tree due to the number of people in the town. Overall a really good trip and I would certainly recommend.

The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local

Ciara_H, Oct 2026

Amazing food and wine tour

We had the best time on this food tour. Esti was an amazing tour guide, so friendly and informative. We tried some beautiful food and wine, got to learn about Basque culture and also learned a few basque words TOPA !! Thank you Esti for a wonderful tour! Highly recommend 🩷

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

Andrew_F, Oct 2026

If you do just one tour while in Basque Country…

What a great tour - it far exceeded our expectations. Our guide for the day was Asier. We can’t say enough about Asier …he is professional, friendly, funny and super-knowledgeable about Bilbao, the Basque region and history, La Rioja and wine production. He speaks perfect English and answered all of our many, many questions. We were a small group of 5 and the whole day flowed really well. We stopped at 2 wineries - one large (Bodegas Luis Cañas) and one small (Bodegas Tritium) and had wine tastings and bread, cured meats and cheese at both. At both stops we had a tour and a talk by a winery employee. Anna at the first stop was amazing - I wish we had more time to learn so much more from her. The lady at the second stop (I can’t remember her name, sorry) was just as passionate about the subject but her English was not as proficient so it was a little difficult to understand some of her explanations. After the wineries we went on to the very pretty town of Laguardia for a very pleasant lunch. It was my partner’s 70th birthday that day and Asier very thoughtfully arranged for the restaurant to present a dessert with a candle in it …very kind. In all of our years of travel this tour was one of the best that we have done. Highly recommended. Andrew & Rob

Bilbao: Guggenheim Like Never Before: VIP Access. Small Group.Top

Kristin_P, Oct 2026

Javier is the man to see

Just an outstanding tour! Javier was amazing! The tour included discussion of the outside of the building, the impact on Bilbao, special stories about the view, himself and the art inside he covered all the high points. His personality and special insights from 16 years of doing tours was just incredible worth visiting the inside and the outside with a personal tour 100% and Javier is the man to see.

The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local

Robert_K, Oct 2026

What I’d recommend on your first day in Bilbao

Quite a lot of pinchos to get through, so don’t come after a big meal. Great way to get settled into the city if this is your first visit. You may not like everything you try, although I enjoyed it all, but at least you have a quick intro to Bilbao, pinchos culture and where to go on your own.

Gaztelugatxe Access, Bermeo and Gernika guided tour from Bilbao

Marina_C, Sept 2026

100% recommended, would definitely do it again!

We had a wonderful day. It was a very enjoyable experience and our guide, Stephane, was extremely kind and knowledgeable. He made the trip a real pleasure. He was fun and super informative. He also repeated everything both in Spanish and English, which was super kind of him. ¡¡¡Gracias Stephane!!!

Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

Marjorie_B, Sept 2026

Great value day out

This was a great trip as a taster of the French Basque region. Our guide, Aitor, gave us just the right amount of information at each stopping point and then we had some free time to explore or grab a coffee/lunch etc The three towns were lovely, but different. Excellent value for money