Top Bilbao Self-guided Tours

Vitoria-Gasteiz is the Basque Country's capital city — and most visitors to the region have no idea it exists. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Vitoria-Gasteiz's old town on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, La Catedral de Santa María, and Palacio Escoriaza-Esquivel — three landmarks hidden in one of Spain's most overlooked historic centres • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Works for families, couples, and friend groups; photo challenges reveal the details that most visitors never notice Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. The Basque Country has been keeping this capital quiet for centuries — your phone is about to let the secret out.

Bilbao's old town was founded on seven streets in the 14th century — some of the original seven are still there. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through the Casco Viejo on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to Teatro Arriaga, Mercado de la Ribera, and the Siete Calles — three landmarks that take you from the grandest theatre entrance in Bilbao to the best-stocked riverbank market in the Basque Country • Start whenever suits you and take all the time you need — no time limit, no pressure • Perfect for families, friend groups, and curious travellers; photo challenges in the medieval lanes are more competitive than they look Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Seven streets made Bilbao — your phone will help you find them.

Bilbao built a titanium museum on a post-industrial wasteland and became a byword for urban reinvention — the story behind it is better than the building. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Bilbao's monumental district on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Follow clues to the Museo Guggenheim, Parque Casilda Iturrizar, and Palacio Foral — three landmarks that span titanium curves, Belle Époque gardens, and a neo-Renaissance seat of government • Start whenever suits you and move at your own pace — no time limit, no pressure • Works for families, friend groups, and curious travellers; photo challenges at the Guggenheim guarantee some standout shots Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours. The Guggenheim effect is real — your phone will explain exactly how it happened.

Discover many of Bilbao’s top landmarks, all in a single excursion—and learn about the different eras of the city’s development—on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning or afternoon start times, and meet your guide in its scenic Old Town. You’ll see highlights like the Ribera Market, Plaza Nueva, Santiago Cathedral, and more, before discovering modern-day favorites like the Guggenheim and Zubizuri Bridge.

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.

Why you’ll love this tour: - Enjoy a beautiful, flat and easy ride from Bilbao to the sea — perfect for all ages and levels. - Travel through time: Bilbao’s industrial history, past shipyards, factories, and modern urban renewal projects. - Cross the iconic UNESCO Bizkaia Bridge with incredible panoramic views. - Discover Getxo’s Golden Coast, full of grand villas, seaside boulevards, and elegant architecture. - Visit the charming old Algorta fishermen’s harbour, full of authentic Basque coastal character. - It is a full day plan: 4 hours with a guide, and then keep the e-bike for the rest of the day to explore freely. - Be amazed by expert local guides with their own stories, style, and personality — every tour feels unique and unforgettable.

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.

Do something a little different for dinner on this small-group food-and-wine tour in Bilbao. Rather than opt for a sit-down meal, follow your guide around local bars to try traditional pintxos. Enjoy enough small plates, paired with drinks, to make up a full meal. Learn about Bilbao's history as you go from bar to bar, passing by city highlights along the way.

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.

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.

Bilbao becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir, the Diputación Foral, Palacio Chávarri and Edificio Sota. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Bilbao.

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.

See several of the most charming areas of the Basque Coast with this day tour from Bilbao. You’ll start with chic Biarritz, once a summer getaway for European royals, followed by a stop at Saint Jean de Luz, a charming coastal town. Then it’s San Sebastian, where you’ll have free time to explore or grab lunch (own expense) in the famous old town, before a walking tour and visit to Mount Igueldo.

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.

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.

Explore the seaside of Bilbao while riding a 19’ hybrid 21 gear bike. Pick up your bike at Getxo, have a safety briefing, and ask for suggestions on the best routes. Then go off on your own to explore at your own pace. Stop for food, drinks, and plenty of photos. You can rent the bikes for up to four hours, and then return them to the spot in Getxo where you began.

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.

The Guggenheim Museum is one of Spain’s largest art museums and visiting with a private guide ensures you make the most of your visit. Marvel at the museum’s futuristic architecture, then head inside to admire contemporary and avant-garde masterpieces by artists such as Richard Serra, Jeff Koons, and Francesco Clemente.

Go beyond the information panels on this private tour of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum. Let your guide lead the way to the collection's highlights, sharing insights on the contemporary and modern art you see along the way. Enjoy taking in artistic highlights, including Joseph Beuys’s "Lightning with Stag in its Glare" and Jeff Koons’ "Puppy".

Discover the verdant vineyards and intriguing history of the Rioja wine region on a full-day tour from Bilbao. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit charming villages like Harn and Laguardia to see medieval monuments and admire spectacular views of the countryside. Venture to Vitoria in order to wander the sprawling vineyards and descend into atmospheric wine cellars to learn about complex manufacturing processes. Pleasure your palate with the refined taste of signature wines during a tasting session and enjoy a traditional lunch in a locally recommended restaurant (own expense).

Simplify a visit to San Sebastian and the local area from Bilbao, without navigating unfamiliar public transportation, on this group trip. Relax knowing we've handled the logistics and planning, then board a comfortable vehicle in central Bilbao as you explore Gipuzkoa. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Loyola's historic sanctuary, Getaria, a scenic drive through Zarautz, and a tour of San Sebastian.