Top Basque Country Night Tours

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.

Discover Bilbao after dark on a private sightseeing ride showcasing the city's illuminated landmarks, vibrant waterfront, and historic streets. Travel in comfort with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, who will share local stories, cultural insights, and recommendations as you explore at your own pace. Begin at the iconic Guggenheim Museum, beautifully lit at night, then continue to the Puppy Sculpture, Zubizuri Bridge, and the lively Bilbao Riverside Promenade. Wander through the charming streets of Casco Viejo and Plaza Nueva, where traditional Basque character comes alive in the evening. Enjoy time for photos or short walks before ending at Artxanda Viewpoint, offering spectacular panoramic views of Bilbao's sparkling skyline. After a memorable evening, your driver will return you comfortably to your accommodation.

Make the most of your evening in San Sebastián with a fully customizable private sightseeing ride showcasing the city at sunset and after dark. Travel comfortably as your Welcomer shares local insights while guiding you through scenic viewpoints and lively neighborhoods. Begin at Monte Igueldo Viewpoint, where panoramic views over La Concha Bay create one of the city’s most memorable sunset settings. Continue to the Miramar Palace Gardens, where peaceful gardens and coastal scenery offer a relaxing atmosphere in the soft evening light. As the city lights begin to appear, head to La Concha Promenade for a stroll along the elegant waterfront. Finish in the Old Town (Parte Vieja), where lively streets, local culture, and vibrant evening energy bring San Sebastián to life. Your experience ends with a convenient drop-off at your accommodation or a central location, ideal for a relaxed and memorable evening in the city.

Go beyond the beaten path and discover a side of the Basque Country that many first-time visitors miss on a tour of coastal highlights from Bilbao. See the intriguing industrial areas that propelled Bilbao into prosperity and visit the Transporter Bridge of Bizkaia and the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage. Visit the quaint coastal villages that pepper the Basque Coast and learn more about local culture than you would if exploring alone.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the Basque Country beyond San Sebastian on this full-day, small-group, guided tour. Get picked up at your hotel or apartment and set out to see the 10th-century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Stroll through the old town of Bilbao and along the riverbank to explore the striking Guggenheim Museum with an audio guide. Lunch in a traditional restaurant is included.

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.