All Bilbao Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 2

Haro, Laguardia & Two Rioja Wineries Day Trip from Bilbao

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Bilbao Exclusive Private Walking Tour

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.

Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Bilbao to Picos de Europa. Fine meals.

8 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the seafaring charm and coastal beauty of the Basque Country on a full-day tour from Bilbao. Option 1 •Begin with hotel pick-up in the morning and travel to Hondarribia, a picturesque town with a walled medieval center, colorful fishermen’s houses, and historic squares. •Next, visit Pasaia, exploring the historic port districts of San Pedro and San Juan. •At midday, arrive in San Sebastian for a pintxos tasting in the Old Town, sampling the flavors that make the city famous. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided tour of San Sebastian’s highlights. Option 2 • Walking tour in Hondarribia, a coastal colorful town • Guided visit in San Sebastian, discover its landmarks and Belle Époque architecture. • Free time in San Sebastian for lunch (lunch is not included in this tour option) • Finish the day with a one hour visit in Zarautz

Basque coast and San Sebastian from Bilbao

8 hoursFree 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 us in our cooking school in the heart of Bilbao and learn how to prepare authentic Spanish paella and the famous Burnt Basque Cheesecake. You'll make the starters, help create different styles of paella, and bake the cheesecake yourself, guided step-by-step by a local chef. We keep our groups small (maximum 12 guests) to ensure plenty of personal attention, questions, and real learning. Whether you're an experienced cook or a complete beginner, you'll leave with practical skills and recipes you can recreate at home. Located just across the river from the Guggenheim Museum, our cooking school is easy to reach from anywhere in Bilbao. At the end of the class, you'll sit down together in our private dining room to enjoy everything you've prepared, accompanied by three glasses of local wine or non-alcoholic alternatives. A fun, authentic, and delicious way to experience Basque and Spanish gastronomy.

Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class in Bilbao

3 hours 30 minutesFree 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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Marvel at the scenic splendor of the Basque Country on a day trip from Bilbao that covers the highlights and helps you cross the border over to France with ease. Wander the winding streets of the city’s Old Quarter to see antique architecture and sink your toes into the silken sands of Biarritz, a sandy stretch declared the ‘Beach of Kings’ due to regular visits by European royalty. Convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel is included on this tour.

Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and San Sebastian Tour from Bilbao

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Step inside the world-famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, one of Spain's most iconic cultural landmarks and a masterpiece of contemporary architecture designed by Frank Gehry. With an immersive multimedia tour, discover the museum's fascinating history, innovative design, and its role in transforming Bilbao into a global cultural destination. This engaging format allows you to explore the impressive galleries at your own pace, uncovering detailed stories and fun facts about the modern and contemporary artworks by internationally renowned artists. Admire captivating exhibitions, thought-provoking installations, and iconic outdoor sculptures while learning about the creativity and artistic movements behind the collections. Gain fascinating insights into the museum's architecture, cultural significance, and the masterpieces that have made the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao one of Europe's most celebrated art institutions.

Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Admission With Audio Guide Tour

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.

Architectural Rioja Wine Tour: Marqués de Riscal & Ysios (Bilbao)

8 hoursFree Cancellation

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao

Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao

3 hoursFree 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

Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao

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

Explore the vibrant city of Bilbao on a small semi-private group bike tour, where you can ride an e-bike or classic bike, old school. Starting next to the iconic Mercado de la Ribera, a local guide will lead you through the city, sharing expert knowledge and ensuring a personalized experience. This intimate tour, limited to just 8 participants, allows you to discover Bilbao's rich culture, history and stunning architecture while enjoying the freedom of cycling. Perfect for both casual riders and avid bikers, this tour showcases the best of Bilbao in a fun and engaging way. - Comfortable classic bikes or e-bikes - Small group size of max 8 people for personalized attention - Local guide with in-depth knowledge of Bilbao's culture and history - Convenient meeting point Near Bilbao´s market

Semi-private Bilbao Bike Tour

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.

San Sebastian Day Trip from Bilbao: Loyola Sanctuary & Getaria

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

A journey through two sides of Bilbao — the medieval city of the Siete Calles and the contemporary city shaped by the Nervión River. Explore the historic Old Town with an expert local guide before boarding a one-hour cruise that reveals Bilbao's most iconic landmarks and its extraordinary transformation from the water. An optional Guggenheim Museum ticket can also be added for an independent visit.

Bilbao Old Town Walking Tour, Guggenheim Museum and River Cruise

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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- Explore top Rioja wineries and savor their finest wines. - Discovering the winemaking process in Rioja and the diverse types of grapes. - Traditional lunch experience in LaGuardia, a charming medieval village in Rioja - Tasting wine amidst breathtaking scenery, accompanied by a private tour guide and comfortable transportation. Embark on an exclusive journey with a private tour to explore the enchanting Rioja wine region. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of La Rioja's wine country as you visit premier wineries, delving into the intricacies of the winemaking process. The scenic drive to the Rioja region, lasting one hour and forty-five minutes, sets the stage for an unparalleled experience. Uncover the secrets of winemaking during our winery tours, where each sip tells a story of craftsmanship and tradition. Beyond the vineyards, we will also explore LaGuardia, a picturesque medieval town dating back to the tenth century.

Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao - Private Tour

Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao - Private Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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

Make the most of your visit to Bilbao with a guaranteed entry ticket to its most famous landmark and architectural wonder. This convenient pass ensures you have full access to all world-class contemporary exhibitions inside this must-see cultural destination. From the moment you arrive, you will be greeted by the giant floral "Puppy" and the massive "Maman" spider sculpture standing guard outside. Once inside, you can wander through the flowing, light-filled galleries that make this building a masterpiece of modern design. It is a perfect outing for families, offering a mix of spectacular outdoor art and inspiring indoor displays that capture the imagination of visitors, both young and old, in the heart of the city.

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

Brenda_R, Oct 2026

Kya and Pintxos crawl

What a fun, wild experience. The fun was totally due to our amazing guide, Kya. The adventure was the torrential downpour and flash flood in Old Town Bilbao. The pintxos and wine in each stop was beyond amazing. Kya’s experience and knowledge of the area, the Basque region and culture was brilliant. Our little, diverse group was perfect for this experience. We don’t just highly recommend, we say DO IT!

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

Michele_K, Oct 2026

Rioja wineries with Asier

Asier was an excellent tour guide, and a wine expert which was perfect for this tour of two Rioja wineries. My husband, adult son and I joined four others in a comfortable van driven by Asier. The tours and tastings were interesting and delicious, so much so we shipped a case of Rioja to our home and a case to friends in England. Lunch (lamb, potatoes, and tuna/salad) in the lovely town of Laguardia was delicious. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Dragonstone, Mundaka and Guernica from Bilbao

VirginiaDavy_D, Oct 2026

Conquer it!

The walk across the bridge up to the cathedral is definitely worth it. The walk to get started and the walk back to the parking lot pretty intense, more so than the walk up the steps!! All worth it to get the full experience! The rest of the tour was fabulous as well. The surfing town and beach are beautiful with a quick stop for pinchos and a drink. Guernica with all its history was amazing as well. All in all, a perfect Basque experience!! Forgot to mention Eduardo, our guide! Excellent walking encyclopedia! So much information and so excited to share his wealth of information! Extremely patient and understanding with a man that was on our group that was unable to do the walks which allowed the man’s caregiver to enjoy Dragonstone! A wonderful day!

Guggenheim Museum guided tour

Robert_O, Oct 2026

Guided tour of Guggenheim - Comment re meeting point

Guided tour of the Guggenheim was sensational. However the Instructions for the meeting point should be clearer and more specific. Instead of simply stating the meeting point is at the entrance (there are several entrances), the instructions should tell people to meet the guide at the information desk inside the main entrance.

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

Matthew_A, Sep 2026

Amazing Food/Beverage/History/Culture Tour!!

Leire was our guide - highly recommend doing this tour and requesting Leire - the entire experience was 5 stars. Our family will typically do a food tour every time we travel (we like to travel) and we unanimously agreed this now ranks as our all-time best experience. Leire is passionate about the Basque culture, super knowledgeable, and shared a wealth of information and the local history and culture with humor and enthusiasm. The food and beverage selections were fabulous. This tour was a little pricier than some of the others we were looking at, but 100% worth it, as the caliber of pintxos and beverages was amazing, along with a top notch guide.

Gaztelugatxe Access, Bermeo and Gernika guided tour from Bilbao

Marina_C, Sep 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!!!

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Gwen_C, Sep 2026

Efficient Tour!

This was a great way to see "all the things". There were over 30 people on the tour, so asking questions wasn't possible along the trip, although there was time to ask on the bus ride back to Bilbao. The tour was listed as being in English, but it was actually in both Spanish and English, which the guide, Stefan, managed brilliantly. It just took longer to explain things twice. It was a very efficient day getting to see and generally learn, but not experience, about each place. It served our needs well with our limited time in the area. Finishing off the tour at a Txakoli winery was perfect, too!

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

Lucy_R, Sep 2026

Guggenheim Tour with Javier

Javier took us on a very informative small group tour of the Guggenheim Museum, imparting extensive knowlege of the art installations, and as a born and bred local he also gave us much insight into the history of/ and life in Bilbao. His bubbly, caring character made the tour additionally enjoyable.

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

Ian_C, Sep 2026

Egun on - "a very good day!"

Well structured, varied tour with an excellent guide (Aman) and driver (Andre). The commentary was useful with plenty of humour. The allocated times were appropriate to each stop, where places of interest were advised but you were given the freedom to do your own thing if preferred. Very pleased I chose this tour.

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

Shannon_Q, Sep 2026

Amazing time and food!

Absolutely amazing food and experience. Josu was knowledgeable about the area- showed us some additional sites and made the night perfect. All the guests added to the great experience. 10/10 recommend to all- especially the 1st night you arrive so you can enjoy all the food for the rest of your stay.

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

Lee_S, Sep 2026

Fantastic tour to San Sebastián and Getaria!

We had a great experience on the tour to San Sebastián - Donostia and Getaria! Our guide gave us a very thorough tour of the city, which was beautiful and very different from Bilbao. He shared a lot of the history and culture as well, which was great. Lunch was fantastic—local Pintxos and wine, with Basque cheesecake afterward. Getaria was nice too, albeit much smaller so just a short stop and walk around. Overall length was 9 hours, just right. I highly recommend it if you’re in Bilbao and want to see a little more of the region!

Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier

A_J, Jun 2026

Five out of 5+5

This was a great night, it is only a short experience, not a tour but a brilliant experience all the same. We had a wonderful host that wowed us with her knowledge and talent with wine and food. This consisted of some cheese and cured meats. It was not quantity here but quality, they were selected with 5 wines, 3 white and two red, all from the local area. The disappointing part was that there wasn’t enough people to witness how good this was. The wine were of high quality and we went through a journey which tested our senses, sight, taste and smell, we all gained knowledge of what made the wines so well balanced and structured. The other couple who came were equally pleased with the evening. All this took place in a private room at the back of the restaurant/bar so after we went into the bar and sat at a table, I ordered more wine accompanied with croquettes and a hummus dip that was so smooth and delicious. They had layered the top with various spices. It was a brilliant night and we thoroughly enjoyed it.