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Private 4-hour Walking Tour of Bilbao with Local Guide

Recommended by 91% of travelers
Bilbao, Spain
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

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.
  • DIscover parts of Bilbao you might otherwise miss
  • Ideal tour for first-time visitors to Bilbao or those short on time
  • This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
  • Exploring on foot means you can hone in one the finer details

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Private official tour guide for 4 hours
  • Private tour
  • Hotel/apartment pick-up (if hotel is centrally located)
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Entrance tickets

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Guggenheim museum or hotel if you hotel if walking distance

or

Meeting point

  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
    Abandoibarra Etorb., 2, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

    Meeting point in front of Guggenheim museum. If your hotel is walking distance we can arrange a walking pick up, please contact us with the information.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Your tour begins in central Bilbao. After meeting your private guide, set out to take in the highlights of Bilbao’s historic center, where attractions include Bilbao Cathedral, Plaza Nueva Square, and the Basque Museum, as well as many great bars and restaurants.

Your private tour can be completely customized to your preferences so you could choose to explore the Ensanche neighborhood, admire some of Bilbao’s modern architecture, or take a look at the San Mames Stadium. Popular choices include the lively La Ribera Market, one of Europe’s largest markets, or a visit to the Frank Gehry-designed Guggenheim Museum, which is just as impressive from the outside.

Your tour ends in central Bilbao.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Pass By)

Casco Viejo (Pass By)

Plaza Nueva (Pass By)

Bilboko Donejakue Katedrala (Pass By)

Erriberako merkatua (Pass By)

Moyúa (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8
based on 11 reviews
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Favorite City and Guide

Steven_B, Jul 2024
Tour of the city was great; pleasantly surprised. Our guide made the experience even better; she was the best. Great information and was really passionate about her town and the Basque culture and community. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Jul 2024

Thank you for the kind words Steven! Bilbao's museums house some of the world’s most treasured artifacts! We're extremely glad you could enjoy that way with your guide. Please let us know if you need anything else.We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again for the incredible review. The Tour Travel & More Team

Beautiful Bilbao

regan_o, Mar 2024
Our guide is a local and very knowledgeable of Bilbao. She was also able to work with our family as my brother has young children. We enjoyed getting to know Bilbao and all its beautiful architecture.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Regan! Your words are very important for us and for future travellers as well. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team

Bilbao culture

Mark_S, Sep 2023
It was great to learn about the Basque language, history and culture. Very interesting about the growth of Bilbao.

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you very much for your message Mark. We will pass along your message to your guide and to our whole team at Tour Travel & More. The Tour Travel & More Team

Walking in Bilbao

Gary_S, May 2023
Our guide was VERY knowledgeable about the history and architecture of her City. She had many interesting tidbits to share. Her English was excellent.

Response from Host, May 2023

Thank you for your words! This is very important for us and for future travellers as well. We will pass along your message to our whole team at Tour Travel & More. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team

Fascinating tour thanks to our excellent guide.

Jeanne_J, Apr 2023
Our guide Zorione was excellent with so much knowledge of art and architecture, as well as the history of Bilbao.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Zorione is incredible! We really appreciate your words. We will sahre with her and we will pass along your message to our whole team at Tour Travel & More too. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team

A walk with Zorione!

Marion_M, Jun 2022
Zorione was a passionate, extremely knowledgeable and entertaining guide! We learned so much about the city of Bilbao. I would highly recommend this walk to any traveler!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you very much for your message. This is very important for us and for future travellers as well. We will pass along your message to our whole team at Tour Travel & More. Please let us know if you need anything else. We are at your full disposal. Thank you once again. The Tour Travel & More Team

Buen rexorrido

rafael_d, Sep 2023
Buen recorrido y muy buen llevado por la guía. Algo cansado 4 horas pero se pasan rápido y al final quieres más tiempo por la cantidad de cosas que ver.

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Gracias Rafael, siempre nos gusta enseñar lo máximo posible a nuestros viajeros. Muchas gracias por compartir su mensaje. Es muy importante para nosotros. Por favor, háganos saber si necesita algo más. Estamos a su entera disposición. Gracias una vez más. El equipo de Tour Travel & More

Maravilloso

Inmaculada_G, Mar 2023
El mercado, la plaza nueva, el campo de fútbol del Athletic, el tranvía y todo el recorrido en sí mismo

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Nos alegramos muchísimo de la bonita experiencia que han tenido en su visita a Bilbao Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia con nosotros y con nuestros futuros viajeros. Por favor, háganos saber si necesita algo más. Estamos a su entera disposición. El equipo de Tour Travel & More

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