Private Guided Full-Day Walking Tour in Bilbao

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Bilbao, Spain

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Join this private walking tour of Bilbao for a personalized exploration of this beautiful city. No need to stick to a fixed itinerary or deal with large tour groups on this tour. Instead, your guide will pick you up from your hotel for an easy start, and then take you to the best spots in the city, and some hidden ones you’d never find on your own.

Free hotel pickup is offered from Biscay
Customize this tour for your group's interests
Follow your local guide and hear a local’s perspective
Stop at several places throughout the day, but at your own pace

What's Included

Guide service
Obligatory insurance
Lift and cable car

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Travelers are picked up at the agreed time in the accommodation where they are staying. This accommodation must be in Biscay.

Operating hours
.9:00 am

Itinerary

Casco Viejo

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Basilica de Begona

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Azkuna Zentroa

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Federico Moyua Plaza

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Mirador De Artxanda

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mercado De La Ribera

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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

4.9

based on 12 reviews

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Fantastic walking tour of Bilbao with Jose

Jennifer_M, Sep 2025

What an amazing day we had exploring the fantastic city of Bilbao with our guide Jose. We covered an impressive 14km in this relaxed yet comprehensive walk that included the funicular and secret lift experience to views of and from the upper eschelons of Bilbao. We stopped for a delicious lunch in Casco Viajo at a restaurante organised by Jose. It was a treat to have such a passionate and informed local orientate us to this intriguing, bilingual city, the history, culture and amazing sights. When planning this trip, never did I imagine we would be walking down the streets of the Gran Via singing songs of the Pogues with our guide (Jose is an avid fan as are we). We also appreciated the insights provided by Jose on our upcoming trip to Picos de Europa. Eskerrik asko Jose!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Hi Jennifer. We enjoyed a lot walking in Bilbao. It was fantastic to spend the day with you and your family. I've seen the film Crock of Gold (The Pogues). Enjoy Picos de Europa, Asturias. Geetings to Tasmania.

Fun in Bilbao with Jose!

Moire_D, Sep 2025

When we arrived in Bilbao we were warmly greeted by Jose. He took us everywhere and not just to the tourist sections but to other beautiful neighborhoods. Jose was absolutely wonderful...extremely patient, thoroughly explained all the highlights of this charming city. Jose made our visit to Bilbao incredible. We were very fortunate to have such an awesome guide.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you so much Moire. It was a pleasure to meet you and enjoy Bilbao walking and visiting the most beautiful places. Greetings to New York!!!

A Great Day in Bilbao

alice_p, May 2025

Jose was an outstanding guide. He showed us all the great sites plus he was helpful in navigating a very large soccer crowd on this day. You could not ask for a nicer and more accommodating guide. My wife has mobility challenges and our guide was very mindful of them.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much Alice. We enjoyed walking in Bilbao. It wasn't possible to beat Manchester United but it was a very beautiful day. Thank you. Gretings to L.A.

Amazing! Walking Tour with Jose.

Jodi_C, Dec 2024

We really enjoyed our private guided walking tour with Jose. He really knows the city of Bilbao and it's history. He took us to an authentic Basque restaurant where we tried food from the region. I was able to take lots of pictures without feeling rushed. We were very fortunate that we had a sunny warm day in December, could not have planned the day any better.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you Jodi. We enjoyed a lot walking around the city and visiting the most popular places. Thank you very much.

Easy going walking tour of Bilbao

Raji_O, Apr 2024

Very nice walking tour and Jose Luis was great. The tour was easy going and was adapted to fit our schedule. The tour was a walking and talking type with a lot of information and back and forth discussions. We enjoyed it a lot.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Raji. It was a very beautiful day in Bilbao. I enjoyed a lot visiting the best places in the city. Regards to Dubai.

Great tour. Great guide.

Andrew_C, Apr 2024

A great tour. The guide is very informative and knowledgable. He took us everywhere we wanted to go and saw what we planned to. It is well recommended.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Andrew. We enjoyed walking around the city. It was a wonderful day. Regards to Plymouth.

A perfect day

Stewart_I, Apr 2024

Jose Luis was an amazing guide. So knowledgeable, warm, interesting and helpful. The itinerary for our day long walking tour in Bilbao was perfect. We toured the city and learnt so much from a local's perspective. Jose Luis's English was fantastic. His lunchtime restaurant choice was spot on. Our day was perfect thanks to Jose Luis. Book this tour. You will not be disappointed. We had plenty of laughs and were disappointed the day had to end ! Thank you for a simply wonderful day. Next time we are in Bilbao we will definitely book another Jose Luis tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you Stewart. I'm very happy because I can see that you enjoyed a lot, it's the most important thing for me. Thank you again and the best to Newcastle

Jose was great

Martha_U, Sep 2023

Jose is a native of Balboa and knew the history inside and out . very informative. We walked 9 miles . saw a lot . he will customize to what interests you . speaks English very well. highly recommended

Response from Host, Sep 2023

Thank you Martha. We spent a wonderful day enjoying the countryside, mointaons and forests. Enjoy life!!!

Histories around Bilbao!

Maria_N, Dec 2022

Useful experience to see the main attractions of the city. Being a journey by foot, for 3 people, it seems a expensive price. But knowledgeable guide, Jose Luiz de Biscaia Maite Tours, storyteller and extremely helpful. We recommend his services.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thank you María. It was a pleasure to spend the day with you. We were 9 hours visiting the most important places in the city and we were able to enjoy them calmly.