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

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Bilbao, Spain

High interest

Booked 5+ times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Katherine_H ·

Mar 2026

Fabulous! Olaia was so enthusiastic about teaching us about her culture, foods and wines. We learned so much in a great atmosphere of five different restaurants. Food and drink all 5 Stars!!! Have to diet for several days now. Cannot say enough about this tour. Plus met some wonderful travelers to share experiences with during the two hours. The evening flew by.

· Kathy_R ·

Nov 2025

Excellent tour of old town Bilbao with a true Basque guiding us. Irene was terrific, full of useful knowledge and excellent suggestions for Bilbao as well as my next stop. The pintxas and wine pairings were spot on. Take this tour on Day 1 of your Bilbao stay. You won't regret it!

Explore our promoted experiences

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

Bilbao, Basque Country

5.0

(102)

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

from $88

Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier

Bilbao, Basque Country

4.9

(43)

Rioja & Txakoli Wine Tasting in Bilbao with a Local Sommelier

from $53

Small-group Immersive Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao with Open Bar

Bilbao, Basque Country

5.0

(67)

Small-group Immersive Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao with Open Bar

from $176

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Learn all about traditional pintxos (the Basque version of Spanish tapas) on a guided walking tour of Bilbao's bars. At each stop, sample one or two of these delightful little bar snacks accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, or hard cider. Get an insider's perspective of the ancient part of the city that dates back to 1300. Consider booking this tour at the beginning of your Bilbao vacation so you can return to your favorite hotspots for more pintxo sampling.

Guided tour of Bilbao’s bars is a great introduction to pintxos, Basque tapas
Sample one or two bar snacks and enjoy a glass of wine or beer at each bar
Your guide shares the history of the old part of Bilbao, dating back to 1300
Get an insider’s perspective of Bilbao’s culinary scene and nightlife

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider)
Alcoholic Beverages
Dinner

Please come hungry! You will have a full dinner.

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

KFC
Epaltzaren Alargunaren Kalea, 1, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Please meet the guide right in front of the KFC.

End point

Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain

Itinerary

Casco Viejo

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not recommended for vegans
Not recommended for vegetarians
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Supplied by

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Gallery picture 1 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 2 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 3 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 4 (from a traveler's review)

Gallery picture 5 (from a traveler's review)

Featured review

Kathy_R

Reviews

5.0

based on 980 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We perform checks on reviews

Even better than anticipated!

Katherine_H, Mar 2026

Good food, good drink, good company

Maureen_M, Mar 2026

A charismatic and well-informed tour guide made this tour of five local tapas bars a great evening. I liked that there were options for both food and drink at each stop. The seating options varied, allowing us to interact with all the other folks on the tour with us.

Amazing tour with Irene

Kathy_R, Nov 2025

Guide was excellent! Very...

Matt_M, Nov 2025

Guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable and passionate. Food and drinks were all amazing - highly recommend

Creative Pintxos & Wine

Jeffrey_S, Oct 2025

A great way to start a visit to Bilbao. You get to know what the locals eat & drink. You also get a history of the Basque people.

Great experience and great time

Mathias_D, Oct 2025

Spent a very pleasurable evening learning about basque culture and having amazing food. The guide was outstanding and helped to create a lasting memory. Got to taste a wide variety of pintxos with excellent wine/cidre pairings. Places were very mindfully picked and the guide was adorable. She did an excellent job!

Great Experience

Kevin_K, Oct 2025

The experience was very enjoyable. The tour guide was personable and knowledgeable. I do think it’s important to know that most of the wine pairings were with seafood.

Olaia was amazing

John_F, Oct 2025

Our tour guide Olaia was amazing. She is a multitiered educational teacher who gives tours because it’s her heritage and passion. If you get to go on a tour with her, you will be very happy.

Awesome Bilbao food tour

IsaChristina_S, Oct 2025

It was a fantastic tour with a huge variety of foods. We were definitely full by the end of the tour. Our guide was very informative and answered all of our questions. She was funny and really interactive.

Basque Strong!!

Timothy_B, Oct 2025

Great tour! Great food! Great weather and Great guide!! Irene was very knowledgeable and Basque Strong!!

Great guide, food, drinks and interactions with other travelers.

William_G, Oct 2025

This was a great small group tour with a lot of good food, drinks and interaction with the guide and the other travelers. I would recommend this tour for anyone traveling to Bilbao.

Lovely tour

Diane_V, Oct 2025

Irena was an excellent guide - her enthusiasm was contagious. She is LOCAL and proud of her heritage.

If you come to Basque Country, you must have pintxos!

Scott_L, Oct 2025

Pintxos (think small tapas) are an important experience in Basque Country. This tour provided an excellent opportunity to find out what they are all about. The tour leader was knowledgeable, charming and entertaining. It was a perfect tour for an evening (and dinner option) in Bilbao.

Don't miss this immersive tour of Bilbao's pintxo culture

Lynne_G, Oct 2025

Leire is a wonderful guide. She's bright and cheerful and very knowledgeable about her city and the great food there. We went to 5 pintxo bars/restaurants, with 2 pintxos at each and wine pairing (also one with cider). The food was delicious. We were very satisfied and full by the end of the experience. Leire brought us to places that offered something a bit different that what you might find on your own as a tourist. Some really incredible bites and flavors.

Exceptional local guide, fabulous food awesome wine

Thomas_R, Oct 2025

Outstanding tour! Our guide (Le?) was excellent and had a natural gift to be enthused about the Basque food, the history and her country. She was a delight. The tour was at least 3.5 hours of tastings and wine. No one was pouring lightly. The pincxos were fabulous and a large variety of cheeses, sausage, meat and plenty of seafood. Le double checked allergies at each stop and even those who did not care for an item such as scallops. A headcount was taken and alternative pincxos were provided. We were quite full by the 5th stop for Basque cheesecake and, quite inebriated. Uber from the port was about 25 minutes and we were back in plenty of time. We even learned some Basque words! In summary, we would do this again and advise you to be adventurous and book this tour.

Delicious experience

Sheila_M, Oct 2025

Lots of good food, you must come hungry. Walking in old town to several wine bar restaurants. A must!

Wonderful pintxos tasting

Floyd_M, Oct 2025

A great choice for a tour. The tour was very well organized and our guide was terrific. We learned about the basque culture and history. All the tastings were delicious and beautifully presented. I would highly recommend this tour.

A very enjoyable evening!

Peter_B, Oct 2025

Whilst initially seeming quite expensive, it definitely was value for money. Irene was the perfect host, very knowledgeable and very bubbly. We visited 5 different bars and sampled a range of food and drink. Would definitely recommend it.

A pintxos must!

Rose_T, Oct 2025

Very fun, Irene was very knowledgable about the city, food, wine, history and culture. She chose a great variety of places and pintxos and wine pairings for each

Just do it!

Anna_C, Oct 2025

Irene was fun, knowledgeable and willing to share so much about the history and culture of the Basque people. The food was amazing and the wine excellent. This was worth squeezing into our stay!

Flavors of Bilbao with Heart and Soul

AIKATERINI_A, Oct 2025

A truly memorable evening! Irene’s energy, deep knowledge, and love for Basque cuisine made the tour exceptional. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and the wine pairings elevated the experience. Perfect for anyone wanting to dive into Bilbao’s flavors with a passionate local guide.

Wonderful experience!

Stacey_H, Sep 2025

Irene is such a great guide! Her local knowledge and friendly attitude, made our last night in Bilbao incredibly memorable!

Bilbao 2025

Philippa_E, Sep 2025

It was a great experience, some very delicious pintxos and wines to share! Went to a variety of places we wouldn’t have found … didn’t take enough pics though ….

Best tour and cultural insights!

William_M, Sep 2025

Irene was amazing in her ability to explain the Basque culture and practices coupled with the stops she orchestrated for tasting top-of-the-line, award winning pintxos. Very passionate and enthusiastic about what makes the Basque region and people special. One of the best foodie tours (and I have taken more than 20 in different regions) ever. 5 plus starts for sure!!

Delicious Day in Bilbao

rjpino, Sep 2025

Irene was a fantastic tour guide. She took us to so many wonderful places. Everything was delicious. We also learned about the Basque culture.

Bilbao Food and Wine Tour

Adam_K, Sep 2025

Great experience. Balboaian host with great local and historical knowledge of country. Definitely enough good and drinks to get by without another meal needed.

Fantastic pintxos Food & Drink tour of Bilbau

hazel_B, Sep 2025

The absolutely best way to explore Bilbau and enjoy quality authentic food and drink with a brilliant host Had an amazing few hours which culminated in us all having a few extra bottles of wine to celebrate the evening together with new friends Olaia our host was very knowledgeable and passionate about the region and delivered a fantastic few hours

Our host was terrific and gave us so much info!

Melanie_C, Sep 2025

Need an easier place to meet. Taxi took us to wrong address. Map was not clear for the address given.

A great way to experience...

Donna_L, Sep 2025

A great way to experience the variety of pintxos and wines in Bilbao. Irene did a great job of winding the history and culture of the Basque people into the tour. A very enjoyable afternoon.

A fantastic way to...

Jody_K, Sep 2025

A fantastic way to explore the old town of Bilbao while tasting local wine and cider and pintxos! Our local Basque guide Lei was lovely! She shared her knowledge of the local culture and history in an easy conservational manner. We learned a few words in the Basque language and shared delicious Pintxos and drink. Our small group of 10 had a wonderful time together. Highly recommend!