Tours & Activities in Bilbao
The Unmissable Tour of Bilbao!
You have a perfect opportunity to enjoy the most complete tour of the historic center of Bilbao.
We have the best team of professional local guides at your service.
Get to know Bilbao's heritage, culture and history rigorously and entertainingly, unhurriedly, seasoned with anecdotes and curiosities.
Enjoy!
Brief description and itinerary:
From its medieval old town (Las Siete Calles) to the alternative Bilbao La Vieja, we will go through the origins of this mercantile town from the beginning of the 14th century, we will walk through its first streets, buildings, squares and markets. You will discover the importance of the estuary, the mining and industrial activity, the historical events. The history of great characters awaits us on an essential visit to get to know the town of Bilbao.
- Arriaga Theater
- El Arenal Church of San Nicolás and origin of the BBV
- New and Old Square
- Basque and Euskaltzaindia
- The Cathedral of Santiago
- Camino de Santiago UNESCO
- Great Bilbaoans: Unamuno, Aresti, Pichichi...
- The Seven Streets, Traditions and gastronomy
- Bridge and Church of San Antón
- Old Bilbao
- Marzana Pier
- Local shops and art
- La Ribera Market
And much more....
What does this tour include?
- Professional guides: Tours with expert local guides. Experienced historians, architects and guides from the most important museums will show you the city with passion.
- Local advice: Our knowledge at your disposal. We are here to help you enrich your trip with good recommendations.
Do not hesitate to ask us!
Visit two of the most charming spots dotted along the Basque coastline on our San Sebastian & San Juan de Gaztelugatxe day trip from Bilbao.
The Free Tour made enjoyable: The ONLY TOUR in Bilbao with REAL RESPONSIBLE TOURISM practices. We love our city, therefore, we take care of it's development and show you around like a friend would. (If you like tours with 40 ppl on them, this is not for you).
Small groups and a great mix of Historical context, Cultural immersion and the best tips and suggestions for during your stay in Bilbao and of course the Basque Country.
Enjoy the sights and local stories with this perfect introduction to Bilbao. We will show you Casco Viejo main spots and tell you about the local culture and our favourite plans
Ask about our " Bike & Pintxos at the seaside"! Where we cycle around amazing landscapes, historical icons, and have a taste of our famous pintxos just 20 minutes from the city centre
“Ongi etorri!” means Welcome! Join our free tour and immerse yourself with us in the culture and traditions of the city, visiting the most iconic monuments of the old town of BILBAO, because here we are villains!
We will begin the free tour of Bilbao in front of one of the most notable buildings in the town: the Arriaga Theater , did you know that it is dedicated to said Bilbao composer, called the 'Spanish Mozart'?
We will walk through the Arenal Gardens , the gateway to the Old Town of Bilbao, a lively urban park full of surprises such as the Music Kiosk , a meeting place for Bilbao residents. From this point, we will look out over the Nervión estuary, the backbone of the city.
Shall we continue? The church of San Nicolás, the Yohn Palace and the Plaza Nueva await us, a famous location for its pintxos bars. The history is important but even more so are the anecdotes and curiosities that gave life to its streets and countrymen, some as illustrious as Miguel de Unamuno or Amadeo de Saboya. Do you know that he starred in one of the most unforgettable “bilbainadas”?
We know that gastronomy interests you, that's why we have prepared something for you and during your visit we will recommend traditional and modern places where you can have the best pintxos and other typical dishes.
We will walk through Bilbao of the “ seven streets ” that houses centuries-old businesses, vestiges of the port's past, fragments of the old wall and emblems such as the Cathedral of Santiago , an obligatory stop on the northern route of the Camino. Although in Bilbao we have two cathedrals... Do you know which one is the other?
An obligatory stop on our tourist tour is the Ribera Market , a fantastic space where you can continue discovering Bilbao's gastronomy.
We will let ourselves be carried away by the channel of the estuary, so linked to the history of the town and which will give us the opportunity to end the visit talking about curiosities and many recommendations to continue enjoying the essentials of Bilbao.
Come discover this and much more.
We will wait for you!
Hello, I'm Alejandro and I invite you to get to know my city, Bilbao. I will accompany you through the city and explain to you how this city has become what it is.
I want to convey what this city represents for the people of Bilbao , through the elements that have shaped it: industry and its transformative capacity, commerce with the opening of new horizons and our estuary that has facilitated this evolution from a modest town in origin. , to what it is today, an ambitious city that does not forget its origins.
From the city center and through its most charismatic neighborhoods, you will learn the history of this wonderful city.
We will visit:
- Perspective of Bilbao between two shores.
- Walk along the estuary through its docks
- Bilbao La Vieja, the origin of Bilbao.
- Seven Streets.
- Church and bridge of San Antón, image of the town.
- Cathedral Church of Santiago.
- New Square.
Ongi etorri!
