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, Basque craft beers, 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.
Take an exclusive look at the Rioja region’s most beautiful wineries, Marques de Riscal and Ysios. Both are architectural gems that produce delicious Spanish Rioja wines. This small-group tour allows you to experience the wine, the vineyards, and architectural highlights from Frank Gehry and Santiago Calatrava, plus a stop in Laguardia for lunch. The experience is semi-private so that you can explore the space and enjoy the wines without the crowds.
Learn more about Spanish wine on this fun small-group day tour of two wineries near Bilbao. Get the chance to sample the Rioja wine that comes from this northern Spanish region. Walk through the vineyards and learn how wine is made. A fun way to indulge in a glass or three without worrying about driving back to your hotel after.
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.
Visit iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, aka the castle rock, during this full-day tour that includes stops in Bermeo and Gernika. Climb the narrow, winding steps connecting this castle built high on a rocky island to the mainland and overlook the sea and stunning landscape. Featured on the HBO show “Game of Thrones”, this tour lets you visit “Dragonstone” in real life.
Enjoy a dinner to remember—and discover the highlights of Bilbao’s vibrant food scene—during this small-group food tour. Meet your guide in central Bilbao, and be sure to come hungry: you’ll taste the best of the city’s many pintxos (tapas) bars. Try a number of local bites, learn all about what sets the Basque Country’s culinary offerings apart, enjoy drinks with your nibbles, and follow your guide to locals-frequented favorites.
Immerse yourself in the artistic wonder of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum with a private guide on this cultural tour. Accompanied by your accomplished guide, explore the enthralling exhibitions of the museum in order to discover contemporary and modern art masterpieces; see timeless masterworks like Joseph Beuy’s ‘Lightning with Stag in its Glare’ and gaze at Jeff Koons’ colossal sculpture ‘Puppy’. Gain fascinating insight into different art movements and hear tales of the intriguing lives of some of the artists during this culturally enriching exploration.
Sr. Buelga is a knowledgeable guide with a bachelor in geology and lots of experience touring Spain. Included in the price are: quality meals/drinks (lunch in one of the best restaurants of the area, snacks and if desired dinner), tickets to the amazing Fuente De cable car and a professionally made photographic report of your tour.
Let's design a customized tour from Santander to the Picos de Europa and back to the city stopping in selected places and villages throughout the journey. This is a private tour with a maximum of four people, it can be completely customized to the likes of the customer. Vehicle: 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser.
I am focused in tourism & geology but some people consider I am a true foodie so I always point to my customers to the type of food that they like. The Picos de Europa National Park offers some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. This is only a one day tour but it is just enough for an unforgettable visit to the Picos de Europa and Cantabria.
You´ll visit the most beautiful places of the Biscay coast calmly, enyoing all the places. All tours are private, the costumers travel without other people, only you and the guide.
I'll take you at your accommodation and we'll return when the tour has finished.
The complete visit to Gaztelugatxe requieres a significant effort. It can also be seen from the viewpoints.
Get to know Bilbao through the eyes of a local on a custom tour that's tailored to your unique interests. Before your tour begins, you'll chat with your Bilbao local guide (Lokafyer) and work out an itinerary that suits your passions and their perspective. By the end of the tour, you'll feel confident navigating the city and have a full suite of recommendations for the rest of your trip.
Enjoy a flexible itinerary and personalized attention on this private tour of San Sebastian and the Basque coast. Departing from Bilbao with a private guide, you and your private party will explore San Sebastian to taste some traditional pintxo (tapas), stroll on the beach, and explore the quaint city center. Along the Basque coast, make stops in Zumaia as well as in Getaria for a seafood lunch.
See many of the most charming areas of the Basque Coast with this day tour. You’ll start with chic Biarritz, once a summer getaway for European royals, followed by a stop at Saint Jean de Luz, where you can try out local treats. Then it’s San Sebastian, where you’ll have free time
to explore or grab lunch into the famous old town, before embarking on a walking tour followed by a visit to Mount Igueldo.
Rioja lovers will love this private tour of three different family wineries near Bilbao. Or if you’re not a rioja lover before the tour, you’ll become one after. You’ll have transportation the entire way, so you can indulge in as many tastings as you like. You’ll be able to see the variation as you learn how each is produced. You’ll have a relaxing lunch today, too.
The Guggenheim Museum is one of Spain’s largest art museums and visiting with a private guide ensures you make the most of your visit. Marvel at the museum’s futuristic architecture, then head inside to admire contemporary and avant-garde masterpieces by artists such as Richard Serra, Jeff Koons, and Francesco Clemente.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is one of Spain’s crown jewels of art and architecture. Zip past the line and see the highlights of this iconic building and its collection of modern and contemporary art in just hours with this guided tour. Learn about why Bilbao was chosen as the location for this important museum and interesting facts about its construction, plus admire works by some of the world’s top artists.
Discover the history of Bilbao on this guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s gastronomy, culture, architecture, and traditions while you explore the streets and feel like a local. Tour highlights include the Plaza Nueva in Casco Viejo, La Ribera market, Catedral de Santiago, Bidebarrieta (the central library), and more.
Discover what makes La Rioja Spain's premier winemaking region on this private, customizable wine tour from Bilbao. Visit two top wineries to taste the bold, fruity red blends that put Rioja on the wine lover’s map, and admire the architectural styles of other estates, including one designed by Frank Gehry. Stroll inside the city walls of the medieval Basque town of Laguardia on a guided walking tour, and enjoy the flexibility of a private tour that's tailored to your group’s interests.
When in Bilbao, you cannot pass up the abundance of pintxos piled up in bars and restaurants throughout the city. Join this walking tour where your guide will help you choose the best spots to try them. You’ll visit La Ribera Market, the Old Town, and the Ensanche. Besides learning about the pintxos, you’ll also learn about the city’s culture, too.
When your plane touches down at Bilbao International Airport, enjoy a stress-free start to your Spanish sojourn with a private arrival transfer. Travel direct to your Bilbao accommodation in a spacious, air-conditioned vehicle and escape the hassle of finding a taxi or using complicated public transport. This private transfer can accommodate up to 7 passengers.
If you only have a day to spend in the Bilbao area, this small-group tour to Gaztelugatxe, Gernika, and Bermeo fits a lot into a day. Fans of “A Game of Thrones” won’t want to miss the hermitage of Gaztelugatxe. Witness the old fishing traditions at Bermeo, and learn about Basque history at Gernika. Admire Picasso’s painting of the same name. Enjoy plenty of scenic stops along the way.
Discover many of Bilbao’s top landmarks, all in a single excursion—and learn about the different eras of the city’s development—on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning or afternoon start times, and meet your guide in its scenic Old Town. You’ll see highlights like the Ribera Market, Plaza Nueva, Santiago Cathedral, and more, before discovering modern-day favorites like the Guggenheim and Zubizuri Bridge.
On this full-day private tour, you’ll explore the stunning coastline of the Basque region in your own chauffeured, luxury vehicle. Build your own custom-made itinerary, without the rush of a group tour. Highlights along the way include San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (where scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed), the historic city center of San Sebastian, and the iconic "flysch" of Getaria and Zumaia.
Semi-private tour to keep it personal and fun (maximum 7 people). If you are passionate about gastronomy you need to visit San Sebastian and the extraordinary Basque cider houses.
We will start the tour visiting the atmospheric Old Town of San Sebastian, the elegant ‘Petit France’ , the vast sweep of La Concha Beach and the Comb of the Wind. Bring your camera, as the beauty will blow you away!
Have lunch in a traditional Basque cider house. The Basque sailors were known as some of the strongest men in the seas. They have their secret, plenty of cider and sautéed cod. We will share the stories of these traditions so you can really immerse in the Txotx culture whilst having the most delicious and fun lunch.
Book this tour for a dose of nature followed by a regional gastronomic treat. You’ll have both a hike in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a chance to do some exploring of fishing villages and the local area, and then sit down, or stand up, while enjoying a delicious pintxos lunch with drinks.
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The High End Food Tour Of Bilbao with a Real Basque Foodie
"Sara was lovely. She led us on a fun trip through Bilbao, tasting specialties and sharing the history of the city. We met other amiable food adventurers of a wide span of ages. Would do it again. Thanks, Sara!"..."
"Sara was lovely. She led us on a fun trip through Bilbao, tasting specialties and sharing the history of the city. We met other amiable food adventurers of a wide span of ages. Would do it again. Thanks, Sara!"
Architectural Rioja Wine Tour from Bilbao (small group & lunch included)
"Sara, the tour guide was so splendid, well-informed, funny, and kind. I would do 100 more tours with her. Visiting the wineries and The Rioja region was breadth-taking and I’m so grateful for deciding to do this. Last but not least, I was probably very lucky, but the other people taking the tour were incredibly funny and interesting."..."
"Sara, the tour guide was so splendid, well-informed, funny, and kind. I would do 100 more tours with her. Visiting the wineries and The Rioja region was breadth-taking and I’m so grateful for deciding to do this. Last but not least, I was probably very lucky, but the other people taking the tour were incredibly funny and interesting."
"We had a personal tour of two wineries. Our guide was exceptional and chose the wineries very well. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour for us."..."
"We had a personal tour of two wineries. Our guide was exceptional and chose the wineries very well. She was very knowledgeable and made the tour for us."
"We chose this tour as a couple celebrating our anniversary. Our guide was absolutely delightful, and the food was amazing! We could have never navigated all of the bars and pintxos on our own. Our guide took out the guesswork and added a ton of fun and information. Definitely a night to remember!"..."
"We chose this tour as a couple celebrating our anniversary. Our guide was absolutely delightful, and the food was amazing! We could have never navigated all of the bars and pintxos on our own. Our guide took out the guesswork and added a ton of fun and information. Definitely a night to remember!"
"Excellent tour, our guide was friendly, outgoing and knowledgeable about the history and politics of the Basque region as well as about Basque wine and food culture and history. This tour helped me learn what to eat here and where to find it. Great way to learn about Bilbao, its people and its food. I highly recommend this tour."..."
"Excellent tour, our guide was friendly, outgoing and knowledgeable about the history and politics of the Basque region as well as about Basque wine and food culture and history. This tour helped me learn what to eat here and where to find it. Great way to learn about Bilbao, its people and its food. I highly recommend this tour."
"We had a splendid guide with great knowledge and who was an excellent storyteller that told us the history of the museum in a very interesting way that made us all enthusiastic and more open to experiencing the whole exhibition of the museum."..."
"We had a splendid guide with great knowledge and who was an excellent storyteller that told us the history of the museum in a very interesting way that made us all enthusiastic and more open to experiencing the whole exhibition of the museum."
"Jose was a wonderful guide. He gave us one of the most memorable days (and video) which we will cherish for many years to come. He introduced us to the gorgeous scenery, the rich culture, the fascinating history of the Basque Country in a meaningful and personal way. Highly recommend this tour and Jose!"..."
"Jose was a wonderful guide. He gave us one of the most memorable days (and video) which we will cherish for many years to come. He introduced us to the gorgeous scenery, the rich culture, the fascinating history of the Basque Country in a meaningful and personal way. Highly recommend this tour and Jose!"
"Laiene was great! It was truly as if we met a local friend who was happy to show us around and share stories and insights about Bilbao's culture/people. Highly recommend!"..."
"Laiene was great! It was truly as if we met a local friend who was happy to show us around and share stories and insights about Bilbao's culture/people. Highly recommend!"
PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao
"It was a very last minute decision to hire a guide to show me San Sebastian and the coast and in the end, I was very glad that Irene was available. She is a native of Bilbao and was very knowledgable about the entire region, telling me things about San Sebastian that I don't think I would have picked up in a guidebook - including a stop at the site for the last season of The Game of Thrones! The weather was beautiful and it was a terrific experience."..."
"It was a very last minute decision to hire a guide to show me San Sebastian and the coast and in the end, I was very glad that Irene was available. She is a native of Bilbao and was very knowledgable about the entire region, telling me things about San Sebastian that I don't think I would have picked up in a guidebook - including a stop at the site for the last season of The Game of Thrones! The weather was beautiful and it was a terrific experience."
"Had a wonderful time. Our guide/driver Josue (aka Johnny Depp) did an excellent job. Very knowledgeable with the history and current affairs of the places visited."..."
"Had a wonderful time. Our guide/driver Josue (aka Johnny Depp) did an excellent job. Very knowledgeable with the history and current affairs of the places visited."
Magic at the Guggenheim Museum (inside and outside -2 h)
"The Puppy - such a cute idea, the building of Guggenheim Museum-a masterpiece of architecture, the Sensorial space of Sera and the tulips - very bright and beautiful."..."
"The Puppy - such a cute idea, the building of Guggenheim Museum-a masterpiece of architecture, the Sensorial space of Sera and the tulips - very bright and beautiful."
"It was great to get an insiders guide to the basque culture and history. We were staying in the old town and we uncovered secret spots we didn’t know were there."..."
"It was great to get an insiders guide to the basque culture and history. We were staying in the old town and we uncovered secret spots we didn’t know were there."
PRIVATE La Rioja Tour of 3 wineries from your hotel in Bilbao
"Beautiful drive through Rioja, excellent wineries with great presentations of the wines by the local stewards at those sites with friendly, knowledgeable and enjoyable tour leader who made sure we were happy with the whole experience."..."
"Beautiful drive through Rioja, excellent wineries with great presentations of the wines by the local stewards at those sites with friendly, knowledgeable and enjoyable tour leader who made sure we were happy with the whole experience."
Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour
"Had such a great time in this tour. We were in a very small group and it felt like Roberto, our guide, was an old friend showing us around town. We went to some really good places and had amazing pintxos and wine. We liked them so much that we returned the next day for more!"..."
"Had such a great time in this tour. We were in a very small group and it felt like Roberto, our guide, was an old friend showing us around town. We went to some really good places and had amazing pintxos and wine. We liked them so much that we returned the next day for more!"
Bilbao Airport Private Arrival Transfer to Various Cities
"Vehicle was pristine and the driver was friendly and professional. This service was a great convenience for a solo traveler's late night arrival."..."
"Vehicle was pristine and the driver was friendly and professional. This service was a great convenience for a solo traveler's late night arrival."
"Our tour guide, Joe, was fantastic. He was very informative about the area and had a plan to take us to various areas along the Basque coast; however, he was flexible with the timing and the places we visited based on requests within the group. The tour was one of the highlights of our trip through Spain and definitely recommend."..."
"Our tour guide, Joe, was fantastic. He was very informative about the area and had a plan to take us to various areas along the Basque coast; however, he was flexible with the timing and the places we visited based on requests within the group. The tour was one of the highlights of our trip through Spain and definitely recommend."
Hike San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Fishing Port - Bermeo & Pintxo Lunch from Bilbao
"My husband and I traveled to the Basque country as part of our honeymoon trip, and, being Game of Thrones fans, decided to sign up for this excursion. We are so happy we did! Irene was an excellent guide. She provided history and context and was so easy to talk to. She offered to take our pictures and knew all the best picturesque spots to stop. She introduced us to txakoli wine when we stopped for a pintxo lunch and was a wealth of information about where to go and what to eat in Bilbao. You won't regret signing up for this hike and lunch tour!"..."
"My husband and I traveled to the Basque country as part of our honeymoon trip, and, being Game of Thrones fans, decided to sign up for this excursion. We are so happy we did! Irene was an excellent guide. She provided history and context and was so easy to talk to. She offered to take our pictures and knew all the best picturesque spots to stop. She introduced us to txakoli wine when we stopped for a pintxo lunch and was a wealth of information about where to go and what to eat in Bilbao. You won't regret signing up for this hike and lunch tour!"