Bilbao Private Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The capital of the Basque Country is today a modern and vibrant artistic city, but its roots are seated in its former industrial glory and its proud Basque heritage. There are so many things to do, see, and try out here that it is easy to get lost. Come with us for some quality time in Bilbao for a walking tour from the Guggenheim Museum to the Old Town, in a time-travel adventure from futuristic to medieval times. You will learn about: Its foundation in the early 14th century Its importance as a medieval commercial town The 19th-century heavy industrialization process The history of Basque heritage Modernization The artistic rebirth and the Guggenheim Museum
Inclusions
What's included
- Possible customising on tour with your local guide on the spot
- Private guided Tour
- Local Guide who will be with your group only
What's not
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
Exterior Stop Only: The tour itinerary starts at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao as an exterior stop, where your private guide shows you the iconic Frank Gehry architecture and outdoor installations from the outside.
Walk through the surrounding open-air art district surrounding the museum, featuring public sculptures, modern installations, and gallery-lined avenues.
Head inland to this 16th-century Gothic-Renaissance church, located next to the lush Albia Gardens in the heart of the modern city.
Step inside Bilbao's central train station to view its remarkable stained-glass window panel depicting Basque history, culture, and industry.
Stroll along the pedestrian promenade along the Nervión River, taking in views of the city's riverside architecture and bridges.
Cross this historic bridge, which serves as the gateway connecting modern Bilbao (Ensanche) with the Old Town (Casco Viejo).
Pause at the plaza directly in front of the neo-baroque Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao's iconic 19th-century opera house inspired by the Paris Opera.
Finish your tour inside the grand neoclassical arcaded square in the heart of Casco Viejo—an ideal spot to relax with a local pintxo and a glass of Txakoli wine.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Puppy Statue
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Global Guide Services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Bilbao
- Its from-price is 68% above the median of the 330 experiences we list in Bilbao.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 134 of 330.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bilbao
Bilbao is a Basque city on the Nervión River, a former industrial port reborn around a titanium-clad art museum and an old quarter of pintxo bars.
Bilbao grew rich on iron ore and shipbuilding, and its industrial riverside has been turned to culture. The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry and covered in titanium, curves beside the river, with a giant flower-covered dog and a spider sculpture outside. The Fine Arts Museum, in a park nearby, and the Zubizuri footbridge by Santiago Calatrava are other stops.
Top-ranked sights in Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Casco Viejo, Bilbao's Santiago Cathedral.
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