Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Bilbao bold architecture, riverside charm and a vibrant food scene. What more could you ask for?! Imagine a city where industrial heritage meets cutting-edge design, set along the Nervión River, lively yet authentic, and full of Basque character. Bilbao is renowned across Spain for its innovative cuisine and talented chefs, who blend tradition with modern techniques, and for its pintxos culture — a creative take on tapas from the Basque Country, served in individual portions and displayed along the bar for you to choose as they’re freshly prepared.
If you’re passionate about gastronomic experiences with a contemporary twist, Bilbao will not disappoint.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations’ availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mercado De La Ribera
Welcome to the start of the culinary journey at Mercado de la Ribera, one of Europe’s largest covered markets. Setting the stage for an unforgettable food adventure.
Catedral de Santiago
Step into history at Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao, a Gothic-style cathedral that has stood as a spiritual and architectural landmark since the 14th century. With its stunning façade, intricate stonework, and peaceful interior, the cathedral offers a glimpse into Bilbao’s rich cultural and religious heritage.
What‘s Included
chocolate-coated palmier
Anchovy and avocado pintxo
Water
Natural cider
Aged beef gratinated with cheddar cheese
Pulled beef with gravy, onion, and aioli on brioche pintxo
Txakoli - very dry Basque white wine
Iberian ham mousse
Idiazabal cheese croquette
Rioja red wine
Our Secret Dish!
Baked spider crab with a creamy topping.
Talo with Txistorra – corn flatbread with spicy Basque sausage.
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Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful and personable tour with Jon Rees
S4057OYalfredom,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I shared a wonderful and engaging food tour with Jon Rees in Bilbao, Basque Country. It was our good fortune to have Jon all to ourselves for the tour because he was engaging, knowledgeable and answered our questions about food, the Basque culture/history, how the Basque people have changed throughout their history and his perspectives on his own Basque experience -- all fascinating. It was also our good fortune to learn that Jon took the leadership in developing this tour from his personal favorite food establishments. All of the food was marvelous and we were more than satisfied at the end of the afternoon. After our tour, Jon provided recommendations for other Basque Country excursions which were very helpful. Jon Rees has our highest and most sincere recommendation.
Excellent Bilbao food tour!
adamj760,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a marvelous time on this tour with Jon Rees, it was a perfect way to see the city and eat some great food! Jon was so nice and provided us with great insight into the city, culture and food, and also answered any other questions we had. The tour is very walkable and relaxing, with plenty of time at each stop. We loved all the food and learning about the businesses we visited. We almost always do a food tour at the beginning of our trip to any city, because it gives you such great insight into the city, its customs, and helps us learn our way around and learn how to order food at restaurants...and this tour did not disappoint in any of those. I also love that the group size is not too big, so we had a great opportunity to meet some other people on the tour while also being able to talk with Jon as much as we wanted. Highly recommend this tour!
Walking food and drink tour
Noeleen M,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great food well informed and pleasant host Jon. Really enjoyed the entire tour and informative guideǰ
Best food tour in town!
bicho aleman,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with not only a superb selection of authentic and creative pintxos, but also lots of information about Bilbao and the Basque Country. Even got some valuable tips for the rest of my stay. Enjoyed all of it! Special thanks to Andrea, the very knowledgeable tour guide who answered all our questions about Bilbao, it's people and culture.
Excellent pintxo tour!
Y9437ZQjonr,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent pintxos expertly paired with different local drinks. Jon, our local host, was really helpful - giving us history and culture on the area, the bars and each pintxo. Great vale for money!
Great experience
Mirenitrip,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic way to get to know the city, the local culture and of course the food. Jon, our guide was great and gave us a lot of information and tips for the rest of our visit. I must say that the pintxos and drinks were delicious and filling. The secret dish was great, beautiful, tasty and surprising.
Great tour
278quintos,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing tour throught Bilbao’s bars, tasting the Incredible food and wines with Andre, the best guide in town. It was great to taste “the Talo”, the tipical pintxo in the Basq Country.
Fantastic food tour in Bilbao!
lMaider,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic food tour in Bilbao! We explored amazing pintxo bars, tasted delicious local dishes, and learned a lot about Basque food culture. Jon was an excellent guide—fun, knowledgeable, and passionate. I finished the tour with a full stomach and a big smile. Highly recommended!
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