Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City

Overview

Available languages

English

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Europe’s greatest comeback city, Bilbao is a place reborn. Until a few decades ago a postindustrial metropolis plagued by pollution and economic decline, Bilbao today is a buzzing cultural and culinary capital. On this full-day tour, we’ll trace Bilbao’s history and rebirth through the exceptional eateries – old and new – that call the Basque city home. On this full-day tour, we’ll walk Bilbao’s backstreets and stop into the local eateries – old and new – that tell this city’s remarkable tale of renewal.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Snacks

Lunch

Breakfast

Private transportation

What To Expect

San Anton Bridge

This bridge is located right near the San Anton Nikolas Eliza Church and is one of the city's iconic landmarks. It's known for its historical significance and stunning views of the river and surrounding areas.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Mercado De La Ribera

While you mentioned Ribera Market, it’s worth highlighting its architectural beauty. It’s one of the largest covered markets in Europe, with a history that dates back to the 1920s, offering fresh produce and a taste of the local culture.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City

Reviews

5.00

36 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Great Introduction to Bilbao
ikcw,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We have taken many Culinary Backstreets food tours and a couple of trips too, and we actually look for a Culinary Backstreets food tour when we visit a new city. Their food tours and are always fun and we learn a lot. Gonzalo was an excellent guide - very knowledgeable, thoughtful, accommodating and charming. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed every dish and sampling the txakoli and the sidra. We highly recommend this tour.
Perfect bites in Bilbao!
319tracys,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gonzalo (aka Gorgonzola!) was a fabulous tour guide! He listened to our interests and food likes and then crafted a tour that we would enjoy. What a wonderful way to begin our stay in Bilbao!!
Storytelling through food
MJGaines,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I always find that one of the best ways to get to know a city and its culture is through food. Our guide, Gonzalo, was very knowledgeable, and great fun!
A++
michaelgK391NP,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfectly curated. Gonzo is solid & his knowledge & warmth was 2nd to none! I highly recommended this tour…………………………!!
Basking in the Flavours of the Basque Country
858cathyl,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We joined Gonzalo for the Bilbao Reborn tour on Wednesday, September 11, 2025. This is our second Culinary Backstreets tour, and once again it did not disappoint. We had a very extensive wander through Bilbao and made numerous stops for food and drink, all of which was explained in great detail and with much delight by our host. We ended the tour at the Guggenheim, where we bid farewell to Gonzalo and the other couple on our tour, following which we enjoyed our desserts on a bench outside the museum while being serenaded by a wonderful guitar player. If you ever get a chance to do a food tour with this company, do it!
Wonderful Bilbao Experience
lisatE334BY,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A stellar experience as we always expect from Culinary Backstreets. Our guide Gonzalo was very personable and informative. Many delicious stops and miles of walking. Looking forward to our next tour in Porto!
Not just fun, but also an amazing way to get to experience the town, it’s people and it’s good.
eben van heerden123,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kaya really made this trip a fun filled worthwhile experience. Apart from her extensive knowledge of Bilbao, its history and food scene, her ability to engage with every member in our group made this a highlight of our family holiday.
Excellent Tour and Guide
wendyp781,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gonzalo was an excellent tour guide. He was very informative. The places and food he chose to share with us were great . We learned a lot about the Basque, Bilbao and the cuisine. Thank you Gonzalo!
Best way to see Bilbao!
P6635SBsusanr,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gonzo was a fantastic guide. We ate our way around Bilbao and learned so much. He made us appreciate how magical Bilbao is
Culinary Bilbao
965iran,
Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely food tour with Kaya interesting stops for samples of local food and drink and history of Bilbao. Very personal attention even in a group . Always great to hear it from a local.