Bilbao Walking Small Group Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the essence of the Basque Country with a walking tour of its most emblematic spots, a complete discover the city center in Bilbao that blends history, culture, and modernity. This Bilbao tour begins in the Old Town, where the legendary Seven Streets, the Church of San Antón, Santiago Cathedral, and La Ribera Market reveal the city’s most authentic identity.
The route continues into the Ensanche, the stage for the great nineteenth-century urban transformation, with its bourgeois architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere reflecting the industrial and financial boom of the era.
Finally, the walk leads us to contemporary Bilbao, where icons such as the Zubizuri Bridge and the Guggenheim museumstand out, symbols of the city’s modernisation and cultural renaissance.
This guided visit to Bilbao is perfect for anyone seeking a Bilbao walking tour that lets them get to know the city in just a few hours, combining tradition, history, and cutting edge in a friendly, enriching setting.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. If a booking for only 1 person is made a confirmation message from the tour operator will be required to confirm the tour.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small group tour
Professional Guide
Gratuities
Rain clothes
What To Expect
Teatro Arriaga Antzokia
Introduction and walk through Old Town of Bilbao: Arenal, Plaza Nueva, San Antón Church and La Ribera Market
Plaza Nueva
Arrival in the downtown of Bilbao and walk through the area: railway station, Gran Via, the banks of the Nervión river and City Hall.
Options
Small group tour (Spanish)
Language
Small group tour (English)
Language
Reviews
194 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fab tour, must do in Bilbao!
Ellie B,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was excellent and the perfect introduction to Bilbao and Basque Country. Miguel was a great tour guide with so much knowledge and insights, and he also made the tour very fun. He recommended so many local spots for local food and pintxos, that we will go back to. Learnt things we wouldn’t have otherwise seen or known. Eskerrik asko, Miguel!
Fantastic Tour of Bilbao
sandim519,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was extraordinary. Jose shared so much information about Bilbao! He was so personable and kind, and we really enjoyed our time with him. One of the best tours I’ve ever had.
Jose small walking tour
Liz F,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jose was an excellent local guide giving us a really good insight into the origins and development of Bilbao from a historic perspective to modern day. He was very informative and tailored the tour to our interests as well as giving us advice on places to visit as well as restaurants and pintxos to try
Great guide, truly personalized experience
50PaulaD,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Small group tour—four unrelated people from Germany and the US—was great. This company limits the size to six people, and you could see how different it was with the other much larger tours leaving at the same time. Our guide had time to answer every question, ranging from how to pronounce words to how to get the best pinxtos—and where! She did not seem in a hurry and indeed our tour took a bit longer than the stated two hours because the group was asking so many questions!
Fantastic and informative experience
C3627LOjackb,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bea was a really fantastic guide, she answered all my friqui questions about politics, history and language with a lot if depth and interest, and recommended me some great sources of further information. A fantastic experience as a newcomer to Bilbao, I would definitely choose Local Experts again.
Excellent Tour in Bilbao
baileyandkahlua,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, covered history, architecture, wars, politics, language, art, culture and food. Miguel was a wealth of information and a wonderful guide. Highly recommended for a trip to Bilbao!
Great 2 hour introduction to the city
Christopher P,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Miguel was a wonderful guide to Bilbao. Personable, friendly and knew his stuff. We learned a lot about Spanish history, the Basque culture, and the City. Highly recommended.
Saturday Bilbao Small Group Stroll
Thays M,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Jose made this tour more a walk with a friend due to his easy going nature and knowledge of the city. We visited several places in both the old city and enjoyed views of the new city. We learned more than we had expected.
Miguel was very...
Marty W,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Miguel was very knowledgeable and had an easy going manner. We learned about the history of the region, its conflicts and current state.
The local tour guide gave...
Timothy C,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The local tour guide gave us a fantastic understanding of the history of the city of Bilbao and the Bask heritage.
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