The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
Overview
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3 hours
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With a local born and raised in Bilbao come discover a beautiful city and the amazing Basque cuisine on our 3-hour ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of Bilbao. Experience the 700 year old streets of the Old Town with a professional local 100% Basque guide who is an expert in the Bilbao culinary scene. We are the original "Bilbao Food Tour" having pioneered the idea in the city starting in 2014.
We will visit 5 bars and sample pintxo styles ranging from traditional to modern. Your guide will pair each tasting with an excellent wine that compliments the pintxo. Wines that we recommend include red wine from La Rioja, Txakoli (a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque Coast), and more!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Not recommended for vegans
Not recommended for vegetarians
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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-We will do as the Basques do! A bar hopping tour of Bilbao. We (the Basque people!) demonstrate our love of gastronomy with these tasty little bar snacks. -We will try the special pintxos, the ones you don't see on the bars! I will order them for you and the chef will make them instantly for you. -We are going to sample the traditional pintxos and also others that have been given AWARDS in the famous pintxo competitions. You will experience all Bilbao has to offer on this tour with stops at very modern bars, and also stops at some of the oldest bars in the city! -I will teach you how to order pintxos. After my tour you will have the confidence to go in any bar in the city! -I pair the pintxos with a wine most suitable to type of food we are experiencing. We will sample red and white wine, cider, and other drinks on this tour. -I know the best bars in my city and what to order as I was born and raised in Bilbao!
What‘s Included
Please come hungry! You will have a full dinner.
Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
Alcoholic Beverages
1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
Reviews
1,025 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great night out in Bilbao
Q7333OJkevinf,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great evening. Well organised, excellent wine and food pairing. Our tour leader was seriously impressive. Interesting introduction to Basque history and culture and most importantly helped us learn a lot more about Basque food and wine in a relaxed and joyful manner. Great fun.
Great introduction to Bilbao
Cass A,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved trying pintxos! There was a huge variety and quantity to try. Our tour guide was great and made sure that everyone was having a good time. Definitely worth doing!
Great Way to Enjoy Pintxos!
Cynthia T,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour!! You can do Pintxos by yourself , but this is a great way to meet other travelers, have an stress-free experience and learn about the food and culture. Our guide, Olaia, was so kind, accommodating and informative. It was a wonderful way you spend an evening in Bilbao.
Great
Relax64602150142,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great way to learn about the food and culture of the Basque region and try some of the award winning pintxos and wines.
Amazing food and experience
k m,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing food, and tour. Our tour guide was enthusiastic, fun and made the experience fantastic
Worth every dollar
527jonahh,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely one of the highlights of my time in Bilbao. Irene is an amazing guide who chose an incredible selection of food and drink. The history of the Basque people, food and culture was excellent.
Fantastic pintxos trip.
Lene P,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip, great group. Irene was really enthusiastic and had chosen some super delicious pintxos specialities and drinks for us. Can definitely be recommended.
Food and joy
Olya E,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food tour was amazing: great flavors, atmosphere, and pure culinary joy!
Ratings don't lie!
Anthony S,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is highly rated tour so we decided to try it. Thankfully it met all of our expectations! Highly recommended for many reasons!
Wonderful!
Katie A,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend taking this food tour, normally it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where is best to go and what to try, this takes out all the work and stress and you can just enjoy the amazing food and drink Bilbao has to offer. Lei was wonderful and told us lots about the history of the basque region
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