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
971 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good food, good drink, good company
Maureen M,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A charismatic and well-informed tour guide made this tour of five local tapas bars a great evening. I liked that there were options for both food and drink at each stop. The seating options varied, allowing us to interact with all the other folks on the tour with us.
Pick this tour immediately
adaw945,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Olaia was amazing. THIS TOUR IS WORTH EVERY PENNY. I mean truly amazing. She is born and raised in this area. She was knowledgeable and flexible. We ate until we burst with the most delicious food. She had a great deal of wine knowledge and even helped recommend places for the rest of our trip. So not hesitate to pick this one over any other tour.
Fabulous Food Tour
Laineysuzanne,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Irene (the Pintxos Queen) was the perect host. Very passionate about basque food and wine. We learnt so much in the three hour experience. I would highly recommend you book with her. She is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. Great for our first day in Bilbao!
Mikel, the amazing tour guide for Bilbao
Nwl11,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bilbao, Spain is majestic. Our tour guide, Mikel Gomez Urkijo, www.toursbybasques.com, was amazing. Our ages ranged from 6 years old to 77 years. Mikel was spot on. The Guggenheim was beyond words, we arrived as they opened, had rooms to ourselves, and he knew how to have a fun-filled tour for kids and adults. The outside and the inside of the Guggenheim are spectacular. Mikel explained the history of how the museum, in remote Basque Country, became a wonderful of the world. It was fun, lively and the top of our time in Spain. He was prompt, knowledgeable and lots of fun. Mikel is a star guide!
Amazing tour with Irene
Kathy R,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of old town Bilbao with a true Basque guiding us. Irene was terrific, full of useful knowledge and excellent suggestions for Bilbao as well as my next stop. The pintxas and wine pairings were spot on. Take this tour on Day 1 of your Bilbao stay. You won't regret it!
Guide was excellent! Very...
Matt M,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable and passionate. Food and drinks were all amazing - highly recommend
Rich and funny
OnAir37752178126,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and pairing, Irene knows the pintxos and bars of old town and its surroundings, very fun and we learned a lot Eskerrik asko
Creative Pintxos & Wine
Jeffrey S,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A great way to start a visit to Bilbao. You get to know what the locals eat & drink. You also get a history of the Basque people.
Amazing time in Bilbao. This was such a fun experience!! Food was fantastic and our guide was so knowledgeable and fun!!
LureeH,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing time in Bilbao. This was such a fun experience!! Food was fantastic and our guide was so knowledgeable and fun!!
Great experience and great time
Mathias D,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Spent a very pleasurable evening learning about basque culture and having amazing food. The guide was outstanding and helped to create a lasting memory. Got to taste a wide variety of pintxos with excellent wine/cidre pairings. Places were very mindfully picked and the guide was adorable. She did an excellent job!
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