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‘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
What To Expect
Casco Viejo
-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!
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The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
Reviews
825 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting...
Joanne B,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very interesting historical context delivered with humour and passion . Great food and enoyable company
Fabulous Tapas and Wine Tour
Ron M,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful food tour!! The food and wine was excellent! And, we had an amazing guide! She was very knowledgable about the area, including the food and wine served. She was also very friendly and made the tour so much fun! Highly recommend!
Fabulous experience!
jane f,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lovely friendly experience tasting and trying pintxos you would not discover by yourself. Thank you! Highly recommend, you will not go home hungry or thirsty !
Irene Rocks!
Sean M,
May 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun social experience with several small groups combined. We enjoyed everyone’s company. Learned a lot about Basque culture and history.
Our guide was very...
Maggie C,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was well planned out! I enjoyed the food and the wine was excellent! It was fun to chat with the other travelers. I would recommend this opportunity.
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