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
1,039 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Irene on the scene! A tour not to miss!
Kirsten J,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Irene is an amazing tour guide and provides a truly wonderful experience! Her passion for her city and culture is impressive and makes the whole tour super fun! Would absolutely recommend! Pintxos and wine next level amazing! Thanks again Irene!
Get to know Pintxos, how and what to order and what to drink with an expert
colleen0709,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The most fun and informative tour by a local who is really passionate about Basque culture
The only genuine local led food and wine tour
colleen c,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide Irene was clearly proud to share her first hand knowledge of Basque history, culture food and wine. The food and wine were delicious.
Definitely a can’t miss in Bilbao!
eklny,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Lei was amazing! She was a bundle of fun energy and full of so much knowledge about Bilbao. Great walking tour throughout the Old Town. We went to 5 different places and each one was better than the next. Can’t recommend this tour enough!
Fantastic Bilbao Food Tour
Lawrence S,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Leida was an excellent guide, leading us through the old town stopping at five bars to sample pintxos and drinks. She was fun, energetic and informative teaching us about the history and culture of the Basque Country. This was a great value and an incredible experience. Highly recommended.
Evening to Remember
Irina D,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an exceptional guide, facilitator, educator and entertainer - Leida. She selected the most delicious and beautiful foods and told us about Bask traditions, history, and language. It was the evening to remember.
Great experience highly recommend
Jessica G,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Best food I have had on a food tour very thoughtful original and enjoyable host was great and from the area this was hands down the highlight of our trip
Great food and fun evening
Betsy B,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tastings were incredible. Delicious food and wine with fun stories about the Basque area and history too!
Great Time and Guide
JERIE M,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the most incredible wine and food pairings we’ve ever done. We actually got so many pixtos that we were beyond full. The range of offerings, from fish to meat to vegetarian was amazing. And, the paired wines were a nice pour in size. I think we had five stops, each with a different vibe. The historical stories were quite varied with a comical twist. Ley was extremely personable and related to each of us in some way. Very upbeat.
Plenty of food and wine with a side of history
David W,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eat a light breakfast and be prepared to walk outside. You will sample many small dishes (pintxos), but many small bites equal a lot of food.
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