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
1,005 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent pintxos tour in Bilbao
AsserAndersen,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a really fantastic tour with our guide Lei. She was very enthusiastic and managed to tell about the fascinating basque language/culture while at the same time showing us 5 different and charming bars, serving excellent pintxos and wine/cider. We really had a great time and I would not hesitate to give my highest recommendation to this tour.
Fun, friendly and...
Bill F,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun, friendly and knowledgeable guide, and great way to learn about Basque history and culture as well as the food.
Fantastic introduction to Bilbao culture, history, and food!
Madeleine P,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience with great food and drinks, informative guide, and excellent opportunity to meet new people and learn more about Bilbao! 100% recommend!
10/10 recommend!
344emmyk,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Irene really made the tour memorable. She took us around her home town of an evening filled with lovely food, wine, a little bit of Basque history and language, and a lot of laughs! Thank you!<3
What a great fun way to...
Brian P,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great fun way to spend your time eating around Bilbao. The guide was super energetic, easy to talk to, and she took us to all great spots. I enjoyed learning about Basque culture, history of resilience and innovation through their cooking. It's a no brainer to do this tour if you want to eat and drink your way around town while still going beyond the surface as a traveler.
Host and food
isgscott,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lei was fabulous. Good knowledge of the area. Good choice of restaurants. Happy to amend food options for all guests. Lovely host who looked after us all well. Would highly recommend.
Excellent guide in Lei....
Frank D,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide in Lei. She was knowledgeable, made the group feel very welcomed and comfortable. Very well organised tour with no waiting. Food and drinks were also of high quality.
A unique and memorable way to get to know about Bilbao
Amy A,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group came from different countries but our guide Lia was fun and engaging and we had such a great time together. She shared the history of Basque Country with her personal life stories and th food and drinks were all delicious!
Great tour!
simopekkap2023,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good. Delicious food, excellent wines and a great guide!
Fabulous local guide!...
Rayner S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fabulous local guide! Excllent grasp of the English language. Very knowledgeable about the food and wine. Great and varied selection of both. Also learnt a lot about Basque culture. Highly recommend it!
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