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Bilbao in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Bilbao? You can see the Guggenheim and feast on pintxos. Here is how to spend one perfect day in Bilbao — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Guggenheim Museum
  2. 2Casco Viejo & market
  3. 3Pintxos crawl
  4. 4Artxanda views

Morning: the Guggenheim

Admire Gehry’s masterpiece and its art.

Midday: Casco Viejo

Explore the old town and Ribera market.

Afternoon: pintxos & views

Feast on pintxos and ride up Artxanda.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bilbao — prices per person.

Bilbao og Guggenheim Museum Privat tur
San Sebastian
Bilbao og Guggenheim Museum Privat tur
5.0(46)·5 timer
fra$378/ person
via Viator
Den prisvindende Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing af Basque Local
Bilbao
Den prisvindende Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing af Basque Local
5.0(1,119)·3 timer
fra$122/ person
via Viator
Privat Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Tour med officiel guide
Bilbao
Privat Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Tour med officiel guide
5.0(24)·2 timer
fra$270/ person
via Viator
Bilbao mad tur: Pintxos, drikkevarer og tapas med en lokal
Bilbao
Bilbao mad tur: Pintxos, drikkevarer og tapas med en lokal
5.0(148)·4 timer
fra$87/ person
via Viator
Guggenheim Museum Tour guidet af kunstnere
Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum Tour guidet af kunstnere
4.7(31)·2 timer
fra$104/ person
via Viator
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum privat rundvisning
Bilbao
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum privat rundvisning
4.7(98)·2 timer
fra$148/ person
via Viator
Privat tur til Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum og Getaria Village
San Sebastian
Privat tur til Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum og Getaria Village
4.7(25)·8 timer
fra$360/ person
via Viator
Guggenheim Museum og smagning af traditionelle baskiske produkter
Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum og smagning af traditionelle baskiske produkter
4.0(15)·3 timer
fra$209/ person
via Viator

Bilbao in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Bilbao in one day?
Yes — you can visit the Guggenheim, explore the Casco Viejo and Ribera market, feast on pintxos, and ride up Artxanda for views in a day, as the city is compact and walkable.
What is the best one-day Bilbao tour?
The Guggenheim with a pintxos and wine tour through the Casco Viejo is the most rewarding way to experience Bilbao’s art and food in a day.
How much does one day in Bilbao cost?
Budget roughly €30–€70 per person for the Guggenheim and a pintxos tour — the old town, riverside and Guggenheim exterior are free to enjoy.

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