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Home/Destinations/Bilbao/Bilbao in 1 day
1 day · Bilbao itinerary

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.

Private Guggenheim Bilbao & Basque Coast Tour from San Sebastian
San Sebastian
Private Guggenheim Bilbao & Basque Coast Tour from San Sebastian
5.0(18)·8h 30min
from$428/ person
via Viator
San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine
San Sebastian
San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine
5.0(92)·3 hours
from$178/ person
via Viator
San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour | Small Group
San Sebastian
San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour | Small Group
5.0(41)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Luxury Bilbao Tour Dragonstone Guggenheim and deluxe Lunch
San Sebastian
Luxury Bilbao Tour Dragonstone Guggenheim and deluxe Lunch
5.0(11)·11 hours
from$629/ person
via Viator
Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks
Bilbao
Bilbao Authentic Food Tour with 9 Pintxos and Local Drinks
5.0(38)·3h 30min
from$111/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian
−20%
San Sebastian
Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian
5.0(106)·1h 30min–2h
from$68$85/ person
via Viator
Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private tour
San Sebastian
Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private tour
5.0(50)·4h 30min
from$372/ person
via Viator
Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour and Lunch from Bilbao
Bilbao
Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour and Lunch from Bilbao
5.0(32)·8h 30min
from$331/ 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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