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Home/Destinations/Bilbao/Bilbao in 2 days
2 days · Bilbao itinerary

Bilbao in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Bilbao lets you add San Sebastián. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and San Sebastián on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Guggenheim & pintxos
  2. 2Day 2: San Sebastián
  3. 3La Concha beach
  4. 4Coastal pintxos

Day 1: the city

Explore the Guggenheim, Casco Viejo and a pintxos tour.

Day 2: San Sebastián

Day trip to La Concha beach and the old town.

Evenings: Basque food

Enjoy pintxos, Txakoli and Rioja wine.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

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

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
PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao
Bilbao
PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao
5.0(109)·7–8 hours
from$344/ person
via Viator
San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour | Small Group
San Sebastian
San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour | Small Group
5.0(39)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Private Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastián
San Sebastian
Private Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastián
5.0(115)·3–4 hours
from$338/ person
via Viator
Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian
San Sebastian
Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian
5.0(89)·9 hours
from$580/ person
via Viator
Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian
San Sebastian
Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian
5.0(105)·1h 30min–2h
from$85/ person
via Viator
The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
Bilbao
The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
5.0(1,253)·3 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Private French Basque Country Food Tour from San Sebastian
San Sebastian
Private French Basque Country Food Tour from San Sebastian
5.0(45)·9 hours
from$549/ person
via Viator

Bilbao in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Bilbao?
Two days covers the city — the Guggenheim, Casco Viejo and a pintxos tour — on day one, and an elegant San Sebastián day trip on day two, a great mix of art, food and the coast.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Bilbao?
The Guggenheim, the Casco Viejo and Ribera market, a pintxos and wine tour, and a day trip to San Sebastián’s La Concha beach.
Is San Sebastián worth it from Bilbao?
Absolutely — with its gorgeous La Concha beach, elegant old town and world-famous pintxos, San Sebastián is one of the most beautiful and rewarding day trips from Bilbao, about 1 hour away.

Explore more in Bilbao

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