Free walking Tour Historical Bilbao with local guides
Description
The Essential Tour of Bilbao! You have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the most complete tour of the historic center of Bilbao. We have the best team of professional local guides at your service. Discover the heritage, culture and history of Bilbao with rigor and entertainment, without haste, dressed with anecdotes and curiosities. Enjoy! Brief description and itinerary: From its medieval old town (Las Siete Calles) to the alternative Bilbao La Vieja, we will explore the origins of this mercantile city from the beginning of the 14th century, walking through its first streets, buildings, squares and markets. You will discover the importance of the estuary, mining and industrial activity and historical events. The history of great characters awaits us on a visit essential to know Bilbao Meeting point: Plaza Arriaga - White Umbrellas
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The Plaza and the façade of the most important theater in the town. First building with electric lighting of the villa and start of the big events Bilbaínos
We will discover the aspects of the modernist building and the importance of the center of Bilbao activities
Historic brands, coats of arms, presidential lodging and origins of well-known banks gather around the church of San Nicolas de Bari.
Venue of major events, renowned taverns and Euskaltzaindia of meet in the Plaza most beloved of Bilbao.
Let us enter the historic 7 streets...3 streets...and labyrinthine atmosphere of the core of Botxo, a portal that transports us around, powerful families and pilgrims to the origins of the town.
We will discover Bilbao’s initial function next to one of its most unique cathedrals, perhaps the epicenter of the center of the universe...?
On the old Plaza Vieja and heart of Bilbao we will enter a market with Guiness record, much to tell and prove:)
The powers of Bilbao wait in the corners of a building with well-kept secrets, bridges and merchandise with the raison d'être of Bilbao... the estuary... and wait... that is not the shield of Bilbao...SIP
7 centuries and 7 quotes in red gold from ancient mines. Let’s tread and go through the history of one of the most amazing industrial revolutions and its vestiges.
And the Ball Street and the Dog Street... let us join them with the most mystical place in Bilbao, old traditions that will tell us about a 20th Century passed by water and wine
And if we also add the corners, anecdotes and best recommendations from each of our professional local guides and their love of Bilbao, you will take hard to find elements on the tour of historic Bilbao with Basque Free Tours Bilbao:)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Lots of walking and good history lessons. Guide is knowledgeable and interesting. Strong accent which made it a little difficult to understand for hard of hearing members of our group.
Jorge is an excellent guide with enormous experience, he made the visit very pleasant and enjoyable, sharing interesting facts along with historical data. Highly, highly recommended.
Nice guy enjoyable walk many interesting things Truly enjoyed telling us about his home town Would recommend
Very informative and interesting, we really enjoyed this historical walking tour of Bilbao's old town
Full walking tour takes two hours. Anyone with mobility issues should seek another tour, as using stairs and negotiating narrow passages is required. The tour features overview of Bilbao and Basque history, culture, architecture, and more, but only the enclosed marketplace is entered. William, our guide, was excellent and helpful.
