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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.

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.

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