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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.

Private Guggenheim Bilbao & Costa Basca Tour a partir de San Sebastian
San Sebastian
Private Guggenheim Bilbao & Costa Basca Tour a partir de San Sebastian
5.0(15)·9 horas
a partir de$434/ pessoa
via Viator
Excursão de comida em Bilbao: Pintxos, bebidas e tapas com um local
Bilbao
Excursão de comida em Bilbao: Pintxos, bebidas e tapas com um local
5.0(147)·4 horas
a partir de$87/ pessoa
via Viator
Visita privada a Bilbao e Museu Guggenheim
San Sebastian
Visita privada a Bilbao e Museu Guggenheim
5.0(46)·5 horas
a partir de$378/ pessoa
via Viator
Best Bites Basque - # 1 Food & Wine Tour de Bilbao
Bilbao
Best Bites Basque - # 1 Food & Wine Tour de Bilbao
5.0(301)·3 horas
a partir de$116/ pessoa
via Viator
Tour privado do Museu Guggenheim de Bilbao com um guia oficial
Bilbao
Tour privado do Museu Guggenheim de Bilbao com um guia oficial
5.0(24)·2 horas
a partir de$270/ pessoa
via Viator
O autêntico Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour com um local
Bilbao
O autêntico Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour com um local
4.9(388)·3 horas
a partir de$115/ pessoa
via Viator
Bilbao, Guggenheim e Gaztelugatxe de San Sebastian
San Sebastian
Bilbao, Guggenheim e Gaztelugatxe de San Sebastian
4.8(195)·9 horas
a partir de$110/ pessoa
via Viator
Visita privada ao Museu Guggenheim de Bilbao
Bilbao
Visita privada ao Museu Guggenheim de Bilbao
4.7(98)·2 horas
a partir de$148/ pessoa
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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