Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao
Description
We are food passionates and our aim is for you to have a very fun evening while tasting the best Basque tapas/pintxos of Bilbao and discovering the local history and traditions. With us you will taste at least the top 8 pintxos (traditional and modern Basque bites) all paired with a lovely variety of local drinks from wines to vermouths (we have options for all preferences). This tour runs in English and in small groups only so it is much more personal. Our focus is in high quality food and drink, so the perfect choice for the most demanding foodies, just like we are! This experience is as well a fabulous introduction to the history of Bilbao and the Basque Country as we walk around 3 of the most historic neighbourhoods of Bilbao. After the tour you would have learnt the "essential local rules" to order the best food when you are on your own. You will experience it like Basque people: walking around town and hopping from bar to bar pairing local food specialties with drinks.
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Discover Bilbao through its flavors on an unforgettable culinary walking tour. Led by a passionate local guide, this experience will take you through the city’s lively streets, the Old Town, and atmospheric bars where tradition meets creativity. You’ll taste the best of Basque cuisine — from delicate seafood and award-winning pintxos to hearty local specialties — all paired with the region’s most iconic drinks: crisp Txakoli, refreshing Basque cider, silky Riojas, and vermuts. We have non-alcoholic drinks available. Along the way, we’ll stroll past Bilbao’s most charming neighborhoods, take in riverside views of the Nervión, and uncover hidden corners that most visitors miss. You’ll hear stories about Basque history, culture, and the art of pintxos — plus learn insider tips on how to eat and drink like a true local. By the end, you’ll have savored the essence of Bilbao — its flavors, its warmth, and its vibrant spirit.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not suitable for vegans
- Only available for +14 year old
Reviews(313)
Our tour guide was wonderful. She really immersed us in the basque culture with teaching us the language and the history of the people. The food and drink choices were fantastic. I’d highly recommend!
Great food choices. Super positive tour guide. The beverages were delicious! . . . . ................
The pintxos and wine alone were worth the price of admission. The convival atmosphere, the good company, and the new knowledge of the basque culture and history of Bilbao made the experience unforgettable. If you have any doubts, don’t; buy the ticket, take the ride!
Usoa was such a great guide! So knowledgeable and joked with us, we all had such a lovely time. The facts about Bilbao and Basque culture were great and the food and drinks were incredible. Well worth the money and more! Definitely recommend.
What a wonderful to get to know Bilbao - through its food, drink, and history and with the charming Usoa!
Amazing food tour with great variety of pintxos and lovely (and voluminous) alcohol to accompany them. We learnt some of the Basque history also, which was fascinating. Highly recommend!
This was a wonderful experience! The group was small, so we all got to know one another. And our guide, Usoa, was lovely! She shared information on the history of the city and region as well as details about the food and culture. There was plenty of food to try and really nice pairings with local wines and cider. I highly recommend this tour!
Where do I begin? Usoa was wonderful: Kind, friendly, engaging and knowledgeable! She brought our group together and shared the unique Basque cuisine and flavors with us. The tour allowed us to try some traditional and newer pintxo styles, paired with local wines and ciders. The flavors were wonderful and matched well with our drinks. And the group was so connected that we had another round after the official tour had ended. Usoa, thank you for creating a special environment where we could connect with the food, language and culture of your region and make new friends at the same time!
Usoa was a great guide! We tried so many new wines and great food. She was so knowledgeable about the history of Bilbao as well as the food we were eating! Would 100% recommend!
Our guide was Usoa, she was absolutely fabulous, it didn’t feel like we went out on a food tour rather we were out with an old friend who was showing us around and telling us stories about the area and city. The bars we visited were all different and distinct, the Pintxos delicious, in short a great night was had by all!
