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A wonderful Bilbao experience…
Fantastic tour! We discovered so many fascinating insights about Bilbao’s history. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely engaged. I highly recommend this experience!
Bilbao walking tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Bilbao, Spain
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 · 280 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 15
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Local Experts Tours
- Meeting point
- Arriaga Theater main entrance
Description
Discover the essence of the Basque Country with a walking tour of its most emblematic spots, a complete discover the city center in Bilbao that blends history, culture, and modernity. This Bilbao tour begins in the Old Town, where the legendary Seven Streets, the Church of San Antón, Santiago Cathedral, and La Ribera Market reveal the city’s most authentic identity. The route continues into the Ensanche, the stage for the great nineteenth-century urban transformation, with its bourgeois architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere reflecting the industrial and financial boom of the era. Finally, the walk leads us to contemporary Bilbao, where icons such as the Zubizuri Bridge and the Guggenheim museumstand out, symbols of the city’s modernisation and cultural renaissance. This guided visit to Bilbao is perfect for anyone seeking a Bilbao walking tour that lets them get to know the city in just a few hours, combining tradition, history, and cutting edge in a friendly, enriching setting.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 6
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $40
- Youth (ages 12–17)
- Free
- Child (ages 0–11)
- Free
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 5.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Teatro Arriaga Antzokia
Introduction and walk through Old Town of Bilbao: Arenal, Plaza Nueva, San Antón Church and La Ribera Market
Plaza Nueva
Arrival in the downtown of Bilbao and walk through the area: railway station, Gran Via, the banks of the Nervión river and City Hall.
What's included
Included
Small group tour
Professional Guide
Not included
Rain clothes
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.7
280 reviews
How it compares in Bilbao
- No. 5 by number of reviews among 327 tours in Bilbao
- Starting price $40 is 41% below the typical $68 for tours of similar length in Bilbao
Excurgo comparison of 327 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Bilbao walking tour take?
Bilbao walking tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Bilbao walking tour cost?
Prices start at $40 per person for this Bilbao experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Bilbao walking tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Bilbao walking tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–11 pay nothing, adults from $40.
Can I cancel Bilbao walking tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Arriaga Theater main entrance. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Bilbao walking tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(280)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Excellent tour
Excellent tour by a very knowledgeable guide (Iker) who is passionate about his Basque heritage. It was a nice easy pace and we received many recommendations of things to do and places to eat. Highly recommended.
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Old Town Tour
This was a very interesting and informative tour of the Old Town. Our guide, who is a local was fantastic. Spoke from the heart with feeling and explained some of the Basque history linked to the sites we visited. I would never have learned that had I not taken the tour. I highly recommend it.
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Thanks Iker highly recommended
Iker is a lovely passionate Basque tour guide - a really interesting tour of the old town with some very helpful advice
A
Very informative, enjoyable
We enjoyed the tour. It was very informative. We appreciated Iker's perspective and personal experiences.
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Great tour👍
Great tour. I would recommend this tour to anyone. The tour guide is so informative.
T
So-so experience.
Guide was late to the meeting place. I had to call and was told someone was on the way. Tour began 30 minutes late.
L
Iker was a wealth of information
This walking tour of Bilbao gave us very comprehensive understanding of the culture in the history of the city
S
A great experience
Miguel was a great tour guide, he was very knowledgeable, fun and friendly! A great tour to understand the history of Bilbao.
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Miguel
Miguel was a passionate and knowledgeable local guide who gave us a real sense of Basque history and their situation today. Enjoyable you’re.
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