Getxo is one of the most attractive and striking spaces in Greater Bilbao, a town in movement that lives facing the sea. Getxo is one of those municipalities that offers us everything we need to know the history and culture of Euskal Herria, the essence of the Basque people. The tour begins at the Bizkaia Bridge, affectionately Hanging Bridge. A colossus, which in addition to being one of the most emblematic buildings in Euskal Herria, represents the most comfortable and practical way to cross the estuary to reach the neighboring towns of Santurtzi or Portugalete. Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco similar to the Eiffel Tower and that continues to function as such since 1890. At the end, the Old Port, the old fishing village. A very picturesque place, where Bizkaians gather to enjoy friends and gastronomy in summer. The visit ends in the most Bilbao style, we go for pintxos !! (pintxo-pot included in the tour). Pintxo is the 5th essence, a bite-sized aperitif.
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $194.
Larger groups pay less per person.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:11 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Getxo, city of contrasts lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $108 per person for this Bilbao experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $194. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 9 departures a day between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Children aged 7–17 pay from $46, adults from $108. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered.
The experience is available in DE, DE, DE, PT, PT, PT, EN, EN, EN, IT, IT, IT, FR, FR, FR, ES, ES, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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It was impressive to see such hanging bridge. The architecture of such structure is unbelievable. Our tour guide Javier was so knowledgeable and was super informative. We had a Great time with him! Highly recommend it.
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your tour with Javier. He's one of the most experienced and attentive guides. From Explora-Norte, we thank you for choosing us and for your feedback.
Did not take it. Trip Advisor sent wrong guide for this tour. And refuse to give me a full refund!. Can't trust Trip Advisor. This is my first time buying tour from Trip Advisor. I bought 3 tours. The first tour was cancelled by Trip Advisor at a last minute, second tour (which is this one). I have one more to go on Tuesday. Will find out whether this will be a third strike!
We are sorry for the inconvenience. But you booked a visit without private transportation and you wanted private transportation for the entire tour because you were with people who couldn't walk well, without notifying the company. I also wanted to enter places with a car that a vehicle cannot access. We are sorry but you communicated everything to the guide and not to the company and in a very bad way with the guide.
Javier was an excellent tour guide . He was very knowledgeable about our Getxo City tour , showed us all the historical sights , treated us to a delicious lunch down by the beach , bought us refreshments and answered all of our questions . He even paid for our transportation from Bilbao to Getxo and on are return . He even escorted us directly to our hotel . I would definitely recommend this tour with Javier .
We are glad to know that you enjoyed Javier´s company in your experience through Getxo. We hope to see you soon and that you continue enjoying with our guides.
It is the oldest conveyor bridge in the world and is still functioning. The shuttle carries both cars and passengers, the crossing takes two minutes and the cost of the ticket is negligible. Inside the two pylons, two elevators have been installed and, once at the top, you can walk along the deck platform and admire the bay and the ocean. In addition, the area does not offer much, but the bridge is well connected to the center of Bilbao by the metro that travels above ground from the outskirts of the city and along the way you have the opportunity to see how the economic crisis has marked Spain.
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The first bridge in the world where the crossing takes place by cable car. Fascinating technology, a must-see
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At 13 metro stops you reach Puertogalete where the Nerviòn River joins the Ocean. In this small town in 1893 the first bridge was inaugurated that transports people and vehicles from one bank to the other. The Vizcaya Bridge (dangle bridge) is 51 meters high and 164 meters long. The crossing lasts two minutes and gives a memorable emotion. Even more exciting is the 45-meter-high walking crossing, but to climb to the upper path, there are endless queues because, to reach the top there is only one elevator that has limited spaces. Since 2006 it has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Nice bridge. The crossing is spectacular and cheap. A tour that is worth it. è a must go from Bilbao.
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Being in the area it is worth visiting and crossing the river with the cable car installed, to cross from Guetxo to Portugalete.
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beyond the superb view , the height can impress , not to mention the climb with the elevator . Nice to plan the return from below.
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Even in rainy weather, the tourist rush is then limited. Overall, something special from the basic idea and execution. The walk over the bridge gives a beautiful panoramic view and the ride on the gondola is inexpensive and a must.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getxo, city of contrasts | 3 hours | 4.5 (11) | $108 | |
 Getxo Coastal Bike & Pintxos Experience (Scenic Bilbao Seaside) | 2h 45min | 4.7 (69) | $68 | View |
 Private Bilbao to Getxo Scenic Bike Tour with Coastal Views | 4h 30min | 5.0 (1) | $381 | View |
 Getxo Seaside E-bike Tour From Industrial Bilbao to the Coast | 4–7 hours | 5.0 (6) | $84 | View |
 Bike Rental in Getxo: Explore the Basque Coast | 8 days | 4.5 (8) | $23 | View |
 Getxo: Suspension Bridge, Cruise ships, and Old Port. | 2 hours | 5.0 (1) | $17 | View |
 Private Kayak Tour along the Getxo Coast and Hanging Bridge | 2 hours | 3.0 (2) | $38 | View |