Arts and culture Bilbao

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Bilbao: Guided Pintxos Tour

Visit the Old Town of Bilbao in a totally new way. While you eat the typical Basque cuisine, discover the wonders of the city.

  • Duration3 hours
  • LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
  • CancellationAll sales final

About this tour in Bilbao

At a glance

Bilbao: Guided Pintxos Tour is a arts and culture in Bilbao that lasts 3 hours, with a guide who speaks English, French, Spanish. Prices start from €95. All sales final.

Prices and details checked with the supplier on October 17, 2026.

  • CrewEnglish, French, Spanish
  • Duration3 hours
  • CancellationAll sales final

Discover Bilbao through its food, the pintxos

Experience powerful, from bar to bar drinking wine and eating pintxos

Visit a vibrant local food market, the history of the cathedral, or the oldest store in Casco Viejo

Take a journey to mix with the locals. Take a tour through the bars of the old town of Bilbao with a local guide, who was born in Bilbao. This unique gastronomic experience is a must when visiting the Basque Country. Delve into the lifestyle and traditions of the inhabitants of Bilbao, explore the old part of the city and taste the most traditional pintxos. 

Learn about the origin and development of the city by visiting four traditional places to taste typical pintxos, one of the specialties of the exquisite Basque cuisine. The pintxo is the Basque version of the Spanish tapa and is taken with a typical drink, usually wine or txakoli. They are delicious gourmet sandwiches that you can find everywhere.

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Itinerary

  1. Arriaga Theater

    Punto de encuentro esta ubicado en la parte trasera del Teatro Arriaga, 

    El guía llevará una mochila verde con un trébol. 

    Previamente se enviará un WhatsApp con los datos del guía para estar localizado.  

  2. New Square

    Conoceremos la plaza Nueva de Bilbao y su historia, mientras comenzamos a degustar los productos tradicionales locales. 

  3. Ribera Market

    Mercado tradicional con degustación de producto km0

  4. Bilbao Cathedral

    Veremos la Catedral de Santiago

  5. And much more

    And much more

What’s included

Included2

  • Lunch, Professional guide, Private tour
  • The visit ends in the most Bilbao style, we are going for pintxos !! (pintxo-pot included in the tour). The pintxo is the 5th essence, a bite-sized aperitif.

Not included1

  • Transportation to/from attractions

Good to know before you go

  • Photo camera and desire to enjoy
  • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
  • Explora-north insured gift
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 1 paying adult
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This is a private tour / activity. Only your group will participate
  • Guggenheim Museum Square in Bilbao. Next to the Tourist Office.
  • Our guides carry a green backpack with a white logo, a clover.
  • IMPORTANT: leave the phone to be able to reach them or an email.
  • You can submit a paper or electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Valid from the moment of first use, during the selected consecutive days.

Good to know

Days before we send the name of the guide and his telephone number so that he can be in contact on the day of the visit.

Where the tour starts in Bilbao

Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao

Teatro Arriaga, Arriaga Plaza, 1, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain, 48005, Bilbao

43.25931, -2.92540

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bilbao: Guided Pintxos Tour?

The experience lasts 3 hours.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from €95. The exact price depends on the date and the number of people, and you see the total before you pay.

What is included?

Included: Lunch, Professional guide, Private tour, The visit ends in the most Bilbao style, we are going for pintxos !! (pintxo-pot included in the tour). The pintxo is the 5th essence, a bite-sized aperitif.. Not included: Transportation to/from attractions.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao, Teatro Arriaga, Arriaga Plaza, 1, 48005 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain, 48005, Bilbao. Full directions are in your confirmation email.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English, French, Spanish.

Can I cancel my booking?

Cancellation policy: All sales final. The full terms are shown before you pay.

How do I book?

Choose a date in the availability calendar on this page, select the number of people and pay securely online. Your confirmation and tickets are sent by email.

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