The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local

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About this activity

With a local born and raised in Bilbao come discover a beautiful city and the amazing Basque cuisine on our 3-hour ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of Bilbao. Experience the 700 year old streets of the Old Town with a professional local 100% Basque guide who is an expert in the Bilbao culinary scene. We are the original "Bilbao Food Tour" having pioneered the idea in the city starting in 2014 with our website: bilbaofoodtour.com

We will visit 5 bars and sample pintxo styles ranging from traditional to modern. Your guide will pair each tasting with an excellent wine that compliments the pintxo. Wines that we recommend include red wine from La Rioja, Txakoli (a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque Coast), and more!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: The Best of Basque - Basque Country & La Rioja Tours

Ages: Adults (14–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Please come hungry! You will have a full dinner.
Included: Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
Included: 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
Included: 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Casco Viejo

3 hours Admission included

-We will do as the Basques do! A bar hopping tour of Bilbao. We (the Basque people!) demonstrate our love of gastronomy with these tasty little bar snacks.

-We will try the special pintxos, the ones you don't see on the bars! I will order them for you and the chef will make them instantly for you.

-We are going to sample the traditional pintxos and also others that have been given AWARDS in the famous pintxo competitions. You will experience all Bilbao has to offer on this tour with stops at very modern bars, and also stops at some of the oldest bars in the city!

-I will teach you how to order pintxos. After my tour you will have the confidence to go in any bar in the city!

-I pair the pintxos with a wine most suitable to type of food we are experiencing. We will sample red and white wine, cider, and other drinks on this tour.

-I know the best bars in my city and what to order as I was born and raised in Bilbao!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please meet the guide right in front of the KFC.

End point

Using your ticket

If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.