Bilbao Art District Walking Tour

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About this activity

Discover Bilbao’s Art District with a knowledgeable local guide
Explore alternative neighbourhoods full of street art, murals, and cultural projects
Learn how art played a key role in Bilbao’s urban transformation
Get insights into local life, social history, and contemporary culture
Small groups for a personal and relaxed experience
Perfect complement to classic Bilbao highlights like the Guggenheim

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Tourné

Ages: Adults (14–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A break with craft beer and snack
Included: Insights in Street-art and modern art pieces
Included: Local guide, specialized in art and culture
Included: Guided Tour of the Guggenheim’s outdoor Sculptures

Not included

Not included: Additional Food and Drink
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Meeting point for check-in at our shop @tournebilbao.
Stop 2

10 min

The Concordia train station, designed at the beginning of the 19th century with striking architecture both inside and out, will be our starting point on this alternative route through the Bilbao La Vieja neighborhood.
Stop 3

15 min

Located to the left of the San Antón Bridge, it owes its name to an old tower house that stood nearby. Today it is a place full of bars and restaurants that reflects the change in the neighborhood in recent years.
Stop 4

20 min Admission not included

The former nursery is an old building in which the children of day laborers were cared for and today the goal is to turn it into a center to promote innovation projects. Nearby we will also visit different works of urban art made by local artists (external visit only).
Centro Municipal Bilborock-La Merced

10 min

Former 17th century church converted into a cultural center with a concert hall, cinema and workshop rooms.
Stop 6

10 min

Old calcination furnace of the San Luis Mine that has remained as a reminder of the mining past of the area and that leads to the Miribilla neighborhood, the last urban regeneration of the area.
Stop 7

15 min

Former border between old Bilbao and Calle de San Francisco, it has now been converted into an area with a lot of atmosphere thanks to the new restaurants and works of urban art that dot all its corners.
Stop 8

15 min

In this square, the nerve center of the multicultural neighborhood of San Francisco, there is a site of an old Franciscan convent from the 16th century as well as Sarean, a neighborhood meeting space managed by a neighborhood cultural association. Here we will have the opportunity to finish the route having a beer.
Stop 9

20 min

Artistic production center in the center of Bilbao where professionals in screen printing, sculpture and technology share a space, being a clear benchmark for the Basque cultural scene.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

15 min

Tour and explanations about the impact of the Guggenheim Museum and its sculptures outside

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet you at a local shop called Tourné Bilbao, Villarías Kalea 1.

End point

We will end the tour in front of the entrance of the Guggenheim Museum

Using your ticket

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.