Pintxo route with Spanish D.O. wines in Bilbao

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About this activity

Discover the Basque Country’s culinary richness on a pintxo and wine tour in Bilbao, blending tradition, modernity, and local flavors.

Explore the Old Town while tasting eight different pintxos at traditional bars, each with its own specialty, paired with four Spanish DO wines and local cider.

This tour is more than a tasting; it’s a cultural experience where you visit carefully selected local bars, hear the stories behind each dish, and savor the essence of Basque cuisine in small, flavor-packed bites.

With a comfortable pace and local guidance, this Bilbao food tour is the perfect way to enjoy authentic gastronomy in just a few hours.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Local Experts Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local tour leader
Included: Visit to different traditional restaurants in the Old Town
Included: Alcoholic beverages: 4 wines + cider per person (optional traditional liqueur instead of one wine)
Included: Meals: 8 traditional pintxos as lunch or dinner (choose hour at booking)

Not included

Not included: Food & drink for underages
Not included: Umbrella or rain clothes

Itinerary

Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

Passing by

Departure will take place here. The tour comprises of 8 different traditional pintxos from Basque gastronomy paired with 4 local wines and 1 cider.
Plaza Nueva

Passing by

At least one restaurant to be visited will be located in this main square of BIlbao's Old Town.
Catedral de Santiago

Passing by

At least one of the restaurants to be visited will be near the cathedral of Bilbao.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

Passing by

At least one of the restaurants visited will be near this very relevant square in Bilbao's Old Town.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point is the main entrance to the Arriaga Theatre. The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.

End point

The meeting point is the main entrance to the Arriaga Theatre. The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces 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
Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Wheelchair users must bring a companion. Companions must pay for the tour.
Non-alcoholic beverages available.
Not recommended for vegans.

Options

Small group (Spanish)

Group size: Small group tour up to 10 participants.

Language: This tour will be in Spanish.
Small group (English)

Group size: Small group tour up to 10 participants.

Language: This tour will be in English.
Private group (Spanish)

Private experience: Private local guide included throughout the tour, offering insights and personalized explanations.

Conditions: Solo travelers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults.
Private group (English)

Private experience: Private local guide included throughout the tour, offering insights and personalized explanations.

Conditions: Solo travelers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults.