Private Tour DE Bilbao Historical Center

4 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Private Tour DE Bilbao Historical Center, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Bilbao EN a fascinating guided walking tour combining art, history and modernity. We start at the iconic Guggenheim Museum, admiring its avant-garde architecture from the outside, and follow a route that borders the estuary, crosses the urban heart of the Ensanche and takes us POR gems such as the stadium DE San Mamés or the Palais Euskalduna. We walk POR the elegant Gran Vía, visit museums, squares and theaters, until we reach the old town, where DE finish the tour in front of the majestic Cathedral of Santiago. An experience that showcases the soul DE Bilbao, from its modern transformation to its rich cultural tradition.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Abaq DMC Spain

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Accredited Official Guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Passing by

Find your Guide in front of DE Puppy's floral sculpture outside the iconic POR contemaneous art museum, famous for its DE Frank Gehry designed titanium structure.
Stop 2

20 min

DE rna landscaped square, heart of the new Bilbao, surrounded by contemporary architecture.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

Passing by

Collection DE classical and modern art, from the 12th century to the present. An essential cultural stop (OUTDOOR ONLY).
Estadio de San Mames

Passing by

“The Cathedral of football”, home of the Athletic Club. An example DE modern sports architecture (OUTDOOR ONLY).
Palacio Euskalduna de Congresos y de la Musica

Passing by

DE conference and music center, located next to the estuary. It represents the cultural renewal DE the city (OUTDOOR ONLY).
Stop 6

20 min

DE city backbone, revitalized as a space DE walk and coexistence, with spectacular views.
Stop 7

30 min

Former warehouse DE wine transformed EN cultural and DE leisure center POR Philippe Starck.
Stop 8

20 min

Main commercial and financial artery, with stately buildings and vibrant urban atmosphere.
Stop 9

Passing by

Impressive set DE skyscrapers, symbol of modern Bilbao, with access to the Zubizuri Bridge (OUTDOOR ONLY).
Stop 10

20 min

Neo-Baroque building on the banks DE la ria, seat of the municipal government, with a striking staircase (OUTDOOR ONLY)
Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

Passing by

Inspired EN Opéra DE Paris, ES this theatre is a neo-Baroque gem EN route to the Old Town (OUTDOOR ONLY)
Catedral de Santiago

Passing by

14th century Gothic temple, endpoint of the tour and spiritual heart of the Old Town (OUTDOOR ONLY)

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Find your Guide at the Guggenheim Museum, right in front of the puppy floral sculpture (Puppy). The Guide will wear an identifying pendant with your name on it.