Bilbao Old Town to Guggenheim Self Guided Walk

4.8 (4 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Wondering what you can do in Bilbao apart from visiting the Guggenheim? Discover the best of Bilbao with this self-guided walking tour through the city’s medieval core and its modern marvels. Designed for travelers who enjoy history, humor, and hidden gems, this flexible tour begins in the Old Town and ends in front of the iconic Guggenheim Museum. Along the way, you’ll discover quirky local traditions, and meet unexpected characters—including a giant flower-covered dog and a towering spider. The tour is packed with bite-sized stories and just enough drama to keep things interesting. Stroll at your own pace, stop for pintxos, and enjoy the magic of Bilbao as it unfolds beside the river. Whether it’s your first visit or your fourth, you’ll leave seeing the city in a new light.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (14–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: 1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

The city’s birthplace, where merchants, saints, and sheep once shared the same riverside.
Mercado De La Ribera

15 min

Stop at Europe’s largest food market, rebuilt after a flood and filled with six centuries of flavor.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

10 min

A literary square echoing with Basque pride.
Plaza Nueva

10 min

Neoclassical square turned floating Venetian stage.
Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

Passing by

Bilbao’s opera house of dreams, disasters, and maybe a few lingering ghosts.
Stop 6

Passing by

A Belle Époque railway station where even the tiles seem to sing.
Bilbao

20 min

Discover traditions, fountains, stories of pilgrims and more
Puente Zubizuri

10 min

A controversial white curve where lawsuits met slippery glass and architectural flair.
Puppy

10 min

A 43-foot flower-covered terrier guarding the Guggenheim with cheerful determination.
Maman

10 min

A massive spider honoring motherhood with marble eggs and eerie elegance.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Passing by

End in front of the most famous museum in Bilbao, where titanium waves changed the city’s destiny.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for our company in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home