Bilbao Private Tour Culture Local History and Jewels

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About this activity

If you are looking to make your trip an unrepeatable experience, why settle for the same old visits? Discover Bilbao in a completely different way with a bespoke private tour, guided by a local expert who will open the doors to the authentic essence of the city.

Start at the emblematic Teatro Arriaga and let yourself be carried away by the lively Arenal Gardens until you reach the historic Old Town. There, your guide will reveal the stories and secrets that are hidden behind places like the church of San Nicolas or the famous Plaza Nueva, birthplace of the best pintxo bars in the city.

With personalized recommendations and inside information, this visit is tailored to you: at your own pace, your interests and your curiosities, for a relaxed, close and totally captivating experience. You’ll finish your tour on the banks of the Nervión River, with Bilbao’s history and culinary delights still echoing in your memory.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English, Spanish
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Nómada Cultural

What is included

Included

Included: Individual radio guide (for better explanation)

Not included

Not included: Meals
Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

Passing by

You will begin your visit in front of the Teatro Arriaga, one of the most emblematic buildings in the town. Your guide will tell you why it is dedicated to this composer from Bilbao, nicknamed the "Spanish Mozart", and how this theatre marked the birth of modern Bilbao cultural life.
Puente Del Arenal

Passing by

You will look at the watercourse that has marked the entire history of the city, from its origin as a port town to its role in the Basque industrial revolution. Your guide will explain why it is considered the true backbone of Bilbao.
Kiosko Del Arenal

Passing by

You will walk through this urban park, gateway to the Old Town, stopping at the Music Kiosk, a traditional meeting point for Bilbaoans for generations. It is a good time to get to know the social and everyday atmosphere of the city, beyond the monuments.
Iglesia de San Nicolas

Passing by

You will see this Baroque church dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, and in front of it the old Yohn Palace, popularly known as the Stock Exchange building. Your guide will tell you about his role in the commercial and financial development of Bilbao.
Plaza Nueva

Passing by

You will enter this elegant 19th century portico square, today the epicenter of Bilbao’s social life thanks to its pintxo bars. You will take the opportunity to talk about local cuisine, and your guide will give you personalized recommendations of where to go after the tour, according to your tastes.
Calzadas de Mallona

Passing by

Will you come up? If you prefer not to make the complete ascent, we will look at this historic 323-step staircase built in 1745 as an access road to the Basilica of Begoña. Your guide will tell you how this path, originally without stairs, later became the funerary route to the ancient cemetery of Mallona, and you will enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Old Town.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

Passing by

You will arrive at this square dedicated to the writer Miguel de Unamuno, starting point of the Mallona Causeways and home of the Basque Archaeological, Ethnographic and Historical Museum. A good time to connect literature and local history with city planning.
Stop 8

Passing by

You will walk through Bilbao’s oldest shopping district, with its portals, centuries-old shops and vestiges of the ancient medieval wall. Your guide will point out architectural details that go unnoticed to those who walk unaccompanied, and will tell you about illustrious characters like Unamuno or Amadeus of Savoy.
Catedral de Santiago

Passing by

We will stop to enjoy this Gothic cathedral, a mandatory stop on the Camino de Santiago on its northern route. Your guide will tell you about its role as the main temple of the town before the creation of the diocese of Bilbao, and the curious existence of a "second cathedral" in the city.
Mercado De La Ribera

Passing by

You will enter one of the most emblematic covered markets in Spain, a reference point to discover Bilbao cuisine. Your guide will show you the most interesting stalls and talk about the typical products that form the basis of local cuisine.
Centro Municipal Bilborock-La Merced

Passing by

You will look out over one of Bilbao’s most characterful and historical neighborhoods, born around an old 15th century Franciscan convent and today known for its cultural diversity. Your guide will tell you about its transformation over the centuries, from working class neighborhood to one of the most multicultural and regenerating enclaves of the city.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We wait for you in the Plaza del Arriaga, in front of the facade of the theater with the same name.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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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.