Bilbao Private Walking Tour

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About this activity

The capital of the Basque Country is today a modern and vibrant artistic city, but its roots are seated in its former industrial glory and its proud Basque heritage. There are so many things to do, see, and try out here that it is easy to get lost.

Come with us for some quality time in Bilbao for a walking tour from the Guggenheim Museum to the Old Town, in a time-travel adventure from futuristic to medieval times.

You will learn about:

Its foundation in the early 14th century

Its importance as a medieval commercial town

The 19th-century heavy industrialization process

The history of Basque heritage

Modernization

The artistic rebirth and the Guggenheim Museum

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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
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Global Guide Services

What is included

Included

Included: Possible customising on tour with your local guide on the spot
Included: Private guided Tour
Included: Local Guide who will be with your group only

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees

Itinerary

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

20 min Admission not included

Exterior Stop Only: The tour itinerary starts at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao as an exterior stop, where your private guide shows you the iconic Frank Gehry architecture and outdoor installations from the outside.
Stop 2

15 min

Walk through the surrounding open-air art district surrounding the museum, featuring public sculptures, modern installations, and gallery-lined avenues.
Stop 3

15 min

Head inland to this 16th-century Gothic-Renaissance church, located next to the lush Albia Gardens in the heart of the modern city.
Stop 4

15 min

Step inside Bilbao's central train station to view its remarkable stained-glass window panel depicting Basque history, culture, and industry.
Casco Viejo

15 min

Stroll along the pedestrian promenade along the Nervión River, taking in views of the city's riverside architecture and bridges.
Puente Del Arenal

10 min

Cross this historic bridge, which serves as the gateway connecting modern Bilbao (Ensanche) with the Old Town (Casco Viejo).
Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

10 min

Pause at the plaza directly in front of the neo-baroque Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao's iconic 19th-century opera house inspired by the Paris Opera.
Plaza Nueva

20 min

Finish your tour inside the grand neoclassical arcaded square in the heart of Casco Viejo—an ideal spot to relax with a local pintxo and a glass of Txakoli wine.