Bilbao Old Town to Guggenheim Self Guided Walk

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. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and a full refund guarantee means you can book with confidence.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

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

2. 2

   Mercado De La Ribera

   15 min

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

3. 3

   Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

   10 min

   A literary square echoing with Basque pride.

4. 4

   Plaza Nueva

   10 min

   Neoclassical square turned floating Venetian stage.

5. 5

   Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

   Pass by

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

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

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

7. 7

   Bilbao

   20 min

   Discover traditions, fountains, stories of pilgrims and more

8. 8

   Puente Zubizuri

   10 min

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

9. 9

   Puppy

   10 min

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

10. 10

    Maman

    10 min

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

11. 11

    Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

    Pass by

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

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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