Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting

Step into the heart of Basque gastronomy. On this guided pintxos food tour in Bilbao, your local guide brings the flavours, traditions, and stories of the region to life. Sip ice-cold txakoli, our local wine, try premium Rioja wines, and enjoy authentic Basque tapas —los pintxos—prepared in both traditional and modern ways. Our tour offers enough food and drinks so you won’t need to plan for a meal afterwards. In just three hours, you’ll hop between a curated selection of bars: some well-known favourites, others true local secrets. In a small and intimate group of max. 6 people, you’ll wander the narrow streets of the Casco Viejo, your expert local guide creates a personalised route that guarantees a surprising, memorable, and truly authentic experience. You won’t just explore Bilbao, you’ll become part of our cuadrilla, our circle of friends. With 6 pintxos and 4 drinks, this is more than a walking tour. It’s a delicious, story-rich deep-dive into Basque culture and cuisine.

1. 1

   Stop 1

   Pass by

   Meeting point for check-in at our shop @tournebilbao.

2. 2

   Mercado De La Ribera

   15 min

   Historical food market where you can find everything and anything. Its where both locals and great chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants go shopping for their ingredients.

3. 3

   Plaza Nueva

   30 min

   Located in the heart of Casco Viejo, it is recognized for its famous pintxo bars frequented by both locals and visitors. At this stop we will begin to get to know those delicacies that in the Basque Country we call pintxos. We will stop at a bar and taste pintxos.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   20 min

   We will stop at a street where different classic bars are concentrated, where the "txikiteros", local wine drinkers, sing songs while drinking. Here we will have the opportunity to taste a typical wine from the Basque Country such as Txakolí.

5. 5

   Catedral de Santiago

   10 min

   Catholic cathedral from the 14th century and one of the focal points of Casco Viejo.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   10 min

   Park that separates the Casco Viejo from the Ensanche and next to the majestic Arriaga Theater.

7. 7

   Stop 7

   25 min

   Pedestrian street very close to shops and office areas with a multitude of bars where you can taste pintxos.

8. 8

   Palacio de la Diputacion

   10 min

   Historic building that best explains the eclecticism within contemporary art in the Basque Country.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   10 min

   Historical building, which is today a cultural and social center. It houses some of the best views of the entire Casco Viejo on its top floor.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• In case of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, other food preferences, we recommend to book a private tour

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