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Free walking Tour Historical Bilbao with local guides

Bilbao, Spainby Basque Free Tours

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

The Essential Tour of Bilbao! You have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the most complete tour of the historic center of Bilbao. We have the best team of professional local guides at your service. Discover the heritage, culture and history of Bilbao with rigor and entertainment, without haste, dressed with anecdotes and curiosities. Enjoy! Brief description and itinerary: From its medieval old town (Las Siete Calles) to the alternative Bilbao La Vieja, we will explore the origins of this mercantile city from the beginning of the 14th century, walking through its first streets, buildings, squares and markets. You will discover the importance of the estuary, mining and industrial activity and historical events. The history of great characters awaits us on a visit essential to know Bilbao Meeting point: Plaza Arriaga - White Umbrellas

What's included

  • Local professional guide visit
  • The price of the tour is not included, the client decides at the end of the visit (by card or cash)

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Stop 1

    Pass by

    The Plaza and the façade of the most important theater in the town. First building with electric lighting of the villa and start of the big events Bilbaínos

  2. 2

    Stop 2

    10 min

    We will discover the aspects of the modernist building and the importance of the center of Bilbao activities

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    Pass by

    Historic brands, coats of arms, presidential lodging and origins of well-known banks gather around the church of San Nicolas de Bari.

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    Pass by

    Venue of major events, renowned taverns and Euskaltzaindia of meet in the Plaza most beloved of Bilbao.

  5. 5

    Stop 5

    10 min

    Let us enter the historic 7 streets...3 streets...and labyrinthine atmosphere of the core of Botxo, a portal that transports us around, powerful families and pilgrims to the origins of the town.

  6. 6

    Stop 6

    10 min

    We will discover Bilbao’s initial function next to one of its most unique cathedrals, perhaps the epicenter of the center of the universe...?

  7. 7

    Stop 7

    10 min

    On the old Plaza Vieja and heart of Bilbao we will enter a market with Guiness record, much to tell and prove:)

  8. 8

    Stop 8

    Pass by

    The powers of Bilbao wait in the corners of a building with well-kept secrets, bridges and merchandise with the raison d'être of Bilbao... the estuary... and wait... that is not the shield of Bilbao...SIP

  9. 9

    Stop 9

    20 min

    7 centuries and 7 quotes in red gold from ancient mines. Let’s tread and go through the history of one of the most amazing industrial revolutions and its vestiges.

  10. 10

    Stop 10

    10 min

    And the Ball Street and the Dog Street... let us join them with the most mystical place in Bilbao, old traditions that will tell us about a 20th Century passed by water and wine

  11. 11

    Stop 11

    10 min

    And if we also add the corners, anecdotes and best recommendations from each of our professional local guides and their love of Bilbao, you will take hard to find elements on the tour of historic Bilbao with Basque Free Tours Bilbao:)

Meeting and pickup

We wait under the White Umbrella. Plaza Arriaga is located next to Arenal Bridge, at the entrance to the historic center. The meeting point is opposite the Arriaga Theatre. It is a well known place, easily accessible by metro (Zazpi Kaleak stop) and tram (Arriaga stop).

End point

We wait under the White Umbrella. Plaza Arriaga is located next to Arenal Bridge, at the entrance to the historic center. The meeting point is opposite the Arriaga Theatre. It is a well known place, easily accessible by metro (Zazpi Kaleak stop) and tram (Arriaga stop).

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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