Bilbao Food Tour – Basque Gastronomy Experience

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(79 reviews)
Bilbao, Spain

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

4th stop: Classic bar with 2 gourmet pintxos and a glass of wine (or equivalent)
1st stop: Classic bar with 1 gourmet pintxo and a glass of wine (or equivalent)
2nd stop: Classic bar with 2 gourmet pintxos and a glass of wine (or equivalent)
3rd stop: Classic bar with 1 gourmet pintxo and a glass of wine (or equivalent)
Local friendly tour guide
Additional food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Tourné Bilbao

We will meet @TourneBilbao local shop at Villarías street, 1.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Tourné Bilbao (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Mercado De La Ribera

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Plaza Nueva

    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Andra Maria Kalea

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Catedral de Santiago

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Arenal Park

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Ledesma Musikariaren Kalea

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

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Palacio de la Diputacion

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Palacio Yohn o Edificio " la bolsa"

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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.
Supplied by Tourné

Tags

Wine Tastings
Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Wine Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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