Bilbao Old Town to Guggenheim Self Guided Walk

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: German and 6 more

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.

What's Included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Antxon Deunaren Eliza

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End point

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • Antxon Deunaren Eliza (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Mercado De La Ribera

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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

    A literary square echoing with Basque pride.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Plaza Nueva

    Neoclassical square turned floating Venetian stage.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Teatro Arriaga Antzokia (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Bilbao

    Discover traditions, fountains, stories of pilgrims and more

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Puente Zubizuri

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Puppy

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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