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Offered languages
- Spanish
Guided tour led by a local historian, knowledgeable about the city's past, its traditions, and its transformation in recent years
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In the Ribera Market there is a central hall with some large black and white photographs. The guide will be there with a large green bag.
The Alhóndiga, Azkuna Zentroa, is in the center of the city.
Itinerary
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1Mercado De La Ribera
Meeting place. We will know the origin of Bilbao, in 1300. Visit to the local food market.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Catedral de Santiago (Pass by)
On the Old Bilbao tour, we will enjoy a panoramic view at Solokoetxe, see the Santiago square (where the cathedral is located, which we will only see from the outside), and learn about the city's traditions.
Admission ticket free -
2Biblioteca Central de Bidebarrieta
One of the palaces we will visit will be the former headquarters of the "Sociedad El Sitio," a meeting place for the liberals of Bilbao, now the municipal library.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Plaza Nueva
Plaza Nueva, the heart of Old Bilbao, is from the first half of the 19th century. The people of Bilbao and visitors are in the numerous bars and restaurants. Headquarters of Euskaltzaindia, the Royal Academy of the Basque Language.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Areatzako Pasealekua
The city's oldest park is located next to the estuary, houses a beautiful Art Deco bandstand, and connects Old Bilbao with the urban center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Teatro Arriaga Antzokia
Inspired by the Garnier Opera in Paris, the Arriaga Theater stands by the estuary. We will see the exterior. Hosts important cultural performances every week. Views toward the other side of the estuary.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Depending on availability, we will go to the city center by public transport (ticket included in the Tour fee) and arrive at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. We will admire the building (a visit to the Museum's collections is not included) and we will have a brief explanation about how it arrived in Bilbao and about the works it houses.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7MONTERO HOUSE
The walk through the city center will take us to this surprising 1903 Art Nouveau style housing building.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Federico Moyua Plaza
This square, the center of the city center, groups notable buildings such as the Chávarri Palace and the Carlton Hotel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
This industrial building, an old wine depot, built in 1905 by the architect Ricardo Bastida, renovated inside by the French artist Philippe Starck. Three cubes with different functions, supported by 43 columns representing the different civilizations that take us through the history of Humanity.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
Additional info
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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