Bilbao One Day as a Local Around the City

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This alternative tour has been created for the people who would like to experience both parts of Bilbao, the Old Medieval Casco Viejo and the New City. In the tour, we will talk about history and architecture, but mainly we will visit a lot of very old shops and restaurants, most of them not touristic at all, the places where the local people prefer for their everyday needs. Within some five hours , or a little bit more, depending on the breaks, we'll follow the local people in their everyday life in Bilbao.

What's Included

Snacks
Public transportation
Coffee and/or Tea
Brunch
Meals
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Officially, the tour's starts inside the Plaza Nueva, in the Old City (Casco Viejo) of Bilbao.

OR
Meeting point

Inside the Plaza Nueva, outside the Globo Bar, and I will be wearing a purple beret for you to recognize me.

End point

The tour ends inside the Doña Casilda Park, where the central fountain is.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

    We'll visit the oldest Opera of the Old Medieval city, which is one of the most emblematic and beautiful buildings. We'll talk about its history before we start the tour

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Plaza Nueva

    We'll get inside the oldest square - Plaza Nueva - of the Old City in which we'll talk about its history and architecture before we visit some of its most popular bars and restaurants.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

    From this square we'll begin our walking tour of the oldest part of the medieval city, the Seven Streets. We'll visit some very old shops related to the everyday life of the place and we'll enjoy its architecture.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mercado De La Ribera

    We'll enter to the oldest and most popular local market built on the riverbank of Bilbao's port. We'll have the chance to experience how the local people do their shopping and we might have a break for some coffee and pintxos.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will visit the two oldest train stations of Bilbao. We will have the chance to go to their platforms and see some hidden architecture while experiencing how the citizens use the train on their everyday commute.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Radisson Collection Hotel, Gran Via Bilbao

    From the Gran Via, we will visit the oldest restaurant of the city and we might have a break there. We will talk about its history and architecture, as well as the history of the entire area. (coffee break optional)

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Palacio de la Diputacion

    We'll visit one of the most popular squares of the New City, with the Diputacion Palace and its library. We'll have the chance to try some of the best pintxos of the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Azkuna Zentroa

    We'll enter to the most important public building and culture centre of Bilbao, our pride and joy beloved Alhoniga. We'll visit a lot of galleries there with a lot of hidden gems.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    We will reach this very busy and central square in order to experience the Metro station which we'll use to reach our next destination.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 10

    We will visit the Athletic Football team stadium in which we'll have a coffee break while enjoying the stadium.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems.
Supplied by Sanna Weaver

Tags

Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Trolley Tours
Cable Car Tours
Public Transportation Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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