10 Cultural Tours in Province of Vizcaya That You Shouldn't Miss

December 8, 2021 Brain Ambrose

Biscay (Basque: Bizkaia; Spanish: Vizcaya) is a province of Spain located just south of the Bay of Biscay. The name also refers to a historical territory of the Basque Country, heir of the ancient Lordship of Biscay. Its capital city is Bilbao. It is one of the most prosperous and important provinces of Spain as a result of the massive industrialization in the last years of the 19th century and first half of the 20th century. Since the deep deindustrialization of the 1970s, the economy has come to rely more on the services sector.
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1. Customised Basque Country and Rioja Private Tour

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Taylor made tour to set your own route, this is a special and unique way to see the basque country with great value! Choose from one of the featured tours or let us know what, where, how and when would you like it, and we'll make your dreamed trip become true.

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Reviewed By schorschi21

Iker gave a virtual presentation via Internet of his Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private tour. It was very interesting to get to know this amazing city and Iker showed a lot of impressing photos so that everybody could perfectly imagine the tour. At the same time, he answered a lot of individual questions, showing a very good knowledge of art, the city's history, food etc. All in all, we got a vivid image of Bilbao and will book him as soon as we will be able to visit this city for real.

2. 3-day Bilbao Bike Tour and Guggenheim Museum Ticket

Bilbao, Bilbao, Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country Servicios Turisticos Integrales - Day Tours
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This program includes: - Breakfast and accommodation at the hotel Silken Indautxu 4* hotel · Entrance ticket to the Guggenheim Museum · Guided visit with bicycle to the city of Bilbao with tasting of 1 pintxo * NOTE: Check - in time at the Hotel: 15.00hours

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Breakfast, Professional guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By gildineleclerc

It was great to visit the little town and the surroundings. We are lucky at this period it is not as busy, but you can still find great spots to enjoy

3. Game of Thrones Basque Coast Locations Tour from San Sebastian

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Retrace the footsteps of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen by visiting the magnificent filming sites of “Game of Thrones Season 7” on this Basque Coast tour from San Sebastian by the hand of a local. You will enjoy a day away from the city surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. This tour is also a wonderful way to include a bit of leisurely exercise during your stay in the Basque Country. You will travel as part of a small group with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, Light refreshments: 1 pintxo (Basque tapa) & 1 drink

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By couchman70

I cannot recommend this day trip highly enough. Ander provided the most amazing day - hotel pickup, beautiful sights, history, cultural information, and treats along the way. The stop at each town was incredibly memorable. We also had a great stop at the Spanish-French border for a coffee and incredible views. If you're looking for a special day that will take you away frm the tourist-heavy sites in Donostia-San Sebastian, this is the tour for you. Ander, thank you so much for your warmth and for a day that we will never forget. If we visit again your beautiful country, you will see us for a repeat tour! Brian Couch and Flo Couch

4. Tour privado Juego de Tronos País Vasco

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En este tour de Juego de Tronos disfrutarás de las localizaciones más espectaculares de la séptima temporada de la aclamada serie de HBO. Si quieres saber cada detalle de las localizaciones y del rodaje que dieron vida a Rocadragón y Desembarco del Rey, tienes que unirte a nuestro tour. Caminaremos por la arena de la isla de Rocadragón y subiremos las escaleras hasta la fortaleza. Veremos castillos y paisajes impresionantes y además conoceremos la cultura y gastronomía de Euskadi. Además podrás customizar tu itinerario al gusto pudiendo hacer un tour de medio día o visitando solamente las localizaciones que más te interesen durante el tiempo que quieras.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Capas y espadas, Guía local, Servicio de recogida en hoteles, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By L5393ITanaf

You can’t miss Barrika, Dragonstone and Zumaia if you’re in Bilbao. Leyre & María (such wonderful local guides) they would tell you everything about the cast being on Basque Country and more! Also the best tips to visit, eat and enjoy Bilbao! I loved it every minute of it :) I strongly recommend it

5. 4x4 Basque gastronomy and wine txakoli tour to inland Valley of Ayala

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Discover the essence of the Basque traditional culture, gastronomy and rural life-style, with a 4x4 route around the natural treasures of inland Ayala valley and Sierra Salvada mountains. We will enjoy the most important foods in the basque gastronomy: the bread, traditional-made in a wood-fire oven; the primitive, brillant and cherfull white wine from the coast, named Txakoli; and the finest traditional cheese DO Idiazabal, made of milk from a native breed of sheep fed on the greenest mountain pastures. Throughout the excursion we will lead offroad routes at the bottom of the valley and climbing to the top of the mountains along narrow and scenic old muleteers trails, to enjoy magnificent panoramic views, including Nervion river waterfall, with 270 meters, the highest drop of Spain. After whet your appetite, including in the tour you will enjoy a 100% basque gastronomical full menu, with fresh farm-and-sea-to-table ingredients in the most remarkable restaurant, Arcos de Quejana.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bilbao and Biscay Region, Local professional guide and driver in a private tour., Traditional lunch in a traditional restaurant, Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation, Entry/Admission - in all the places as described

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6. Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze And Bermeo

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We will discover on the most charming corners of the Basque Coast, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. We will reach the top of the rock on foot and enjoy the magnificent views. Many are the stories surround this place along the centuries. Recently it has become an important filming location of the famous TV series "Game of Thrones". In Bermeo, a typical fishermen village, we will stop for a walking tour and enjoy its charms. Tastying of a typical pintxo included. During the route, we will pass along the Biosphere of Urdaibai.

Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Food tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

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Reviewed By MLTCardiff

Although it was a rainy & windy day and only the two of us on this tour we thoroughly enjoyed. Gorka our tour guide was very knowledgable about everything. The places we visited were beautiful and just imagined them in summer with the sun shining. The chocolate tasting was great the quality of the cocoa shone through. I would definitely recommend this trip I just wished it was better weather.

7. Half-Day Private Historic Walking Tour along the Iron River from Bilbao

Ensanche Plaza (Mapfre) (3945), 48009 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain Ulle Gorri Travel - The Land of the Basques Experience
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This historic and sustainable nature walking tour, starts in Bilbao and using the public transport to get to the coast, we will guide you through the history of the Basque Country. The Nervion River is the origin of Bilbao and it is also the main axis to understanding the development of Bizkaia and the Basque Country. From the fantastic Azkorri beach, a very special beach and probably our favorite beach close to Bilbao city (it is easy to reach by bus). This beach with black sand, is covered by a green blanket of dunes and flanked by a steep cliff, it is the perfect spot for nature lovers, and is considered a geological and biological jewel. The path that runs along spectacular landscapes and steep cliffs, arriving to the mouth of the River and up to Bizkaia Bridge will help you to understand the past and the present of Bizkaia; the most important province of the Basque Country full of heritage and traditions.

Inclusions: 4 pintxos and 4 drinks per person: Zurito (small beer), Rioja Crianza (Red wine), Txakolí Basque White Wine, Mosto (non alcoholic grape drink) or cold drinks, Public transport tickets , 6 hours guided bespoke tour in English/French/Spanish/Basque, Nordic Walking poles, Bizkaia Bridge admission fee

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Reviewed By red4pepper

We travelled by car from Bilbao with Iñaki for a day tour to Rioja. Tasted some fantastic wines and had some very interesting wine making information from wine makers. Iñaki explained much about the history of the Basque and Rioja regions during the day’s travelling. We highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in wine making and regional Spain.

8. Half-Day Bicycle Tour of Bilbao

Villarías Kalea, 1, 48001 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain Tourne
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Take a bike route with us and enjoy all the attractions that both tourist Bilbao and more alternative and unknown Bilbao offer you. Mix with the city and its inhabitants and get to know all our customs and traditions thanks to our team of professional guides who are perfectly knowledgeable about the city.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Use of bicycle

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Reviewed By larschristiner

We had a wonderful day on the bikes along the river. Bikes were perfect. Service very professionel and friendly. English speaking.

9. Getxo, city of contrasts

Plaza Nueva, 48005 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain Explora Norte Dejate Guiar
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Getxo is one of the most attractive and striking spaces in Greater Bilbao, a town in movement that lives facing the sea. Getxo is one of those municipalities that offers us everything we need to know the history and culture of Euskal Herria, the essence of the Basque people. The tour begins at the Bizkaia Bridge, affectionately Hanging Bridge. A colossus, which in addition to being one of the most emblematic buildings in Euskal Herria, represents the most comfortable and practical way to cross the estuary to reach the neighboring towns of Santurtzi or Portugalete. Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco similar to the Eiffel Tower and that continues to function as such since 1890. At the end, the Old Port, the old fishing village. A very picturesque place, where Bizkaians gather to enjoy friends and gastronomy in summer. The visit ends in the most Bilbao style, we go for pintxos !! (pintxo-pot included in the tour). Pintxo is the 5th essence, a bite-sized aperitif.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport public, Transport by private vehicle, Bridge entrances

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Reviewed By Íñigo J

The best experience to visit the two museums of Bilbao: classic and avant-garde, with a great guide, Beatrice, and that transmits Basque Culture very well by art and how to understand it. In addition to telling you the brutal transformation of her BILBAO City . Thanks, it was a full experience.

10. Bilbao Like a Local: Customized Private Tour

Fuente de los Leones, Jado Plaza, 2, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain Fuente de los Leones, Jado Plaza, 2, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Inclusions: Local guide "Lokafyer", Customized private walking tour

Exclusions: Personal expenses, Tips and gratuities (optional), Optional activity costs, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions (It’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)

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