The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Bilbao, Basque Country

The medieval flavor of Olite Castle makes it a unique experience even for the seasoned traveler. Discovering Pamplona, with its quaint old quarter and city walls, and all the spots where the crazy and wild happens during the San Fermin festivities: the running of the bulls' path through the streets, the town hall square where the 'chupinazo' (kick off of the festivities) takes place,... and many more!

Inclusions: Local guide, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Olite Royal Palace´s ticket is included, Small group tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Discover Bilbao, the economic powerhouse of the Basque Country, and all the history surrounding past times of this city. Then head up to Guggenheim Bilbao museum and enjoy the world class modern art exhibits. All this in just a half day trip from San Sebastian!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Guggenheim museum tickets

Exclusions: No food or drinks included

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)

Exclusions: Anything not detailed at inclusions.

Meet Bilbao's most interesting spots by walking across its historic area! Join our local guides and do not miss any of the secrets that this emblematic city hides, learning every detail of its buildings and its people. Departing from the border of Old Town and Downtown you will be taken through the serpentine Old Town streets, going through the seven genuine streets and the churches of San Anton and Santiago, without missing the market of La Ribera. Later on you will be shown the expansion of the city during the 19th century with the influence of the industralisation and the development of banking, and finally the last modernisation of the city with the building of the river bank walks, the White Bridge (Zubizuri) and the Guggenheim museum.

Inclusions: Small group tour

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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

Exclusions: Snacks

Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay ( Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastian. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Then head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum (entrance ticket included). All this in one day, and with the convenience of private transportation (pick up and drop off at your hotel) & lunch included in the tour price!

Inclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

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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Explore the fascinating north coast, the Basque-French coast. Entering in the most emblematic villages of the area: Biarritz, summer resort of European royalty, San Juan de Luz, a fishing village with spectacular landscapes. We will finish our tour in San Sebastian, where we'll have a panoramic view and a walking tour of the old Town and free time to enjoy the best gastronomy into the old town.

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

Exclusions: Anything not detailed at inclusions.

Visit all highlights of the Spanish Basque country. Visit Vitoria, Salinas de Añana, Orduña, Santurtzi, Portugalete, Transporter Bridge Bizkaia, and Getxo in just one day.

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation to/from attractions

Delight yourself with Biarritz, The Beach of Kings, a place chosen to spend their summer vacations by European royalty and famous figures such as Napoleon III and Frank Sinatra. Enjoying the food at the typical fishing village of Hondarribia and admire the beauty of San Sebastian on a walking tour of the Old Quarter

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified