Things to do in Bilbao, Basque Country: The Best Bus Tours

February 7, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Travelers generally come to Bilbao to see the Guggenheim—some for the art inside, but many for the amazing building itself. The Fine Arts Museum and the Basque Museum may not have been designed by Frank Gehry, but are worth a visit, and you can catch international opera stars at the Palacio Euskalduna.
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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. Private 4-hour City Tour of Bilbao with Hotel or Cruise Port pick-up

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Enjoy this private tour with your official your guide and get to know Bilbao’s most emblematic sights. We will help you organize your completely personalized and unique experience in Bilbao. Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know: • Old Town • Bilbao’s largest market • Ensanche neighborhood • Modern Architecture of Bilbao • Guggenheim Museum • San Mames Stadium • Much more! You will then be able to enjoy and admire the great architecture and sights of Bilbao’s most important and well-known monuments. Your private official tour guide and your private luxury vehicle with chauffeur are at your disposition during the whole tour to enjoy both monuments to the fullest and to get to know the most out of your experience in Bilbao. When the tour is finished, your private official tour guide & chauffeur with vehicle will take you back to your hotel or place of choice in Bilabo.

Inclusions: Professional guide for 4 hours , Hotel or Cruise Port pick-up and drop-off, Private tour, Private luxury vehicle with chauffeur for 4 hours

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets

Reviewed By laura_westby

Had a great driver and guide to Alhambra Spain from Tour Travel and More. I would highly recommend for all sorts of tour options.

3. 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

4. San Sebastian and Basque Coast Private Tour from Bilbao

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This private San Sebastian city and coastal tour gives you the opportunity to experience the amazing Basque city of San Sebastain. San Sebastian is one of the most beautiful and elegant cities in Europe. The city has some of the best gourmet pintxo (tapas) bars in the the region, a quaint old quarter, and an absolutely stunning beach in the city center. You will also experience the dramatic and rugged coastline of the Basque Country where we will stop for some visually stunning photo opportunities. We make a stop to see ancient Flysch cliff formations of Zumaia and the GeoPark. The scene overlooking the Atlantic Ocean will leave a lasting impression. This was also a shooting site for season 7 of the Game of Thrones television show. Lastly, we will stop off in the small port city of Getaria for lunch (not included) where you will have the chance to taste some of the finest fish/seafood in Europe!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Round-trip private transfer, Transport by private luxury vehicle, Fully insured and licensed by the Basque government

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Reviewed By Tedoi

I did the 4 day tour - first rate stuff. Zach and Irene were tremendous and super- friendly. I was picked up at my hotel daily and driven round the Basque country in great style. Whilst I was expecting Guernica/Gernika to be special, ( which it was) there were a few other gems which I wouldn't have found on my own, the fishing town of Bermeo the salt mine and the sheep farm to name but 3 unexpected high-lights. They gave good recommendations on restaurants, and the few I tried did not disappoint. Highly recommended.

5. Bilbao And The Bay Of Biscay from San Sebastian

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Cosmopolitan, open, welcoming, vital, elegant and modern; Bilbao combines traits of a unique and characteristic cultural heritage, with a new aesthetic social revitalization process. Every village and town along the Basque Coast has been forged by the sea. The Cantabrian Sea has shaped both the landscape and our people for thousands of years and promises an unbeatable view.

Inclusions: PRIVATE GROUP, ALL TRANSPORTATION COSTS, LOCAL BASQUE DRIVER/GUIDE

Exclusions: TICKETS FOR THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, Lunch

Reviewed By davidsG4736KD

Can’t say enough great things about our day-tour with Andoni. As big GOT fans, it was an absolute blast to visit the filming locations for Dragonstone (Yes, you visit more than one!). The hotel pick-up from San Sebastian was a huge plus, as the locations we visited were around an hour west of San Sebastian. Andoni was as professional as they come and ensured we were completely comfortable and relaxed the entire day. He showed us the best kept secrets throughout the area and truly got to know us. We would have never had seen anything close to what we did without his guidance. My wife and I both agree that this was the highlight of our entire vacation. Would reccomend 10/10.

6. 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

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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

7. 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.

8. CERTAL SETS TOURS: Gulf of BIZKAIA Vip Experience (6 hours)

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GULF OF BIZKAIA Tour Vip: Private luxury car tour accompanied by a tour guide to a spectacular setting, such as San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in Bermeo, where you will have a snack with fresh Basque products 1 pintxo-pot (1 Basque cover +1 drink). Then, you will taste a delicious menu in the restaurant of the Castle of Arteaga and finally, a tour of the Urdaibai Reserve with a stop in the town of Mundaka. Total duration about 8 hours of this wonderful and exclusive Tour of the Coast of Bizkaia, where you will discover three of its great treasures and enjoy a luxury for the treatment received.

Inclusions: Private transportation, 2 Pintxos (Basque tapas) and 1 drink, Menu at the Arteaga Castle, Visit Urdaibai Reserve with a stop in Mundaka.

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Reviewed By Íñigo J

Fantastic walking tour by a new friend for me, Beatrice guide. Amazing City and I love its basque gastronomy. I LOVE "PINTXO-POTE" routes.

9. Gaztelugatxe, Gernika and Bermeo small group tour lunch included

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The estuary of river Urdaibai has many attractions that can be enjoyed in a short trip from Bilbao. The hermitage of Gaztelugatxe (set as Dragonstone in the Game of Thrones series) is a good start to enjoy the sea views in contrast to the mountain. Then, the coastal town of Bermeo allows you to see firsthand how the old fishing traditions are maintained in the present. Finally, from Bermeo you reach Gernika, where rural and agricultural traditions are mixed with their varied history. Gernika is the reference town in Basque history, since here is the ancient tree where the medieval kings of Spain swore to respect local laws. It is also where the German bombing took place during the Spanish Civil War that destroyed much of it. Take this opportunity to combine the beautiful landscapes with the history of the Basque Country!

Inclusions: Two main course and dessert, Museum tickets

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Reviewed By SandraSM09

This day tour allowed us to see the most of San Sebastian and Basque Coast in one day. There were a lot of incredible sights. We had only one day to visit the Basque Country and we were really satisfied with this tour. Our tour guide Josu really helped us make the most of it. The food was really good with lot of pintxos options to choose and different wines to pair with the food. I would highly recommend txakoli local wine. It was greatt day with a great guide.

10. Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

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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.

Reviewed By OntotheFuture

Although it's an up and down route, the walking surface is very good. The difficulty is the relatively steep assent and desent. Remember to pace yourself, don't get out of breath. The views are surpurb, take time to take photos. Enjoy the walk knowing you are strengthening your muscles, becoming fitter, and, may be improving your weight.

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