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Experience the best of Bilbao with a local licensed guide! Uncover the city's hidden gems and vibrant culture. Indulge in a local snack or drink as you explore. This tour promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Bilbao—be part of the real vibe of this incredible city!

Destination

Bilbao, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Português, Deutsch, Français, Italiano, Dansk, Norsk, Svenska, Русский

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Drink or Snack
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Entrance of Teatro Arriaga - Bilbao to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Bilbao's Iconic Landmarks

   Explore Bilbao's iconic landmarks and must-sees with your local licensed guide. From the vantage point of Deusto Bridge, the serene ambiance of San Francisco Church, to the striking architecture of the Guggenheim Museum, you'll discover the essence of Bilbao. Your guide will lead you through the main spots, offering a perfect overview of what makes this city so uniquely captivating.

4. Hidden Treasures

   Explore Bilbao through the eyes of a local licensed guide who reveals hidden treasures and local secrets. Gain a unique perspective on the city, uncovering stories and visiting places that few tourists have the chance to experience firsthand.

5. Magical Storytelling

   Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Bilbao's history and culture. Your local licensed guide is a master storyteller, ready to unveil the captivating tales behind each landmark and stop. Prepare to be captivated by incredible stories, unique insights, and fascinating local knowledge that only an expert guide can provide!

6. Special Treat

   Accompany your host to one of their cherished local eateries for a taste of a snack or drink beloved by the locals. Enjoy a relaxing break and engage with your newfound local friend while gaining insights into your travel queries.

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Joseba)

13 December 2024

This was our first visit to Bilbao and Joseba was the perfect guide. His communication prior to meeting made it easy for us - 4 NYers. We had a nice mix of history, culture and food. Amazing day with a passionate guide!

giovanna

(About local Joseba)

25 November 2024

Joseba è stato molto disponibile e simpatico nell'accompagnarci durante il tour. Preparato sulla storia e particolarità del posto. Siamo rimasti molto sorpresi ,non ci aspettavamo una Bilbao così bella! Grazie a Joseba per tutte le indicazioni !Sorpresi da Bilbao!!!

Silvia🇸🇪 Sweden

(About local Mabel)

18 November 2024

Mabel was very knowledgeable and accomodated out wishes to include more sights into her tour. She was very helpful when we unfortunately found out that one us had been the victim of a theft during the tour.Bilbao moderna e medievale

Frans🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Joseba)

13 November 2024

We loved our tour with Joseba. He knows so much about Bilbao and the Basque history. He pointed out the best places to eat Pinxtos and where to buy sweet specialities like the Bollo de Mantequilla. Also his story about the Guggenheim was very interesting. So, when in Bilbao: go with Joseba! When in Bilbao go with Joseba!

Franz🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mabel)

29 October 2024

Mabel hat uns die Geschichte und die Sehenswürdigkeiten der Altstadt wunderbar erklärt. Ihre Führung war kurzweilig und selbst für unsere Teenager Tochter super interessant. Absolute Empfehlung und jederzeit wieder! Wunderbare Führung!

Carola🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mabel)

23 October 2024

Mabel ist sehr sympathisch und spricht perfektes deutsch. Sie hat uns einen wunderbaren fundierten Überblick und Eindruck von Bilbao vermittelt. Ganz entspannt während wir durch die Stadt liefen. So machen Stadtführungen Spaß und sind ihr Geld wer. Danke Mabel.Hervorragend!

Rosi

(About local Mabel)

9 October 2024

Mabel ist eine wunderbare Führerin mit perfekten Deutschkenntnissen. Wir haben viel über die Stadt und die historische Entwicklung erfahren. Wir würden Mabel jederzeit wieder engagieren. BILBAO

Katrin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Joseba)

6 October 2024

We had a great experience with Joseba. He is knowledgeable und easy-going. Really enjoyed the tour!Highly recommended

Michael🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Santiago)

30 September 2024

I booked Santi last minute for my partner’s birthday as another planned activity had been cancelled. Santi was so accommodating in organising a bespoke tour tailored to our interests. The tour itself was perfect for our needs and Santi responded to our interests, questions, and preferences across the afternoon so attentively. Even as we went off piste and fell into conversations about local politics and culture. Santi is wonderfully knowledgeable, charming, and passionate about the city. Not only that but It was like hanging out with an old close friend. A beautiful afternoon tailor made for us

Robert🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Mabel)

29 September 2024

Un grand merci à Mabel. Elle nous a fait découvrir la ville à pieds avec beaucoup d'explications sur son passé et son évolution.Une belle promenade pour connaître Bilbao

Brad🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Santiago)

24 August 2024

Santiago’s tour of Bilbao was outstanding. We highly recommend his services. He’s a local, smart, and knowledgeable about history, culture, geography, language, politics and food. His awareness of client needs is commendable as he is able to quickly adapt to individual preferences. He’s well worth the cost associated with a private tour and we would utilize him again.

Imme🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mabel)

5 August 2024

Mabel war sehr nett und hat mir einen schönen Spaziergang durch die Altstadt gemacht. Dabei die interessanten Dinge herausgehoben und gut erklärt. Ein angenehmer Nachmittag. Ich kann Mabel sehr als Guide empfehlen.Ein tolle Führung!

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jéssica)

29 July 2024

Our family had a magical time with Jessica. She is friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. She made the tour at our pace and encouraged my parents to get a cab when she was worried they couldn’t make it to the next spot. We would absolutely suggest using JESSICA!!!! The Best of Bilbao

Cécile🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Mabel)

16 July 2024

Mabel connait bien l’histoire de sa ville et de sa région, visite remplie d’informations historiques et plus contemporaine. Belle expérience avec Mabel

Jess🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jéssica)

3 July 2024

Jessica took my wife and I on a wonderful private tour of Bilbao. She is very knowledgeable and planned a great route for our walking tour. We highly recommend her.Jessica is a Wonderful Guide!

Demetrio🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Jéssica)

15 May 2024

Pleasant guide and very friendly person Always attentive Jessica was very knowledgable. Thank youNice Tour Bilbao city

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(About local Mabel)

14 May 2024

Wir waren gestern mit Mabel unterwegs und hatten einen wunderbaren Nachmittag. Es war von A bis Z super! Die Tour war perfekt geplant, wir haben ganz viel gelernt, unsere Fragen wurden beantwortet und wir haben uns mit Mabel sehr wohl gefühlt. Heute waren wir alleine unterwegs und haben Bilbao dank der vielen Informationen über die Stadtgeschichte schon mit ganz anderen Augen betrachtet. Also eine Tour mit ihr ist wirklich zu empfehlen! Herzlichen Dank Mabel 👍👍🙏🙏🫶Rund um zufrieden

afriedraman🇮🇳 India

(About local Joseba)

13 May 2024

We had a wonderful experience with Joseba in Bilbao! He was a local and also deeply knowledgeable. It showed in the way he introduced the city to us, locating it in history and geography and crafting the walk accordingly. Once he gauged our degree of interest and level of knowledge, he picked up on our questions and added further interesting information. After a leisurely drink mid-walk, we ended our tour thoroughly satisfied that we’d got as good an overview of the city, and the history and culture of the Basque region, as we possibly could as visitors. Thank you very much, Joseba! Worth every penny!

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jéssica)

9 May 2024

We really enjoyed our walking tour of the old and new town. We learned the history and saw sights we never would have discovered. She also send us a great list of other things to see and do. Thank you Jessica for a wonderful tour. Your English is excellent 👌Wonderful Bilbao tour with Jessica ☺️

Sue🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Laura )

21 April 2024

As it was our first time in Bilbao we wanted to get an overview of the people and places. Laura surpassed our expectations and went above and beyond by contacting us before and after the tour. Laura was keen to know our specific needs to ensure we got the very best out of the experience. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and this was largely down to Laura’s enthusiasm, knowledge and personality. Laura also provided useful tips and recommendations for the remainder of our stay in Bilbao. We would highly recommend the tour and Laura in particular Outstanding

Danielle🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Mabel)

25 February 2024

Mooie tour met veel uitleg. Zeer aangenaam verteld.Zeer aangenaam

Laura🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Mabel)

1 January 2024

Attenta ed esaustiva nelle sue spiegazioni. La consiglio vivamente.Turisti milanesi a Bilbao

Sabine🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mabel)

5 October 2023

Mabel hat uns Bilbao mit baskischen Augen erklärt. Wir haben viel über Land und Leute gelernt und den Nachmittag sehr genossen. Der Abschluss in der Pintxos-Bar war toll und sehr lecker.Sehr informativ und kurzweilig

johanna🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mabel)

2 July 2023

To walk to the city and learn about its history was terrific. Mabel is very knowledgeable and showed us many details that we would not have seen otherwise. And she has a good sense of humor. Therefore we enjoyed it very much. Her German is outstanding.An afternoon in Bilbao

Ramon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Endika)

19 June 2023

My wife and I recently took a 3 hour guided walking tour of Bilbao with Endika. It was a fantastic way to get to know the city and it's history. Endika has both a passion for travel, and a passion for Bilbao. He was in communication with us before we arrived in Bilbao to ask if there was anything special we wanted to see, and also on the day of our tour to make sure we knew exactly where to meet. The logistics worked out perfectly, the tour gave us a very good feel for how to get around the city center, which made shopping, dining, etc. much easier. After our tour finished we decided to take a river tour as well and Endika was helpful in finding out the time and location to catch the boat. Overall, it was a great tour with a really passionate and informed tour guide. We highly recommend Endika for any tour your are thinking about in and and round Bilbao and the Basque country!!!!!Awesome Tour with Endika!

Tracy🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Juan)

25 May 2023

Terrible. We had only a short time in Bilbao and were counting on our three-hour walking tour. Upon realizing we had been stood up, it was too late to schedule an alternative tour. Now trying to make sure I get a refund. This process too is flawed. Forced to chat with a bot and difficult to reach real people for customer service.Host/guide did not show up

Sigurdur

(About local Rune)

21 February 2025

We enjoyed our visit to the Guggenheim very much. Rune was very good navigating us through the museum in an excellent way. Enjoyed the Guggenheim very much

David

(About local Mabel)

3 February 2025

I love having my mind changed. I went into our trip to Bilbao with expectations that I wouldn't like it. Thanks in part to Mabel and our WithLocals Tour, I can now say without a doubt that I love Bilbao. Our time was a bit truncated due to some communications issues, but Mabel made the most of our time and showed my partner and me a wonderful experience. We're both really into the food scene and Mabel showed us how it's done in Bilbao. But more than the food, she really gave us an inside look into life in this beautiful Spanish gem. We can't wait to go back and we look forward to seeing Mabel again. And if you want to have a great experience in Bilbao, go see Mabel!A New Favorite City - Thanks, Mabel!

Oner🇹🇷 Turkey

(About local Jéssica)

21 December 2024

Jessica picked us up from our hotel right on time and made us taste the locals' favorites and the specialties of each bar. She kept us informed throughout the tour and ensured that we had a pleasant time. We highly recommend the tour with Jessica Perfect choices

Will🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jéssica)

29 November 2024

Jesica is a star. Super friendly, great guide and knows all the best food spots in Bilbao. We are veterans of food tours and this is right up there as one best we have done. Awesome Bilbao food tour

Ingrid 🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Joseba)

27 November 2024

Joseba knows a lot about his city and he could answer all our questions. We highly recommend to book a Tour with himWe enjoyed our citytour with Joseba a lot

Jolien🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Rune)

4 November 2024

Rune was very pleasant. He really responds to the interests of those who will follow the tour. Due to the bad weather we had to change our schedule and he was very open-minded about that, thank you Rune!You made Bilbao extra special for us!

Thomas🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jéssica)

22 October 2024

Jessica was a wonderful tour guide for our trip to the Guggenheim museum. She was knowledgeable, friendly, fun and able to answer all of our questions about the exhibits and building. The three of us enjoyed discussing our different interpretations of the art. I highly recommend Jessica as a tour guide for anyone. Guggenheim tour

Margaret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jéssica)

20 October 2024

Jessica leads a great food tour. She is knowledgeable about the city and especially its food scene. She provides a lot of information, while being relaxed and fun and funny. We shared a lot of delicious food and beverages.Great guide, great city, great food

Morten🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Rune)

19 October 2024

Rune took us around the history of Guggenheim as well as Bilbao in a very informative and interesting manner. We would highly recommend Rune and would not hesitate booking him in for our next visit in Bilbao Top experience with Rune

MEIR🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rune)

13 October 2024

Unknown

(About local Laura )

12 October 2024

We had a wonderful Pintxo tour with Laura in Bilbao. She was extremely knowledgeable about the city and out of the way places for great pintxos and drinks. She also tailored our tour to our tastes in food/wine and our interests in the city. Finally, she gave us a whole set of suggestions on what to do in and around Bilbao on the next dayDelightful evening in Bilbao

Rob🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Jéssica)

1 October 2024

Jéssica was a great host, able to tailor the tour to our likes and tastes as well as adapting due to some bars being closed. She gave a great overview of some of Bilbao’s history and recommendations of where to eat giving us plenty to do for the rest of our stay. Thank you!A great introduction to Bilbao

Jeroen🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Jéssica)

30 September 2024

Antwoorden op al onze culinaire vragen, steeds inspelen op onze interesses, een lijst met suggesties om ook de rest van de week culinair verrast te worden. Jéssica heeft ons perfect geïntroduceerd en heerlijk geïnspireerd!Jéssica rules!

Eva🇫🇷 France

(About local Santiago)

29 September 2024

We had a great tour with Santi. It was definitely the most efficient way to see the city and get our bearings as it is quite large. The funicular was a stand out! Thanks Santi!Great city tour!

Ryan🇪🇸 Spain

(About local Santiago)

16 September 2024

We spent a full day with Santiago as he guided us through Bilbao and La Rioja. He expertly mixed entertainment, education, luxury, and relaxation throughout the day as he taught us about the history, cultures, and people of Basque Country and La Rioja. This was our first time booking through WithLocals, and we were extremely fortunate to have found Santi. The food was excellent. The wine was delicious. And as a guide (and person), Santi is amazing. His English is excellent and it very quickly felt like we were traveling around with a long-time friend instead of a guide; it´s a real testament to him. If you have any doubts about booking with him, forget about them -- this is who you want to guide you throughout Spain.Santiago: the best Bilbao & La Rioja guide

Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Mabel)

10 September 2024

Mabel was a great tour guide. Friendly and interesting and we all had a great time!Eccellent tour!

Victor🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Jéssica)

7 September 2024

As a start for our citytrip Bilbao, we decided to make a pintxos tour with a local. Jessica met us right ontime at the St.Nicolas church in the old city center. Despite a rainy evening, she managed to show us what the most wonderfull places to enjoy autentic pintxos and regional drinks like Cider, Vermut and licquor. During the tour she explained the history and recent Development of Bilbao. We visited small bars in the old City and more trendy bars at the otherside of the river. Overall, this trip was a wonderfull and tastefull start of our Bilbaotrip. And thans to Jessica with lots of tips for the coming days.Getting to know Pintxos cultur

Frank🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Mabel)

5 September 2024

Ein angenehmer Sadtspaziergang mit interessanten Erklärungen zu Hintergründen und Stadtgeschichte, sehr professionell vorgetragen, Mabel ist für eine Führung in deutscher Sprache die beste Wahl. Die Auswahl der besuchten Pintxos Restaurants war gelungen, die Mischung aus Stadtviertelbesichtigung und Restaurantbesuchen stimmig. Empfehlenswert !informativ, gesellig und kurzweilig

Erica🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Laura )

27 August 2024

Due to a late arrival in Bilbao on our part and the end of a 10 day long fiesta in Bilbao, we rescheduled our Pinxoa tour to the Monday lunch at Laura’s suggestion. This was brilliant as the massive crowds had well and truly dispersed and even though some of Laura’s favourite bars weren’t open we still had a wonderful experience. We did a bit more exploring, up to the cathedral on the hill after our first Pinxos and then back into town for a couple more bars. Laura is a warm and friendly host and it was lovely to talk to her about her experiences in moving to Bilbao with her Basque husband 6 years ago. We would thoroughly recommend Laura as a host as she is also very accommodating in switching plans if need be and she also gave us a great recommendation for dinner on our first night. Traditional Basque food cooked in a lovely low key restaurant in the Old Town. What a magnificent host Laura is!

Yousef🇰🇼 Kuwait

(About local Santiago)

10 August 2024

Santi was amazing and very informative about the history and culture of Bilbao and the Basque country. Amazing experience!

Bruce🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mabel)

29 July 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Mabel! She was so knowledgeable about local history and took us to some great places for pintxos, based on our preferences. We covered a lot of ground but never felt rushed. We felt this was the perfect way to see and get to know Bilbao! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Margaret

(About local Jéssica)

8 July 2024

The 6 of us had a great evening with Jessica. She was very knowledgeable and friendly, sharing with us some history of Bilbao and Basque foods and drinks. Even though it was a Sunday, and some of her favorite places were closed, she had worked out really good alternatives that we all enjoyed. Wonderful walking food tour

Charlotte🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jéssica)

8 July 2024

This was our first time in Bilbao with two adults and two teens. We had a wonderful tour with Jessica!! Not only did we taste a variety of tasty pintxos, we saw the beautiful city of Bilbao and learned a bit about the Basque culture. Jessica was punctual, professional, kind, knowledgeable and customized our tour to make it an enjoyable adventure for my entire family!!Wow - What an experience!!

Devon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Laura )

21 June 2024

Laura was fabulous. She was knowledgeable and warm, so easy to be with. Honestly it was like hanging out with a friend while enjoying pintxos and drinks. The last spot she took us was a real favorite for us. Would highly recommend! Like spending an evening with a friend