Bilbao One Day as a Local Around the City

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. We'll visit some of the most iconic and beautiful local places in the Ensanche (Modern Part) of Bilbao and we'll finish our tour outside the Guggenheim Museum.

1. 1

   Teatro Arriaga Antzokia

   15 min

   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

2. 2

   Plaza Nueva

   15 min

   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.

3. 3

   Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

   30 min

   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.

4. 4

   Mercado De La Ribera

   30 min

   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.

5. 5

   Estacion Abando Bilbao

   20 min

   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.

6. 6

   Palacio de la Diputacion

   20 min

   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.

7. 7

   Azkuna Zentroa

   40 min

   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.

8. 8

   Stop 8

   10 min

   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.

9. 9

   San Mames

   30 min

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

10. 10

    Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

    20 min

    We’ll wrap up our tour outside the Guggenheim Museum, giving our guests a quick look at the museum’s uniquely styled architecture and its most iconic outdoor art sculptures.

• 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.

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