“This isn't just a tour — it's Bilbao through the eyes of those who call it home”
Begin your free tour of Bilbao in front of one of the most remarkable buildings in the city: the Arriaga Theatre. Learn about the Bilbao composer known as the ‘Spanish Mozart’ and admire the building’s architecture.
Stroll through the Arenal Gardens, the gateway to Bilbao’s Old Town, a lively urban park full of surprises such as the bandstand, a meeting place for locals. From this point, look out over the Nervión estuary, the backbone of the city.
See the church of San Nicolás, the Palace of Yohn, and the New Square, famous for its pintxo bars. Learn about the anecdotes and curiosities that gave life to its streets and citizens, some as illustrious as Miguel de Unamuno or Amadeo de Saboya.
Get recommendations for traditional and modern places where you can enjoy the best pintxos and other typical dishes during your visit.
Stroll through the Bilbao of the “seven streets” which is home to century-old shops, vestiges of the port’s past, fragments of the old city walls, and emblems such as the Cathedral of Santiago, an obligatory stop on the northern route of the Way of Saint James.
Stop at the Ribera Market, a fantastic place to continue discovering Bilbao’s gastronomy. Let yourself be carried along the riverbed of the estuary, so closely linked to the history of the town, and finish the visit talking about curiosities and many recommendations to continue enjoying the essentials of Bilbao.