Top Bilbao Food & Drink

Learn all about traditional pintxos (the Basque version of Spanish tapas) on a guided walking tour of Bilbao's bars. At each stop, sample one or two of these delightful little bar snacks accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, or hard cider. Get an insider's perspective of the ancient part of the city that dates back to 1300. Consider booking this tour at the beginning of your Bilbao vacation so you can return to your favorite hotspots for more pintxo sampling.

Learn how to make Basque tapas with the benefit of personalized attention during this half-day private cooking class. Enjoy being in a private villa in the mountains with a chef guide, who will teach you how to cook with seasonal produce grown on site. Sip a glass of wine and taste local cheese and olive oil while you learn, then sit down to eat your masterpieces. Private round-trip transportation included, as well as a visit to the fishing village of Castro Urdiales.

Discover what makes La Rioja Spain's premier winemaking region on this private, customizable wine tour from Bilbao. Visit two top wineries to taste the bold, fruity red blends that put Rioja on the wine lover’s map, and admire the architectural styles of other estates, including one designed by Frank Gehry. Stroll inside the city walls of the medieval Basque town of Laguardia on a guided walking tour, and enjoy the flexibility of a private tour that's tailored to your group’s interests.

Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the apellation of La Rioja, is not far from Bilbao. Enjoy visiting two wineries, have a relaxing walk through the vineyards, learn the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the aging and finish the experience with a wine tasting in each winery to taste some of the best Rioja wines. Two different wineries will be visited in order to learn the difference from one winery to the other. Along the day we will also visit the charming medieval village of Laguardia were two pintxos and wines will be tasted to have a complete gastronomical day.

The ultimate gastronomy experience, this bespoke tasting and sightseeing tour takes you into some of Rioja’s finest food and drink establishments. Enjoy first-rate wine samples in two local wine bars, plus a visit to a traditional winery where winemaking traditions date back five generations. Full-day tours also include a gourmet tasting lunch overlooking a Rioja vineyard and a walk through the walled medieval city of Laguardia.

Discover the verdant vineyards and intriguing history of the Rioja wine region on a full-day tour from Bilbao. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit charming villages like Harn and Laguardia to see medieval monuments and admire spectacular views of the countryside. Venture to Vitoria in order to wander the sprawling vineyards and descend into atmospheric wine cellars to learn about complex manufacturing processes. Pleasure your palate with the refined taste of signature wines during a tasting session and enjoy a traditional lunch in a locally recommended restaurant (own expense).  

Enjoy a dinner to remember—and discover the highlights of Bilbao’s vibrant food scene—during this small-group food tour. Meet your guide in central Bilbao, and be sure to come hungry: you’ll taste the best of the city’s many pintxos (tapas) bars. Try a number of local bites, learn all about what sets the Basque Country’s culinary offerings apart, enjoy drinks with your nibbles, and follow your guide to locals-frequented favorites.

Foodies will want to join this guided walking tour of Bilbao to learn about the gastronomy of Northern Spain. Indulge in Basque tapas, pintxos, and miniature cuisine, as well as wine pairings, Basque craft beers, and other traditional local drinks. Discover the roots of each dish and drink, its ingredients, and how you can recreate it at home. Experience Bilbao like the Basque people.

Visitors to Basque Country can easily miss the charming capital city of Vitoria, opting to tour the smaller villages and wine regions. On this full-day tour across Basque Country, travelers don't need to choose—you'll visit both the city and countryside. Start your day walking through Vitoria's historic quarter, and then head to La Rioja for an afternoon in the vineyards and villages. Wrap up your day at a traditional winery for a wine tasting, included at no extra charge.

Discover the charm of Bilbao’s Old Quarter on an enriching morning or afternoon walking-tour of the city’s medieval enclave. With an expert guide, travel back in time to the 6th century and visit ancient landmarks like the Cathedral of Santiago and Plaza Nueva. Admire the sacred beauty of the Church of St Anton; wander the site of the Mercado de la Ribera; and enjoy picturesque views of the port, the origin of the industrial Spanish city. Gain valuable insight into the rich history of the city and see cultural traditions first hand as you explore.

Join the magic of harvest season in stunning Rioja, Spain’s wine capital. On this exclusive small-group tour, you’ll go behind the scenes to master the secrets of the country’s oldest wine culture. Learn how to pick and sort grapes by hand in the idyllic fields, and crush juicy bunches under your feet using traditional methods. Tours end with an open-air gastro-picnic, complete with four Rioja wine tastings.

Discover the history of Bilbao on this guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s gastronomy, culture, architecture, and traditions while you explore the streets and feel like a local. Tour highlights include the Plaza Nueva in Casco Viejo, La Ribera market, Catedral de Santiago, Bidebarrieta (the central library), and more.

Discover Rioja Wine Region with best tailor-made, multi-activity tour (lunch and transport included). Designed as a 3-course menu, you will enjoy different experiences among a wide selection to choose: • Start with an outdoor / sport activity (2 hours): kayak, or hiking, with best customized routes. Changing room and shower facilities available. • Discover the history and ancient wine-making culture of the region, with a guided tour in a medieval village followed by a winery visit including wine tasting. Best local selection of medieval villages and nearby wineries. • End up with a gastronomical experience (1´5 hour): a local traditional menu in a family-run restaurant, a pintxos/tapas guided tour, or a gastro-picnic in a natural scenery. • Meeting point at Labastida, but also if required pick-up and round-trip transfer to your accommodation in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Logroño, Bilbao, San Sebastian or any other village of the region.

Discover the streets and cuisine of Bilbao Old Town (Casco Viejo) in one experience on this private walking tour. Explore the cobbled lanes, and stop to visit medieval churches and landmarks that illustrate Bilbao’s history and 14th-century roots. Along the way, pause to sample ‘pintxos’ (bite-sized appetizers), at four eateries: savoring the skewered eats with drinks as your guide describes their place in Bilbao’s food and culture. Flexible itinerary, entrance fees, tastings, and drinks included.

The activity is carried out with great care by the guides Joseba and Iona. We always try to adapt to the tastes and needs of the client. We are passionate about our work, and this is an opportunity to visit privately, without being among large groups of people.

The only Food and photography expert-led PINTXO TOUR in Bilbao. Join me for a walking, photographing, eating & drinking experience you'll never forget! We'll visit 5 different bars for a glass & a pintxo (sophisticated Basque tapa) at each one. It's a full meal & exactly what the locals like to do. You'll BE A LOCAL with me! Along the route, I'll show you the sites & tell you about the history & culture of the Basque Country, we will visit the RIBERA MARKET but my focus is definitely on FOOD & DRINK. My route & the menu changes daily, but we'll do a mix from the traditional to the modern. Expect to eat anchovies, octopus, bacalao in pil-pil sauce, squid, foie gras, local cheese... and ending of course, with a traditional dessert. Thirsty? I'm great at pairing the perfect pour with the perfect plate, from local ciders to white wine (txakoli), young & aged Tempranillo​ from La Rioja, beer & beyond maybe we'll dip into some vermouth too? Or want to try our local drink Kalimotxo?

Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the DO of La Rioja, is reachable from Bilbao. Enjoy a visit to a winery (bodega), having a relaxing walk through the wineyards, learning the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the maturation and finishing the experience with a wine tasting of 4 wines with a expert and a complete lunch with local products and the best wines. Along the way Laguardia medieval village will be visited famous for its medieval walls and underground family owned wineries. Do not miss the opportunity to meet this unique land full of colour and flavours.

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.

Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios, the two most prestigious wineries that produce excellent wines but also boast world-renowned architecture. In this tour you will be able to discover the magnificence of Rioja through a perfect fusion of vineyards, excellent wines and renowned architects such as Franck Gehry or Santiago Calatrava. Enjoy at least 6 wines. Have a wonderful Riojano lunch. Visit Laguardia and take the best pictures form our secret spots. In case any of these wineries (Marques de Riscal or Ysios) were fully booked we will take you to that winery to take pictures and in addition we will take you to another architectural winery for a full winery visit. Expect to visit the Viña real winery (oak barrel shape) or the Baigorri winery with a 35 meters underground structure covered in glass! *Please be aware that the visits to these wineries are semi-private as the cellars generally experience high-demand

If you love nature, geology and wine you will love this tour. We will introduce you to the stunning scenery that we have in Basque country full of cliffs, beaches, mountains and very rough seas. All of this gets even better when you enjoy it with a lovely glass of local white wine! In this tour we will take you to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe where the famous Game of Thrones series was set. You will be able to take the most stunning pictures as you reach the top of the hermitage surrounded by the rough ocean waters. You have a maximum of 2 hours to make it to the top and back! After the walk we will enjoy some pintxos together and we will head to visit one of the traditional Basque txakoli wineries, the Basque local wine. You will enjoy a lovely visit to a family winery with a well-deserved wine tasting to finish the tour! Important notes: Please be aware that this tour requires extremely comfortable shoes (don´t bring heals, open sandals or flip-flops or you will regret it enormously)

Bilbao is not only a city, come with us to one of the vineyards with unbeatable views, have a good txakoli wine tasting while you taste typical products and observe the mountain. Always under the guidance of the winery's winemaker-guide, we will discover the secrets of making txakoli, visiting the vineyards and the family winery. And where it will help us discover the aroma, flavor and texture to the palate of the traditional Basque wine, the txakoli. Walk through the vineyard, with explanations about the harvest and its evolution. Tasting of our products accompanied by succulent pintxos made with local products.

Discover best of Rioja Wine Region in an amazing trip!! You will enjoy everything: landscapes, wineries, vineyards, gastronomy, people... A friendly and funny day in the "real" Rioja. We combine in this trip best sights of the region with a simple, effective and honest sequence of activities: - Introduction of the region visiting the "heart" of actual Rioja and Spanish wines. - Visit to the "terroir" where everything starts; in the mos beatiful landscape of vineyards in Spain. - Visit to an old cellar, located in an ancestral cave, where a family is making wine for more than 600 years. - Having a traditional lunch. These will make an unforgettable day for wine lovers.

Bilbao is a very beautiful city with nice urban architecture that knows very well how to mix between the old and new style which create a unique contrast, for that reason a night tour is the best choose to meet most of the locals and discover how they live. Because we have a friendly way to show you around, join us for a maximum fun, knowledge and adventure to feel like a local after your tour.

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