Discover the Bilbao estuary and Abra Bay on a scenic river cruise. See the city from the water, pass the Guggenheim Museum and the Bizkaia Bridge, and admire the impressive architecture.

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Duration 160 - 165 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Audio guide included: Spanish, English, French

Highlights

Feel the wind on your face as you glide on the Nervión River
Discover the best of Bilbao with an exciting boat trip to the sea
Hear commentary from your audio guide, available in 4 languages
Admire the Bizkaia de Portugalete Bridge and the famous Guggenheim Museum
See the city's skyline from the water and enjoy both indoor and outdoor seating

Full description

Your boat route to the sea through the Bilbao estuary and the Bahía del Abra will begin in the Biscayan capital, a few meters from the town hall bridge. From there, board a traditional boat with indoor and outdoor seating and enjoy a panoramic route along the Ría del Nervión. This trip can take up to 2 hours and 45 minutes. During it, visit places such as the Deusto Canal, the Portugalete Hanging Bridge, the city of Getxo, or the fishing port of Santurtzi.

Includes

Single-use ticket
QR code to listen to the guide in 4 languages (Spanish, Basque, English, and French)

Drinks

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Know before you go

There will be a brief stop at each town however the ticket is only valid for single use. If you decide to get off at 1 of the stops you cannot continue at a later time.

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4.2 /5

based on 201 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.5/5
Transportation
4.4/5
Service
4.3/5
Organization
4.2/5

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I really enjoyed this trip. It was not too busy and the sun was shining and the gentleman on board was really attentive. The commentary was a bit hit and miss, but that is unavoidable when using headphones. Nobody's fault. Would really recommend this trip.

May 5, 2019

Bilbao: Bilbao Estuary and Abra Bay Boat Tour

Bilbao: Bilbao Estuary and Abra Bay Boat Tour

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