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Bilbao: Old Quarter Walking Guided Tour

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Bilbao: Old Quarter Walking Guided Tour
3.8
46 reviews

Streets, houses, a town tucked behind a defensive wall, whose gates can still be seen today with a handful of conserved details. Discover the legends that are told in the Old Town and meet the founder of Seven Streets.

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Duration 2 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
French, Spanish, English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Darcy – United States

Javier was very nice and very knowledgeable about Bilbao. In fact, he grew up there and his family has lived there for many generations.

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William – United States

Javier did an excellent job. Good command of English, friendly, very enthusiastic about his city. Only two people - my wife and myself - on the walking tour of the Old Quarter.

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Arriaga Plaza, 1

    Casco Viejo, Bilbao

    Photo stop, Visit, Aperitif, Beer, Coffee, Tea, Wine, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk, Local snacks, Pass by, Regional food, Tapas (2 hours)

    Optional

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Arriaga Plaza, 1, Plaza Nueva, 48005 Bilbao, Vizcaya, España

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn from a professional guide
  • Have a unique experience in a small group
  • Visit a traditional market

Full description

Over 500 years of history will be explored on this walking tour. From the Cathedral of Santiago, Plaza Nueva, the Church of St. Anton and the ruins on which it stands, to the Mercado de la Ribera. This is where the town was born, this is where the port was, and from where the city opened to the world - serving as a bridge between northern Europe and the Hispanic kingdoms.

You'll be guided by your professional tour guide in a small group. Learn the history that took place in the streets that Miguel de Unamuno once walked through.

Your guide will also take you on a traditional “txikiteo” or “poteo” (bar crawl) to the area's most iconic bars.

Includes

  • Entry to the Palace of Liberties, Yhon Palace, and a traditional market
  • Pintxo-pote (Tapa and drink)
  • Transportation to/from attractions

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Meeting point

Arriaga Plaza, 48005 Bilbao. The guide will bring a green backpack with a white clover.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Customer reviews

Overall rating

3.8 /5

based on 46 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    3.6/5
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Darcy – United StatesSeptember 8, 2019 – Verified booking
Javier was very nice and very knowledgeable about Bilbao. In fact, he grew up there and his family has lived there for many generations.
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William – United StatesSeptember 24, 2019 – Verified booking
Javier did an excellent job. Good command of English, friendly, very enthusiastic about his city. Only two people - my wife and myself - on the walking tour of the Old Quarter.
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Alexandra – United KingdomMay 6, 2023 – Verified booking
This was a fantastic tour! Javi walked us around the old town pointing out all the places of interest (the library/palace was a favourite) and explaining the rich and ancient history of Bilbao. The tour culminated with a drink and tasty pintxos in a beautiful square. Javier is an excellent guide - and so full of energy! Highly recommended.

Product ID: 194087

Activity provider:EXPLORA-NORTE

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