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Bilbao Old Quarter Private Walking Tour

Private tour Northern Spain, Spain2 hoursGuided in English, Spanish

Discover Bilbao's medieval Seven Streets with a guide just for your party. Learn how a merchant town became an industrial port and then a city of modern design.

2 hoursExplore at your own pace
Private group (up to 6 people)Keeps the experience personal
English, SpanishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • A private guide for your party only
  • The Seven Streets of the medieval quarter
  • Santiago Cathedral and the Ribera Market
  • Plaza Nueva and its pintxos bars
  • Basque history, culture and language explained

Full description

Bilbao’s Casco Viejo grew from seven parallel streets beside the Nervión river, and it is still the liveliest part of the city. On this private walk, a local guide takes your group through its lanes, past the Gothic Santiago Cathedral, the Ribera Market and the arcaded Plaza Nueva, explaining how the town grew rich on iron, shipping and trade.

Because the tour is private, you set the pace and can steer the conversation, whether you are interested in Basque culture, architecture or the best pintxos bars to return to later. The walk ends in the old town, a short stroll from the river.

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide

    Meet at a central point at the edge of the old quarter.

  2. Seven Streets

    Walk the historic lanes, stopping at the cathedral, the market and the river.

  3. Plaza Nueva

    Finish at the arcaded square, with tips for pintxos bars nearby.

Included

  • Private live guide
  • Walking tour of the old quarter

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Monument entry tickets
  • Hotel pick-up

Meeting point

The edge of Bilbao's old quarter; the exact spot is agreed with you when we confirm.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • The price shown is for a private group of up to 6 people; ask us for larger groups.
  • Start times are flexible and confirmed with your quote.
  • The tour runs in light rain; bring an umbrella.
  • The route is flat and mostly pedestrianised.

Frequently asked questions

Does the tour include the Guggenheim?

No. The museum is a 15-minute walk from the old quarter, and your guide can point you in the right direction afterwards.

Can we add a pintxos stop?

Ask us when you enquire; food and drink can be added at extra cost.

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