Bilbao: from the estuary to the sea by e-bike to Getxo
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4-hour guided e-bike ride from Bilbao to Getxo along the estuary, crossing the Bizkaia Bridge, then keep the bike for the rest of the day and ride back on your own. Rated 4.7/5 from 22 reviews.
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Guide languages
- English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Flat riverside route, mostly on bike paths
- Bizkaia Bridge crossing, ticket included
- Old shipyards and factories along the estuary
- Getxo villas and Algorta Old Port
- Keep the bike until the shop closes
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Our take
It tells Bilbao's industrial story well, which is what explains the city today, and finishes with the Bizkaia Bridge and the Getxo coast. Keeping the bike all afternoon turns it into a full day out at a fair price.
What's included
- E-bike for the tour and until closing time
- Local guide
- Bizkaia Bridge ticket
- Helmet and lock
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes and shoes
Not suitable for
- People under 140 cm
Things to keep in mind
- 16 km each way; the return ride is on your own
- 90% of the route is on bike paths
- The bike must be returned before the shop closes
- Groups of up to 12 people
Meeting point
Tourné Bilbao, Calle Villarías, 1, Bilbao.
The guided part ends at Algorta Old Port; you ride back to Bilbao on your own along the riverside bike path.
The experience
What you will see
- The old shipyards and factories along the estuary and the regenerated neighbourhoods.
- The Bizkaia Bridge, which you cross on its gondola.
- The villas of Getxo and Algorta Old Port.
How it works
You leave the shop in central Bilbao and ride with your guide along the estuary for about four hours, stopping to explain how the city changed. You cross the Bizkaia Bridge, ride along the Getxo coast and the guided part ends in Algorta. From there the bike is yours: beach, cafés and the ride back to Bilbao on the bike path before closing time.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone interested in Bilbao's industrial history.
- Anyone who wants a day on the coast without a car.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who would rather not ride back alone.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with limited mobility or anyone under 140 cm.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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