Bilbao: small-group pintxos and wine tour in the Old Town
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3-hour route through Bilbao Old Town bars with a local guide, 6 pintxos and 4 drinks, in a group of up to 6 or privately. Rated 4.9/5 from 384 reviews.
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Small group
- English
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 3 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
- 6 pintxos and 4 drinks included
- Group of up to 6 people
- Txakoli and Rioja wines
- Classic bars and local secrets
- Enough food for a full meal
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Our take
With groups of six at most and a 4.9/5 rating, it is one of the most carefully run pintxos tours in Bilbao. The appeal is the mix of well-known bars and places you would never find alone.
What's included
- 6 pintxos
- 4 drinks chosen by the guide
- Enough food for a full meal
- Local guide
Not included
- Tips
- Extra food and drinks
Good to know
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
Things to keep in mind
- Come hungry: the pintxos add up to a full meal
- Small group of up to 6; private option up to 14
- English only
Meeting point
Tourné Bilbao, Calle Villarías, 1, Bilbao.
The meeting point is Tourné Bilbao's shop in the centre. Arrive a few minutes early.
The experience
What you will see
- The streets of Bilbao's Old Town (Casco Viejo).
- Classic bars and others only locals know.
- Traditional and modern pintxos, with txakoli and Rioja wines.
How it works
You meet at Tourné Bilbao and spend three hours hopping between bars with a local guide and a group of up to six. In total you taste six pintxos and four drinks, and the guide gives you tips for ordering on your own for the rest of your trip.
Who I recommend it for
- New arrivals who want to learn how to order pintxos.
- Anyone who prefers very small groups.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone wanting a Spanish-language tour: it runs in English only.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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Related reading on our guides
→ Pintxos in Bilbao: a txikiteo guide (areas, classics and rules)
Pintxos in Bilbao: where to bar-hop (Plaza Nueva, Old Town, Ensanche), the classic pintxos, what to drink, prices and how not to look like a tourist.
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