Bilbao: pintxos and drinks food tour with a local guide
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3.5-hour food tour of Bilbao's Old Town in a group of up to 12: anchovies, croquetas, salt cod and tortilla with local drinks across 4+ stops, plus pastel vasco or a carolina for dessert. Rated 4.7/5 from 62 reviews.
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Spanish
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- A full meal across 4+ stops
- Anchovies, croquetas, salt cod and tortilla
- Local drinks included
- Basque dessert, pastel vasco or carolina
- Groups of up to 12
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Our take
A classic rather than gourmet pintxo tour, covering the Basque bar staples with a dessert at the end, and a bit cheaper than the city's most awarded tours. It is long, so come hungry and unhurried.
What's included
- Local guide
- Tastings at 4+ stops
- Traditional Basque dessert
- Water and local alcoholic drinks (wine, vermouth, cider or beer)
Not included
- Additional food or drinks
- Hotel pickup
Good to know
What to bring
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not suitable for
- People with limited mobility
Things to keep in mind
- Tell them about any allergies or dietary restrictions
- There are 10 to 15-minute walks between stops
- Tastings vary with the season and time of day
- Children under 10 get a reduced price
Meeting point
San Nicolás church, Plaza de San Nicolás, Bilbao.
The tour ends on Calle Jardines in the Old Town.
The experience
What you will see
- The bars of the Old Town, from Plaza Nueva to Calle Ribera.
- Bar classics: anchovies, croquetas, salt cod and tortilla.
- A sweet finish with pastel vasco or a carolina.
How it works
You meet your guide by San Nicolás church and hop from bar to bar through the Old Town for three and a half hours. At each stop you try pintxos with a local drink while the guide explains the history and customs behind them. It ends with dessert on Calle Jardines.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who wants to eat well without planning where.
- New arrivals who want to learn how pintxos work.
Who I don't recommend it for
- People with limited mobility.
- Anyone after gourmet cooking or award-winning pintxos.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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