Bilbao: pintxos food tour with wine and a local guide
Walking food tour of Bilbao: 9 pintxos, equal to a full meal, and 5 drinks including local wine, in authentic bars with a guide who tells you the city's story. Rated 4.9/5 from 1,041 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- 9 pintxos: a full meal
- 5 drinks: wine, cocktail, beer, soft drink and water
- Authentic bars across several neighbourhoods
- Local guide sharing Bilbao's history
- Wheelchair accessible
Our take
It's Bilbao's top-rated tour: 4.9 from over a thousand reviews. It saves you guessing which bar to pick and what to order, and dinner's sorted. Ideal for your first evening in the city.
What's included
- Local guide
- 9 pintxos
- 5 drinks
Not included
- Hotel pick-up
- Tips
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- An appetite
Not suitable for
- People with severe allergies who haven't told them beforehand
Things to keep in mind
- State allergies and restrictions when booking
- Don't eat beforehand: the pintxos add up to a meal
- The route is on foot through several neighbourhoods
Meeting point
Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro, 25, Bilbao.
Arrive 10 minutes early. Mention allergies or special diets when booking.
The experience
What you will see
- Pintxos bars in several Bilbao neighbourhoods.
- Classic and creative pintxos.
- Local wine to go with them.
How it works
You meet the guide on Gran Vía and walk from bar to bar. At each one you try pintxos and a drink while the guide tells you about Bilbao.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone arriving in Bilbao who wants to get pintxos right.
- Solo travellers: it's very social.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who'd rather go pintxos-hopping alone at their own pace.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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