Bilbao: the original food tour with wine pairings
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3-hour route through 5 Bilbao bars with Bilbao-born guides, 8-9 pintxos (some award-winning) and 5 paired drinks. Rated 4.9/5 from 246 reviews.
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 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
- 5 bars, 8-9 pintxos and 5 drinks
- Off-menu pintxos cooked to order
- Award-winning pintxos
- Wine, cider or beer pairings
- Guides born in Bilbao
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Our take
What sets this tour apart is that the guides order off-menu pintxos the chef cooks on the spot, which is hard to do yourself the first time. It is pricey, but it replaces dinner and the 4.9/5 rating is very solid.
What's included
- Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao
- 8-9 pintxos at 5 bars
- 5 drinks (red or white wine, beer, water or cider)
- Enough for a full dinner
Not included
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
Not suitable for
- Vegans
- Vegetarians
Things to keep in mind
- Come hungry: it is a full dinner
- Groups of up to 12 people
- English only
Meeting point
Outside KFC, Calle Viuda de Epalza, 1, Bilbao.
The guide waits by the KFC entrance, near the Old Town. Arrive a few minutes early.
The experience
What you will see
- Five Bilbao bars, from some of the oldest to very modern ones.
- Hot pintxos cooked to order that are not on display.
- Award-winning pintxos alongside traditional ones.
How it works
You meet the guide outside the KFC on Calle Viuda de Epalza and spend three hours visiting five bars in a group of up to 12. At each stop the guide orders the pintxos and a paired drink, and between bars shares stories about Bilbao and Basque culture.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone who wants a pintxos dinner with someone who knows what to order.
- Travellers doing it early in their trip so they can return to their favourite bars.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Vegetarians and vegans.
- Anyone who doesn't speak English.
Accessibility
Check accessibility with the provider.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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