Guides for Bilbao
Honest itineraries and practical advice to explore Bilbao without the tourist clichés.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: how to visit it (tickets and tips)
How to visit the Bilbao Guggenheim: tickets and hours, what to see inside and out (Puppy, Maman, Serra), how long to spend and the best tips.
Bilbao in one day: Guggenheim, Old Town and pintxos
What to see in Bilbao in one day: Guggenheim Museum, Old Town, La Ribera Market and Artxanda. An hour-by-hour walking route, where to eat pintxos and Gaztelugatxe nearby.
Day trips from Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, San Sebastián and the Basque coast
The best day trips from Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, San Sebastián, Urdaibai and Mundaka, Gernika and the Rioja Alavesa. How to get there and what to see.
Bilbao with kids: funicular, river and beaches a metro ride away
Bilbao with kids: the Artxanda funicular, Guggenheim sculptures, the maritime museum, parks and beaches by metro. Family plans, where to eat and what to avoid.
Pintxos in Bilbao: a txikiteo guide (areas, classics and rules)
A guide to pintxos in Bilbao: where to go bar-hopping (Plaza Nueva, Old Town, Ensanche), the classic pintxos, the Gilda, what to drink and how not to look like a tourist.