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Discover the fascinating transformation of Bilbao on a two-hour walking tour covering everything from the medieval essence of the Seven Streets to the avant-garde Guggenheim Museum.
Explore the essence of Bilbao with our guided walking tour, a journey designed to immerse you in the history, culture, and spectacular modernity of the Biscayan capital. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you will begin this experience in the heart of the Old Town (Casco Viejo). There, among the legendary Seven Streets, you will discover the city's most authentic identity by visiting landmarks such as the Arenal, Plaza Nueva, San Antón Church, and the emblematic Ribera Market, Europe's largest covered municipal market.
The route continues towards the Ensanche, the setting for the great 19th-century urban transformation. You will stroll along the Gran Vía and the banks of the Nervión River, admiring the bourgeois architecture that reflects the industrial and financial boom of the era. This walk will allow you to understand how Bilbao has successfully reinvented itself without losing its roots, connecting its stately past with a cosmopolitan present.
The finishing touch to this walking tour comes with contemporary Bilbao, where icons like the Zubizuri Bridge and the imposing titanium structure of the Guggenheim Museum symbolize the city's cultural rebirth. With small groups of no more than 10 people, we guarantee close and enriching attention, making it ideal for gaining a deep understanding of Bilbao's most emblematic sites in just a few hours.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● The order of the visits may vary for operational reasons
● Please dress according to the weather conditions; we recommend using sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and bringing a bottle of water
● This tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers. If this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative time or date, or a full refund. The procedure is as follows: Three days before your tour date, we will send you an email so you can decide if you wish to wait until the last day or if you prefer to switch to one of the guaranteed departure alternatives we propose. If you wish to change your tour, simply confirm by replying to that email and we will manage the change. If you prefer to wait until the last minute to see if more bookings come in from other clients, you do not need to reply to the message; our team will keep you informed of any updates. If, by the deadline (4:30 PM the day before the tour), the minimum number of participants has not been reached, we will notify you of the cancellation of your booking and proceed with a 100% refund of your booking value
● Small group of maximum 10 pax
● There are reduced prices for groups of more than 5 adults
Inclusions
✔ Local tour guide in English or Spanish
✔ Guided walking tour of the city's essential highlights
Exclusions
✖ Pick-up and drop-off at the client's hotel
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Rain gear and umbrella
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional tips
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks are not included unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
Main entrance of the Arriaga Theatre. Arriaga Plaza, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia