The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & History Tour with a Local
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The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & History Tour with a Local

By DELIGHT BILBAO
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Ages 16-99, max of 10 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights

  • Enough pintxos for a full meal
  • Red & white Wine pairings, local drinks, cider and cocktail
  • Bottled water
  • Local English speaking guide
What's not included
  • Gratuities


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  • Bizkaiko Foru Aldundiaren jauregia, Calle, Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro, 25, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
    NOT BILBAO CITY HALL - In front of the palace stairs on "Gran via don diego lopez de haro 25", right there in front of the stairs.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 135024P1

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      NOT BILBAO CITY HALL - In front of the palace stairs on "Gran via don diego lopez de haro 25", right there in front of the stairs.
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    • DELIGHT BILBAO
      4.9 of 5 bubbles193
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      We had a great day visiting some fine wineries in Rioja followed by a wonderful lunch. Our guide was super professional, knowledgeable, and a great host. Plan on a very special version of Rioja.
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      This tour exceeded all our expectations. We visited several pintxos bars and tasted a variety of dishes, each more delicious than the last. The wines were perfectly paired, and our guide shared so much about Basque culture and the history of the dishes. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Bilbao!
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      excellent financial value
      We loved it and ended up spending a little additional money on wine that we brought home, which the guide helped us arrange. Other trips were quite expensive and offered the same.
      Written 2 October 2024
    • kanistab2024
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      It’s a great way to experience the best of Bilbao's food culture.
      This tour was a real culinary adventure! We tasted pintxos made with local ingredients, paired with incredible wines from the region. Our guide took us to hidden gems that we wouldn’t have found on our own, and the variety of flavors was outstanding. It’s a great way to experience the best of Bilbao's food culture.
      Written 28 September 2024
    • Compass56342985722
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      If you love gourmet food and wine, this tour is for you! The pintxos were exquisite.
      If you love gourmet food and wine, this tour is for you! The pintxos were exquisite, with each bar offering something different and unique. The wines we sampled were equally impressive. Our guide was knowledgeable and made sure we had a great time. A fantastic way to experience Bilbao's food scene!
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      I didn't know much about Spanish wines before this tour.
      I didn't know much about Spanish wines before this tour, but now I’m hooked! The tour was both educational and fun, with plenty of opportunities to taste a variety of wines, from Crianza to Gran Reserva. The wineries were beautiful, and the hospitality was exceptional.
      Written 25 September 2024
    • AshleyJ853
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      Wonderful private tour
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      Lovely day in the vineyards
      We had a great time with Adrià on the wineries. All the locations were excellent, the wine choices and both the sommeliers had great knowledge and different stories to tell. Laguardia is a very impressive village with a ton of history.
      Written 30 July 2024
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      Best Wine in Town!
      We had an amazing evening at this place. Lovely surroundings, exceptional food and wines you don’t get to taste everywhere. We definitively will come back!
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      What a nice day
      This tour was a delightful experience, visiting two wineries with excellent tastings. Definitely a wine lover's dream!
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      This was a culinary delight, showcasing exquisite flavors and top-notch local wines. Expert guides took us to many bars. I think its a must-do for foodies seeking the best of Basque cuisine!
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      Had a fantastic day trip to Rioja wine country! Visited Bai Gorri and Ostatu wineries, both excellent with beautiful settings and informative tastings. Our guide Adria was knowledgeable and friendly, which made the experience even better. Seriously, our guide made the trip worthwhile, incredible! Also enjoyed exploring the charming town of LaGuardia - highly recommend!
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      Amazing Food
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    PBB005
    Sydney, Australia138 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Can see why this tour gets high ratings, Ashley ( I hope I’ve spelled correctly) was a superb guide, engaging, professional and controlled a large group with good humour. Visited 5 bars, all outstanding. Great local history lesson at each stop.
    A wonderful evening experience in the Basque Country
    Written 20 September 2024
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    MCC
    South West England, UK945 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Couples
    From Guggenheim museum there is a footpath along River Nervión on the western bank. There is an installation before the Zubizuri bridge called Zirgariak/Las Sirgueras. It was created by Dora Salazar is a tribute to the figure of the women who towed boats along the Bilbao Estuary with the only help of a towline. It takes you past Zubizuri Bridge (Basque for “white bridge”) which was commissioned by the city from Santiago Calatrava, an architect from Valencia. It had a glass deck that made it possible to see the structure below that supported the walkway, was further enhanced at night thanks to artificial lighting.
    Further along the river and crossing the Udaletxeko Zubia bridge stands the magnificent Gothic old town hall on Campo de Volantín Pasealekua.
    A short walk from here down Itxaropen Kalea leads to Foru Kalea and one of the entrances to Plaza Nueva. It was an ancient market but has been transformed in to an arts and music venue with many restaurants and eateries.
    Written 22 January 2025
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    Jessica H
    Bristol, UK21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My friend and I absolutely loved this tour. Adrià, our guide, was very kind, engaging and knowledgeable which made the experience what it was. We started off with a hot crab pintxos which I adored and this was the perfect start to the tour - we then walked through the business area and it was very exciting to get a glimpse into the life of normal Basque people. We enjoyed the additions to the tour such as looking at photographs and talking about the Basque region - it added to the experience so well. My favourite pintxos was the iberico pork at La Olla, it was so delicious I went back twice more during my stay and made friends with one of their chefs! The group was a good size with a mix of lovely people and I think it’s safe to say we all had an excellent time and enjoyed each others company very much… we ended up staying out late after the tour had ended for more drinks! The cost of the tour was very reasonable considering how much we ate and drank, the variety of food and drink, plus the level of enjoyment we experienced. We were very satisfied with it overall and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Bilbao - a fabulous experience I’ll never forget, thank you.
    Written 19 November 2022
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    Gary G
    Bolton, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    We've never been to Bilbao before but decided that doing a food tour was an ideal way of finding our way around - being given a guided tour of the city with some local food and wine along the way.
    Adria was our guide. There were four of us in the group; the two of us from the UK and a very nice couple from Argentina. Adria had to explain everything in both English and Spanish which he did with ease. He was an excellent guide, and you could tell he was very proud of his Basque heritage and culture.
    We really enjoyed the tour, had some great food, wine and conversation along the way. We could not recommend Delight Bilbao enough. It was a superb tour and nothing was too much trouble.
    Written 1 June 2024
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    Robert S
    Berkeley, CA12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2023 • Solo
    The food was excellent. Adrian, the guide, was knowledgeable and friendly.

    There was a lot of food and drink, and some walking. When I bought this, several weeks ago, I was wondering if it was worth the price. Having done it, I say it definitely was. The guide made sure that everyone's food quirks were catered to. I give him high points for patience and cheerfulness.

    People talked to each other so I didn't feel isolated as a solo traveller.

    The photos are just two of the 10 pintxos I sampled. (I had one more than usual because a fussy vegetarian wouldn't eat the artichoke heart.)
    Written 12 July 2023
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    bethwmurray
    Laguna Beach, CA4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2023 • Family
    Our guide gave us a terrific combination of Basque history and local food!!! He created a positive atmosphere where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and getting to know one another. Highly recommend!
    Written 26 June 2023
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    Tony K
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2024 • Couples
    Really great introduction to Bilbao through a well chosen and matched selection of pintxos and wines. Very insightful and interesting local hosts cover history and culture of the city along the way - great fun and a nice sociable way to meet some other visitors to the city. Highly recommended. Arrive hungry.
    Written 9 May 2024
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    Ceara w
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Couples
    Had an amazing time! The tour guide was great and the food and drinks were amazing. Was also very well organised, food and drinks came out fast and we had opportunities to sit at some restaurants, overall ran very smoothly
    Written 21 April 2024
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    Lizzy B
    Chapel Hill, NC1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    Wow, this tour really exceeded my expectations! Ina was a fabulous guide. She quickly adapted to the preferences of different members of our group and made the whole experience feel seamless and customized. She was incredibly knowledgeable about local food, wines, history, and culture. Her love for the region really came through during the tour. It even got two thumbs up from our kids, ages 9 and 12, who tried some foods they wouldn’t normally have eaten. We highly recommend this tour and would do it again if we were to return to Bilbao!
    Written 4 August 2023
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    Carly E
    Seattle, WA10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jun 2022
    Adrian was a fantastic guide. He was informative, engaging, and made his attention was split appropriately in our group. He took us to really great bars. We had a wide variety of food and drinks. I also appreciated how he always made sure that everyone knew they could tell him if they didn't care for something or needed anything else. I really recommend this tour!
    Written 12 June 2022
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