Bilbao One Day as a Local Around the City
This alternative tour has been created for the people who would like to experience both parts of Bilbao, the Old Medieval Casco Viejo and the New City.
- 5 hours
- Mobile voucher
This alternative tour has been created for the people who would like to experience both parts of Bilbao, the Old Medieval Casco Viejo and the New City. In the tour, we will talk about history and architecture, but mainly we will visit a lot of very old shops and restaurants, most of them not touristic at all, the places where the local people prefer for their everyday needs. Within some five hours , or a little bit more, depending on the breaks, we'll follow the local people in their everyday life in Bilbao.
Guide options
- Printed (English)
Prices
Included
- Snacks
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.) - Public transportation
- Tea and coffee - Coffee and/or Tea
Not included
- Brunch
- Meals
- Alcoholic beverages
Tips
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems.
Route
- 1
Teatro Arriaga Antzokia
We'll visit the oldest Opera of the Old Medieval city, which is one of the most emblematic and beautiful buildings. We'll talk about its history before we start the tour
- 2
Plaza Nueva
We'll get inside the oldest square - Plaza Nueva - of the Old City in which we'll talk about its history and architecture before we visit some of its most popular bars and restaurants.
- 3
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
From this square we'll begin our walking tour of the oldest part of the medieval city, the Seven Streets. We'll visit some very old shops related to the everyday life of the place and we'll enjoy its architecture.
- 4
Mercado De La Ribera
We'll enter to the oldest and most popular local market built on the riverbank of Bilbao's port. We'll have the chance to experience how the local people do their shopping and we might have a break for some coffee and pintxos.
- 5
Estacion Abando Bilbao
We will visit the two oldest train stations of Bilbao. We will have the chance to go to their platforms and see some hidden architecture while experiencing how the citizens use the train on their everyday commute.
- 6
Palacio de la Diputacion
We'll visit one of the most popular squares of the New City, with the Diputacion Palace and its library. We'll have the chance to try some of the best pintxos of the city.
- 7
Azkuna Zentroa
We'll enter to the most important public building and culture centre of Bilbao, our pride and joy beloved Alhoniga. We'll visit a lot of galleries there with a lot of hidden gems.
- 8
San Mames
We will visit the Athletic Football team stadium in which we'll have a coffee break while enjoying the stadium.
Location
Start point
Meeting point
We'll pick you up from your respective location, or you can make your own way to the start point
Pickup will take place {min} minutes before departure time
Officially, the tour's starts inside the Plaza Nueva, in the Old City (Casco Viejo) of Bilbao.
Start points:
- Inside the Plaza Nueva, outside the Globo Bar, and I will be wearing a purple beret for you to recognize me.