Bilbao Architecture: Riverside Charm & Cuisine

Explore Bilbao’s vibrant food scene with a 12-pintxos tour, blending tradition and innovation along the scenic Nervión River.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercado de La Ribera - Embark on a culinary adventure at Mercado de la Ribera, one of the largest covered markets in Europe. This sets the stage for an unforgettable food experience.
  • Catedral de Santiago - Discover history at the Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao, a Gothic-style cathedral that has been a spiritual and architectural icon since…
What's Included
  • Anchovy and avocado pintxo
  • Pulled beef with gravy, onion, and aioli on brioche pintxo
  • Aged beef gratinated with cheddar cheese
  • Baked spider crab with a creamy topping
  • Talo with Txistorra – corn flatbread with spicy Basque sausage
  • Idiazabal cheese croquette
  • Iberian ham mousse
  • Txakoli - very dry Basque white wine
  • Rioja red wine
  • Natural cider
  • Water
  • Chocolate-coated palmier
  • Our Secret Dish!
Additional Information

Bilbao boasts bold architecture, riverside allure, and a lively culinary scene. What more could one desire?! Envision a city where industrial legacy merges with avant-garde design, nestled along the Nervión River, vibrant yet genuine, and brimming with Basque character. Bilbao is celebrated throughout Spain for its inventive cuisine and skilled chefs,…

Location
San Anton eliza
Erribera Kalea
We'll meet in front of Iglesia de San Antón. Next to Mercado de La Riviera.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Noeleen_m
Feb 26, 2026
Walking food and drink tour - Great food well informed and pleasant host Jon. Really enjoyed the entire tour and informative guideǰ
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Bicho_aleman
Jan 5, 2026
Best food tour in town! - Great tour with not only a superb selection of authentic and creative pintxos, but also lots of information about Bilbao and the Basque Country. Even got some valuable tips for the rest of my stay. Enjoyed all of it! Special thanks to Andrea, the very knowledgeable tour guide who answered all our questions about Bilbao, it's people and culture.
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Y9437zqjonr
Jan 4, 2026
Excellent pintxo tour! - Excellent pintxos expertly paired with different local drinks. Jon, our local host, was really helpful - giving us history and culture on the area, the bars and each pintxo. Great vale for money!
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Mirenitrip
Jan 4, 2026
Great experience - Fantastic way to get to know the city, the local culture and of course the food. Jon, our guide was great and gave us a lot of information and tips for the rest of our visit. I must say that the pintxos and drinks were delicious and filling. The secret dish was great, beautiful, tasty and surprising.
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278quintos
Jan 1, 2026
Great tour - It was an amazing tour throught Bilbao’s bars, tasting the Incredible food and wines with Andre, the best guide in town. It was great to taste “the Talo”, the tipical pintxo in the Basq Country.
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Lmaider
Jan 1, 2026
Fantastic food tour in Bilbao! - Fantastic food tour in Bilbao! We explored amazing pintxo bars, tasted delicious local dishes, and learned a lot about Basque food culture. Jon was an excellent guide—fun, knowledgeable, and passionate. I finished the tour with a full stomach and a big smile. Highly recommended!
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From $112
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).