Bilbao Pintxo Tour: Basque Culinary Experience

Embark on a culinary adventure in Bilbao’s Casco Viejo with a Pintxo tasting experience. Explore the diverse flavors of Basque gastronomy paired with Spanish wines.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Teatro Arriaga Antzokia - The tour will commence here. It includes sampling 8 different traditional pintxos from Basque cuisine, accompanied by 4 local wines and 1 cider.
  • Plaza Nueva - At least one of the dining stops will be in this central square of Bilbao’s Old Town.
  • Catedral de Santiago - One of the dining locations will be situated…
What's Included
  • Local tour leader
  • Visit to different traditional restaurants in the Old Town
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Meals
What's Not Included
  • Food & drink for underages
  • Umbrella or rain clothes
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey through the Basque Country with a pintxo and wine tour in Bilbao, where tradition meets modernity and local flavors shine.
Wander through the Old Town and sample eight distinct pintxos at traditional bars, each offering its own specialty, complemented by four Spanish DO wines and local cider.
This tour offers more than just…

Location
Teatro Arriaga
Arriaga Plaza
The meeting point is the main entrance to the Arriaga Theatre. The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_e
Jun 5, 2026
Brilliant food and drink tour - This was an excellent way to learn about Basque culture. There was plenty of food and drink and our tour guide Beatriz was fantastic! Make sure you arrive with an empty stomach so you can enjoy it all!
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Jennifer
May 29, 2026
Fantastic trip to Rioja vineyards from Bilbao - Our guide Asier was very knowledgeable and took us to two different and excellent vineyards. The ride was very smooth and the wines and snacks were amazing! We ended the day with a relaxing and very substantial lunch in La Guardia which is a beautiful little town.. Everything was arranged perfectly and Asier was able to accommodate vegetarian options at each place. I would highly recommend this tour and Asier as a guide!
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Ezequiel
Apr 26, 2026
Very good, I recommend. - Portuguese Girl 5***** I recommend the tour
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Tour279765
Feb 13, 2026
Eat like a local with great conversation - Nora was great company and this was a super tour to do on our first evening in Bilbao. We were eating with a local. We learned a nice bit about the food and the different pintxos available. Also what to pay. Nora also told us a lot about Basque culture and people. The tour wasn’t really a tour. There was only us and Nora, and it ran well over the expected 2 hours. We also got great advice about other things to see and do while here in Bilbao. Overall, I would describe this as a ‘must do’ if you are a foodie and spending a few days in Bilbao.
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267nigelt
Jan 24, 2026
Fab evening intro to Bilbao and pintzos - Turned out it was just the two of us and Beatriz. We had a brilliant time. She was great and very helpful - conversation was easy and wide ranging. Some great pintzos. Returned to our favourite the next day.
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Kimgq4903uq
Dec 12, 2025
Absolutely worth it! - Such a great experience, getting to know the local culture. Our guide Jose, was extremely accommodating and helped us find and experience the local food & wines based on our preferences and needs. He made us feel very welcomed in the country and brought us to several places that allowed us to experience a taste of what the area brings. We loved the tour and would do it again!
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Ac333505
Dec 6, 2025
Wonderful Experience - We really enjoyed our time on this tour. Great places, delicious tastings and wonderful beverage pairings. Our guide José was incredible. He was friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, funny and a joy to spend the afternoon in his company. He even taught us some Basque words, so eskerrik asko Jose.
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Sightseer59445445486
Nov 12, 2025
Topa! - Great immersive experience to enjoy a little of the Basque & Bilbao vibe. Jose the tour guide was really good at sharing stories about the Basque culture and introduced us to some delicious bites! Highly recommend
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Annkt88
Oct 19, 2025
Highly recommend this foodie tour! - Beatrice was WONDERFUL! Highly recommend this tour. There were only two of us and she was truly an ambassador for both Bilbao and the Basque region. She answered all of our questions and went out of her way to make sure we were satisfied with all of our pintxos and beverage selections. TONS of food, the right length of time and not too much walking.
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Aviatorpepe
Oct 15, 2025
Great 👍 - Excellent tour. Miguel gave us a great overview of the local culture through its food. The pintxos, the cidra, and the wines were all delicious and so filling, so please show up hungry 😋
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From $104
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).