Bilbao

15 Best Bilbao Pintxos & Food Tours

The pintxos crawls through the Casco Viejo: bar counters stacked like galleries, txakoli poured from height and wine pairings by Basque locals who take lunch as identity. The Basque Country eats better than anywhere; Bilbao argues it eats best.

2.The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local

Discover Bilbao’s culinary scene on this award-winning 3-hour walking tour. Savor pintxos and wines, learn local history, and explore the old town's vibrant nightlife.

★ 5.0

“Lots of good food, you must come hungry. Walking in old town to several wine bar restaurants. A must!”

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3.Bilbao: Basque Food Tour and Wine Tasting with Guide

Explore Bilbao's vibrant food scene on a 3-hour guided tour featuring pintxos tasting, local wines, and stories that bring Basque culture to life.

★ 4.9

“Jack was a brilliant guide. Very knowledgeable and good fun to be around. The bars selected were great and it really helped us form a plan for the rest of our visit. Jack also helped with additional recommendations after the tour had finished really going…”

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

Discover Bilbao’s best pintxos, local drinks, and hidden culinary gems on this small-group food tour led by friendly guides. Authentic, fun, and delicious.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide was wonderful and we really enjoyed the introduction to the city and food. The pace was good and all the food selections were wonderful. There were enough options on both food and drinks for anyone to tour. I would highly recommend this…”

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5.Bilbao: Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide

Explore Bilbao's culinary scene with a guided pintxos and wine tour. Visit markets, historic bars, and taste authentic Basque flavors for a true local experience.

★ 4.9

“We did the pintxos and wine tasting walking tour with Roberto, and it was one of the highlights of our trip. He was super knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and made the whole evening feel relaxed and fun. He introduced us to local spots we…”

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6.The High End Food Tour of Bilbao with a Local

Discover Bilbao’s gastronomy with a chef-led small-group pintxos and wine tour. Tasty bites, local drinks, and insider tips in three hours.

★ 5.0

“Come hungry and thirsty! This great tour samples multiple pintxos and beverages from the region with added details on history, influences, and local life!”

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7.Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao

Discover the stunning architecture and exquisite wines of Rioja on this small-group tour from Bilbao, featuring visits to Gehry and Calatrava wineries plus a charming town visit.

★ 5.0

“We had a Great guide with lots of good information. Nicely organized, good food. The van was comfortable. And we were lucky to have perfect weather”

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8.Semi-Private Rioja Tour of 3 Premium Wineries from Bilbao

Experience the best of Rioja with this intimate, guided tour from Bilbao. Visit three wineries, taste premium wines, and admire Frank Gehry’s iconic hotel.

★ 5.0

“Zach is a great guide and happy to share his passion with basque food a culture. We had an unforgettable day and so glad we did it With gratitude. G&G”

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9.The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairings

Discover Bilbao’s best pintxos and wines on a 3-hour guided food tour. Visit five local bars, sample award-winning snacks, and learn about Basque culture.

★ 4.9

“Excellent tour. Olaia was engaging and very knowledgeable. We were very well fed at 5 different bars and tasted a variety of very life wines. Learned a lot about food in Bilbao and had good fun.”

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10.From Bilbao: La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings

Discover La Rioja on this full-day Bilbao wine tour, visiting renowned wineries, enjoying guided tastings, and exploring charming medieval towns.

★ 4.6

“Doing a day trip to La Rioja with a tour makes a lot of sense, as you cannot drink and drive :).. Our tour guide Stefan (I am not sure if I am spelling correctly) was great. He gave really good Information about the history…”

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11.Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao

Discover the charm of Rioja wine country on a 7-hour small-group tour from Bilbao. Visit two wineries, sample five wines, and enjoy scenic views for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“We ended up having the tour to ourselves and it was amazing. Our guide, Eduardo, was so kind and fun, and he gave us just enough background info without overwhelming us. The two wineries we visited and their staff were outstanding, as well as the…”

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13.Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour

Discover Bilbao’s best pintxos with this small-group or private guided walking tour, exploring markets, local bars, and cultural highlights in 3 hours.

★ 5.0

“So much fun. Really got to know the history, culture and food of the city. Oscar was an amazing guide and we learned so much and had a lot of fun!”

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14.Bilbaos #1 Food & Wine Experience

Experience authentic Basque flavors on this guided walking tour in Bilbao, tasting pintxos, local drinks, and exploring historic neighborhoods for €118.

★ 4.9

“Irene was our guide and we couldn't have asked for a better one. She was knowledgeable not just on the local food, but also on the city and history as well. We did make the mistake of having a light snack before. It would be…”

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15.Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao

Experience authentic Basque cuisine with a hands-on pintxos and tapas cooking class in Bilbao, guided by friendly local chefs for a memorable culinary adventure.

★ 5.0

“The instructor, Mikal, was friendly, welcoming and made the class very enjoyable. Perfect introduction to pincho's in Spain. Very liberal wine pours. Highly recommend for something fun to do in Bilbao.”

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More Bilbao Pintxos & Food Tours

4.5Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside)2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$72.41 5.0La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour & Charming Lunch (From Bilbao)$267.46 4.5From Bilbao: Rioja Wine Region with Winery & Vitoria-Gasteiz9 hours$82 4.9From Bilbao: Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour8 hours$288 5.0Bilbao Pintxo Tasting Paired With Spanish Wines3 hours (approx.)$119.48 5.0Pintxo and Tapas tour with local Food Expert3 hours (approx.)$174.21 4.5Bike with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo. Bilbao´s scenic seaside2.5 hours$71 5.0Basque Wine Tasting with Sommelier (Bilbao)1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$53.92 4.5Private Workshop Preparation of Pintxos with Lunch in Bilbao2 hours (approx.)$118.03 4.9Unique Spanish Wine Tasting with Sommelier – In Bilbao1.5 hours$53 5.0Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao2 hours (approx.)$119.83 4.8Bilbao: Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class2.5 hours$112 3.8Bilbao: Classic & Modern Guided Walking Tour with Pintxos3 hours$100 4.5Rioja wine region with visit to winery & Vitoria-Gasreiz9 hours (approx.)$84.10 5.0Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour w/ Lunch from Bilbao8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$348.18 5.0A Sip-By-Sip Tour of 3 Boutique Rioja Family Wineries (Private Tour with Lunch)8 hours (approx.)$480.10 4.9Boutique Rioja Wine Tour with Charming Lunch (From Bilbao) 4.9Bilbao Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local3.5 hours$102 5.0San Sebastian Private Tour, Pintxos & Winery Visit from Bilbao$385.72 5.0Private La Rioja Day: Visit 2 Premium Wineries with lunch.8 hours$353 5.0Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao Private Tour$420.62 4.5Rioja Wine Tour: Winery & Traditional Lunch From Bilbao$288.10 5.0Private tour Bilbao to La Rioja A day of Winery Tours and Tasting$286.60 5.0Bilbao Txakoli Wine Tour$189.15

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Titanium on the river, pintxos in the old town, Dragonstone up the coast.