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.

1.Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Discover the highlights of the Basque Coast with this full-day tour from Bilbao, visiting San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, and a wine tasting.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“This was a fantastic trip! I enjoyed every stop on the journey and I felt it was very good value for the money. Our guide, Wallace, was super friendly and nice. This trip also had a perfect balance of guided tour and free time to…”

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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

“Great tour! Great food! Great weather and Great guide!! Irene was very knowledgeable and Basque Strong!!”

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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 is great. Informative but cogent, great at responding to questions and also accommodating to all the quirks each one of us brings to a tour. Great food and drink choices, too!”

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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

“Roberto was great, super knowledgeable, friendly and showed us some of the best Pintxos going. Would highly recommend if you’re into food and wine! (Who isn’t?!)”

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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

“I had high expectations, but this was other worldly. Beautiful scenery and great wine. Marina, our guide, was wonderful. Highly recommended.”

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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

“What a fantastic way to learn about and try the food and wine from the Basque area. The pintxos were amazing - created by some of the top chefs in the city. There is plenty of food and Irene is the most wonderful guide which…”

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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

“The wine was bountiful, the tour guides were very friendly, interesting and knowledgeable. The lunch after was delicious”

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12.Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local

Discover Bilbao’s culinary scene on a 3.5-hour guided pintxos tour, sampling local delicacies, wines, and desserts with a passionate foodie guide.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic food and wine tour Gonzalo was amazing his knowledge of the Bilbao region and history of food was amazing this one of the best food tours !”

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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

“We never would have discovered the Pintxos locations without our guide. He was local to Bilbao and knew every street and alleyway. His food recommendations were perfect.”

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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 a very friendly & knowledgeable local. It was nice to explore Bilbao & learn all about the history of the town & also how the locals live & their attitude towards food & drink. Highly recommend”

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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

Explore Bilbao

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