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

“Pintxos (think small tapas) are an important experience in Basque Country. This tour provided an excellent opportunity to find out what they are all about. The tour leader was knowledgeable, charming and entertaining. It was a perfect tour for an evening (and dinner option) in…”

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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

“Stopped at 5 different places all paired with a pintxo or two with a drink. Tour guide would explain the origin of the food/drink and was able to answer any questions they were given. Good amount of walking and group number is a good size.”

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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

“Had a great time on this tour all the food and drink was excellent and the guide was super informative about all the dishes and local Basque culture as well.”

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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

“Marina was an outstanding guide. she was friendly, very knowledgeable about the region we were exploring, and a very good driver. We truly enjoyed learning about the architecture relating to the wineries we visited and the tours and tasting experiences that were offered. This is…”

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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

“This basque country wine trip is not to be missed. Our guide , Zack was friendly , knowledgeable and outstanding as our tour guide. We visited three wineries of stellar quality. The first stop was in a unique village . The winery tour took us…”

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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

“I really liked this tour. Got to go to very interesting vineries as well as visit some small cities you otherwise wouldn't go to. Stephan was en excellent guide, created a very nice atmosphere and had a lot of interestinh facts. Highlight was a visit…”

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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

“Fabulous time with a group of 4 people. The tours were very interesting and the tastings at both Vineyards were exceptional”

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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

“Wonderful tour from Roberto, had an excellent night of Pintxos and wine we would never have found without him! Roberto was also excellent company, would highly recommend!”

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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

“We loved this tour with NSG in Bilbao. We learned about Iberico Jambon ham, olives, local cod and many of the local cocktails. We were on a 10 day vacation and this was our best tour.”

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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

“It was a great experience with a knowledgeable and friendly chef (Mikel). From the start we felt very welcomed and the kitchen was top notch. The initial drinks and starters were a great touch and started the class well. The preparation of the food was…”

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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.