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

“Our guide, Stefan, was lovely. I'm studying in Bilbao for the semester, and I went with my friend who was visiting for the weekend. Although I had already learned most of the information on the tour in class, Stefan always managed to add interesting facts…”

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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

“A truly memorable evening! Irene’s energy, deep knowledge, and love for Basque cuisine made the tour exceptional. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen, and the wine pairings elevated the experience. Perfect for anyone wanting to dive into Bilbao’s flavors with a passionate local guide.”

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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

“Outstanding! We have done quite a few food tours, and this tour was a favorite. Kara, our guide, couldn’t have been better. Each stop had very different pintxos & drinks. She explained the local pintxo culture…now we would feel comfortable going into a pintxo bar…”

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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 is a fantastic guide. She made the tour worth it and more due to her easy going friendly informative way.”

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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

“The whole day was amazing . We really enjoyed seeing the three different wineries and learning about their wine . Olila was a fantastic guide , she made the whole day so enjoyable . Seeing the walled city was fun just a shame the weather…”

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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

“this was the day of the power cuts. the 1st winery and tasting went great! the walking tour of the town of Harro was also excellent! by the time we got to the 2nd tasting in LaGuardia the lights were out and we had to…”

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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

“Omg! We loved this tour! Our guide was superb! Friendly, informed, safe driver, accommodating…everything! We enjoyed getting to know the other couple on the tour and the wineries were great! An absolutely delicious lunch!”

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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

“Oskar made this tour so interesting. The food and wine he choose at each bar were outstanding. He was so personable that if felt like we were out on a Saturday night with a good friend. We highly recommend this tour. Do it early in…”

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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.