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Private Tour of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Guggenheim: Exploring Bilbao Highlights
4.2
6 Ratings
Bakio
Experience the best of Bilbao on a private tour, including a visit to the iconic Guggenheim Museum and the Game of Thrones filming location, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Explore the vibrant city, indulge in local pintxos, and discover Bilbao's urban regeneration. Book now!
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Ermita De San Juan De Gaztelugatxe - We will be visiting the chapel of San Juan de gaztelugatxe and walking up its 240 steps to ring the chapels bell, as the tradition demands!
Interestingly this location was used for filming dragon stone in game of thrones Season 5!! - Bilbao - The first of our wonders of Bilbao will be the old quarter and it’s famous 7 calles ( the first seven streets of Bilbao)
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - The next of our wonders of Bilbao will be the amazing gugghenheim museum of Bilbao, where you will enjoy up to 2 hours to yourselves to absorb the art.
- Plaza Nueva - The last wonder of Bilbao will without doubt be a savoury one, the whole basque country is world famous for the pintxos and we will enjoy a tasting of the best pintxos in Bilbao’s plaza nueva.
- Viaje por la Ria de Bilbao - A beautiful 30 minute walk along the Bilbao river from the old quarter up to the gugghenheim will show us the perfect blend of old Bilbao and the modern city it has become.
- Mercado de La Ribera - .
What's Included
- Comfortable hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation with onboard WiFi and air conditioning
- Professional bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
- Portuguese speaking guide upon request
- Optional lunch inclusion
Additional Information
On this adventure, we’ll delve into the magnificence of Bilbao, savor delicious local pintxos, and revel in the splendor of the magnificent Guggenheim Museum- all included in the price. We’ll make a stop at the well-known Game of Thrones filming site, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.
Bilbao is truly a city that buzzes with an edgy, progressive vibe. You will immediately notice its contemporary charm. Once an industrial powerhouse, Bilbao has transformed itself into a global beacon of urban design and has become a benchmark for urban revitalization.
If any rejuvenation could be singled out for placing Bilbao firmly on the global radar, it would undoubtedly be the Guggenheim. It’s undeniable that since its inception, it has morphed into a significant highlight.
During this tour, we will explore Bilbao’s casco viejo, with a pintxos break included.
Please note: to visit Gaztelugatxe, tickets are required. Hence, last-minute reservations will be contingent on access to Gaztelugatxe. Other alternatives will be suggested.
Location
Ermita De San Juan De Gaztelugatxe
Carretera de Gaztelugatxe
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(6 Ratings)
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Judy_m
Jul 25, 2022
Don’t miss this! - Incredible, once in a lifetime trip. We only had one day to experience the the Basque area and our guide Martin made the most of it. The scenery, the history, the view points crowned by a visit to Bilbao, old and new, and the visit to the amazing Guggenheim museum was truly wonderful. We traveled at our own pace and it was delightful. We tried to walk to the shrine of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe but were to old and it was too hot and we only made it to the last viewpoint. But it was worth the try.
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Sunshine11066321421
Jul 5, 2022
Gaztelugatxe / Bilbao - Jimi was a great tour person very knowledgeable of Bilbao and the surrounding areas and we could tell he loves his job as well as giving us a great itinerary for our next day at San Sebastián especially where to park. Thank you so much Jimi.
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Lilibeth_w
May 15, 2022
Amazing and scenic tour with a wonderful guide - I did a last minute booking and the tour operator was able to accommodate my request. Our tour guide Martin speaks very good English so me and my friend had a lively conversation with him. He showed us hidden gems of Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and surrounding areas. The drive was so beautiful. Martin also recommended a great restaurant in Bermeo where we ate delicious pintxos for lunch and he also added extra stop for us at an overlook where we enjoyed coffee and dessert. Martin is very proud of the Basque Country and it showed when he told us stories and related historical events. So happy with this tour!!!
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Sharon_m
Sep 7, 2022
Bilbao Visit - Our guide was articulate and very knowledgeable about Bilbao. Unfortunately, we did not visit all of the sites noted in the tour description. We lost some time because the guide was not familiar with picking up guests at the cruise ship. It was suggested, and we agreed, that we skip the first stop because of the steepness. We agreed but reflecting back wish we had insisted on going. If we had taken the shuttle from the ship and done a walking tour of Bilbao and the gone to the Guggenheim we would have spent far less money than we did for this particular tour. I do recommend the tour if you’re visiting all the sites noted
and if you’re not arriving by cruise ship.
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Odyssey16913622117
Oct 12, 2023
Trip was cancelled on us at last minute - The night before our scheduled trip we were sent an email cancelling our tour apparently due to incorrect pricing on the tripadvisor website. No option was given to accept a different price. The cancellation was fully refunded in a couple of days but resulted in a loss of over $50 Canadian by time exchange rates were factored in on our credit card.
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