Bilbao Food Tour: Explore Basque Cuisine with Wine Pairing in Old Town
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Experience the rich flavors of Basque cuisine on a 3-hour food tour in Bilbao. Sample a variety of pintxos paired with excellent wines, guided by a local expert.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Casco Viejo - -We will do as the Basques do! A bar hopping tour of Bilbao. We (the Basque people!) demonstrate our love of gastronomy with these tasty little bar snacks.

-We will try the special pintxos, the ones you don’t see on the bars! I will order them for you and the chef will make them instantly for you.

-We are going to sample the traditional pintxos and also others that have been given AWARDS in the famous pintxo competitions. You will experience all Bilbao has to offer on this tour with stops at very modern bars, and also stops at some of the oldest bars in the city!

-I will teach you how to order pintxos. After my tour you will have the confidence to go in any bar in the city!

-I pair the pintxos with a wine most suitable to type of food we are experiencing. We will sample red and white wine, cider, and other drinks on this tour.

-I know the best bars in my city and what to order as I was born and raised in Bilbao!

What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
  • 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
  • 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider)
  • Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Join us on a 3-hour journey centered around the stunning Basque cuisine within the beautiful cityscape on our ‘pintxos’ tour across Bilbao. Traverse the historic 700 year old bylanes of the Old Town while accompanied by a knowledgeable local Basque guide well versed in Bilbao’s gastronomic landscape. Our entity pioneered the ‘Bilbao Food Tour’ concept in the city beginning in 2014.

During the tour, we’ll drop by 5 outlets and offer a taste of varying pintxo styles from classic to contemporary. Your guide will carefully pair each treat with a splendid wine accentuating the flavors of the pintxo. We specialize in wine offerings such as the classic red from La Rioja and the sparkling white Txakoli from the Basque Coast, among others!

  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Tour can be adapted to meet food preferences and dietary requirements (vegetarians, food allergies, etc)
  • Not recommended for vegans
Location
San Nikolas eliza
San Nikolas Plazatxoa
Please meet tour guide in front of San Nicolas Church (San Nikolas Eliza in Basque) by the main door.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Starletscarlet
Jun 23, 2024
Just book!! - Fabulous foodie experience with an enthusiastic and friendly guide. We had a fabulous time and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend! This was such a great way to experience Bilbao and learn about Basque culture. Definitely our Bilbao highlight!
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Kwoo75
Jun 23, 2024
Superb 5 star Experience! - This experience was the highlight of our time in Bilbao, amazing 5star guide, stunning food, gorgeous wine (and cider) plus we were so lucky as our group consisted of all different nationalities and what a fantastic group it was! Highly recommend.
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William_k
Jun 22, 2024
Delicious and informative - Our guide wss delight! She brought the pintxos culture to life with history and insider knowledge. The group jelled nicely with folks from around the world. A wonderfully fun experience.
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R3862qnjohnt
Jun 22, 2024
A Perfect Evening of Pinchos and Wine. - Started in Bilbao’s Old Town with a selection of pinchos paired with wine, Spanish of course. Local guide irena was festive, patient and knowledgeable. Her enthusiasm was infectious, I came from a similar tapas tour in Madrid and this one was more substantial and more interesting.
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Pathfinder284
Jun 22, 2024
Amazing food tour, worth every penny. - Great food tour, informative, fun and good value for money. Olaia was a wonderful guide, enthusiastic and passionate about her country.
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C1037gwmikeh
Jun 21, 2024
Culture, cider, and culinary fun - Food, fun, fellowship and vino for all! Great information on history of Bilbao, the foodie Pintxos culture and wine tasting all in one tour! Olaia was informative, personable and a lot of fun. This was an exceptional tour!
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Gulsun_a
Jun 21, 2024
Fun night in Bilbao - Had a fun night on this tour. Food and wine pairings were great and Olaia was an amazing guide. Highly recommend it.
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Sam_o
Jun 21, 2024
You won't be disappointed!! - We love food tours, and this was truly one of the best we've ever taken. Each of the 5 stops was unique, and every plate and wine was delicious! We would happily do it again! Olaia, our guide, was fun and very informative about the pintxos themselves and about the Basque culture. Taking this tour was a great way to learn about the Old Town, the food, and the Basque culture. So glad we did it on the first night as it definitely set us up to more fully enjoy the rest of our time here in Bilbao.
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Julie
Jun 21, 2024
Fantastic food and wine tour Bilbao! - What a great tour! I highly recommend! The food and wine pairings were excellent and the tour guide Olaia was fantastic! She is so passionate and knowledgeable about the Basque region and made the tour extra special. We made friends and it was really fun. A must if you visit Bilbao.
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Juanj1979
Jun 21, 2024
An Authentic Bilbao Experience with Guide Olaia - I took the Bilbao tour with guide Olaia in mid-June 2024. It was authentic, heartfelt, and refreshingly non-touristy. As someone who typically prefers to ask locals for dining recommendations, I value authenticity above all else. I was pleasantly surprised by Olaia’s warmth, knowledge, and her excellent choice of restaurants. The establishments truly reflected the local culture, and seeing so many locals dining there was reassuring. Don’t hesitate—book this tour today!
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