Bilbao Tour: Culinary Journey Through History

Explore Bilbao’s transformation through its vibrant culinary scene on a full-day tour of historic and modern eateries.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Anton Bridge - Situated adjacent to the San Anton Nikolas Eliza Church, this bridge stands as one of the city’s iconic landmarks. It is celebrated for its historical importance and offers breathtaking views of the river and its surroundings.
  • Mercado de La Ribera - Although Ribera Market was mentioned, its architectural splendor deserves…
What's Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Europe’s greatest comeback city, Bilbao is a place reborn. Until a few decades ago a postindustrial metropolis plagued by pollution and economic decline, Bilbao today is a buzzing cultural and culinary capital. On this full-day tour, we’ll trace Bilbao’s history and rebirth through the exceptional eateries – old and new – that call the Basque city home….

Location
San Anton eliza
Erribera Kalea
The square between San Anton Nikolas Eliza Church and Ribera Market
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Melissalp6911fn
May 13, 2025
Bite sized Bilbao - I didn’t expect to be the only one on the tour and get my own personal tour guide, but Gonzalo was great! We hit a lot of good local spots and tried many things I wouldn’t have found on my own. I got a bunch of good info on Basque culture and history, and good conversation about northern Spain. I’m moving to Spain this year and this was a great intro to the area. I did 2 CB tours in Portugal 2 years ago, and the tour quality is always top notch. I even got to re-visit the Puppy outside the Guggenheim after he was uncovered from his May refresh.
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Seaside673735
May 8, 2025
Delicious Way to Discover Bilbao - This tour is the most delicious way to truly discover Bilbao. Gonzalo’s knowledge of the history and culture of the city combined with his choice of the places the locals frequent made for a memorable day of tasting and sipping. Standouts among the many pintxos and portions we sampled were “The Perfect Marriage” anchovies and the chorizo cooked in cider. Highly recommend this tour with Gonzalo, who made our walking afternoon a well-paced feast to remember.
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Acbrenna
Apr 24, 2025
Great experience - We took this tour with Gonzalo. Gonzalo is extremely knowledgeable about Bilbao and basque cuisine generally. It was a pleasure to explore Bilbao and try some really great food. Highlights for me were the foie de bacalao, the bocadillos and all the great Basque wines. Gonzalo also gave us lots of recommendations for the rest of our stay and beyond. Another great experience with Culinary Backstreets!
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Ruthbc1907yp
Apr 24, 2025
Excellent Food Tour - Gonzalo was a fantastic and informative guide - just the right amount of food and some short walks between stops, with a lot of local recommendations and tips for traveling in the region - highly recommend this tour.
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From $150
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).