Private Bilbao Food Tour: Market, Pintxos and Wine!
Tour Times: Tour time will be confirmed on your voucher to best fit your itinerary
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Overview
This small-group walking food tour is a slow walk through Bilbao's Old Town. Tasting pintxos, wines, and the stories that shaped the city. Starting the tour at Mercado de la Ribera, this is one of Europe's oldest covered markets and the birthplace of the city's food culture.
Over three hours and six carefully chosen stops, you'll taste classic and contemporary pintxos, from anchovy pintxos to local cheese and a classic aperitif, you'll try the foods locals actually eat.
Walk through the Seven Streets and Plaza Nueva learning the stories behind Bilbao's industrial past, its bar culture, and the people who shaped its kitchens.
The tour ends with a Sweet bite, sampling a traditional Bilbao pastry.
There is a maximum of 8 guests for this tour, which is led by an expert bilingual local guide. This is designed to feel like being shown around by a knowledgeable friend, not a scripted walking tour. Each booking supports a local social business incubator in Bilbao's San Francisco neighborhood that empowers entrepreneurs of Sub-Saharan origin - so guests leave having tasted the city and contributed something back to it.
What's Included
- English Speaking Guide
- Food Tastings at 6 Stops
- Wine/Vermouth Pairings
- Mercado de la Ribera
- Port Transportation
- Additional Food and Drinks
- Gratuities/Tips
Itinerary
Meet and Greet at Mercado de la Ribera
Tour Start
Mercado de la Ribera 30 Minutes
Cheese Tastings
Traditional Basque Tavern 40 Minutes
Pintxos and Wine
Seven Streets 30 Minutes
Local White Wine Tasting
Pintxos Bar 30 Minutes
Rioja Tasting and Pintxos
Plaza Nueva 30 Minutes
Aperitif Stop
Sweet Bite 20 Minutes
Tasting of Traditional Bilbao Pastry
Tour End
Considerations
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This tour is not suitable for wheelchair users
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This tour can accommodate motorized scooters
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Guests should be comfortable walking and standing for the tour duration (approx. 3 hours)
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Comfortable walking shoes required as the Old Town has cobblestone streets
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Guests must be over the age of 18 to consume alcohol on this tour
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The tour is family-friendly - kid-appropriate pintxo options and non-alcoholic drink alternatives are available alongside the wine/vermouth pairings for adults
Special Instructions
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Wear comfortable weather appropriate clothes and suitable footwear
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Bring cash and/or credit card for any additional purchases on the day
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Local currency is Euro (EUR)
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Bring your camera to capture wonderful memories of your time ashore!
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