The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
Overview
With a local born and raised in Bilbao come discover a beautiful city and the amazing Basque cuisine on our 3-hour ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of Bilbao. Experience the 700 year old streets of the Old Town with a professional local 100% Basque guide who is an expert in the Bilbao culinary scene. We are the original "Bilbao Food Tour" having pioneered the idea in the city starting in 2014 with our website: bilbaofoodtour.com
We will visit 5 bars and sample pintxo styles ranging from traditional to modern. Your guide will pair each tasting with an excellent wine that compliments the pintxo. Wines that we recommend include red wine from La Rioja, Txakoli (a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque Coast), and more!
What's Included
- Dinner Please come hungry! You will have a full dinner.
- 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
- 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider)
- Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Epaltzaren Alargunaren Kalea
1, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Ibaiondo
48005 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
What To Expect
Book Online
Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Casco Viejo
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not recommended for vegans
- Not recommended for vegetarians
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local?
Cancellation Policy
Still have questions?
We're here to help.
Activity code: C-23938P4
Traveler Photos
Reviews
Average 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 1,239 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
Additional Info
Similar Tours & Activities
Journey through the heart of Bilbao on a private walking tour that spans the city’s historical landmarks to its modern marvels. Begin at the elegant...
$119
Tour through the most beautiful landscapes of the interior of Bizkaia. Bucolic valleys, medieval towns and natural parks are waiting for you. This tour will...
$74
Bilbao Interactive City Tour
Discover Bilbao your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and...
$8
Sample 5 top Spanish wines explained by our sommelier. The wines tasted come from small-family boutique wineries where every sip will connect you directly with...
$57
Journey through the heart of Bilbao on a private walking tour that spans the city’s historical landmarks to its modern marvels. Begin at the elegant...
$119
Tour through the most beautiful landscapes of the interior of Bizkaia. Bucolic valleys, medieval towns and natural parks are waiting for you. This tour will...
$74
Discover Bilbao your way with Ciceru’s self-guided walking tour—audio and text in 7 languages, right on your phone. No app, no hassle—just press play and...
$8
Sample 5 top Spanish wines explained by our sommelier. The wines tasted come from small-family boutique wineries where every sip will connect you directly with...
$57
Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Bilbao is full by history , you will realise as soon as you walk across its streets , and beacause also we have a friendly...
$34
You´ll visit the most beautiful places of the Biscay coast calmly, enyoing all the places. All tours are private, the costumers travel without other people,...
$78
Small groups. On purpose. We don't want to simply take you from one landmark to another. We keep our groups small so there's time to...
$3
Sample 5 top Spanish wines explained by our sommelier. The wines tasted come from small-family boutique wineries where every sip will connect you directly with...
$57
Bilbao is full by history , you will realise as soon as you walk across its streets , and beacause also we have a friendly...
$34
You´ll visit the most beautiful places of the Biscay coast calmly, enyoing all the places. All tours are private, the costumers travel without other people,...
$78
Small groups. On purpose. We don't want to simply take you from one landmark to another. We keep our groups small so there's time to...
$3
Sample 5 top Spanish wines explained by our sommelier. The wines tasted come from small-family boutique wineries where every sip will connect you directly with...
$57
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
Filter by:
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. Please come hungry! You will have a full dinner.
- 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
- 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider).
- Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 14. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- DinnerPlease come hungry! You will have a full dinner.
- 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
- 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider)
- Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not recommended for vegans
- Not recommended for vegetarians
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
