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The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
About this experience
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 to expect
Stop 1 · 3h
-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
- Please come hungry! You will have a full 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)
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local
Meeting & pickup
- Please meet the guide right in front of the KFC.
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not recommended for vegans
- Not recommended for vegetarians
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.