Top 10 Culinary Tours in Bilbao

Destination: Bilbao.
With the Do Eat Better Experience Bilbao Food Tour through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and bars where you can feast on local delights like Pintxos, Rioja-style potatoes, and so much more. Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers! Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties and taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you cross the city. You will learn about Bilbao's rich culinary history and culture while you taste and we will provide small-group experiences, for a relaxed pace and informal vibe!
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Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Bilbao.
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. On this full-day tour, we’ll walk Bilbao’s backstreets and stop into the local eateries – old and new – that tell this city’s remarkable tale of renewal.
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Destination: Bilbao.
Join us for a unique txakoli wine experience, exploring the fresh, vibrant Basque wine made from Hondarrabi Zuri grapes. Start in Bakio at the Txakoli Museum to learn about its history, Atlantic climate, and winemaking techniques. Visit a txakolindegi (winery) to see coastal viticulture, harvest, pressing, fermentation, and maturation that give txakoli its citrusy acidity and saline edge. Enjoy a guided tasting with a Cantabrian appetizer, learn the high pour tradition, serving tips, and why txakoli pairs perfectly with fish and seafood. With private transport, hotel pick-up and drop-off, museum and winery access, and personalized guidance, this tour immerses you in Basque wine culture, history, and flavor for a full day of scenery and oenological pleasure.
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Duration: Around 6 hours.

Destination: Bilbao.
This tour is perfect for repeat visitors, food lovers, and anyone who appreciates delicious cuisine and excellent wines. Embark on a gourmet gastronomic adventure through the vibrant streets of Bilbao, delving into the realm of high-end pintxos paired with exquisite local wines. Our thoughtfully curated tour ensures an unforgettable culinary journey, where each bite narrates a tale of ingenuity and skill. We will visit 4 restaurants, where we will have our own private space accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide who will guide you through all the delicatessen pintxos we will try. To complement these culinary marvels, indulge in a selection of meticulously chosen premium wines and cava, expertly matched to elevate your tasting experience. Whether you're a seasoned epicurean or a curious traveler keen on discovering Bilbao's gastronomic treasures, our pintxos tour promises an evening of indulgence and exploration, leaving your taste buds enchanted and your senses captivated.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Bilbao.
Bilbao bold architecture, riverside charm and a vibrant food scene. What more could you ask for?! Imagine a city where industrial heritage meets cutting-edge design, set along the Nervión River, lively yet authentic, and full of Basque character. Bilbao is renowned across Spain for its innovative cuisine and talented chefs, who blend tradition with modern techniques, and for its pintxos culture — a creative take on tapas from the Basque Country, served in individual portions and displayed along the bar for you to choose as they’re freshly prepared. If you’re passionate about gastronomic experiences with a contemporary twist, Bilbao will not disappoint.
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Duration: Around 3 hours and a half.

Destination: Bilbao.
Our wine tour from Vitoria-Gasteiz with a winery visit and traditional lunch offers an authentic way to explore La Rioja. Departing from Vitoria, travel through vineyard landscapes to Laguardia, a medieval village surrounded by vines, before visiting a small family-run winery. Away from mass tourism, discover the winemaking process with a guided visit and tasting of wines with distinct nuances. The experience continues with a four-course Rioja lunch plus dessert: blood sausage, piquillo peppers and guindillas, beans and potatoes a la riojana, wood-fired lamb chops with salad, and Goxua, paired with local wines. After a final toast, return to Vitoria. This tour is ideal for travelers seeking an intimate introduction to Rioja wine culture with landscape, gastronomy, history, and a local guide. *Lunch menu may vary depending on season or restaurant.
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Duration: Around 7 hours and a half.

Destination: Bilbao.
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. 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!
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Bilbao.
We are food passionates and our aim is for you to have a very fun evening while tasting the best Basque tapas/pintxos of Bilbao and discovering the local history and traditions. With us you will taste at least the top 8 pintxos (traditional and modern Basque bites) all paired with a lovely variety of local drinks from wines to vermouths (we have options for all preferences). This tour runs in English and in small groups only so it is much more personal. Our focus is in high quality food and drink, so the perfect choice for the most demanding foodies, just like we are! This experience is as well a fabulous introduction to the history of Bilbao and the Basque Country as we walk around 3 of the most historic neighbourhoods of Bilbao. After the tour you would have learnt the "essential local rules" to order the best food when you are on your own. You will experience it like Basque people: walking around town and hopping from bar to bar pairing local food specialties with drinks.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Bilbao.
The only Food and photography expert-led PINTXO TOUR in Bilbao. Join me for a walking, photographing, eating & drinking experience you'll never forget! We'll visit 5 different bars for a glass & a pintxo (sophisticated Basque tapa) at each one. It's a full meal & exactly what the locals like to do. You'll BE A LOCAL with me! Along the route, I'll show you the sites & tell you about the history & culture of the Basque Country, we will visit the RIBERA MARKET but my focus is definitely on FOOD & DRINK. My route & the menu changes daily, but we'll do a mix from the traditional to the modern. Expect to eat anchovies, octopus, bacalao in pil-pil sauce, squid, foie gras, local cheese... and ending of course, with a traditional dessert. Thirsty? I'm great at pairing the perfect pour with the perfect plate, from local ciders to white wine (txakoli), young & aged Tempranillo​ from La Rioja, beer & beyond maybe we'll dip into some vermouth too? Or want to try our local drink Kalimotxo?
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Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Bilbao.
Discover the Basque Country’s culinary richness on a pintxo and wine tour in Bilbao, blending tradition, modernity, and local flavors. Explore the Old Town while tasting five different pintxos at traditional bars, each with its own specialty, paired with Spanish DO wines and local cider. This tour is more than a tasting; it’s a cultural experience where you visit carefully selected local bars, hear the stories behind each dish, and savor the essence of Basque cuisine in small, flavor-packed bites. With a comfortable pace and local guidance, this Bilbao food tour is the perfect way to enjoy authentic gastronomy in just a few hours.
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Duration: Around 3 hours.