Spend a day with Go Basque uncovering Bilbao’s contrasts—from the cobblestone Old Town to the cutting-edge Guggenheim Museum. This guided tour offers stunning city views and insights into Basque culture and architecture.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires moderate walking but no strenuous effort.
Wildlife
History
Bilbao experienced a major industrial boom in the 19th century, and the Guggenheim Museum’s 1997 opening marked a cultural rebirth that transformed the city from industrial hub to artistic landmark.
Conservation
Efforts to maintain Bilbao’s urban green spaces and promote sustainable tourism help protect the balance between city growth and natural surroundings.
Go Basque
Spend a day with Go Basque uncovering Bilbao’s contrasts—from the cobblestone Old Town to the cutting-edge Guggenheim Museum. This guided tour offers stunning city views and insights into Basque culture and architecture.
Go Basque is a Donostia (San Sebastián)–based tour company that specializes in private, locally guided experiences across the Basque Country, the Rioja wine region, and the French Basque coast. The company curates culinary, wine and cultural itineraries that showcase Basque markets, pintxos culture, Txakoli vineyards, and historic sites such as the Guggenheim in Bilbao and medieval Laguardia.
Offerings include market and wine tasting tours in San Sebastián, pintxos walks, private city tours of San Sebastián and Bilbao, coastal drives along Gipuzkoa, guided visits to Rioja wineries with tastings and gourmet lunches, and countryside excursions to Idiazabal cheese farms and Basque cider houses. Go Basque also runs transfers and private day trips between San Sebastián and Bilbao, as well as specialized routes like Game of Thrones filming location tours and hikes on Mount Hernio and along the Txakoli route.
Guides are local experts familiar with Basque gastronomy, winemaking, history and landscapes, and itineraries are adaptable to dietary preferences and mobility needs. Tours emphasize authentic encounters with producers — from Txakoli winemakers to cheese artisans — and include opportunities to taste regional specialties such as Gateau Basque and Ossau Iraty cheese.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Go Basque focuses on responsible travel and immersive learning, offering travelers direct access to the cultural and culinary heart of the Basque Country. Reservations are available for private bookings and curated small-group departures.
Custom itineraries accommodate families, couples, and solo travelers, with flexible durations from short local walks to full-day excursions across the region's coastline and vineyards daily.
Base Location
Donostia (San Sebastián)
Based in the heart of the Basque Country
Specialty
Food & Wine Tours
Markets, pintxos, Txakoli, Rioja
Tours Offered
28 tours
Coast, countryside, city and hiking
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Recognized travel curation platform
Reserve a private tour from Donostia to explore pintxos, Txakoli, Rioja wineries, or the French Basque countryside.
Dress for Urban Walking
Comfortable walking shoes are essential as you'll navigate cobblestone streets and museum interiors throughout the day.
Bring a Light Jacket
Weather in Euskadi can change suddenly; a windbreaker or light jacket will keep you comfortable, especially on Mount Artxanda.
Stay Hydrated
Carry a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated on your urban trek, especially during warmer months.
Camera Ready
Charge your camera or phone fully to capture Bilbao’s stunning architecture and scenic views without interruption.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports all-day strolling on varied city surfaces.
Light rain jacket
Keeps you dry during sudden Basque weather shifts.
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Camera or smartphone
Capture the museum’s architecture and panoramic city views.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during warm-weather walking.
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