Discover Bilbao’s historic heart through a guided walk that uncovers its iconic architecture and rich industrial past—perfect for history and architecture lovers.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate walking ability recommended
Wildlife
History
Bilbao’s Casco Viejo dates back to medieval times and was historically a trading hub, shaping its unique character today.
Conservation
Efforts are in place to preserve Bilbao’s historic sites while promoting sustainable tourism.
Artchitectours
Discover Bilbao’s historic heart through a guided walk that uncovers its iconic architecture and rich industrial past—perfect for history and architecture lovers.
Artchitectours is a Barcelona-based company specializing in architecture-focused guided tours and itineraries across Europe, Asia and the Americas. The company curates city walks, thematic tours and full-day excursions that highlight modernism, Art Deco, contemporary projects and urban regeneration. From Barcelona’s Modernism and Gaudí routes to Parisian Art Deco, covered passages and Place Vendôme, from Lyon’s Confluence developments to Bordeaux’s wine-and-architecture outings, the program covers a broad range of architectural themes.
Each tour description lists key sites and design movements, enabling travelers to select experiences by interest — modern architecture, historic mansions, public space, landscape architecture and large-scale urban projects. Artchitectours operates in multiple cities including Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, Lyon, Rome, Lisbon, Valencia, Seville, Madrid, Porto, Bilbao, Helsinki, Tokyo, Singapore, Milan, Chandigarh, Brasilia and Casablanca, offering both short walks and longer, in-depth excursions.
The company’s focus is educational sightseeing: tours emphasize context, architects, dates, materials and urban strategies. Booking information, meeting points and practical notes are provided for each itinerary. Artchitectours publishes organized trip summaries and maintains a searchable catalog of experiences that range from neighborhood walks to thematic deep-dives such as social housing, university campuses and waterfront regeneration. The Barcelona base provides regional expertise while the international program connects travelers with contemporary and historical architectural narratives, suitable for students, professionals and curious travelers seeking design-focused exploration.
Tour formats include guided walking tours, bus-supported itineraries, and curated self-guided materials, each accompanied by clear practical details, suggested reading, and local context to help visitors plan time, transport and expectations, and accessibility considerations included.
Headquarters
Barcelona, Cataluña
Local base for European tours
Destinations
19 cities
Europe, Asia & the Americas
Tours Offered
89
Diverse architecture itineraries
Find a tour, check availability, and secure a spot on a curated architecture experience from Barcelona to global destinations.
Wear comfortable shoes
Cobblestone streets and uneven surfaces make comfortable shoes essential for the tour.
Bring a camera
Photograph Bilbao’s stunning architecture and lively streets at every turn.
Arrive early
Get the most out of your tour by arriving a few minutes early to settle in.
Stay hydrated
Walking tours involve a lot of walking, so bring water to stay refreshed.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating Bilbao’s historic streets comfortably.
Camera or smartphone
To capture Bilbao’s stunning architecture.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the walk.
Sun protection
Protect yourself from sun exposure in summer.
summer
Focus
Architecture tours
Specialized design-led routes