Discover Bilbao's captivating mix of tradition and modernity on this guided walk through its most famous sites. From the historic Casco Viejo to the iconic Guggenheim Museum, experience the city’s vibrant culture firsthand.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Average fitness level needed for walking moderate distances
Wildlife
History
Bilbao rose to prominence as an industrial port and shipbuilding hub before reinventing itself as a center for art and architecture in recent decades.
Conservation
The city actively promotes sustainability by preserving historic sites and encouraging eco-friendly transportation.
Descubre Tours
Discover Bilbao's captivating mix of tradition and modernity on this guided walk through its most famous sites. From the historic Casco Viejo to the iconic Guggenheim Museum, experience the city’s vibrant culture firsthand.
Descubre Tours is a Ferrol, A Coruña–based company offering guided cultural and culinary experiences across northern and central Spain. Featured on The Adventure Collective, Descubre Tours focuses on walking and small-group tours that highlight local history, artisanal workshops and regional gastronomy.
Tours include private and shared walking itineraries in Ferrol, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Vigo, Bilbao, San Sebastián, Hondarribia and Madrid. Experiences range from historical walking tours of old towns and naval districts to tapas and pintxo routes, craft-focused neighborhood walks, cheese tastings, and private tastings of beer or wine. The operator also offers a bike tour option for exploring Madrid on wheels.
Each listed trip—from Madrid’s Lavapiés, La Latina, Chueca, Malasaña and Barrio de las Letras experiences to Basque coastal tours and Galician city walks—follows concise, location-specific itineraries that emphasize neighborhoods, markets and landmarks named in the trip descriptions. Services are presented as private or shared options where noted and often include food or drink tastings as part of the route. Booking information, meeting points and group size details are provided per trip on the booking pages. As a locally based provider in Ferrol with offerings across multiple cities, Descubre Tours connects visitors with neighborhood stories, artisan producers and regional flavors, delivering focused, walkable itineraries curated to the neighborhoods and highlights specified in each experience. Trip formats explicitly list tasting inclusions, private or shared status, and neighborhood focus so travelers can choose experiences in Madrid, Galicia and the Basque Country according to interest and accessibility needs and pace.
Tours Offered
17
Diverse city and neighborhood routes
Base Location
Ferrol, A Coruña
Local operator in Ferrol
Trip Types
Private & Shared
Options for groups and individuals
Tasting Experiences
Cheese, Pintxos, Beer & Wine
Culinary elements included on many tours
Reserve private or shared walking experiences for authentic artisan, historical and culinary exploration—dates and meeting details available on each trip page.
Wear comfortable shoes
Since the tour involves walking through cobbled streets and city sidewalks, be sure to wear sturdy, comfortable footwear.
Bring water and sun protection
If touring during summer months, stay hydrated and protect yourself from the sun with a hat and sunscreen.
Book in advance
This popular tour often fills up quickly, so reserve your spot ahead of time.
Prepare for some uphill sections
Certain parts of the walk involve inclines; physical readiness will make the experience more enjoyable.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes suitable for several hours of city walking.
Sun protection
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat to stay protected from the sun.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the walking tour.
Camera or smartphone
Capture the stunning architecture and lively street scenes.