BILBAO PRIVATE TOUR
5 HOURS
Price includes private guide, lunch, the entrance to the Guggenheim museum & 21%VAT.
DELICIOUS PINTXO LUNCH
THE BASQUE TAPAS
Bilbao is famous for its gastronomy and we will take you to taste our favourites bites and local drinks
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM
INSIDE PRIVATE VISIT
Our guides are official with wide knowledge regarding everything connected with the museum
NERVION RIVER
& THE ARENAL
We will walk along the river to get to the Old Town stumble upon the beautiful Calatrava white bridge
THE OLD TOWN
THE RIBERA FOOD MARKET
Immerse yourself in the beautiful Old Town Of Bilbao with colourful cobbled streets dated from 13th century
FREE CANCELLATION
UP TO 72 HOURS
We know how much things can change when travelling. That´s why we offer you Free Cancellation up to 72 hours before the tour starts
What To Expect
The Guggenheim Museum & Frank Gehry
If there is a compulsory stop to visit during your time in Bilbao is this building designed by the acclaimed architect Frank Gehry. It doesn't really matter if you like contemporary art or no as this building offers much more besides paintings and sculptures.
Let your eyes admire the almost impossible shapes and reflections that the museum offers to your eyes from the titanium skin that protects the museum infrastructure.
Enjoy the pieces of art from artists such as Andy Warhol, Anselm Kiefer, Jean-Michel Basquiat and the local Basque sculptors of Eduardo Chillida and Jorge Oteiza.
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Learn why the museum was built in first place and the huge impact that has had in the last decades over the Bilbao prosperity.
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BILBAO GASTRONOMY - THE OLD TOWN
Discover the history of Bilbao in a relaxed walk around the beautiful colourful Old Town of Bilbao dated from the 13th Century. Learn how Bilbao transformed from being one of the ugliest cities of Spain to be one of the most modern and contemporary cities of Europe.
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We will take you to explore the local food market (the biggest covered market in Europe) so you can see the products we use in our day-to-day gastronomy such as the salted cod, the spicy chorizo or the softer calamaris (txipirones).
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We will stop to in a couple of bars for some local drinks and pintxos in "Plaza Nueva" where we will have lunch with three lovely pintxos and drink. We willexplain you all about our language, The Basque, known to be pre roman and pre-latin and possibly the most important asset that the Basques have nowadays.
the nervion river
If there is an iconic element that explain the economy and the history of Bilbao, it´s the Nervion river.
Enjoy a peaceful walk along the river where you will be delighted with architectural pieces such as the the impressive "Spider" of Louise Bourgeois, the "Puppy" of Jeff Koons, The Arati Isozaki towers or the stunning "Zubizuri" bridge designed by Calatrava!
WHY US?
Reliable
We are small family business, fully insured and licensed in La Rioja.
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We only offer the best Riojan quality, from transport and service to food and wine.
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We have over five years' experience conducting tours in La Rioja.
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For your comfort and safety our Rioja private tours conducted in a 4x4 Range Rover Sport or Mercedes Viano.
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We accept all types of debit/credit cards.
Authentic
We partner with small family businesses in La Rioja, who maintain respect for sustainability and authenticity.
The way we approach wine is with passion as we considerate it an art. The cellars and wineries we visit on our Rioja private tour have a great history behind them.
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We partner with traditional local restaurants in La Rioja, which use only seasonal produce.
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We visit small Riojan towns & villages that you won't find in the travel guides.
Knowledgeable
We are a team of four with a background in the wine and gastronomy world and excellent knowledge of La Rioja.
Our team are locals who genuinely love and know the La Rioja inside out.
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Whilst we have carefully planned our Rioja private tour, we aim to cater to our clients' needs, and will adjust the itinerary as required.
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With us you will not feel like you are on a Rioja tour, but rather having an experience with local friends.