Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting
Bilbao, Spain

Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting

Outty Ranking 85 5.0 · 87 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $110
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85/100

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5.0/5

Based on 87 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting worth booking?

Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting is a 3-hour experience in Bilbao, Spain, from $110 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 87 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
85 / 100
Rating
5/5 (87)
Duration
3 hours
From
$110 per person

Step into the heart of Basque gastronomy. On this guided pintxos food tour in Bilbao, your local guide brings the flavours, traditions, and stories of the region to life. Sip ice-cold txakoli, our local wine, try premium Rioja wines, and enjoy authentic Basque tapas —los pintxos—prepared in both traditional and modern ways. Our tour offers enough food and drinks so you won’t need to plan for a meal afterwards. In just three hours, you’ll hop between a curated selection of bars: some well-known favourites, others true local secrets. In a small and intimate group of max. 6 people, you’ll wander the narrow streets of the Casco Viejo, your expert local guide creates a personalised route that guarantees a surprising, memorable, and truly authentic experience. You won’t just explore Bilbao, you’ll become part of our cuadrilla, our circle of friends. With 6 pintxos and 4 drinks, this is more than a walking tour. It’s a delicious, story-rich deep-dive into Basque culture and cuisine.

What you get

    About this experience

    Step into the heart of Basque gastronomy. On this guided pintxos food tour in Bilbao, your local guide brings the flavours, traditions, and stories of the region to life. Sip ice-cold txakoli, our local wine, try premium Rioja wines, and enjoy authentic Basque tapas —los pintxos—prepared in both traditional and modern ways. Our tour offers enough food and drinks so you won’t need to plan for a meal afterwards. In just three hours, you’ll hop between a curated selection of bars: some well-known favourites, others true local secrets. In a small and intimate group of max. 6 people, you’ll wander the narrow streets of the Casco Viejo, your expert local guide creates a personalised route that guarantees a surprising, memorable, and truly authentic experience. You won’t just explore Bilbao, you’ll become part of our cuadrilla, our circle of friends. With 6 pintxos and 4 drinks, this is more than a walking tour. It’s a delicious, story-rich deep-dive into Basque culture and cuisine.

    What's included

    Included

    • Local tips for restaurants
    • 4 stops: Classic bars with 6 gourmet pintxos and 4 glass of wine (or equivalent)
    • Private Tour (if option selected)
    • Unique tour experience with a local guide

    Not included

    • Additional food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Meeting point for check-in at our shop @tournebilbao.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Mercado De La Ribera

      Historical food market where you can find everything and anything. Its where both locals and great chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants go shopping for their ingredients.

      15 minutes here

    3. Plaza Nueva

      Located in the heart of Casco Viejo, it is recognized for its famous pintxo bars frequented by both locals and visitors. At this stop we will begin to get to know those delicacies that in the Basque Country we call pintxos. We will stop at a bar and taste pintxos.

      30 minutes here

    4. We will stop at a street where different classic bars are concentrated, where the "txikiteros", local wine drinkers, sing songs while drinking. Here we will have the opportunity to taste a typical wine from the Basque Country such as Txakolí.

      20 minutes here

    5. Catedral de Santiago

      Catholic cathedral from the 14th century and one of the focal points of Casco Viejo.

      10 minutes here · Admission not included

    6. Park that separates the Casco Viejo from the Ensanche and next to the majestic Arriaga Theater.

      10 minutes here · Admission not included

    7. Pedestrian street very close to shops and office areas with a multitude of bars where you can taste pintxos.

      25 minutes here

    8. Palacio de la Diputacion

      Historic building that best explains the eclecticism within contemporary art in the Basque Country.

      10 minutes here · Admission not included

    9. Historical building, which is today a cultural and social center. It houses some of the best views of the entire Casco Viejo on its top floor.

      10 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Bilbao

    We will meet you at a local shop called Tourné Bilbao, Villarías Kalea 1.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    We will meet you at a local shop called Tourné Bilbao, Villarías Kalea 1.

    Options you can book

    • Pintxos Tasting Walking Tour in Bilbao

    • Private Pintxos Tasting Tour

      Private English Language

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 12 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Tourné

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour.
    • Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
    • In case of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, allergies, other food preferences, we recommend to book a private tour

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 87 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    10 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    10 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    9 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    87 verified traveler reviews for Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Lynne_R · October 2026

    Milan was an excellent...

    Milan was an excellent tour guide for wine and pintxo tour. He was very knowledgeable of the Basque region. The various food and drinks he had picked out at the different local bars were very good. Would highly recommend this tour….its a must tour!

    via Viator

    jeannettel329 · October 2026

    Pinxos in Bilbao

    Milan was a fabulous guide. He loves Bilbao, the history and the food. Thoroughly enjoyable evening with delicious Pinxos and fun drinks.

    via Tripadvisor

    58diner · September 2026

    Great guide, tour pricey.

    The guide was really good, knowledgeable and genuinely wanted us to enjoy the experience. The cost was pricey compared with other food tours we have done in Spain. We had the best desert we have ever tasted, the pastry was so light and the filling exquisite. (we can't remember it's name).

    Response from the operator: Amazing to hear you had a great time with us during our food tour! And you make me very curious about this mysterious desert that you had haha!

    via Tripadvisor

    Kenneth_L · August 2026

    Robert was an excellent...

    Robert was an excellent guide leading us through several bars/restaurants (with great food and wine) while providing some interesting information about the life in Bilbao and the Basque Country. Great value overall.

    Response from the operator: We love to hear you had a great Tapas tour! Thank you for leaving your opinion about it :)!

    via Viator

    Barbara_K · April 2026

    Wonderful experience!

    Our Pinxtos tour was terrific: our guide Roberto took us to amazing pinxtos bars that were historic, had great food, wine, and with informative and fun conversation. The only issue we had was that we didn’t do it sooner in our stay in Bilbao!

    Response from the operator: We are really glad to read you had a great time with our guide Roberto. Thank you so much for sharing your experience :)!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $110 to $270
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    30
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Tourné, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 68.4.

    See everything Tourné runs

    Why this scores 85

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)96
    Review evidence (18% weight)78
    Booking momentum (14% weight)73
    Value for money (12% weight)76
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)80
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bilbao.

    How much does Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting cost?

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    Prices start at $110 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bilbao usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bilbao is not rushed.

    Is Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 87 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Bilbao, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting?

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    Around 30 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bilbao can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bilbao and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bilbao within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Bilbao?

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    On Outty we rank every Bilbao experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local, Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local, Dragonstone, Mundaka and Guernica from Bilbao. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Bilbao?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Bilbao?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting?

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    Included: Local tips for restaurants; 4 stops: Classic bars with 6 gourmet pintxos and 4 glass of wine (or equivalent); Private Tour (if option selected); and Unique tour experience with a local guide. Not included: Additional food and drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting?

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    We will meet you at a local shop called Tourné Bilbao, Villarías Kalea 1. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Bilbao. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting?

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    Across 87 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for Bilbao Small Group Tour with Tapas and Wine Tasting?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Pintxos Tasting Walking Tour in Bilbao, Private Pintxos Tasting Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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