Best Free Walking Tours in Bilbao
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Bilbao is quickly becoming one of the trendiest destinations in Europe for art lovers and foodies. This beautiful city in the north of Spain displays an amazing industrial heritage with some of the most stunning architectural gems of the contemporary age. Additionally, Bilbao has been hailed as a mecca for both traditional and modern cuisine. With so much to do, booking Free Walking Tours in Bilbao with a guide is the best way to enjoy the trip hassle free. There are many free walks that you can book in advance, but most travelers’ favorite is the Essential Bilbao City Tour around the city center, that will take you around the Guggenheim Museum and other historical landmarks. We highly recommend also booking a Free Food Tour in Bilbao to explore the amazing cuisine of the Basque Country. You’ll discover the wide variety of pintxos (tapas) available at many bars, as well as local table manners.
Bilbao was a dark industrial town that transformed itself into one of the hippest cultural hubs of Europe in just a few decades. The key to this amazing reinvigoration was a huge investment in culture, avant-garde museums, and futuristic urbanism. Now, this Basque city is home to many feats of contemporary architecture that travelers can admire by booking a fun Free Tour in Bilbao. In particular, you cannot miss the amazing Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Gehry to look like a massive steel boat in the Nervion River. This museum has been hailed as one of the absolute must-see attractions in Spain, so take your time to admire its many exhibitions. Other important highlights are the Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao, the Alhondiga (Azkuna Zentroa), the Gothic Cathedral of Santiago, or the Zubizuri footbridge, designed by world-famous architect Santiago Calatrava.
Things to Do in Bilbao
Art and cultural activities, outdoor excursions, culinary adventures... There are so many fun things to do in Bilbao! After joining Bilbao Free Walking Tour, visiting the Guggenheim Museum and taking a selfie with the cute sculpture ‘Puppy’, most travelers visit Ribera Market to taste pintxos (tapas). Ribera Market is a famous art deco-style building, and the largest covered market in Europe. Additionally, make sure to order a cup of Txakoli wine while you explore the many fish and seafood restaurants around the Old Town and Deusto neighborhood. In the afternoon, it’s possible to cruise the Nervión on a boat tour, and enjoy amazing views of the Guggenheim Museum, the historic Hotel Arenal Bilbao and the Town Hall. Bilbao is also a dream destination for water-sport fans. In particular, there are many beaches where you can take surfing lessons while enjoying the sounds of the North Sea. At night, go to the atmospheric Plaza Nueva to enjoy a drink under the stars.