Bilbao Private Tour Culture Local History and Jewels

You will begin your visit in front of the Teatro Arriaga, one of the most emblematic buildings in the town. Your guide will tell you why it is dedicated to this composer from Bilbao, nicknamed the "Spanish Mozart", and how this theatre marked the birth of modern Bilbao cultural life.

You will look at the watercourse that has marked the entire history of the city, from its origin as a port town to its role in the Basque industrial revolution. Your guide will explain why it is considered the true backbone of Bilbao.

You will walk through this urban park, gateway to the Old Town, stopping at the Music Kiosk, a traditional meeting point for Bilbaoans for generations. It is a good time to get to know the social and everyday atmosphere of the city, beyond the monuments.

You will see this Baroque church dedicated to the patron saint of sailors, and in front of it the old Yohn Palace, popularly known as the Stock Exchange building. Your guide will tell you about his role in the commercial and financial development of Bilbao.

You will enter this elegant 19th century portico square, today the epicenter of Bilbao’s social life thanks to its pintxo bars. You will take the opportunity to talk about local cuisine, and your guide will give you personalized recommendations of where to go after the tour, according to your tastes.

Will you come up? If you prefer not to make the complete ascent, we will look at this historic 323-step staircase built in 1745 as an access road to the Basilica of Begoña. Your guide will tell you how this path, originally without stairs, later became the funerary route to the ancient cemetery of Mallona, and you will enjoy one of the best panoramic views of the Old Town.

You will arrive at this square dedicated to the writer Miguel de Unamuno, starting point of the Mallona Causeways and home of the Basque Archaeological, Ethnographic and Historical Museum. A good time to connect literature and local history with city planning.

ries-old shops and vestiges of the ancient medieval wall. Your guide will point out architectural details that go unnoticed to those who walk unaccompanied, and will tell you about illustrious characters like Unamuno or Amadeus of Savoy.

We will stop to enjoy this Gothic cathedral, a mandatory stop on the Camino de Santiago on its northern route. Your guide will tell you about its role as the main temple of the town before the creation of the diocese of Bilbao, and the curious existence of a "second cathedral" in the city.

You will enter one of the most emblematic covered markets in Spain, a reference point to discover Bilbao cuisine. Your guide will show you the most interesting stalls and talk about the typical products that form the basis of local cuisine.

You will look out over one of Bilbao’s most characterful and historical neighborhoods, born around an old 15th century Franciscan convent and today known for its cultural diversity. Your guide will tell you about its transformation over the centuries, from working class neighborhood to one of the most multicultural and regenerating enclaves of the city.