The 13 Bilbao Drinks Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,275 reviews · 10 hours · from $58Our pick

Travel from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, and Bodega Berroja with a bilingual guide such as Aitor, Aman, or Pedro. Expect coastal views, Basque history, 241 steps to a hilltop chapel, free time for lunch, and a txakoli tasting.

“The tour was beautiful and fulfilling.. learned so much about Basque culture and history. Aman, our guide was so informative and Sylvia, the driver made me proud as a woman. It was exhausting especially as it was raining.. however would recommend it to everyone for adventure and learning experience.”

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2.Basque Food Tour and Wine Tasting with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 772 reviews · 3 hours · from $112

Walk through Bilbao with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide, stopping at pintxos bars for nine generous bites and five drinks. Guides such as James, Jack, Kaya, Maria, and Adrian mix food with Basque history, wine pairings, and practical tips for eating out on your own.

“Great tour, great guy in James and food and drinks were perfect.”

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3.The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119Top rated

Walk Bilbao with a local English-speaking guide and stop at five food and drink spots for a full meal of pintxos, five wine pairings, cider, local drinks and a cocktail. Guides may include Jack, Kaya, James, Kara, Maria or Jacques, with routes changing to suit the city.

“James was an excellent guide! He took us to a number of different (and delicious) pintxo spots all while giving us a history of the area, the people and the customs. We also enjoyed tasty beverages. It was a good amount of (great) food and drinks. Kids were a little pickier but James let them choose different pintxos. We left full and happy!”

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4.Exclusive Food & Wine Tasting Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 347 reviews · 3 hours · from $113

Join Tourné Bilbao for three hours of pintxos, wine, and local stories in Casco Viejo. Guides such as Oscar, Roberto, Aitor, and Milan tailor the route to your tastes, pairing six pintxos with four drinks at classic bars and lesser-known local spots.

“Milan was an amazing guide. This shows you the best food and drinks in the city. It was helpful to talk to an expert about my other plans while I’m in town too”

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5.Basque Best Bites – #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120

Spend three hours tasting Basque pintxos, seafood, miniature plates, Txakoli, cider, Rioja and vermut in Bilbao’s Old Town. Guides such as Usoa, Marina and Irene explain local food, history and ordering customs. The tour starts at 6 pm, serves a full meal, and ends in Plaza Nueva.

“The types of pintxos and complementary drinks were a good mix as was the group. Our guide Usea (sp?) was amazing. Her knowledge of the cuisine and Bilbao made for a wonderful evening! ¡Muchas gracias!”

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6.Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $296

Travel from Bilbao into Rioja with a guide such as Marina, Sara, Jon, or Irene. Tour Marqués de Riscal and Ysios, taste several wines, eat tapas in medieval Laguardia, and return by comfortable van. The day blends wine, architecture, scenery, and local food.

“Really great tour. We were picked up by Sara who was friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area and wine! Beautiful scenery on the way to the wineries. The tours were very interesting and the tastings were great - very generous glasses of wine!! Both the wineries are beautiful (I preferred Ysios - amazing building). The tour round Lagaurdia was interesting and we had an enjoyable lunch there.”

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7.Semi-Private Rioja Tour of 3 Premium Wineries from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $362

Leave Bilbao with a small group of up to seven for three Rioja winery visits, including a rare underground cellar. Guides such as Irene, Jani, Zach, and Olaia add Basque culture and local insight, while tastings include nine to ten wines, olive oil, bread, cheese, and chorizo.

“All exellnt. Came on time, guide was very good, Nice car. Good we travelled only our group. Exellent plages and lunsh.”

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8.La Rioja Wineries Day Trip with Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 118 reviews · 9 hours · from $100

Travel from Bilbao to Haro and Laguardia for two contrasting winery visits, three wine tastings, medieval streets, and Rioja views. Guides such as Stephan, Stephane, Aitor, and Miriam lead in English or Spanish. Lunch is independent, and the day includes about three hours on the road.

“Doing a day trip to La Rioja with a tour makes a lot of sense, as you cannot drink and drive :).. Our tour guide Stefan (I am not sure if I am spelling correctly) was great. He gave really good Information about the history and the area. We enjoyed the little city tours of Haro and La Guardia in addition to the wine tasting. We thank our tour guide for this enjoyable trip!”

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9.Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $290

Travel from Bilbao into Rioja for two winery visits, five wine tastings, and a pintxos lunch in Laguardia. Guides such as Eduardo, Pilar, José, Adur, and Elba add local insight, while some visits include old underground caves. Hotel pickup and groups of up to 15 keep the day simple.

“The guide was excellent, he had great information and was very kind and accommodating to our needs and requests!”

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10.La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour & Charming Lunch (From Bilbao)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $267

Leave Bilbao with a small group of no more than seven and visit two Rioja wineries in Haro and San Vicente de la Sonsierra. Taste up to seven wines, enjoy a generous picnic lunch near Laguardia, and walk its medieval walls with guides such as Irene or Marina.

“Our guide Marina was welcoming, upbeat and very knowledgeable. The day was well organised with plenty of time for photos. We learnt a lot about the region, the wines and enjoyed a beautiful lunch. Highly recommend.”

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11.Rioja Wine Region with Winery & Vitoria-Gasteiz

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 9 hours · from $82

Travel from Bilbao into Rioja for vineyard views, a traditional cellar visit, and wine tasting in Laguardia. You’ll tour the medieval town, enjoy free time for lunch, then walk through Vitoria-Gasteiz with a local guide before tasting Basque sweets. English and Spanish tours run about nine hours.

“Paula was an amazing guide! It was on time and everything on schedule. I just didn't like the Vitória city. It won't worth a visit. I've tried the other tour to Marques de Riscal but was sold out. You should provide more places for this one.”

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12.Rioja Architecture and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 8 hours · from $288

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking guide such as Marina, visiting Rioja’s striking Marques de Riscal and Ysios wineries, or excellent alternatives when booked. Taste several wines, walk medieval Laguardia, and enjoy three traditional pintxos with Rioja wine.

“Beautiful day out in the Rioja region with Marina. Excellent guide, wonderful winery options and a fabulous pintxos lunch highly recommend”

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13.Paella and Burnt Basque Cheesecake Cooking Class (in Bilbao)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $150

At Gastronomía Bilbao, chef Mikel guides up to 12 people through Idiazabal cheese, cider-cooked chorizo, fish and meat paella, and burnt Basque cheesecake. You cook, eat, and drink together in a bright kitchen, with ingredients, apron, recipes, and three drinks included.

“Learning to make Pintxos and getting tips on where to eat from Miguel The kitchen is beautiful! Food was great”

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