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The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local

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Bilbao, Spain

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With a local born and raised in Bilbao come discover a beautiful city and the amazing Basque cuisine on our 3-hour ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of Bilbao. Experience the 700 year old streets of the Old Town with a professional local 100% Basque guide who is an expert in the Bilbao culinary scene. We are the original "Bilbao Food Tour" having pioneered the idea in the city starting in 2014 with our website: bilbaofoodtour.com

We will visit 5 bars and sample pintxo styles ranging from traditional to modern. Your guide will pair each tasting with an excellent wine that compliments the pintxo. Wines that we recommend include red wine from La Rioja, Txakoli (a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque Coast), and more!

What's Included

  • Dinner Please come hungry! You will have a full dinner.
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Epaltzaren Alargunaren Kalea
1, Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

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Ibaiondo
48005 Bilbao, Biscay, Spain

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-We will do as the Basques do! A bar hopping tour of Bilbao. We (the Basque people!) demonstrate our love of gastronomy with these tasty little bar snacks.-We will try the special pintxos, the ones you don't see on the bars! I will order them for you and the chef will make them instantly for you.-We are going to sample the traditional pintxos and also others that have been given AWARDS in the famous pintxo competitions. You will experience all Bilbao has to offer on this tour with stops at very modern bars, and also stops at some of the oldest bars in the city!-I will teach you how to order pintxos. After my tour you will have the confidence to go in any bar in the city!-I pair the pintxos with a wine most suitable to type of food we are experiencing. We will sample red and white wine, cider, and other drinks on this tour.-I know the best bars in my city and what to order as I was born and raised in Bilbao!
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not recommended for vegans
  • Not recommended for vegetarians

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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  • DinnerPlease come hungry! You will have a full dinner.
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • 1-2 pintxos at 5 different bars.
  • 5 drinks (options include red wine, white wine, beer, water, and cider)
  • Local English-speaking guide from Bilbao.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Not recommended for vegans
  • Not recommended for vegetarians
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