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Bilbao Food Tour

Skip the tourist traps and truly discover Bilbao with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals

    ClockIcon 3 - 3.5 hrs
    LocationMaincolorIcon Bilbao
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Secret Food Tours - Bilbao

Secret Food Tours - Bilbao
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Bilbao Food Tour

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    ClockIcon 3 - 3.5 hrs
    LocationMaincolorIcon Bilbao
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What you'll do

Culinary Tours Bilbao

Skip the tourist traps and truly discover Bilbao with our top-rated guided food tour, which takes you to delicious, lesser-known food spots loved by locals.

 

On our Secret Food Tour: Bilbao, you’ll enjoy some of the best pintxos in the Basque Country while exploring the city’s rich culinary culture. You’ll discover an authentic foodie experience and the unique way locals eat and socialize, indulging in a carefully selected variety of pintxos, local red wine, txakoli and cider, and, of course, a sweet treat.

 

Quality drinks will be served at some stops, however if you would like more, a thoughtfully curated Upgraded Drink Package is available.

SEE ITINERARY

You’ll start on an authentic pintxos bar opened in 1982, a true local favorite in Bilbao. Here, you’ll taste iconic Idiazabal cheese, served in a giant homemade croquette—crispy on the outside and rich and melted inside.
We’ll take you to a mix of classic and modern pintxos bars in Bilbao, where you’ll learn how to pour natural Basque cider and enjoy two delicious pintxos: a traditional talo with txistorra and a fresh anchovy and avocado pintxo.
We’ll continue the tour at a classic French-style pintxos bar, where you’ll enjoy a pulled beef pintxo with rich gravy on soft brioche bread, perfectly complemented by a crisp glass of txakoli.
We’ll head to a modern, new-wave pintxos bar, where you’ll enjoy a spider crab pintxo and a melting cheddar and beef pintxo, perfectly paired with a glass of Rioja.
Our next stop is a historic spot opened in 1903, featuring unique modernist décor, where you’ll taste a luxurious Iberian ham mousse.
We’ll finish the tour at a historic pastry shop running since 1852, where you’ll indulge in their bestselling chocolate Palmera, flaky, buttery, and irresistibly sweet.
As with all our tours, there's also a delicious Secret Dish.

Upgrade your Secret Food Tours: Bilbao, experience one drink selection chosen to pair with the food you'll be served. 

Marianito – Classic Bilbao Cocktail
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*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

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If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What You'll Taste

THE FOOD

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Idiazabal cheese croquette
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Talo with Txistorra – corn flatbread with spicy Basque sausage.
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Anchovy & avocado pintxo
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Pulled beef with gravy, onion, and aioli on brioche pintxo
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Baked spider crab with a creamy topping.
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Aged beef gratinated with cheddar cheese
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Iberian ham mousse
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chocolate-coated palmier
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Our Secret Dish

THE DRINKS

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Txakoli - very dry Basque white wine
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Rioja red wine
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Natural cider
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Water
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Non-alcoholic beverages for those who don’t consume alcohol
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For more drinks see upgrade above
Meeting Spot

Your guide will meet you in front of Iglesia de San Antón, next to Mercado de la Ribera. If you have any questions, just email us.

Iglesia de San Antón, Mercado de la Ribera

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Mon - Sat @ 11:00a.m. Sun @ 10:30a.m.

Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella and a big smile, so that they are easy to spot.
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Why Bilbao?

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order?

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That is very easy! Go to our "Book Now" page, where we detail our tours. Select your tour and the time of your tour and book it! Are you looking for something special or are you organizing an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic e-mail confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email

*Please note if you are using a special promo code then enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase*

What is included in the food tour?

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All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above, but if you want more alcohol (and who doesn't?) We offer a upgraded drinks package that gives you 1 drink, tax included.

Where is the meeting spot?

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You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

In front of Iglesia de San Antón. Next to Mercado de La Riviera. If you have any questions.

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Where the tour will end?

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Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?

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Due to the nature of creating a well-balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, many of our tours are unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions. Please contact us [email protected] prior to booking your tour to see if we are able to accommodate your dietary needs.

I am traveling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?

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Children are more than welcome on our tour and it's free for any child 2 years or under! We have had many families attend from all over the world and everyone enjoyed the tour.

I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?

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This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.

Is there enough food during your tour?

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Think of the tour as a tasting menu. As we travel you get many delicious treats that comprise a meal with dessert. But there is a lot of food, so you will not be hungry after the tour.

Where do I add my discount voucher?

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I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

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Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.

Is there a lot of walking?

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To join our food tour, you must wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 30 mins of walking but it is not too difficult and is broken up between food stops. During the duration of the tour we will walk just over 2 kilometers. The guide walks at the pace of the tour members, you will never be rushed.

How many people max are on this tour?

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We take 12 people maximum. If you are more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and we will try to see if we can accommodate.

I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?

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You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?

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All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

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Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.

Where does your food come from?

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The food and drinks are top-quality, fresh and local!

What if it rains or I change my plans?

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Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in Bilbao. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only 2 people! However we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme, and we cannot run the tour due to this for more info see our Terms and Conditions.

Can I pay the tour in cash?

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You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

Why do we need to pay for a booking fee?

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The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

Foreign Transaction Fees

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A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.

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