Pintxo route with Spanish D.O. wines in Bilbao

4.9(62)3 hFree cancellationBy Local Experts Tours

About this activity

Discover the Basque Country’s culinary richness on a pintxo and wine tour in Bilbao, blending tradition, modernity, and local flavors.

Explore the Old Town while tasting eight different pintxos at traditional bars, each with its own specialty, paired with four Spanish DO wines and local cider.

This tour is more than a tasting; it’s a cultural experience where you visit carefully selected local bars, hear the stories behind each dish, and savor the essence of Basque cuisine in small, flavor-packed bites.

With a comfortable pace and local guidance, this Bilbao food tour is the perfect way to enjoy authentic gastronomy in just a few hours.

What's included

✓Local tour leader
✓Visit to different traditional restaurants in the Old Town
✓4 wines + cider per person (optional traditional liqueur instead of one wine)
✓8 traditional pintxos as lunch or dinner (choose hour at booking)

Not included

✕Food & drink for underages
✕Umbrella or rain clothes

Meeting and pickup

The meeting point is the main entrance to the Arriaga Theatre. The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Wheelchair users must bring a companion. Companions must pay for the tour.
Non-alcoholic beverages available.
Not recommended for vegans.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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