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Modern Bilbao Free Walking Tour

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The Biscayan capital is home to incredible avant-garde architecture. Get to know the stories surrounding the city on this free walking tour of modern Bilbao.

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Free cancellation

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Meeting point

Plaza de Arriaga

Where does the activity end?

Guggenheim Museum

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    Superb walking tour about contemporary architecture in the history of the new side of the river in Bilbao Spain. The guide was very enthusiastic and d...

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    England, United Kingdom

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    Chengwen Hsueh

    Belgium

    Mesa has showed his knowledge for the presentation of the historical factors leading to the modern architecture in the neighborhood in between the ol...

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Duration

Duration

1 hour 45 minutes.
Language

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included

Included

English–speaking guide
Not included

Not included

Tips
Supporting documents

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
Accessibility

Accessibility

Yes, imperative to point out when the booking is made
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Sustainability

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Not allowed.
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The Biscayan capital is home to incredible avant-garde architecture. Get to know the stories surrounding the city on this free walking tour of modern Bilbao.

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at the Plaza de Arriaga, specifically at the main entrance of the Teatro Arriaga, to begin our free walking tour of modern Bilbao. Are you ready to discover the most emblematic corners of the Biscayan capital? Let's go!

We'll first head toward the Guggenheim Museum, one of the most renowned artworks of the famous Canadian architect Frank Gehry. After admiring the exterior of this famous museum, we'll walk along the Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro, one of the main thoroughfares of the city. Then, we'll go to the Isozaki Atea twin towers, the tallest residential buildings in the city and the Basque Country, standing at 272 ft (83 m). 

Then, we'll walk on the Zubizuri, also called the Campo Volantin Bridge, which crosses the Nervión River, until we reach the Paseo de Uribitarte walkway. Of course, we'll approach the La Salve Bridge, a place that will offer us magnificent views of the Bilbao river delta. Get your cameras ready! Next, we'll reach the Palacio de Ibagane, a Neo-Basque palace currently used as the official site for the Athletic Club soccer team. 

Afterward, we'll head towards Plaza Moyúa, where we'll appreciate the exterior architecture of the Chavarri Palace and the Carlton Hotel.  In the distance, you can see the 41-story skyscraper Iberdrola Tower. Nearby, we'll also see the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and the Biblioteca Universitaria de Deusto (University Library of Deusto).

Finally, we'll head back to the Guggenheim Museum, where we'll end this free walking tour of Bilbao after approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow groups with over 6 people, even if they book separately. If this is the case, we recommend booking the Bilbao Private Walking Tour.

Free Tour of Historic Bilbao

As well as this free tour of modern Bilbao, you can also explore the old town and learn about the city's roots on our Free Walking Tour of Historic Bilbao.

Duration

Duration

1 hour 45 minutes.
Language

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included

Included

English–speaking guide
Not included

Not included

Tips
Supporting documents

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.
Accessibility

Accessibility

Yes, imperative to point out when the booking is made
Sustainability

Sustainability

All services meet our
Pets

Pets

Not allowed.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.

Plaza de Arriaga

Where does the activity end?

Guggenheim Museum

9.9
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Exceptional 198 Travelers·16 reviews
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    August 12, 2025
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    Lynn

    Montpellier, France

    Superb walking tour about contemporary architecture in the history of the new side of the river in Bilbao Spain. The guide was very enthusiastic and d...

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    July 20, 2019
    A

    Anonymous

    England, United Kingdom

    An excellent tour with Begoña. We did this on our first afternoon - it helped with orientation, and Begoña provided great background information. ...

    Is this useful?
  • StarStarStarStarStar
    December 1, 2024
    C

    Chengwen Hsueh

    Belgium

    Mesa has showed his knowledge for the presentation of the historical factors leading to the modern architecture in the neighborhood in between the ol...

    Traveling solo
    Is this useful?
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