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Explore Basurto-Zorroza, Bilbao on a Small-Group Walking Tour
Discover the essence of the Basque Country on a walking tour of Bilbao that lets you explore the most emblematic spots of the city center in just a few hours - you’ll start in the historic Old Town where the legendary Seven Streets, the Church of San Antón, Santiago Cathedral and La Ribera Market reveal Bilbao’s authentic identity, then move into the elegant Ensanche to see the bourgeois architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere born from the nineteenth‑century transformation, and finish immersed in contemporary Bilbao with standout modern icons like the Zubizuri Bridge and the Guggenheim museum that symbolize the city’s cultural renaissance - ideal if you’re planning an event or booking activities through Varoom in Basurto-Zorroza and want a guided, friendly, and enriching Bilbao walking tour that blends tradition, history, and cutting‑edge culture.
About this activity in Basurto-Zorroza
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Walk the historic Old Town to discover the legendary Seven Streets, the Church of San Antón and Santiago Cathedral - get a compact but complete Bilbao experience in a few hours.
- Explore the 19th-century Ensanche with its grand bourgeois architecture that reflects the city’s industrial and financial boom.
- See Bilbao’s modern side with stops at contemporary landmarks such as the Zubizuri bridge and the Guggenheim Museum, illustrating the city’s cultural renaissance.
- Small-group guided format gives you local context and stories that connect history, culture and modern design across the city.
Important Information
- This guided Bilbao walking tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels; infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.
- Public transport options are available nearby and transportation links are accessible if you need to arrive by transit.
- A minimum of two people per booking is required; single-person bookings may need confirmation from the operator before the tour is confirmed.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions - gratuities are not included and rain gear is not provided, so please dress appropriately and bring your own rain protection if needed.
Meeting Point
Meet your guide in the Old Town at the main entrance of the Church of San Antón. Arrive 10 minutes early to check in; look for the guide holding a Varoom or tour company sign and bring any booking confirmation on your phone.
Includes
- Join a small group tour led by a professional guide for an intimate, informative experience in Basurto-Zorroza and the surrounding area.
- You’ll benefit from expert local insight provided by a professional guide throughout the experience.
Excludes
- Gratuities are not included in the price; plan to tip separately if you wish.
- Rain clothes are not provided, so bring your own weather gear when needed.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible: the experience and transportation options are accessible for wheelchair users.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making the activity family-friendly in this destination.
- Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the meeting point easily using local transit.
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, ensuring seamless travel during the activity.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels - the itinerary is designed to accommodate a wide range of abilities here.
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required; if you book for only one person, the tour operator will send a confirmation message to confirm the tour.
- Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately for the elements when you join the tour in the area.
Customer Reviews
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Summary:
Small group tour—four unrelated people from Germany and the US—was great. This company limits the size to six people, and you could see how different it was with the other much larger tours leaving at the same time. Our guide had time to answer every question, ranging from how to pronounce words to how to get the best pinxtos—and where! She did not seem in a hurry and indeed our tour took a bit longer than the stated two hours because the group was asking so many questions!
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Summary:
Bea was a really fantastic guide, she answered all my friqui questions about politics, history and language with a lot if depth and interest, and recommended me some great sources of further information. A fantastic experience as a newcomer to Bilbao, I would definitely choose Local Experts again.
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Summary:
Excellent tour, covered history, architecture, wars, politics, language, art, culture and food. Miguel was a wealth of information and a wonderful guide. Highly recommended for a trip to Bilbao!
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Know more about Basurto-Zorroza
You’ll discover the essence of the Basque Country by strolling from the Old Town’s Seven Streets and landmarks like the Church of San Antón, Santiago Cathedral and La Ribera Market, through the nineteenth‑century Ensanche, and finishing at contemporary icons such as the Zubizuri Bridge and the Guggenheim.
Yes - the guided visit mixes art, culture, food and urban history, making it a friendly option for families, couples and mixed groups who want a compact Bilbao walking tour that appeals to varied interests.
The walk starts in the Old Town (including the historic Seven Streets, Church of San Antón and Santiago Cathedral), continues through the Ensanche with its nineteenth‑century architecture, and reaches contemporary Bilbao featuring the Zubizuri Bridge and the Guggenheim.
The route links the city’s authentic identity in the Old Town and La Ribera Market with the Ensanche’s bourgeois architecture from the industrial boom, then contrasts those layers with modern cultural symbols like the Zubizuri and the Guggenheim to show Bilbao’s transformation.
You’ll visit La Ribera Market in the Old Town, a prime spot to experience Basque food culture and local culinary highlights as part of the city‑center discovery.
The guided visit is designed to let you get to know the city in just a few hours, balancing stops for history, culture and photo opportunities with steady walking through the main Old Town, Ensanche and modern districts.
