Basque Country, Spain

Bilbao

Bilbao pairs the Guggenheim Museum's curves with a medieval old town of pintxos bars, linked by a riverside promenade.

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The city on foot

Bilbao was an industrial port until the Guggenheim Museum opened in 1997 and helped transform the city.

A riverside walk links the museum with the Casco Viejo, the old town of seven original streets.

What makes Bilbao distinctive

  • The Guggenheim Museum
  • The Casco Viejo's Seven Streets
  • Pintxos bars
  • Riverside walks

Walking tours in Bilbao

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Casco Viejo

    The medieval old town.

  • Abando

    The 19th-century centre.

  • Deusto

    Across the river, with the university.

Free self-guided walk

Guggenheim to the old town

A free self-guided walk in Bilbao, along the river from the Guggenheim to the Casco Viejo.

3.1 km · 5 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Riverside promenade

    From the Guggenheim to the old town.

  2. Casco Viejo

    The Seven Streets.

  3. Artxanda

    Paths at the top of the funicular.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat by the river.

  • Rain

    Rainy all year; bring an umbrella.

  • Distances

    The Guggenheim to the old town is about 20 minutes on foot.

When to visit

  • Summer

    Mild, with the Aste Nagusia festival in August.

  • Spring and autumn

    Pleasant.

  • Winter

    Wet and mild.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Bilbao Airport is about 20 minutes away by bus.

Local transport

  • Metro and trams

    Cover the city.

  • On foot

    The centre is easy to walk.

Questions travellers ask about Bilbao

How many days do I need?

One or two days.

Is San Sebastián close?

About an hour by bus.

What should I eat?

Pintxos, especially in Plaza Nueva.

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Sources and review date

This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.