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Bilbao Unleashed!

barbara palacio

4 Dec 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. Discover architectural wonders, immerse in nature, and delve into the vibrant local culture. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

Trip to Bilbao

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Viator

Day 1Ascending to the Sky: Funicular de Artxanda, Begoñako Basilika, Etxebarria parkea, and Zubizuri

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$10

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$ 5

Bilbao Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Funicular de Artxanda

Mountain station & viewpoint overlooking Bilbao for funicular railway, open since 1915.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$4

8 - 10 min

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Begoñako Basilika

Grand 16th-century church on a hill with mostly Gothic architecture & an ornate gold altarpiece.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Etxebarria parkea

Hillside park on regenerated industrial land with a brick chimney & views looking over the city.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Free

12 - 18 min

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Zubizuri

Pedestrian bridge over the Nervión River with a futuristic tied-arch design & a curved walkway.

12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

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$6

Day 2Conquer the Heights: Mount Artxanda and Casilda Iturrizar parkea

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$0

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$ 5

Bilbao Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

18 - 22 min

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Mount Artxanda

This peak features a cablecar to the summit, with a park, restaurants & panoramic city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

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Casilda Iturrizar parkea

City center 21-acre park with sweeping lawns, a pond, fountains & pergola, open since 1907.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 3A Masterpiece in Every Corner: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Puppy

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$19

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$ 3

Bilbao Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Gleaming titanium and glass museum, designed by Frank Gehry, housing major 20th-century artworks.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$19

2 - 3 min

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Puppy

A 43-foot flower-covered West Highland terrier by Jeff Koons guarding the Guggenheim since 1992.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 4Tracing History: Bilboko Donejakue katedrala and Vizcaya Bridge

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$13

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$ 5

Bilbao Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

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Bilboko Donejakue katedrala

Catholic cathedral dating to the 14th century with an understated Gothic-revival facade.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

26 - 32 min

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Vizcaya Bridge

Architectural iron bridge – the world's first to carry people & traffic on a high suspended gondola.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$13

Day 5Artistic Treasures and Local Delights: Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao and Erribera merkatua

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$13

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$ 5

Bilbao Hostel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao

Art venue including works by Velázquez, Goya & Picasso & known for its pieces by Basque artists.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Erribera merkatua

Historic marketplace with a wide array of foods including produce, fish, meats, bread & pickles.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $74 In total

Activities & Food:$54

Transport:$20