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Discover the Vibrant Charm of Bilbao: A 3-Day Itinerary

Yolanda Fuentes

Yolanda Fuentes

5 Oct 2023

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Bilbao, where modern architecture meets rich culture. Explore iconic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the Basque way of life.

Trip to Bilbao

Day 1
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$87

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$ 21

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection

Depart from your stay 🏨

4 - 6 min

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Directions

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Modern hotel offering relaxed rooms & suites, plus urban-chic dining, a cocktail bar & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Azkuna Zentroa Alhóndiga Bilbao
Fitness center, cinema, theater, exhibitions & lectures in a Philippe Starck-designed space.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$31
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
8 - 11 min

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Casilda Iturrizar parkea
City center 21-acre park with sweeping lawns, a pond, fountains & pergola, open since 1907.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Euskalduna Bridge
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Puente Frank Gehry Zubia
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Free
Mesón la Tortilla
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$55
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Modern hotel offering relaxed rooms & suites, plus urban-chic dining, a cocktail bar & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 2
+

$125

·

$ 21

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 20 min

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Directions

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Modern hotel offering relaxed rooms & suites, plus urban-chic dining, a cocktail bar & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
5 - 6 min

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Directions

Carola garabia
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Puppy
A 43-foot flower-covered West Highland terrier by Jeff Koons guarding the Guggenheim since 1992.
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Puente de La Salve/ Salbe Zubia
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
38 - 57 min

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Zubizuri
Pedestrian bridge over the Nervión River with a futuristic tied-arch design & a curved walkway.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$31
3 - 4 min

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Artxanda viewpoint
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
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Free
14 - 17 min

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Funicular de Artxanda
Mountain station & viewpoint overlooking Bilbao for funicular railway, open since 1915.
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
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$19
5 - 8 min

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San Nikolas eliza
Built in 1756, this Catholic church offers a baroque facade & an octagonal interior within a square.
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
17 - 26 min

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Txakurraren iturria
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Gernikako Lorategien ibiltokia
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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$10
Telepizza
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$65
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Modern hotel offering relaxed rooms & suites, plus urban-chic dining, a cocktail bar & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
Day 3
+

$247

·

$ 14

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 16 min

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Directions

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Modern hotel offering relaxed rooms & suites, plus urban-chic dining, a cocktail bar & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free
21 - 26 min

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Directions

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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$94
3 - 4 min

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Vizcaya Bridge
Architectural iron bridge – the world's first to carry people & traffic on a high suspended gondola.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$63
Garbatella
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$90
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Modern hotel offering relaxed rooms & suites, plus urban-chic dining, a cocktail bar & a gym.
7:30 AM - 7:30 AM
•
Free

Budget breakdown: $514 In total

Activities & Food:$458
Transport:$56