5 Days in Bilbao: A Basque Adventure

Adri Montes (admobe22)

28 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant city of Bilbao in the Basque Country, Spain. Discover ancient basilicas, archaeological wonders, iconic museums, and indulge in delectable Basque cuisine. Join me as I explore the hidden gems of Bilbao!

Trip to Bilbao

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Basilicas, Museums, and Artistic Delights

$145

$ 6

Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

Small archaeological museum documenting the history of Vizcaya, or Basque Country.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$25

12 - 17 min

Directions

Stunning church known for its soaring, vaulted sanctuary, ornate altar & historic wood sculptures.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

Situado a menos de 500 m del Museo Guggenheim y en un local moderno y elegante, Wasabi ofrece una diversidad de platos de comida Japonesa de alta calidad.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$44

5 - 8 min

Directions

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

12:45 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

cerveza artesanal y gastronomía.

1:45 PM - 3:15 PM

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$76

3 - 4 min

Directions

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

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Free

Day 2Cathedrals, Museums, and Breathtaking Views

$160

$ 17

Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Museo Arqueológico, Etnográfico e Histórico Vasco

Basque history museum in a 17th-century building with cultural & occupational exhibits.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$40

3 - 4 min

Directions

18th-century building with religious art & scenes relating to the history of Easter in Bilbao.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$68

10 - 15 min

Directions

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

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 3Sacred Art, Fine Arts, and Guggenheim Marvels

$262

$ 12

Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

Directions

Collection of religious-themed Biscayan art, including sculptures, paintings & jewelry.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

12 - 15 min

Directions

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$50

5 - 8 min

Directions

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$40

2 - 3 min

Directions

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

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$75

7 - 10 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 4Maritime Heritage, Athleticism, and Artistic Reproductions

$262

$ 17

Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

Directions

Museum about shipbuilding & the city's reinvention of its port in the former Euskalduna shipyard.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$50

4 - 5 min

Directions

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$25

13 - 20 min

Directions

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

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Free

16 - 24 min

Directions

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

4 - 5 min

Directions

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$50

9 - 11 min

Directions

Museum with replicas of classical masterpieces from the Louvre, the Vatican & the British Museum.

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

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$25

2 - 3 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 5Iconic Bridges, Fishing Heritage, and Culinary Delights

$151

$ 23

Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$50

9 - 14 min

Directions

Centro de interpretación de pesca Agurtza

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$40

11 - 16 min

Directions

Basque Museum of the History of Medicine and Science

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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$25

10 - 12 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Budget breakdown: $1053 In total

Activities & Food:$980

Transport:$73