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The 12 best excursions from Bilbao.

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Excursions from Bilbao are an important part of the guided tours, excursions and trips we offer in the Basque Country.

 

The excursions from Bilbao represent one of the best options for groups that want to know Euskadi in a comfortable and practical way. Our guides will be in charge of showing you each place from a close and pleasant point of view. Although in this article we show you what for us are the best excursions from Bilbao for groups, you should know that we offer excursions to practically any point of the Basque Country. Do you dare to know Euskadi with us? Do not hesitate to ask for a quote.

excursion for groups to sierra salvada from Bilbao

Information on excursions from Bilbao for groups.

  • Quotations and reservations: Here.
  • Origin: Bilbao and surroundings.
  • Duration: Half day, 1 day, 2 days or more.
  • Destinations: Anywhere in the Basque Country.
  • Minimum group size: 10 people.

 

Excursion to txakoli wineries from Bilbao.

Txakoli is one of our most prized wines. A wine, which has more and more followers. In this case, we offer you an excursion to visit one of the wineries near Bilbao. During the visit, we will visit the vineyards, the winery and enjoy a small tasting accompanied by local products. Remember that this excursion can be complemented with a visit to fish canneries and nearby towns.

  • Budget: Here.
  • Route: Bilbao, Txakoli winery, Bilbao.
  • Duration: 4 hours.
  • Included in the price: Transportation and guided visit to the winery.

grape hondarrabi zuri zerratia, txakoli

 

Excursion to Urdaibai from Bilbao.

The Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve is one of the most important natural destinations in Bizkaia and Euskadi. That is why we have designed an excursion to Urdaibai from Bilbao. A service in which we combine some of the best guided tours of Urdaibai. Remember, that like the rest of the excursions that we present today, we can customize this excursion to 100% to adapt it to the tastes and needs of your group.

what to see in Urdaibai, guided tours in Urdaibai, excursion to Urdaibai from Bilbao

 

Excursion to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from Bilbao.

The excursion to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from Bilbao is one of the most demanded excursions by the groups that visit us. Remember that the route from the Eneperi restaurant to the hermitage is full of stairs and steep slopes. This means that it is not an excursion for everyone. Remember that we can complement this excursion with a good meal in Urdaibai and a visit to urban centers such as Bermeo.

tour to san juan de gaztelugatxe from bilbao, excursions from Bilbao

 

Excursion to the Basque coast from Bilbao.

The Basque coast is full of small and charming villages. Urban centers of great cultural and historical interest that we recommend you to visit on any trip to Euskadi. Although there are dozens of charming towns between the provinces of Bizkaia and Gipuzkoa, we suggest a trip to the Geopark of the Basque coast, Geoparkea. A very special place that we can complement with a visit to Getaria. We hope you like it.

  • Budget: Here.
  • Route: Bilbao, Mutriku, Deba, Zumaia, Getaria, Bilbao.
  • Duration: 8 hours.
  • Included in the price: Transportation, guide and lunch.

flysch of zumaia from the drone, guided tours, geoparkea

 

Excursion to Rioja Alavesa from Bilbao.

Rioja Alavesa is a land of vineyards and olive trees. An idyllic space, where nature and history play a fundamental role. A perfect destination for lovers of good food. Good drinking and eating in Rioja Alavesa are guaranteed. A gastronomic experience, which we complement with a guided tour of some of the most important towns in the area.

grape harvest experience in Rioja Alavesa, grape harvest in Rioja Alavesa, wineries in Rioja Alavesa

 

Excursion to Donostia San Sebastian from Bilbao.

Donostia San Sebastian is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. During this excursion we will enjoy the most emblematic areas of the city while we take a gastronomic route based on pintxos. As if this were not enough, the urban centers surrounding Donostia San Sebastian are simply breathtaking. A clear example of this is Pasaia. A place that we will also visit during our getaway.

la concha beach of donostia san sebastian, excursion from bilbao

 

Excursion to Iparralde, French Basque Country, from Bilbao.

Iparralde, the French Basque Country, is one of the most beautiful areas that we find less than 2 hours from Bilbao. Remember that although we have selected San Juan de Luz and Biarritz for our guided tours, we can modify the route to visit other areas such as Ghéthary and Bidart on the coast or Sara, Ainhoa, Baigorri or Donibane Garazi (San Juan Pie de Puerto) in the interior. We can even visit Bayonne. Do not hesitate to comment on any aspect of the trip.

  • Budget: Here.
  • Route: Bilbao, San Juan de Luz, Biarritz, Bilbao.
  • Duration: 8 hours.
  • Included in the price: Transportation, guide and lunch.

St. Jean de Luz seafront promenade, what to see in St. Jean de Luz

 

Excursion to Vitoria Gasteiz from Bilbao.

Vitoria Gasteiz, capital of the province of Araba, is one of the cities with the highest quality of life in the Basque Country. On the other hand, its large green spaces, its historic center and its gastronomy make it an impressive destination for groups that visit us. This excursion can be complemented with a visit to nearby areas such as the Ullibarri Gamboa reservoir, Agurain Salvatierra, the Botanical Garden of Santa Catalina or the Salt Valley of Añana.

  • Budget: Here.
  • Route: Bilbao, Vitoria Gasteiz, Bilbao.
  • Duration: 8 hours.
  • Included in the price: Transportation, guide and lunch.

vitoria gasteiz, excursion from bilbao

 

Excursion to the Sanctuary of Loyola, Azpeitia and Azkoitia.

The Sanctuary of Loyola, the house of Iñigo de Loyola (St. Ignatius), is one of the most visited Basque temples. Especially by those who wish to follow the Ignatian way. Its location invites us to visit the urban centers of Azpeitia and Azkoitia. Spaces of great tradition that we love. This excursion can be complemented with a visit to the Basque Railway Museum.

  • Budget: Here.
  • Route: Bilbao, Azpeitia, Azkoitia, Bilbao.
  • Duration: 8 hours.
  • Included in the price: Transportation, guide and lunch.

loiola sanctuary staircase, what to see in Azpeitia, what to see in Azpeitia

 

Excursion to the Basque mountains.

The nature of Euskadi is one of our great treasures. A great incentive for those people who are looking for a destination where they can perform active tourism activities or visit natural areas of great beauty. In this excursion we propose you to make some of the family routes of Euskadi that we recommend or to visit the most beautiful waterfalls of Araba, the most beautiful waterfalls of Bizkaia or the most beautiful beech forests of Bizkaia. As you can see, we have all kinds of options, do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Budget: Here.
  • Route: Bilbao, Basque mountains, Bilbao.
  • Duration: 8 hours.
  • Included in the price: Transportation, guide and lunch.

sierra salvada route from Salmanton, mountain guides in euskadi, guided mountain routes in the basque country

 

Excursion to learn about Basque sports.

Herri kirolak, the rural sports of the Basque people, are another of our treasures. An aspect of our culture that we recommend you to enjoy in first person. In addition to watching a good pelota match or attending a stone-lifting demonstration, you should know that you can practice any of these sports yourselves through our activities. If you want to row in a trawler, practice cesta punta, lift stones or play Basque pelota, do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Budget: Here.
  • Route: Bilbao, Azkoitia, Bilbao.
  • Duration: 4 hours.
  • Included in the price: Transportation and guide.

souvenirs, stone, aizkora, pilotari

 

 

Sea excursion from Bilbao.

The Basque coast allows us to know Euskadi from a totally different point of view. That is why we rent boats for groups practically all year round. Remember that we make from routes of a few hours to tours of several days. We encourage you to contact us so that we can help you to organize a sea trip along our coast. Although our star route are the whale watching tours for groups, we leave you some other examples: Boat route to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, boat route in Plentzia, boat routes in Donostia San Sebastian, boat routes in Zumaia, boat routes in Bermeo, boat routes in Mundaka, boat routes in Getxo, boat routes in Bilbao and much more.

  • Budget: Here.
  • Route: Bilbao, Basque coast, Bilbao.
  • Duration: From 2 hours.
  • Included in the price: Boat and skipper.

yacht charter in euskadi, yacht charter in Getaria

 

Video.

As usual in all our publications, we have created a short video so you can see what awaits you during your next excursion from Bilbao. This time we leave you the video of the excursion to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. If you like this kind of videos, we encourage you to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can discover all the places and experiences that we recommend in Euskal Herria. We are waiting for you!

 

Frequently Asked Questions.

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the excursions we offer from Bilbao. In case this section does not clear up your doubts, we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find at the end of this article. We will try to respond as soon as possible.

  • Are these excursions also for single travelers or families? In principle these excursions are designed for the groups that visit us. Keep in mind, that paying the expenses associated with these excursions (full day of the guide and driver, gasoline…) between a few people may not be unfeasible. The price is multiplied exponentially.
  • What can we see in less than 2 hours from Bilbao? As we have already indicated, Euskadi is very small, in 2 hours we can reach almost any point of our geography. And although in this article we propose you more than a dozen interesting destinations, you should know that there are more. For this reason, we organize personalized excursions for groups to any point of Euskadi.Shall we talk?
  • Where to spend the day near Bilbao? If by close we mean any getaway less than 1 hour from Bilbao, we can choose to spend the day in the interior or on the coast of Euskadi. It all depends on the tastes of each group. In any case, we recommend you to visit some of the small towns that we find in both areas.
  • What do the excursions from Bilbao include? Our excursions include guide services, transportation and lunch if it is a full day excursion. But remember that we can customize all excursions to include new services. We adapt to the needs of each group.
  • What excursions to do in Bilbao? In our opinion, all our excursions are worthwhile, but if you want to make a good and beautiful excursion, we recommend the excursion to Urdaibai and the excursion to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

As you have been able to see we offer all kinds of excursions from Bilbao. Perfect experiences to get to know Euskadi with a local guide. Remember that these excursions are just an example of what we can offer you. If you have any questions we encourage you to use the comment system that you will find below these lines, we will try to answer as soon as possible. Ondo pasa!

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