So you want to know how to see Bilbao in one day? Well, it is a challenge, but possible. I recently spend three days in Bilbao and trust me, there is a lot to see. But still, if someone asked me if it’s worth going to Bilbao for just one day, I would still say yes! A day is enough time to do an old town tour, visit the spectacular Guggenheim museum and enjoy an evening tour of the pintxos bars.
The city of Bilbao is manageable on foot and easy to explore solo. There are also some great walking tours which will help you to navigate the city. If you only have one day to spend there, a walking tour will help you to cover the most ground in a small amount of time, and also give you a good insight into the history and culture of Bilbao.
Book your Bilbao tickets in advance
My best tip for those of you who just have one day in Bilbao is to book your tickets in advance, at least a day or two before. For the walking tour, I recommend booking a place on the 10am Basque free tour which you can book here. It is a tip based walking tour so you don’t need to pay when you book online, just reserve your place. At the end you tip your…
