Pintxo route with Spanish D.O. wines in Bilbao

About this tour

Spend three hours bar-hopping through Bilbao's Old Town, sampling eight pintxos at neighbourhood spots known for doing one thing brilliantly. Each bite pairs with Spanish DO wines and local cider, chosen to highlight what makes Basque food tick. Your guide steers you through the lanes, introduces the chefs and their specialities, and explains why these small plates matter to the region. You'll eat well without overdoing it.

Highlights

• Eight pintxos across traditional Old Town bars
• Four Spanish DO wines plus local cider tastings
• Stories from chefs about their signature dishes
• Pace designed for conversation and proper tasting
• Choose lunch or dinner sitting at booking
• Vegetarian and gluten-free options available

What to expect

You'll meet your guide and move between five or six bars over three hours, never rushed. At each stop, you'll try one or two pintxos with a wine or cider that complements it. The guide shares context—where the ingredients come from, how the dish fits Basque tradition, why this bar's version stands out. Bars are casual, standing-room spots where locals eat. You taste small, flavour-dense portions, so you leave satisfied but not stuffed. The Old Town's narrow lanes mean plenty of walking between venues.

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