Excursions Bilbao Spain by Musement

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum private tour

  • Admire the chrome exterior of the museum designed by Frank Gehry
  • Pose for pictures next to Jeff Koons’ Puppy sculpture
  • See incredible works of contemporary art such as Joseph Beuys’s Lightning with Stag in its Glare
  • Learn the ideas behind Richard Serra’s Expressionist masterpieces

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum private tour

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe guided tour from Bilbao

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, whose name means ‘rock castle’ in Basque (gaztelu = castle + aitz = rock), is definitely a must during your stay in the Basque Country. It is an islet as small as impressive, located on the coast of Bizkaia, only 35km away from Bilbao. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this unique place!

Departing from Bilbao at 8.30am, you will arrive at the viewpoint and start the itinerary with about two hours of free time to go from the viewpoint to the 241 stairs and access if you wish to the hermitage located on the hill. Once up, do not forget to touch the bell of the chapel three times and make a wish!. Once back, you will continue the itinerary towards Bermeo, where you will make a walking tour through this beautiful fishing village. Finally, you will go to Gernika, to visit his House of Meetings. Arrival scheduled to Bilbao about 2.30pm.

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe guided tour from Bilbao

Basque coast half-day tour

  • Discover the oldest Transporter Bridge in the world
  • Fisherman villages
  • The Biosphere Reserve of Urdaibai declared UNESCO site
  • Gernika’s Assembly Hall and the Sacred Tree

Basque coast half-day tour

San Sebastian and Biarritz full day tour

  • Biarritz, the place chosen by kings and famous figures to spend their summer vacations
  • The fishermen village of Hondarribia
  • The international cinema reference city of San Sebastian

San Sebastian and Biarritz full day tour

Santuary of Loyola, Getaria, Zarauz and San Sebastian full day tour

  • Feel the essence of sailors in Getaria
  • Charmed by San Sebastian
  • Zarauz, the point of reference for the International Surf championships

Santuary of Loyola, Getaria, Zarauz and San Sebastian full day tour

Elorrio, Oñati and Sanctuary of Arantzazu guided tour from Bilbao

The inner Basque Country is a natural area full of hidden treasures. On this tour you will visit the beautiful medieval village of Elorrio – a typical stone village full of palaces, houses and coats of arms. You will then visit the oldest university in the Basque Country which is situated in the village of Oñati. Marvel at this village which is one of the most beautiful in the province of Gipuzkoa. Finally, you will visit the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, located in a unique environment up the mountain. You will return to Bilbao at 2.00pm.

Elorrio, Oñati and Sanctuary of Arantzazu guided tour from Bilbao

Guided tour of Vitoria and Salinas de Añana from Bilbao

Departure from Bilbao towards Vitoria. Once you arrive to the Capital city of the Basque Country, you will enjoy a guided walking tour through the center to discover the most emblematic corners of the city: the new cathedral, the Basque parliament, the Virgen Blanca square, the town hall, the arches, the square Machete, the church of san Miguel and more.

Then you follow the route to Salinas de Añana, one of the most surprising corners of the Basque Country. Here, we will enjoy an interesting guided tour to learn the history, architecture, archeology and biodiversity of the salt. We follow the route to Orduña, ancient customs, and start a guided visit to this historical village. Lunch included at a typical restaurant located in the medieval village of Balmaseda. After lunch, you will follow the route through the Valley of Ayala and the mining area of Bizkaia to reach the coast: Santurtzi and Portugalete. From here we cross the Transporter Bridge Bizkaia (world heritage by UNESCO) to reach Getxo and then back to Bilbao.

Guided tour of Vitoria and Salinas de Añana from Bilbao

Vitoria a Rioja Wine Area Full day tour

  • The famous Rioja Wine Area for wine lovers
  • Tha Capital City of the Basque Country
  • The Medieval village of Laguardia
  • A traditional wine cellar

Vitoria a Rioja Wine Area Full day tour

Liga española 2019-2020: Tickets for Athletic Bilbao – Betis

  • Get your ticket to La Liga
  • See Athletic Bilbao face off against Betis

Buy tickets to watch the match between Athletic Bilbao and Betis at San Mamés Stadium.

CLICK HERE to download the camp’s map. Choose your ticket among the following options:

Liga española 2019-2020: Tickets for Athletic Bilbao – Betis

Basque art and gastronomy tour

  • Learn more about Eduardo Chillida’s life and directly admire his work at the Art of Chillida-Leku Museum
  • Taste typical Basque food in a Cider House and experience the Txotx rite
  • Discover San Sebastian at your own pace and enjoy a magnificent panoramic view from Mount Igeldo

Basque art and gastronomy tour

Liga española 2019-2020: Tickets for Athletic Bilbao – Real Madrid

  • Get your ticket to La Liga
  • See Athletic Bilbao face off against Real Madrid

Buy tickets to watch the match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid at San Mamés Stadium.

CLICK HERE to download the camp’s map. Choose your ticket among the following options:

Liga española 2019-2020: Tickets for Athletic Bilbao – Real Madrid

Ordizia market, Idiazabal cheese and San Sebastian pintxos guided tour

Departure from Bilbao at 08:30am. Via highway, you will reach the inland of Gipuzkoa until Ordizia. The traditional fair in Ordizia every Wednesday is a meeting place for buyers and sellers of agricultural produce from the area. It is sheltered by a structure with thick columns, and has numerous stalls of all kinds: Idiazabal cheese, fruit, vegetables and endless top-quality fresh produce.

Followed by a guided tour to the Idiazabal Cheese Interpretation Centre, you will enjoy an Idiazabal cheese tasting and a glass of local wine. Already hungry? You will continue with a fabulous guided tour around the old town of San Sebastian, enjoying five pintxos and two drinks in different typical bars. Then, enjoy free time in the city on your own. You would finally enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of La Concha Bay from Igeldo mountain before coming back to Bilbao.

Ordizia market, Idiazabal cheese and San Sebastian pintxos guided tour

Private sightseeing tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian

The drive from Bilbao to San Sebastian takes about 1hr 15mins. My minivan has A/C and large panoramic windows. After a short introductory driving tour of the city, We’ll visit the Monte Igueldo for the spectacular view, and then head to the Historic Center – the “Parte Vieja”. This is where you’ll find some of the best tapas-bars in the city, as well as the lovely Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro. On the return trip to Bilbao, we’ll take the scenic route along the rugged Basque coast from Zarautz to Zumaia – its spectacular!

Private sightseeing tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian