
Experience a comprehensive exploration of the historic center of Bilbao. This tour engages participants in the history, culture, and heritage of the city, focusing on the medieval old town, Las Siete Calles, and the alternative Bilbao La Vieja. You'll walk through significant streets, buildings, squares, and markets, learning about the estuary's importance and the region's mining and industrial history. Expect insights into historical events and notable figures from Bilbao's past. The tour is guided by professional local experts, including historians and architects, who provide detailed knowledge about the city.
We will discover the aspects of the modernist building and the importance of the center of Bilbao activities
Historical marks, coats of arms, presidential lodging and origins of well-known banks gather around the church of San Nicolas de Bari.
Venue of major events, renowned taverns and Euskaltzaindia of meet in the Plaza most beloved of Bilbao.
Let us enter the historic 7 streets...3 streets...and labyrinthine atmosphere of the core of Botxo, a portal that transports us around, powerful families and pilgrims to the origins of the town.
We will discover Bilbao’s initial function next to one of its most unique cathedrals, perhaps the epicenter of the center of the universe...?
On the old Plaza Vieja and heart of Bilbao we will enter a market with Guiness record, much to tell and prove:)
The powers of Bilbao wait in the corners of a building with well-kept secrets, bridges and merchandise with the raison d'être of Bilbao... the estuary... and wait... that is not the shield of Bilbao...SIP
And if you also add the corners, anecdotes and best recommendations from each of the professional local guides and their love for Bilbao, you will take hard elements to find on the tour of historic Bilbao with Basque Free Tours Bilbao:)