Private tours · Bizkaia · Basque Country
Bizkaia, maite. — Private tours in Biscay (Bizkaia) with a local guide from Bilbao
maite (Basque) — beloved, dear.
Discover the land José Luis carries in his heart: private day tours at an easy pace, with pick-up at your hotel.
- 1–4 people
- English · Español
- Daily departures
Maite
We don’t show you Bizkaia. We introduce you to her, the way you introduce someone you dearly love: unhurried, full of stories, with the Cantabrian Sea crashing against the cliffs, the smell of wet grass around the farmhouses and a table where food is served with pride . You won’t leave with just photos. You’ll leave wanting to come back.
Five tours, one love
Choose how to fall in love
“Where the green meets the blue”
Coast Route
Gernika, Urdaibai, Mundaka, Bermeo and San Juan de Gaztelugatxe: the most beautiful coastline in Bizkaia, at your own pace.
“Iron and fire forged our history”
Mining Route
La Reineta funicular, the Cobarón cliffs, the Karrantza valley, Pozalagua cave and Balmaseda, the oldest town in Bizkaia.
“Nature here is as old as our language”
Duranguesado Route
The Otzarreta beech forest, Urkiola, the Atxondo valley beneath Mount Amboto and medieval towns like Areatza and Elorrio.
“Best European City 2018”
Bilbao Route
The Old Town, Begoña, the estuary, Artxanda viewpoint, the Guggenheim and Gran Vía… finishing with pintxos.
“Where the estuary embraces the land, our identity blooms”
Greater Bilbao Route
Kobetamendi, the old blast furnaces, Santurtzi, the UNESCO-listed Hanging Bridge and the cliffs of Getxo.
Your guide
Kaixo! I’m José Luis
I was born and raised here, and I have spent my whole life exploring the most spectacular corners and villages of Bizkaia. My job is simple: to share the land I love with you, the way I’d show it to a friend.
I pick you up at your hotel, we set the pace you enjoy, we eat where locals eat, and you go home feeling you spent the day with family.
“Above all, I want it to be a special day on your journey through this beautiful land.”
- 5.0TripAdvisor rating
- 94five-star reviews
- 5tours across Bizkaia
- 365days a year, guaranteed departures
A day with José
No rush. No crowds. No stress.
09:00
Pick-up
I pick you up at your hotel in Bilbao or nearby (also at the cruise terminal if you arrive by sea).
Morning
First stops
Easy walks, stories from every village and time for photos (I’ll take the best ones for you!).
Midday
Local lunch
I suggest trusted restaurants so you can eat like a local. You choose.
Afternoon
More hidden gems
We continue at your pace. Want to change something? We change it.
18:00
Drop-off
Back at your hotel, tired and happy, after about 8–9 hours.
Rates
Price per person, the same on every tour
| People | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour in English | €170 | €85 | €75 | €65 |
| Tour in Spanish | €150 | €75 | €65 | €55 |
Children under 6 are not admitted. Ages 6 to 15 go free with an adult.
Included
- Private personal guide
- Private vehicle with pick-up
- Activity insurance
- Gaztelugatxe access ticket booked for you
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fees
94 reviews · #11 of 198 tours in Bilbao
What travellers say about José
Every single review is five stars.
And almost all of them talk about the same thing: a guide who loves his land.
Booking
Plan your day in Bizkaia
Tell me what you’d like and I’ll reply personally by WhatsApp or email.
Conditions
Good to know
How many people can join?
All tours are private for groups of 1 to 4 people, so the day revolves around you.
Can children come?
Children under 6 are not admitted. Children aged 6 to 15 travelling with an adult go free.
Where does the tour start and end?
At your accommodation. I pick you up at the agreed time (around 9:00) in a private vehicle and drop you back at the end. I also pick up at the Getxo cruise terminal.
How long is it?
About 8–9 hours, unhurried. The tour ends when we have enjoyed all of it.
Can I change the itinerary?
Of course. If you’d like to visit a specific place, let me know a few days in advance and I’ll prepare it. We also design fully tailor-made tours.
What about lunch?
On every tour I suggest different local restaurants depending on availability. Food and drinks are not included in the price.
Do you run tours every day?
Yes, departures are guaranteed every day of the year, subject to availability.
How much does it cost?
The price is the same on every tour and is per person, depending on group size. Tour in English: €170 (1 person), €85 (2), €75 (3) and €65 (4). Tour in Spanish: €150, €75, €65 and €55.