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Bilbao lies a few kilometres inland, so the boat trips follow the estuary, the ría, toward the open sea: a short sightseeing cruise from the Pío Baroja pier, a longer one to Portugalete, the estuary and Abra Bay tour, and sailing from Getxo. Together they are a small group of six offers, and they are about the city and its industrial past, not the coast.
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⏱ 1 - 2 hours · 4.2 (3,447)
Set off on a one- or two-hour boat tour from the Pío Baroja Pier and discover Bilbao from the water. Cruise past the city's most iconic landmarks while listening to an infor…
from €15 per person
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⏱ 160 - 165 minutes · 4.1 (1,110)
Discover the Bilbao estuary and Abra Bay on a scenic river cruise. See the city from the water, pass the Guggenheim Museum and the Bizkaia Bridge, and admire the impressive arch…
from €19 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (6)
Would you like to set sail from Bilbao on an exclusive, small, and cozy sailboat, get away from the crowds, see the city from a different angle, and cruise along the estuary and…
from €270 per group up to 2
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (2)
Boarding 17 minutes from Bilbao. Comfort and ample spaces on Biscay's only sailing catamaran.\nSailing past the Vizcaya Bridge and the cliffs of Galea (already out at sea)
from €60 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover Bilbao’s historic Old Town and modern riverside on a guided walking tour with a one-hour river cruise. Choose the optional Guggenheim Museum ticket to explore it indepe…
from €38 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (1)
Embark on a different kind of sailboat, small and cozy, and discover the world of sailing. Each experience is tailored to what you're looking for, so you can enjoy the sea i…
from €230 per group up to 3
Check availability →Good to know: Durations run from one hour to well over two, so check which version you are booking; the best-known offer lists a one- or two-hour option. A boat trip here is a way to see the city from the water, not a substitute for the Gaztelugatxe coast.
Good to know
You can go on your own: the Old Town bars work without a guide. A tour adds a route chosen for you, explanations and usually drinks and a set number of stops. Read the inclusions rather than judging by price.
A ticket gets you in; a guide explains the building and selected works. Offers differ in whether the museum ticket is included, in group size and in language, so read those three lines. The museum is closed on Mondays for most of the year.
The city sits on the estuary, inland, so it has no city beach; the beaches are on the coast at Getxo and Sopelana. Boat tours exist, but they are a small group and follow the estuary: a short city cruise, a longer one to Portugalete, and sailing from Getxo.
If you go on your own, yes: entry is free but limited by time slot, and slots are reserved online, often weeks ahead in busy periods. Guided day trips handle access for you; check that the listing says access is included.
Yes, but they are long days: the Rioja tours in our list run six to nine hours and the San Sebastián and Biarritz tours around ten. San Sebastián is a destination in itself and has its own tours starting there.
The Bizkaibus 3247 runs from the arrivals hall to the centre in roughly 20 to 30 minutes, about every half hour. Taxis are faster to book but cost more.
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