Walking routes in Bilbao

Self-guided routes through Bilbao — every stop timed, mapped and in the order that works on the ground.

The riverside market, the church on the city's coat of arms, the Gothic cathedral, the Basque Museum, the pintxo square and the climb to Begoña.

Mercado de la Ribera · Iglesia de San Antón · Catedral de Santiago · Euskal Museoa · Plaza Nueva · Basílica de Begoña

1.4 km on foot 6 stops 2h 38m total

6h Mid-range

The ría and the Guggenheim in six hours

The opera house on the river, Calatrava's footbridge, the funicular to Artxanda, Gehry's museum, the fine arts museum and the shipyard turned maritime museum.

Teatro Arriaga · Zubizuri · Monte Artxanda · Museo Guggenheim Bilbao · Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao · Itsasmuseum

1.9 km on foot 6 stops 4h 41m total

Planning the rest of the trip

These routes cover the walking. The Bilbao guide has where to stay, what a day costs at each tier, and what to book before you go.