Historic Bilbao - From the 7 Streets to the Ensanche

Overview of the tour in Bilbao

FROM ITS ORIGINS TO THE MODERN AGE

For more than 500 years, Bilbao was limited to the area nowadays known as Casco Viejo-Zazpikaleak (7 streets). It is in this small meander on the right bank of the estuary that the town thrived to become one of the most important river ports of the European Atlantic arc. It is in the second half of the 19th century, in full industrial development, when the definitive leap to the left bank takes place.

We will tell you its history, its urban development, we will interpret its architecture and heritage for you, and we will get closer to the life of some of the historical figures that inhabited its streets. And of course, the anecdotes that you cannot miss.

GUIDANCE ITINERARY:

San Nicolás (Arenal)
New Square
Unamuno Square
Zamudio Portal
Seven streets
Consulate Square
Bridge and Church of San Antón
Marzana dock
La Ribera walkway
Seven streets
Yohn Palace Cathedral (Calle Santa María)
Fountain and Dog Street
Bidebarrieta
Arriaga Plaza

A 2-hour tour, without haste, without point-to-point races, so that you can enjoy the stories we tell you, but also the walk through the historic center.

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On arrival

The Church of San Nicolás is located in El Arenal, very close to the Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo metro station (Exit San Nicolás).

Things to note

PRACTICAL INFORMATION
-BFTE reserves the right to cancel the tour if the group does not reach the minimum of 6 people.
-Please try to be punctual. After 10 minutes we leave the meeting point.

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.