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Bilbao Gaztelugatxe & Mundaka Half-Day Tour
Tours • From Bilbao

Bilbao Gaztelugatxe & Mundaka Half-Day Tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
5.0 / 5
(2)
From
kr 726
San Mames Stadium and museum entry ticket
Museums • Bilbao

San Mames Stadium and museum entry ticket

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From
kr 173
Guggenheim Museum Tour in Bilbao
Tours • Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum Tour in Bilbao

English guided
Free cancellation
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kr 473
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Half-Day Small Group Tour
Tours • Bilbao

Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Half-Day Small Group Tour

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Small group
English guided
From
kr 946
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka & Gernika half-day tour from Bilbao
Tours • From Bilbao

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka & Gernika half-day tour from Bilbao

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English guided
Free cancellation
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kr 1,472
Bilbao Old Town Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour
Tours • Bilbao

Bilbao Old Town Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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From
kr 946
Bilbao morning and afternoon small group walking tour
Tours • Bilbao

Bilbao morning and afternoon small group walking tour

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English guided
Free cancellation
From
kr 368
Bilbao to La Rioja wine experience with tastings and vineyard visits
Tours • From Bilbao

Bilbao to La Rioja wine experience with tastings and vineyard visits

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Small group
English guided
From
kr 1,998
Bilbao City Highlights Electric Bike Tour
Tours • From Bilbao

Bilbao City Highlights Electric Bike Tour

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Small group
English guided
From
kr 515
Northern Spain 4-Day Small Group Cultural Exploration
Tours • From Madrid

Northern Spain 4-Day Small Group Cultural Exploration

English guided
Free cancellation
kr 9,657
Biarritz, French Basque Coast & San Sebastian Full-Day Bus Tour
Tours • From Bilbao

Biarritz, French Basque Coast & San Sebastian Full-Day Bus Tour

English guided
Free cancellation
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kr 852
Vizcaya Bridge & Bermeo Sightseeing Tour with Wine Tasting
Tours • From Bilbao

Vizcaya Bridge & Bermeo Sightseeing Tour with Wine Tasting

English guided
Free cancellation
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From
kr 1,262

Hotels in Bilbao

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Hotels • Bilbao

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

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4.6 / 5
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From
kr 664
kr 720
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotels • Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

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4.6 / 5
(979)
From
kr 816
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Hotels • Bilbao

Radisson Collection Bilbao

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4.5 / 5
(370)
From
kr 1,222
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotels • Bilbao

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

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4.9 / 5
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kr 1,390
kr 1,542
Pensión Ama Bilbao
Hotels • Bilbao

Pensión Ama Bilbao

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4.7 / 5
(270)
From
kr 570
voco Bilbao City by IHG
Hotels • Bilbao

voco Bilbao City by IHG

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4.6 / 5
(451)
From
kr 589
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Hotels • Bilbao

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection

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4.3 / 5
(953)
From
kr 1,248
Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao
Hotels • Bilbao

Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao

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From
kr 1,185
Bilder Boutique Hotel
Hotels • Bilbao

Bilder Boutique Hotel

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4.7 / 5
(96)
From
kr 984
Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés - Campus Accomodation
Hotels • Bilbao

Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés - Campus Accomodation

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4.2 / 5
(73)
From
kr 911
Occidental Bilbao
Hotels • Bilbao

Occidental Bilbao

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4.3 / 5
(763)
From
kr 691
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotels • Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

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4.3 / 5
(1.0K)
From
kr 782

Bilbao at a glance

How far ahead should you book?

Plan ahead so you don’t miss out

1 daysLast-minute
13 daysTypical
33 daysEarly

Most travellers book about 13 days ahead, so trips to Bilbao tend to be moderately planned rather than last-minute; this leaves some flexibility but consider booking early for peak periods. Based on Klook booking data, February 2026 – July 2026.

Quick facts about Bilbao

Local weather

℉℃
  • JUN - AUG
    26°13°

    Summer

  • SEP - NOV
    24°8°

    Fall

  • DEC - FEB
    14°5°

    Winter

  • MAR - MAY
    20°6°

    Spring

General info
  • Time zone

    No time difference

  • Currency

    1NOK = 0.10EUR

  • Official languages

  • Recommended trip duration

  • Flight time

    When departing from Sydney

What to know before visiting Bilbao

Quick snapshot of Bilbao’s attractions and seasonality

Bilbao is a compact northern city best known for cultural experiences and guided outings: museums and tours lead Klook bookings here. Demand follows a clear annual rhythm, with busy peaks and quieter troughs shaping when major activities run at their liveliest.

When to visit for crowds and prices

Klook booking data shows the busiest months fall in the peak season while demand tapers off during the trough months. Prices drift through the year as well — they tend to rise toward the priciest months and are lower around the cheapest month according to Klook booking data. Travellers seeking smaller crowds and better value should plan for the quieter, lower-price months; those wanting the peak-season atmosphere should visit during the busiest months. Where demand and price move together, expect both higher crowds and higher costs in the same peak window.

Tips for travellers from Australia

Australian travellers typically book activities around two weeks in advance, with many locking plans in about 13 days and early planners booking further out. For short stays this means you can be flexible and still find options, but if you’re travelling in the busiest months it pays to plan earlier. Use Klook to compare museum and tour options and secure tickets ahead when you want certainty.

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