Things to do in Bilbao

Top experiences overview

Bilbao’s Things to Do are led by guided Tours and museum visits, with Tours showing the highest booking volume followed closely by Museums. Demand drifts through the year so you’ll find pockets of busier months where planning matters more, and quieter periods when availability widens.

Activities by traveller type

Families will enjoy Museums for an easy, educational outing that suits all ages, while Tours offer more variety when you want a structured day exploring the city and surrounding sights. Couples can pick either intimate museum visits or curated Tours for a relaxed cultural experience. Solo travellers and small groups will find Tours especially flexible—there’s a wide range of options and styles to match different interests.

What travellers from Australia book ahead

Most bookings from Australia show a planning pattern: travellers typically finalise activities around two weeks ahead, while the earliest planners book about a month in advance. Booking ahead becomes more important in the peak months, when Tours in particular can fill faster.

Category comparison

Museums are the easiest way in: they sit at the lower end of the price range and offer straightforward entry-level options. Tours are the priciest on average and also have the widest spread of prices, so they suit everyone from budget-conscious visitors to those seeking premium, curated experiences. Together these two categories cover most tastes—Museums for low-cost, accessible culture and Tours for variety and higher-end choices.