Port
Bilbao, Spain
Activity Level
Moderate Activity
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$90
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Visit the noble city of Bilbão, where iron ore mines were first discovered by the Romans. This modern city, founded in 1300, is in the throes of a spectacular transformation as urban projects and avant-garde architecture (such as the ultra-modern Guggenheim Museum) contrast sharply with Bilbão's Old Quarter and the city's medieval heart.
In the modern part of Bilbão, enjoy a panoramic drive past the Gardens of Albia, the Church of San Vicente, and the Palace of Chavarri.
The nucleus of this industrial port city is the Old Town, where the narrow streets are lined with Renaissance, Baroque and Modernist buildings. Stroll through this area as your guide points out the Cathedral of Santiago, the Gothic Church of San Anton, and the Plaza Nueva (New Square).
Then, visit Castro Urdiales, known to the ancient Romans as Flavisbriga. With the charm of a small fishing village, rich traditions and enticing atmosphere, Castro Urdiales draws many visitors who come to bask in the character of the old houses and their rows of balconies. As you explore the narrow streets, you will see two of the city's most famous landmarks --the Church of Santa Marma (a 13th- to 15th-century example of Cantabria's Gothic architecture), and the castle-lighthouse, visible from virtually everywhere in the town.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes.