Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao
The Spanish city of Bilbao is a wonderful base for a well-deserved vacation. During a city trip to Bilbao, you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings, the pleasant sunny climate, and the typical pintxos. Naturally, there are also numerous beautiful, famous, and important sights in Bilbao. To spot the many highlights in a short time, the bicycle is the means of transport during your city trip to Bilbao! Cross the streets one by one at your leisure, while not missing any hotspots.
What are the best sights in Bilbao?
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Casco Viejo
- Santiago Cathedral
- San Mamés Football Stadium
- Zubizuri
- Plaza Nueva
A city trip to Bilbao; ultimate coziness
The Basque city is located in the north of Spain and is both the economic and industrial engine of the Basque Country. Bilbao is a wonderful city, a place where you are completely immersed in the Spanish atmosphere, and that in just 2 hours flying from the Netherlands.
A city trip to Bilbao is perfect for short vacations. A few days away to enjoy a lot of coziness, nice weather, and lots of culture. The Spanish city has numerous sights, all spread across the city. With the bike, you explore Bilbao like no other. Cross the streets at your own pace and enjoy educational, fun bike tours led by Baja Bikes.
Modern architecture; a must-see in Bilbao
During a city trip to Bilbao, you naturally want to see as much of the city as possible. To easily spot all the highlights and not miss anything, cycling through Bilbao is highly recommended! Whether you love museums, culture, architecture, or simply the coziness of Spain, a city trip to Bilbao has it all!
The Guggenheim Museum is rightly the showpiece of Bilbao. It is one of the four Guggenheim museums in the world and truly a special sight not to be missed. The museum has a striking appearance, the titanium casing is noticeable from afar in beautiful Bilbao. Inside, various modern art collections can be admired, including works by Dalí and Picasso. Note; ordering tickets in advance saves a lot of waiting time!
The beauty of Bilbao is the contrast between old history and modern architecture. The Guggenheim fits seamlessly into this. For lovers of architectural gems, Bilbao has even more sights. Think of Zubizuri, the modernly designed pedestrian bridge, but also the Alhondiga complex is worth a visit!
Beautiful historical sights in Bilbao
A piece of history is never wrong and should not be missed during a city trip. The Casco Viejo, the historic center of the Basque city of Bilbao, is truly a picture. Cycling through the alleys, you can soak up the authentic Spanish atmosphere here. The rich center is formed by 7 streets “Las Sietes Calles”. The reddish-brown, yellow, and orange-colored buildings exude ultimate coziness. You will also find several restaurants and cafes here where it is very pleasant to spend the evening!
Because the sights in Bilbao are richly distributed across the city, the bicycle is ideal. You move quickly from A to B, without being dependent on the busy public transport or a taxi. From the old center, you can cycle directly to the Santiago Cathedral, a beautiful Gothic cathedral from the 14th century. You can also go to the Basilica de Begoña, on the hill in Casco Viejo, or the beautiful Plaza Nueva for ultimate atmosphere!
Cycling in Bilbao
As mentioned, a city trip to Bilbao is fun, but often short-lived. By cycling through the Spanish city, you explore all the hotspots in no time, so you still have plenty of time to enjoy pintxos and other Spanish delicacies. Baja Bikes is second to none in interesting, educational, and fun bike tours through Bilbao. Choose one of the tours to discover the city. Completely at a relaxed pace, in a group, and led by a Dutch-speaking guide.
The Baja Bikes bike tours are perfect for a city trip to Bilbao.
Choose from, among others, the ‘highlights bike tour‘, where you cycle past all the important sights in Bilbao in 3 hours.
If you have a little more time, choose a private bike tour or a tour where all the secrets of Bilbao are revealed. Especially fun if you already know the highlights and want to learn even more about Bilbao.
Do you prefer to discover everything on your own? Simply rent a bike at Baja Bikes!
Safe cycling in Bilbao
Cycling in Bilbao is fun, cozy, and extremely safe. All Baja Bikes tours lead over bike-friendly roads and paths. In addition, the Dutch-speaking guide knows the Basque city like the back of their hand, so everything is perfectly arranged.
Besides the fact that the city is safe for cycling, the weather also plays a pleasant role. With the sun on your face, cycling is no punishment at all! In addition, you move quickly through the city, while being not only environmentally friendly but also sporty!
Did you know that…
- In Bilbao, they hardly eat tapas, but pintxos. It is somewhat similar to tapas, only it is served on a sandwich. You eat pintxos in a pintxos bar or a panedaria.
- Athletic Club Bilbao is the football club of the city and is adored by almost every resident.
- Another fun fact; to be able to play for Athletic Club Bilbao, the player must be of Basque descent, with the mother’s ancestry being considered.
- The Guggenheim Museum is the fourth museum in the world designed by architect Frank O. Gehry.