Bilbao, Spain Shore Excursions - Guggenheim & Basque Country

Cruise ships calling at Bilbao dock at the pier in Getxo, on the estuary north of the city center. Your private guide meets you at the pier with a name sign. If you are not taking a shore excursion, Getxo's mansion-lined promenade and a local beach are within walking distance of the pier.

The Highlights of Bilbao tour is our most popular option - a half day visit to the Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao's most famous attraction, followed by a driving tour of the modern city and, time permitting, a walk through the old town.

Bilbao's city center is about 10 kilometers from the Getxo pier, roughly 15 to 20 minutes by private vehicle.

Yes. Guernica and the fishing village of Bermeo are both within about 30 to 35 kilometers of the Bilbao cruise port, roughly 35 to 40 minutes by private vehicle, and are featured together with a Txakoli wine tasting on our full Basque Country tour.

Yes. All of our Bilbao tours can be customized for both small and large groups, with the vehicle matched to your party size.

Our back-to-ship guarantee means that if an unforeseen delay during your private Bilbao shore excursion prevents you from returning to the cruise pier before your ship departs, we will arrange and cover the cost of transportation to your next port of call. This guarantee applies to all private Bilbao and Basque Country tours booked through us. Your tour must be scheduled to return to the ship 1.5 hours prior to ship departure.