Bilbao Small Group Tours &amp; Trips

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Basque Country, Bilbao

Highlights

Exploring seaside towns and bucolic villages
Living in luxury at a seaside Belle Epoque hotel
Challenging friendly locals to a game of pelota

Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Relaxing Retreats, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"Life changing! Alex our guide incredibly knowledgeable, caring and has a great sense of humor. If I needed a day to relax (and perhaps shop) it was totally encouraged and acceptable - Porto Fino amazing! The itinerary and hotels spot on! I’m ready to go back, maybe the Amalfi Coast!!! Don’t hesitate, book the guided trip now!!"

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7 days From$4,495

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Best of the Spanish Camino

By UTracks

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

62 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bilbao, Leon, Pamplona, Santiago

Highlights

Following in the footsteps of pilgrims along the medieval trail to Santiago de Compostela passing by churches and crosses marking the famous route
Enjoying the camaraderie of your fellow walkers
Staying at friendly, family run hotels and eating at hotels and restaurants with delicious local dishes
Visiting Bilbao and the fabulous cities of Pamplona, Burgos, Leon and Santiago with their wealth of religious and historic treasures
Experiencing the highlights of the Camino Trail

Themes

Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A really difficult company to communicate with, slow to respond and not able to accept accountability for poor service. Used Tee Travel in Spain which was even worse. Not able to organize support or assistance and harassed me about luggage that wasn't mine. There were other walkers who appeared to have more support and assistance from their travel providers. Definitely avoid this company as overpriced and no actual service."

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13 days From$3,790

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Food Lover's Spanish Camino

By UTracks

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

62 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bilbao, Oviedo, Santiago

Highlights

Sample local gastronomic delights including the famous 2 Michelin star Casa Marcial restaurant & 1 Michelin star restaurant A Tafona
Enjoy cooking demonstrations and samplings
Walk on the original pilgrimage route to Santiago through superb scenery
Explore the magnificent cities of Leon and Santiago with their impressive architecture and cathedrals.
Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow food enthusiasts, walkers and pilgrims

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Hiking & Walking

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15 days From$6,790

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10-Day Tour to Northern Spain and Galicia

By Julia Travel

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Ávila, Bilbao, Madrid, Oporto, Oviedo, Porto, San Sebastian, Santiago de Compostela, Zaragoza

Highlights

Guided city tour with local guides in Santiago de Compostela, San Sebastián, and Porto
Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto
Visit the Sanctuary of the Virgin of Covadonga
Bilingual tour director throughout the journey (English and Spanish)

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I live in Canada, we spent February in Malaga Spain and booked a full day tour to Tangier Morocco on Feb 27th through website HAPPYtoVISIT. Julia Travel happened to be the operator. I received email confirmation from both HAPPYtoVISIT and Julia Travel confirmed the date and pick up location. We were advised that we had to call Julia Travel within 48 hours of the tour date to reconfirm our tour date with pick up time and location which we did as instructed. From very beginning of the booking to the phone call confirmation we were told that we were going to be picked up at 5:30 am at a bus stop in central Malaga. We got to the spot at 5:15 am that morning and waited until 6:30am and no one showed up to pick us up! We called Julia Travel at 6 am and the person who picked up the phone doesn’t speak English. We finally with a woman name Marta after 9 am who could speak English and were told that the bus was there at 4:30 am. This is simply not believable given the previous confirmations of 5:30 am pick up time. Obviously she just lied to us to get off the phone. She replied my email said any complaints should send to HAPPYtoVISIT since I have booked the tour through them. HAPPYtoVISIT issued me the full refund within 24 hours after I filed complaint, however the experience left us with very bad taste.what a waste of time and energy! Since the tour was towards our last days in Malaga that we were not able to rebook the tour with another company. My husband and I travelled extensively, this was the worst experience we ever had! Avoid using Julia Travel would be the advice!!"

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10 days From$1,462

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13-Day Tour to Northern Spain and Portugal

By Julia Travel

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Bilbao, Coimbra, Fátima, Lisbon, Madrid, Oporto, Oviedo, Porto, San Sebastian, Santiago de Compostela, Zaragoza

Highlights

Panoramic sightseeing tour of Porto
Visit the World Pilgrimage Sanctuary of Fatima
Visit The Chapel of the Apparitions with the tombs of the three shepherds, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta (Fatima)
Entrance to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela
Duoro cruise and wine tasting in Porto

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

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By MT Sobek (Mountain Travel Sobek)

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13 days From$2,028

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The Camino de Santiago

none

4.8/5 Excellent

64 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bilbao, Camino de Santiago, Leon, Pamplona

Highlights

Experience one of the world’s most epic pilgrimages as you travel across northern Spain via the famed Camino Francès route
Tour the town of Pamplona, famous for the running of the bulls; the medieval city of Burgos, home of the 11th-century hero El Cid; and the ancient capital of León
Enjoy guided tours of historic Santiago de Compostela, and marvel at the fascinating Romanesque and Gothic architecture of Astorga
Get the most out of your trip with full coach support—there is always the option to shorten or skip walks!—and local expert guides who bring the magic to life

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"First, let me say our tour guide Tomomi S. is hands down THE best tour guide I’ve ever had - knowledgeable, fun and made great efforts to ensure that we were comfortable and happy (MTSobek tour guides are independent contractors. Tomomi also works for other Adventure/Tour companies) Secondly, Japan is beautiful, clean and the Japanese people are very welcoming. The hiking in the national parks was amazing. It could have been a truly five-star experience if MtSobek had not cut corners so egregiously. The website said (at the time) group tours are 5-22 people. The tour gets canceled if the minimum is not met. When I paid there were TWO other people booked-a mother and daughter duo. Shortly before our departure date I called to see if the tour would be cancelled. I wanted my money back but Mt Sobek was “pleased to say that the trip would not be canceled”. In other words, I could not get a refund. At the last minute a guy named Matt signed up so there were four of us. Five days into the trip Matt left and took a train back to Tokyo. I said to him “You realize Mt Sobek is not going to refund you”. He said, “I don’t care, Mt Sobek scammed us.” With tax, the tour costs $11,645 for 13 nights. For that price there is an expectation that the accommodations Mt Sobek chooses would be decent and clean. We all fully expected a ‘traditional Japanese experience’ which often means no private bath and 8 out of the 13 nights we slept on futon mats on the floor. However, Mt Sobek consistently booked us in the cheapest Ryokans (hotels) in each area in which we travelled. Most of these hotels were unclean and very out-dated. One Ryokan they booked us in was listed on a hotel website for $40 USD/night when there were much nicer accommodations nearby for $100 USD/night. (The Japanese yen is way down, the luxury Park Hotel in Tokyo was $200 USD/night. A comparable hotel would have been about $800/night in Austin.). We were the only people staying in several hotels that accomadated many more people. The most egregious example of MtSobek’s booking the cheapest rooms is when we were booked at a large traditional ski lodge at the base of a spectacular mountain. It was beautiful on the website but had two very different wings. One wing was modern, clean and beautiful with simple beds. The other wing was very old (similar to a cheap Motel 6 that had not been updated since the 1970’s). The carpet and bathrooms were disgusting and like many of the Ryocans where we stayed the futon mats seemed as though they had not been cleaned In 30 years. Only after our tour guide checked us in did we realize we had been booked in the cheap rooms. I asked Tomo why. Immediately someone from MtSobek reached out to me and said, “gosh, I’m sorry you did not realize you were going to have a traditional Japanese experience”. Really? “Traditional” experience depends upon one’s budget. In the US, “traditional” to some people may be the Marriott, a Motel 6 or the Four Seasons Hotels. We were paying for a Marriott experience and received the one-star Motel 6 experience. Upon arrival in Tokyo I expected to be met at the airport by a driver (as many tour companies do). However, several days before our arrival dates in Tokyo, MtSobek sent an email telling us how to locate taking a city bus from the bustling Tokyo airport. That is interesting if you do not speak Japanese. MtSobek cleverly uses great photography and elaborate descriptions of the national parks and the hiking while using terms like “traditional Japanese experience with tatami-mat sleeping” to disguise sub-standard accommodations. At one point we were looking on-line at the very hotel where we were staying and did not even recognize it from the website pictures. The hiking was amazing. The group size was disappointing with just the three of us. I would absolutely recommend a hiking tour through Japan, just not with MtSobek."

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11 days From$5,895

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Across Spain and Portugal

By Odysseys Unlimited

none

5/5 Excellent

50 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Bilbao, Leon, Lisbon, Oporto, Pamplona, Santiago de Compostela

Highlights

Douro River cruise and port wine tasting
Pilgrimage site of Santiago de Compostela
Stops along religious route of Way of St. James
Bilbao’s Guggenheim and Fine Arts museums
Full-day excursion along beautiful, rugged Basque coastline

Themes

Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"We just finished our Tanzanian Adventure tour to Tanzania and Zanzibar. It was a dream come true trip! On safari, our guide Augustine, was stellar, and our driver, Meshak was wonderful! The lodges on safari were wonderful, food excellent. The Breezes resort on Zanzibar was lovely and the Indian Ocean is sooooo warm! Thank you, Odyssey, for delivering on all counts!"

By Premier Tours & Travel

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17 days From$4,478

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The Spirit of Northern Spain with Award-Winning Rioja Expert Ana Fabiano

none

5/5 Excellent

4 reviews

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bilbao, Madrid

Highlights

English-speaking Premier representatives
Hosted by award - winningThe Wine Region of Riojaauthor and DOCa Brand Ambassador, Ana Fabiano
Airport Meet & Greet
Private, small group tour (16-20 passengers)
Private transportation

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"A bucket list place - balloon rides...a bucket list activity - a trip that’s epic for anyone."

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10 days From$6,599

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Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

By Explore!

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Bilbao, Nara, Pico

Highlights

One-week of excellent walking in the Picos de Europa
Enjoy spectacular views of deep valleys and limestone crags
Experience the local flavour at our family-run lodgings

Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"The booking process was straightforward"

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Northern Spain Explorer

By Explore!

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Basque Country, Bilbao, La Rioja, Madrid, Pamplona, Sagrada Familia, San Sebastian, Santiago, Zaragoza

Highlights

Soak up the Spanish way of life on this tour from Madrid to Barcelona
Discover the wines of the famous Rioja region
Spend the night in Montserrat and explore its famous mountain top monastery

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"The booking process was straightforward"

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North Spain Discovery

By Intrepid Travel

premier

5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Pamplona, San Sebastian, Santiago

Highlights

Begin in Barcelona, sporting fabulous food, stunning coastline and a vibrant atmosphere that has attracted worldwide acclaim. You’ll want to spend more time here beforehand!
The fortified medieval city of Pamplona is a great place to discover on foot. Weave through the city's winding alleyways to the Gothic Cathedral and walk down the street of the famous running of the bulls.
Logrono is bursting with delicious local produce and wine, just waiting to be enjoyed on an included pinxtos crawl and winery tour. Delicioso!
Take a long siesta on the golden beaches of San Sebastian, one of Spain's most scenic coastal destinations. As the sun goes down, join the crowds as they come out to play among the city's exciting nightlife.
The Art Walk in Madrid is every art lover's dream. In one small stretch you can browse the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, the Reina Sofia and the Prado, one of the world's most celebrated galleries.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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8 days From$1,739

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Flavors of Portugal & Spain: featuring the Douro and Rioja Wine Regions - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.7/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bilbao, La Rioja, Lisbon, Pamplona, Porto, Salamanca, San Sebastian

Highlights

Explore wine cellars in the Douro and Rioja regions and enjoy wine tastings.
Enjoy a petiscos cooking class in the Douro River Valley.
Go on a “pub crawl” to taste pintxo tapas.
Call a picturesque quinta estate in the Douro River Valley your home for 2 nights.
Climb to “Bom Jesus de Braga” UNESCO site and walk the streets of Braga’s historical downtown.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

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8 Day Northern Way San Sebastian - Bilbao

By Magic Hill Holidays

preferred

5/5 Excellent

54 reviews

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Why we love them

Their exceptional customer service and comprehensive planning make walking the Camino more accessible to travelers who aren’t pro trekkers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Camino de Santiago

Highlights

Enjoy the walking experience takes ‘El Camino del Norte’ through the Basque Country.
Explore Vineyards that provide the fruit for what is known locally as ‘white gold’ Txakoli wine and wooded pine forests.

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Religious

What travelers are saying

"I highly recommend using Magic Hills. I started planning my trip in November of 2021 and was communicating with Bronagh as I wanted to do the full Camino Frances. Right from the start I had such a great feeling dealing with Bronagh, She called me from Ireland and we chatted at length about this trip. She really was so informative and I just knew that I could trust her. So I booked the Full Frances Camino right to Finisterre leaving August 29th from SJPP. All of her suggestions, the itinerary were spot on. The accommodations were spectacular. I totally loved the walking every day, meeting up with people, enjoying the scenery, historic buildings it was truly an awesome experience. I met several people who were using other companies and from what I could tell I had the best overall service."

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Corin

May 2024

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Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

Wonderful trip! JuanJo, our guide and driver was absolutely fantastic. Sonia and all the staff at the hotel were brilliant. Every meal, bar one is included in the pr...

Barrie

May 2024

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Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

The Casa Cipriano hotel in Sotres was excellent and Juan was the perfect Guide, who really looked after our diverse walking group and was a mine of local information...

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May 2024

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Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

This was one of my very best hiking trips. Juan Jose was an incredible host and guide and the hikes were all challenging in different ways. Our group was so comfor...

Claire

May 2024

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Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

The Picos is a not very well known part of Spain, but it should be! The incredible scenery, from the vibrant greens to the snow capped mountains, is an amazing backd...