Bilbao Strenuous Tours & Trips
55 Bilbao trips. Tours from 33 tour companies. 72 reviews. 3.8/5 avg rating.
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Visits
Barcelona, Bilbao, Granada, Madrid, Pamplona, Salamanca, San Sebastian, Segovia, Seville, Valencia
Themes
50 plus, Cultural
What travelers are saying
"We've taken over 10 group tours using Cosmos and Gate1. This trip last month, 9000 was not very good. -During booking, incorrect information was given about airport-hotel transfers -The whispers (listening devices) didn't work from the get-go, so no whispers were used during the 13 day trip. - Porters are no longer hired to bring your luggage to and from your room. (Very elderly had to handle their own luggage. Our friends had to help many of them.) -A few days into the trip one couple left. At the end of the trip we found out they had covid. Cosmos did not let us know; a few people weren't feeling well and two of our friends then tested positive. -One hotel was awful and not even up to "budget" standards -Many of the stops had castles, churches... but were not included, so be sure to count that in when pricing. don't plan to use Cosmos ever again. Gate1 is the best in my opinion. When my husband's passport was stolen, they assigned someone to go with him to the embassy, translate, etc...It was above and beyond what we expected "
Visits
Bar, Bilbao, Santiago
Highlights
- Walking the Camino Norte from San Sebastian to Santiago
- Visiting the foodie paradise and seaside town of San Sebastian
- Bilbao with its great art and architecture
- Walking through a variety of landscapes, including the dramatic coastline of the Asturias region
- Enjoying the camaraderie of fellow hikers and pilgrims
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."
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
"Wow, what a trip. An awesome tour from Saigon to Hanoi under the excellent guidance of our tour leader Doan. Doan and his amazing local support team made the journey engaging, interesting, educational and worry free. Breaks were all arranged at wonderful local places where we got to see real local life. The local support team were on hand to make sure our bikes were mechanically sound at all times and we were fully fuelled on water, fresh fruit and local snacks. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to get an understanding of Vietnam and see some of its incredible history and scenery. It's a country of natural beauty offering so many different experiences with wonderfully friendly local people only too happy to help and show you how they contribute their valuable part to the local economy. See you again soon Vietnam."
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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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Visits
Algarve, Bar, Barcelona, Bilbao, Coimbra, Córdoba, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, San Sebastian, Santiago, Seville, Valencia
Highlights
- Explore moorish palaces and great iberian cities
- Capture photos of stunning countryside and age-old cathedrals
- Devour tapas at a local haunt
- Listen to fado music and learn to flamenco dance
- Live like a local in a "casa rural" in the pyrenees
Themes
Cultural, Transformative
What travelers are saying
"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"
Visits
Alps, Amsterdam, Athens, Bar, Berlin, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Colosseum, Dubrovnik, Ljubljana, Mykonos, Paris, Rome, Sarajevo, Venice
Highlights
- Paris highlights drive
- Orientation walk of Bordeaux with Trip Leader
- Orientation walk of Bilbao with Trip Leader
- Barcelona highlights drive
- Orientation walk of Nice with Trip Leader
Themes
Cultural
What travelers are saying
"Best Tour Guide every so helpful an always switched on, best part was enjoying Long Drinks on the ferry Keep up the great work"
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."
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
"Wow, what a trip. An awesome tour from Saigon to Hanoi under the excellent guidance of our tour leader Doan. Doan and his amazing local support team made the journey engaging, interesting, educational and worry free. Breaks were all arranged at wonderful local places where we got to see real local life. The local support team were on hand to make sure our bikes were mechanically sound at all times and we were fully fuelled on water, fresh fruit and local snacks. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to get an understanding of Vietnam and see some of its incredible history and scenery. It's a country of natural beauty offering so many different experiences with wonderfully friendly local people only too happy to help and show you how they contribute their valuable part to the local economy. See you again soon Vietnam."
Health Safety +
Visits
Algarve, Bar, Barcelona, Bilbao, Camino de Santiago, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Pamplona, Porto, San Sebastian, Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Sierra Nevada, Sofia
Highlights
- Gaze in awe at the artistic feats of the Spanish masters in Madrid, and experience a different sort of mastery with a fiery flamenco performance in Seville.
- Unwind in a laidback fishing village in the Algarve on Portugal's scenic south coast. Soak up the sun on a beach and enjoy a cocktail-coloured sunset over the Atlantic Ocean.
- People from all over the world come to Spain to walk the famous Camino de Santiago. Join pilgrims along the last leg of the journey, as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
- The fortified medieval city of Pamplona is a great place to discover on foot. Weave through the city's winding alleyways to the immense Gothic Cathedral and walk down the street of the famous bull run.
- Logrono is bursting with delicious local produce and wine, just waiting to be enjoyed on an included tapas crawl. Delicioso!
Themes
Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays
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."
Health Safety +
Visits
Bar, Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid
Highlights
- Capture photos of stunning countryside and age-old cathedrals
- Indulge in the tapas lifestyle
- Wander through gaudí's wonderland in barcelona
- Live like a local in a "casa rural" in the pyrenees
- Experience the basque way of life
Themes
Cultural, Transformative
What travelers are saying
"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"
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Trusted Customer
Oct 2023
Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa
Very well organized, and a superb guide in JuanJo.
Dominic
Oct 2023
Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa
Juanjo was phenomenal- so welcoming and so helpful, and the hole trip was so well planned and thought out. I couldn’t have wished for a better tour leader on my firs...
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