Bilbao Group Tours &amp; Trips

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

"It was a wonderful trip and experience! We are still sorting all the pictures and memories about it, and some of them I would like to share with you - read my diary about this trip! My Diary about our trip to South Dakota shorturl.at/efoX1"

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16 days From$4,399

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Spanish Art: From the Golden Age to Gaudi and Beyond

By Road Scholar

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Bilbao, Cuenca, Madrid, Toledo

Highlights

Connect the lives, works and schools of Velazquez, Goya and El Greco to modern masters Picasso, Miró and Dalí
Expert-led visit to the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao designed by world-famous architect Frank Gehry
Private performance and meeting with members of a Catalonian medieval folklore group in Barcelona

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

"Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I sent to them the medical documents from the Mayo Clinic confirming my new diagnosis. They sent me an email telling me my oncologist needed to fill in a form. I asked my oncologist to do that and I submitted it by fax on April 6th. When I didn’t hear anything, I sent them more medical documentation and asked them to please push forward my refund as I have travel expenses from a clinical trial coming up. Several days later I received an email that they needed further documentation from my doctor. How much more documentation do you need than the patient has stage 4 metastatic cancer and is starting a clinical trial??? This is heartless to me. Please don’t plan to travel through Road Scholar if you’re medically vulnerable!!"

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17 days From$4,299

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Sensational Spain

By Cosmos

none

4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

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  "

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14 days From$2,449

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Italy & Greece

By Cosmos

none

4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Athens, Avignon, Barcelona, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cuenca, Delphi, Florence, Loire Valley, Lyon, Madrid, Milan, Mycenae, Olympia, Pamplona, Paris, Parma, Pisa, Rome, Tuscany, Valencia, Venice, Verona

Highlights

Sightseeing:Visits to Montecatini, Venice, Verona Juliet's balcony, Monte Carlo, Grasse perfume workshop, Avignon's Palace of the Popes, Bordeaux, Biarritz, Bilbao, Pamplona, Valencia, Cuenca, Aranjuez
Scenic Highlights: Emilia-Romagna region, Po Valley, Italian & French Rivieras, Loire Valley, Landes region, Basque Country

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

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12 days From$2,747

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15 Day Kaleidoscope of Spain

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Bilbao, Granada, Madrid, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

At the renowned Prado Museum view the astonishing collection of Spanish masterpieces Drive to Valencia with its groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges Visit the 13th century Alhambra in Granada In Cordoba, tour the impressive Mezquita de Cordoba, transformed into a soaring cathedral Tour the city of Seville with its many historical sites Explore the lively university town of Salamanca with its 12th century Old Cathedral Visit Bilbao's gleaming Guggenheim Museum, named the “most influential structure of its time” Explore Gaudi's colorful Park Guell in Barcelona Stand in awe at the iconic symbol of Barcelona -- Gaudi’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia Wine tasting in Penedes, internationally renowned for its fine wines †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"We have loved Gate 1 and always sing their praises. We've been on 7 tours with another one booked for fall. We were supposed to leave for Ecuador this week, however the country is in a 60 day state of emergency with the escape of 2 infamous gang members. Tourists are advised to stay indoors and there is a daily curfew from 11pm-5am. (our flight was to land at 11:15pm). Our trip included stays in 2 of the main cities of unrest. There have been shootings, car bombings, hostage taking, closing of embassies, and other countries issuing do not travel warnings. Other tour companies have cancelled tours or offered refunds or rescheduling. Travel insurance does not cover wars or civil unrest, but we are clearly afraid to go there. Both we and our travel agent have reached out multiple times with our concerns and asked if we could reschedule or get some sort of credit. We continue to get the same reply either in person or via email...Gate 1 has your safety as our highest priority and we feel you are safe ("they are not targeting tourists") and your itinerary should not be impacted. What? Their highest priority is $ and not our safety. There is no way that's the tour we anticipated. We cancelled the trip and took a 90% penalty, loss of deposit, and $276 airline penalty. It's a LOT of money, but we would have been terrified, and it's not worth getting hurt or worse. Sorry, but it's not the company I want to do business with in the future."

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15 days From$3,479

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15 Day Kaleidoscope of Spain

By Gate 1 Travel

none

3.7/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Bilbao, Granada, Madrid, Sagrada Familia, Salamanca, Seville, Valencia

Highlights

At the renowned Prado Museum view the astonishing collection of Spanish masterpieces Drive to Valencia with its groves of olives, almonds, lemons and oranges Visit the 13th century Alhambra in Granada In Cordoba, tour the impressive Mezquita de Cordoba, transformed into a soaring cathedral Tour the city of Seville with its many historical sites Explore the lively university town of Salamanca with its 12th century Old Cathedral Visit Bilbao's gleaming Guggenheim Museum, named the “most influential structure of its time” Explore Gaudi's colorful Park Guell in Barcelona Stand in awe at the iconic symbol of Barcelona -- Gaudi’s masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia Wine tasting in Penedes, internationally renowned for its fine wines †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

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15 days From$3,569

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15-Day Northern Spain and Portugal Tour from Madrid w/ Private Airport Transfers

By Tours4Fun

none

4.6/5 Excellent

57 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bilbao, Coimbra, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Santiago de Compostela

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Hello , first there is no airport transfer at all as they mentioned in the trip program , no one waited us at the airport as they mentioned that we should provide them with the flight schedule but unfortunately they neglected this service for arrivals and for departures as well , the level of the hotel in Lyon is under expected maybe 2 stars , the hotels are somewhat away from the city center which makes the transportation for the clients cost more and waste of time , the guide was very quick in her steps without even looking at the families and children and not being able to follow her . Rather , she was even quick to finish the designated program , such as presenting a program that was supposed to be for tomorrow and presenting it without justification , making one day crowded with her program and the second day on the contrary i.e there may be only one visit as it happened in changing visiting Eifel tower although it was late afternoon and the line was so crowded that took around 2 hours waited in line in order to gets tickets for the whole group while it was supposed to be on the 2nd day with scène river cruise , the stoppage in some cities as Geneva needs more than only 2 hours time while stoppage in between the cities in the rural area needs less than that time gave it to us .no flexibility in changing the program after booking even for a more advanced and valued trips ( changing not cancelling ) , it must be a meeting prepared for the group in a lobby of the hotel the night before or even if 1 hour before getting into the buses as a type of acquaintance and introduction between the members of the group ."

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15 days From$2,116

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Cornice Cantabrica and Barcelona

By Europamundo Vacations

none

4.6/5 Excellent

66 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Barcelona, Bilbao, Leon, Madrid, Santillana del Mar, Valencia

Highlights

Visit Covadonga Basilica
Visit the National Museum and Research Center of Altamira
Visit the Cathedal-Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar
Visit a Roman theater, a Renaissance palace

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"No travel with then completely desaster First and last Hotel accommodations really cheap, they mix you with 40 people in the same bus"

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6 days From$741

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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

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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

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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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16 days From$4,399

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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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Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

One of the best trips I've done. The organisation by Explore was faultless. The on the ground organisation by Juan and the team as Casa Cipriano was superb. The hote...

Michaela

Jun 2024

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Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Our guide Juan Jo was exceptional: extremely organised, hardworking and most importantly kind and encouraging. The walks were very va...

Valerie

Jun 2024

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Trekking in Spain - Picos de Europa

Fantastic hiking, wonderful accomodation , outstanding food, excellent guiding.

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...