Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
Ribera Market
Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
Things to do
From Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika Tour
Private tour of Lourdes and the three sacred temples
From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarauz and San Sebastian Tour
Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping, and theaters highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Ribera Market and hop on the metro to see more the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Casco Viejo
Museums, theaters, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.
Bilbao City Centre
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya are top sights in Bilbao City Centre, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station to see more sights in the area.
Ametzola
Ametzola might not have many top sights, but Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Ensanche are two attractions nearby that you can check out.