Eat + Drink: Bilbao

The Hotel Carlton is one of the most emblematic and luxurious hotel in the city of Bilbao. Built in 1919, the exterior main façade has a ‘beaux arts’ architecture style with its beautiful glass roof, a symbol of the hotel’s classic style. It has 6 floors and 141 spacious rooms, a restaurants and bars and meeting rooms.

Enjoy a Bilbao's old quarter private guided walking tour and experience the popular custom of "txikiteo" and "pintxos" (tapas). Visit the historic old quarter of Bilbao, popularly known as the "Seven Streets", were more than 500 years of history and nowadays-urban vitality. Strolling around its cobbled streets, charming corners and squares, which witnessed the intensive business and port growth of the city, you will discover emblematic buildings such as Saint James's Gothic Cathedral, the Plaza Nueva (New Square), the San Anton Church and the Mercado de la Ribera (Seaside Market) the biggest covered market in Europe.

The old quarter is the best place to try out the cuisine served in numerous bars and restaurants to experience the popular custom of "txikiteo" and pintxos (tapas). This tour will take you on a gastronomic adventure, enjoying this Basque tradition - tasting the best pintxos on the narrow authentic streets in Bilbao's Old Quarter together with a glass of local white wine: "txakolí". Three drinks and pintxos are included in this tour.

Meet your private guide and be ready for a private full day tour exploring the stunning Basque coastal area and enjoying a unique gourmet experience visiting a famous Txacolí winery followed by a delicious meal in Michelin starred restaurant.

The Basque coast is a wild and natural place full of tradition and good gastronomy. Your private driver will pick you up in Bilbao to continue your way and head for the coast to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a beautiful chapel located on the top of a rock and surrounded by the sea. Drive along the coast to visit the typical fishing village of Bermeo. Then continue up the coast to Mundaka, where you will enjoy its beauty and magnificent views of the Biosphere Reserve of Urdaibai. Continue to Azurmendi complex admiring the beautiful countryside scenery.

On arrival, you will visit the largest txakolí wine cellar in the Basque Country. The cellar, whose wine bears Gorka Izagirre's name, is born with the purpose of introducing, sheltering, and increasing the value of this age-old wine, fruit of the Atlantic viticulture of native varieties.

After the visit, you will enjoy a delicious meal, an amazing gastronomic experience consisting of an elaborated gourmet-tasting menu with wine pairings included.