"Modern" Bilbao is the Expansion of the city beyond the Old Town, which started in the second half of the 19th Century: decades of spectacular growth and wealth allowed Bilbao to become an innovative and pioneer city in many ways.
We start this tour in the Plaza Circular, the very first expansion area on land "conquered" to the neighbouring village of Abando. Here it is that Bilbao placed not just 1 or 2, but 3 of the 7 railway stations it needed. -You don't say! -So many? -Is that True or False?
We will go over several streets and plazas of the Expansion, where Bilbao, mainly through 20th Century buildings, showed (and imposed) its burgeois wealth, barely leaving traces of the old village of Abando. Our tour covers a selection of places, from the most historic to some XXI Century sights.
The river area (the Guggenheim, the Euskalduna Palace, and so on) is not covered in this tour, because it will be part of a "XXI Century Bilbao" tour.
When: Tours available "Daily" (except on some holidays)
Schedule: 10:30 and 16:30 (if possible, we may adjust the schedule to your needs)
Languages available: English, Spanish, Ask for other languages
Price (VAT included): 1-2 people (20€ in total), 3-4 people (9€ each), more than 4 people (8€ each)
Payment: In cash, during the tour. (receipt is issued)
Meeting place: Plaza Circular-Biribila (outside the Tourist Office)
Limited capacity: maximum 10-15 people (unless the visit is exclusive for a group)