Bilbao

Free things to do in Bilbao

17 places in Bilbao you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Bilbao

  • Busto de Unamuno
  • Jesusen Bihotza
  • On Diego Lopez Harokoaren monumentua
  • Simón Bolívar
Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Bilbao

  • Akarlanda
  • Albia lorategia
  • Ametzola parkea
  • Eskurtze parkea
  • Etxebarria parkea
  • Europa parkea
  • Euskadi plaza
  • Indautxu plaza
  • Iturrizar Doña Casilda parkea
  • Miribilla parkea
  • Plaza Zabalburu
  • Ramón Rubial lorategi botanikoa
  • Sarrikoko parkea
Free-admission days

When museums in Spain open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Bilbao

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Bilbao, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Bilbao for free?
17 places in Bilbao with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.
Are there free museums in Bilbao?
Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.
Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?
Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.
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