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.
Free landmarks & monuments in Bilbao
- Busto de Unamuno
- Jesusen Bihotza
- On Diego Lopez Harokoaren monumentua
- Simón Bolívar
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
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.
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.
Answers to your questions
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Sources: Places & entry fee: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), auto-checked