Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
Revel in the lively ambiance of this old town square and tour some of the notable buildings in and around it.
Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
Rich with history, Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Bilbao. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
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Bilbao Pintxo Tasting Paired With Spanish Wines
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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping and theatres 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.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
Abando
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Plaza Moyua might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
More to explore for Casco Viejo
- Plaza Nueva
- Ribera Market
- Arriaga Theater
- Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- San Mames Stadium
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
- Sopelana Beach
- Plaza Moyua
- University of Deusto Bilbao
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- Hospital Universitario Cruces
- Zubizuri Bridge
- Laga Beach
- Vizcaya Bridge