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Walking Tour on the Origins of Football in Bilbao and Biscay

New To The Site! Bilbao, Spain

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Overview

If you are passionate about football, with this tour you can learn first hand all the secrets that hide the sport in Bilbao and its surroundings: the house where 'Pichichi' was born, the first sports newspaper in Spain, the 'alirón', the barge... and much more!

What's Included

  • Bilbao Walking Tour
  • Public transportation
  • Gift souvenir
  • Meals
  • Tickets for stadium tours, museums or other points of interest (starting at EUR 15 per adult and EUR 5 per child)
  • River cruise on the estuary (starting at EUR 14 per adult and EUR 10 per child)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Pilota Kalea
Ibaiondo, 48005 Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Paseo Rafael Moreno "Pitxitxi"
Basurto-Zorroza, 48013 Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain

We will finish the tour next to San Mamés Stadium

What To Expect

Andra Maria Kalea, 10

We will observe the house where Rafael Moreno 'Pichichi' was born, learn about his career and reflect on his contribution to the professionalism of football in Spain
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Erribera Kalea, 4

We will locate the old Café Donostiarra, above which the first Athletic Club headquarters was installed in 1901. In addition, this will allow us to discuss the date of incorporation of the club.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Anton eliza

We will know the history and evolution of both the Church and the Bridge of San Anton, which because of their historical importance appear on the shield of the Athletic Club.We will also analyze other elements and symbols that appear on the shields of many other Biscayan teams.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

San Frantzisko Kalea, 36

We will locate the location of the old Salon Vizcaya, a performance hall in which, according to legend, the expression 'sing the alirón' emerged, used in Spain to refer to the conquest of a League title.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro, 3

We will know the old site of the Café Lyon d'Or, prominent place in the many intellectuals, both from the city and outside, installed their talks at the beginning of the 20th century.We will evoke the figure of one of those talkers, Jacinto Miquelarena, and his role in the consolidation of sports journalism in Spain as director of the newspaper Excelsior, which began publication in 1924.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Berástegui Kalea, 1

We will locate the old Café García, where meetings prior to the legal constitution of the Athletic Club were held throughout 1901.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Albia Lorategia

We will stop by the statue of Sabino Arana to inquire about the origin of Basque nationalism, which coincides with the arrival of industrialization and football in the region.We will also analyze the different positions (from rejection to propaganda) that Basque nationalism had with regard to football during the early years of the 20th century.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ibáñez de Bilbao Kalea, 10

We will observe the former site of the Zamacois Gymnasium, one of the pioneering centers in gymnastics practice in the city, and reflect on the relationship of some of its members with the Athletic Club.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Plaza de Jado

We will pay attention to the fountain of Plaza de Jado, whose spout is a representation of the Coronation Cup, the first national football competition played in Spain.We will review the details of that Coronation Cup of 1902, as well as the participation of Vizcaya FC, which ended up proclaimed champions.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ingelesen Landako Kaia

We will cross, next to the Guggenheim Museum, the surroundings of the old camp of the English, scene of many of the first football matches held in Bilbao at the end of the 19th century.We will reflect on the role of the British sailors and coaches who brought football to the region and created the city’s first organized sports club, the Nervion Shipyard Athlete Club, and we will cite some other fields used during the early years of football.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ría de Bilbao (Pass By)

We will walk along the shore of the estuary of Bilbao, which the Athletic Club sails aboard a barge whenever it conquers any title. We will also remember the history of the Acero Club de Olabeaga, which was the first club to celebrate a title with a barge ride.
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Errukiako Etxe Santua

We will look outside the Casa de la Misericordia in Bilbao and analyze its relationship with the name of the stadium of San Mamés and the identification of the Athletic Club with the lions.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Estadio de San Mames

We will examine the exterior of San Mamés Stadium, commenting on some of its architectural curiosities while remembering all the fields used by the Athletic Club before settling in the old San Mamés.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Walking Tour on the Origins of Football in Bilbao and Biscay?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Bilbao Walking Tour
  • Public transportation
  • Gift souvenir
  • Possibility to customize the tour
  • Local expert guide
  • Meals
  • Tickets for stadium tours, museums or other points of interest (starting at EUR 15 per adult and EUR 5 per child)
  • River cruise on the estuary (starting at EUR 14 per adult and EUR 10 per child)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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