Took the Oceania free shuttle into Bilbao and visited on our own. Walked to the Casco Viejo (Old City) and explored, then walked along the river, across the striking Zurizubbi pedestrian bridge and continued on to the impressive Guggenheim Museum. On our 2nd day in Bilbao we took an Oceania excursion to San Sebastian - loved the city. Highlights were extraordinary view of the city from Mont Igueldo and sampling pintos (Basque tapas) in pinxto bars in the old city. Would have liked more time there.... Read Less

To the bus from port & did the hop on hop off bus. Bus didn't run often enough so afraid to get off. Read Less

Urdabai was a fishing village but we like Honfleur better. Read Less

We took the ship shuttle for 10 Euros (cash only) to Bilbao. We saw the Guggenheim and Old town. We had excellent tapas and I bought Spanish shoes. It was a great day. Read Less

interesting city. See the Guggenheim, walk long the river. We took a walking tour of the old town which was excellent Read Less

A wonderful city with the magnificent Guggenheim museum in a fabulous building Read Less

Complimentary bus service was adequate and took us to the town centre. The place was Ok, but other than seeing the Museum there was nothing else noteworthy about the place Read Less

Unfortunately stayed in the port and walked for nearly an hour to nearest town Getko. Dont bother with Getko there is absolutely nothing there. Read Less

Took the shuttle in to Bilbao, same as above unless you visit the Museum which we didn't. Not really interested in the subject matter Read Less

did our own. Trail was easy city had so much to see and do will go back. Great place. Read Less

Great museum - bad day as we missed the next port Read Less

Really worth going into the City. We took the 10 euro(return) City shuttle bus from the Port which is about 30 mins from the city. Recommend the Guggenheim Museum then a walk along the riverbank to old town;[ narrow pretty streets] then catch the cheap electric tram back from the Old town tram stop(Ribberia) near the Market.[ Old Town] back to the Guggenheim and it was a short walk to the shuttle bus to the ship. Read Less

Loved the city. We booked Guggenheim tickets well in advance, so took the cruise shuttle bus into the city and easily did the museum in 2 hours right at 10 when it opened. We then took the funicular up the hill to a great overlook, then came back down and walked along the river to old town for tapas and vino. We want to come back and spend at least 3 or 4 days in the future to explore more. Read Less

Travelled independently. Loved the town. Use the Big Bus and taxis. The Guggenheim and the old market and Old Town were great. Read Less

It was All Saints Day and a bank holiday so no major shops open. Nice place though Read Less

Went for walk very nice port Read Less

Guggenheim Museum is a mush see for art and architecture lovers. The trams easy to use, is worth getting the tram into the old part of town. There is a great food market there that also has tapas and wine bars. The food was fantastic, was great to share Saturday Market day with the locals. Read Less

Loved Bilbao, no need for an excursion, the shuttle takes you into town and theres so much to do Dont miss the Guggenheim or Old Town...Get the pixtos and drink away while you eat for free!!! Read Less

No need for an excursion. There is plenty a short trip from the dock Read Less

Went by bus to the city centre and walked around. Was beautiful to see another country Read Less

Skipped the 15.60euro shuttle and got the local Metro into town (20 mins walk from ship) for just 1.70 euros, then bought a 10euro Bizcaia ticket for 24 hours unlimited travel on buses, trams, Metro, suburban trains, and funicular railway. Nice parks in the centre apart from the river and Guggenheim museum, and superb views from the top of the funicular, and from the riverside art of the tram route. Read Less

Where the money is. Great city, great food, great shopping. The old city is also a good visit. We enjoyed it very much. Read Less

Great city amazing architecture. So many shops. Guggenheim is a great experience. Get there early and see the mist around the lake surrounding the museum a very sci-vi effect. Recommend the tour of the football ground history museum not only about the football but the people. Had a tasty tapas in an old bar near the stadium very cheap . Read Less

The ship's shuttle took us into central Bilbao about 500 yards from the Guggenheim. What a fantastic piece of architecture, inside and out. A must to visit. Busy city with an old town to explore. Read Less

Again we took a private tour, which also included a tapas tour of Bilbao tapas bars. All very nice. In the morning we drove out to Gernika, which was very informative and interesting to see. Read Less