Vitoria Day Trip
Vitoria Day Trip
After picking you up at the meeting point, we'll leave Bilbao in the direction of Vitoria-Gasteiz. One hour later we'll arrive in the capital of Alava.
We'll take a guided walking tour of the historic center of Vitoria. We'll stroll through the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca, the centre of the city, to the Basque Parliament. We'll also visit other outstanding places in Vitoria such as the Cathedral of Santa María. Its medieval architecture inspired Ken Follet to write his most successful novel: "The Pillars of the Earth".
At the end of the city tour, we'll return to the bus to go to the Añana Salt Flats. We'll travel through the "Salt Valley" to learn first-hand how the famous Añana salt was produced. The exploitation of its natural resources flourished during the Middle Ages, making it one of the most important salt mines on the Iberian Peninsula. The tour will continue to Orduña, to learn the reason for its particularity, located in the province of Álava.
We'll then cross the beautiful natural landscape of the Ayala Valley to regain our strength with lunch in Balmaseda. After lunch, we'll head towards the industrial area of Portugalete. Here we'll cross the Bilbao estuary via the Vizcaya Suspension Bridge. This extraordinary work of engineering declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was one of the first footbridges in the world, having been inaugurated at the end of the 19th century.
On the other side of the estuary, the district of Las Arenas, in the municipality of Guecho, awaits us. From here we'll finally return to Bilbao at around 5 pm.
Additional Info
For bookings made with only one adult and one or more children, one child must pay the adult rate.
More Information
Duration
9 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
English–speaking guide
Transport by air–conditioned bus or minibus
Entrance to Salt Valley
Lunch
Ticket for the Vizcaya Bridge ferry
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Sti -Servicios Turísticos Internos
Corporate name: SERVICIOS TURÍSTICOS INTERNOS, S.A.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
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