For those who are passionate about football, this tour offers an opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of the sport in Bilbao and its vicinity. Explore the birthplace of ‘Pichichi’, visit Spain’s first sports newspaper, learn about the ‘alirón’, the barge, and so much more!
For those who are passionate about football, this tour offers an opportunity to discover the hidden secrets of the sport in Bilbao and its vicinity. Explore the birthplace of ‘Pichichi’, visit Spain’s first sports newspaper, learn about the ‘alirón’, the barge, and so much more!
- Andra Maria Kalea, 10 - The birthplace of Rafael Moreno ‘Pichichi’ will be explored, along with insights into his career and his impact on the professionalization of football in Spain.
- Erribera Kalea, 4 - The location of the former Café Donostiarra, where the first Athletic Club headquarters was established in 1901, will be identified. This…
- Andra Maria Kalea, 10 - The birthplace of Rafael Moreno ‘Pichichi’ will be explored, along with insights into his career and his impact on the professionalization of football in Spain.
- Erribera Kalea, 4 - The location of the former Café Donostiarra, where the first Athletic Club headquarters was established in 1901, will be identified. This will also provide an opportunity to discuss the club’s founding date.
- San Anton eliza - The history and development of both the Church and the Bridge of San Anton will be examined, as they are significant enough to be featured on the Athletic Club’s emblem.
Additionally, other elements and symbols on the emblems of various Biscayan teams will be analyzed.
- San Frantzisko Kalea, 36 - The site of the old Salon Vizcaya, a venue where the phrase ‘sing the alirón’ is said to have originated, will be pinpointed. This expression is used in Spain to celebrate winning a League title.
- Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro, 3 - The former location of the Café Lyon d’Or, a hub for intellectual discussions in the early 20th century, will be explored.
The legacy of Jacinto Miquelarena, a key figure in sports journalism in Spain and director of the newspaper Excelsior, which began in 1924, will be remembered.
- Berástegui Kalea, 1 - The site of the old Café García, where meetings leading to the legal formation of the Athletic Club took place in 1901, will be located.
- Albia Lorategia - A visit to the statue of Sabino Arana will provide insights into the origins of Basque nationalism, coinciding with the advent of industrialization and football in the region.
The various stances of Basque nationalism towards football in the early 20th century, ranging from opposition to promotion, will also be examined.
- Ibáñez de Bilbao Kalea, 10 - The former Zamacois Gymnasium, a pioneering gymnastics center in the city, will be observed, along with its members’ connections to the Athletic Club.
- Plaza de Jado - Attention will be given to the fountain in Plaza de Jado, which features a spout representing the Coronation Cup, Spain’s first national football competition.
Details of the 1902 Coronation Cup and the victorious Vizcaya FC will be reviewed.
- Ingelesen Landako Kaia - Near the Guggenheim Museum, the area of the old English camp, a site of early football matches in Bilbao in the late 19th century, will be traversed.
The influence of British sailors and coaches in introducing football to the region and establishing the Nervion Shipyard Athlete Club, the city’s first organized sports club, will be reflected upon, along with other early football fields.
- Ría de Bilbao - A walk along the Bilbao estuary, where the Athletic Club celebrates titles with a barge ride, will be taken. The history of the Acero Club de Olabeaga, the first club to celebrate a title with a barge ride, will also be recalled.
- Errukiako Etxe Santua - The exterior of the Casa de la Misericordia in Bilbao will be examined, along with its connection to the San Mamés stadium’s name and the Athletic Club’s association with lions.
- Estadio de San Mames - The exterior of San Mamés Stadium will be studied, highlighting its architectural features and recalling the various fields used by the Athletic Club before settling at the old San Mamés.

- Bilbao Walking Tour
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Gift souvenir
- Possibility to customize the tour
- Local expert guide
- Bilbao Walking Tour
- Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)
- Gift souvenir
- Possibility to customize the tour
- Local expert guide
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Admission fees
- Meals
- Gratuities
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.