Bilbao City Pass Comparison 2026
Compare verified prices, confirmed inclusions, and booking rules for the official Bilbao Bizkaia Card versus individual tickets.
| Feature | Bilbao Bizkaia Card | Individual Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | €10 (24-hour) | Varies per site |
| Validity | 24, 48, or 72 hours from first use (€10 / €15 / €20) | Per ticket |
| Public Transport | Unlimited Metro Bilbao, tram, Bilbobus, Bizkaibus, and the Artxanda/La Reineta funiculars | Pay per ride |
| Guggenheim Museum Bilbao | Not included — Fastpass skips the ticket queue only, full price still applies | €18 (adult) |
| Bilbao Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago) | Not confirmed by the card's own benefits — book directly | €10 (adult) |
| San Mamés Stadium Tour | Not confirmed by the card's own benefits — book directly | €15 (Museum + Tour, adult) |
| Funicular de Artxanda | Included — free, unlimited rides | €3.50 one-way / €6 round trip |
| Format | Physical card, sold at Bilbao Turismo tourist offices or online | Varies by seller |
| 💡 Best For | Best if you'll ride public transport repeatedly over 1-3 days — unlimited Metro, tram, and bus travel plus the free Artxanda funicular can offset the card's price on transport alone, and its Fastpass saves time (not money) at the two biggest museums. It does not make any single attraction cheaper. | Best if you're mostly walking the Casco Viejo and visiting one or two paid sights — the card adds no discount at the Guggenheim, the Cathedral, or the San Mamés tour, so a short, low-transport visit rarely needs it. |
| €10 (24-hour) · Bilbao Bizkaia Card ✓ Verified 2026-09-30 | Varies per site · Individual Tickets |
Bilbao Bizkaia Card
€10 (24-hour)
💡 Best if you'll ride public transport repeatedly over 1-3 days — unlimited Metro, tram, and bus travel plus the free Artxanda funicular can offset the card's price on transport alone, and its Fastpass saves time (not money) at the two biggest museums. It does not make any single attraction cheaper.
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- Validity
- 24, 48, or 72 hours from first use (€10 / €15 / €20)
- Public Transport
- Unlimited Metro Bilbao, tram, Bilbobus, Bizkaibus, and the Artxanda/La Reineta funiculars
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Not included — Fastpass skips the ticket queue only, full price still applies
- Bilbao Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago)
- Not confirmed by the card's own benefits — book directly
- San Mamés Stadium Tour
- Not confirmed by the card's own benefits — book directly
- Funicular de Artxanda
- Included — free, unlimited rides
- Format
- Physical card, sold at Bilbao Turismo tourist offices or online
✓ Verified 2026-09-30
Individual Tickets
Varies per site
💡 Best if you're mostly walking the Casco Viejo and visiting one or two paid sights — the card adds no discount at the Guggenheim, the Cathedral, or the San Mamés tour, so a short, low-transport visit rarely needs it.
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- Validity
- Per ticket
- Public Transport
- Pay per ride
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- €18 (adult)
- Bilbao Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago)
- €10 (adult)
- San Mamés Stadium Tour
- €15 (Museum + Tour, adult)
- Funicular de Artxanda
- €3.50 one-way / €6 round trip
- Format
- Varies by seller
Data sources & verificationChecked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-30.
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Checked against 5 official and provider sources. Every fact listed here was verified on or after 2026-09-30.
At least one pass inclusion on this page is not confirmed by the provider's own published information. We mark it as unconfirmed rather than guessing.
Affected: Bilbao Bizkaia Card × Bilbao Cathedral (Catedral de Santiago) · Bilbao Bizkaia Card × San Mamés Stadium Tour (Athletic Club Museum & Tour)
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Things to do in Bilbao
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Pricing Analysis & Important Details
01. Neither Go City nor Turbopass operates in Bilbao — only the official Bilbao Bizkaia Card
Confirmed against both providers' own published destination lists: Go City lists 28 destinations worldwide (Barcelona and Madrid are its only Spanish cities) and Turbopass lists 13 (Rome, Paris, Athens, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid, Hamburg, Florence, Venice, London, Naples, and Dubai) — neither includes Bilbao or any other Basque city. Bilbao's own multi-day tourist product is the Bilbao Bizkaia Card, endorsed by Bilbao Turismo and the Bizkaia public administration, sold via bilbaobizkaiacard.com and the city's own tourist offices.
02. The Bizkaia Card's real value is transport and skip-the-line access, not museum discounts
Confirmed directly on the card's own advantage page: its "Fastpass" benefit for the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum gives "priority access to pay the entrance fee" — that is, you skip the ticket queue, but you still pay the full admission price. The card's genuine savings come from its unlimited public transport (Metro, tram, Bilbobus, Bizkaibus) and the free Artxanda and La Reineta funiculars, plus one free guided walking tour.
03. The card explicitly excludes the Vizcaya Bridge (Puente Colgante) from its transport network
The card's own enumerated transport list (Metro Bilbao, tram, Bilbobus, Bizkaibus, and the Artxanda/La Reineta funiculars) does not include RENFE/FEVE commuter trains or the Vizcaya Bridge transporter-bridge crossing between Getxo and Portugalete, confirmed both on the card's own site and an official Bilbao city council press release listing the same covered transport modes.
04. Bilbao Cathedral and the San Mamés stadium tour are bought separately regardless of any pass
Neither attraction appears anywhere in the Bilbao Bizkaia Card's own current benefits materials, which enumerate its museum-specific perk narrowly (the Guggenheim and Fine Arts Fastpass only). Both are confirmed, verifiable tickets on their own official sites — the cathedral charges a standard general-admission fee, and the San Mamés tour is priced separately from any football match ticket.
Which Option Fits Your Visit?
A Multi-Day Visit Using Public Transport Often
The Bizkaia Card's unlimited Metro, tram, and bus travel — plus the free Artxanda funicular — is where it earns its price back fastest, especially on the 48h or 72h tiers.
A Guggenheim-Focused Day
Buy your Guggenheim ticket directly (from €18) — the Bizkaia Card's Fastpass only saves you queue time, not money, so there's no financial reason to buy the card just for this museum.
A Casco Viejo Walking Day
Skip any pass — Bilbao Cathedral (from €10) and a stroll through the Old Town don't need transport, and the cathedral isn't confirmed included on any pass.
A Viewpoint & Football History Day
Ride the free-with-card Artxanda funicular up to the city viewpoint, then walk or tram to San Mamés for the Athletic Club museum and stadium tour (from €15, booked separately).
Detailed Attraction Guides
Verified prices, booking rules, and Bilbao Bizkaia Card compatibility for Bilbao's most-visited sites.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Guide
Adult and reduced ticket pricing, opening hours, and why the Bizkaia Card's Fastpass saves time but not money.
Bilbao Cathedral Guide
Ticket tiers, free-entry categories, and opening hours for the Gothic Santiago Cathedral in the Casco Viejo.
San Mamés Stadium Tour Guide
Museum + Tour and Museum + Guided Tour pricing for Athletic Club's stadium, and match-day changes to watch for.
Funicular de Artxanda Guide
One-way and round-trip fares, and confirmed free unlimited rides with the Bilbao Bizkaia Card.
Things to do in Bilbao
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best city pass for Bilbao?
Is there a Go City or Turbopass product in Bilbao?
Does the Bilbao Bizkaia Card make the Guggenheim Museum free or cheaper?
Does the Bilbao Bizkaia Card cover the Vizcaya Bridge (Puente Colgante)?
Do I need a pass to visit Bilbao Cathedral or the San Mamés stadium tour?
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