Oh, Bilbao, how you've changed!: History, legend, and "anecdotes" of the seven streets

We invite you on a journey through time across the Seven Streets of Bilbao. Get ready to see the Old Town through the eyes of a lifelong Bilbao resident.

My name is Belén and I am your guide on this adventure. My goal is to teach you history and tell you what the stones keep silent.

We begin our tour at the majestic Arriaga Theater, a symbol of Bilbao's resilience and the Bilbao estuary as a border, an umbilical cord that brought wealth but also tragedy.

We will walk through the Arenal, the city's living room. Here is where we start to understand the "growth spurt" the town experienced and why we say that "those from Bilbao are born wherever we want."

In front of the Arenal, the church of San Nicolás de Bari, patron saint of sailors. A baroque jewel to which sailors entrusted themselves before setting sail.

A few meters away, the neoclassical Plaza Nueva. I will tell you about the importance of txikiteo, pintxos, and how it witnessed bombings and even a sea of Venetian gondolas.

Appearances and miracles surround the Plaza de Miguel de Unamuno and the most incredible anecdotes about his figure.

We arrive at the Cathedral of Santiago, a hidden Gothic gem among buildings. We will discover Bilbao's connection to the Camino de Santiago.

The Seven Streets reveal the secrets of the nonexistent walls, unknown corners, or the mysterious glass, among others.

We end our free tour at the Ribera market with the best tips for you to enjoy Bilbao like a true "local."