Private tour in Bilbao Joseba I
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Joseba I.
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Kaixo! I am Joseba a young euskaldun (Basque speaking person, wrongly translated in to Basque) born and raised in Bilbao. I am an official tour guide in the Basque region and my aim is to get you close to our beautiful land and culture. My career began as an environmental technician, which gave me a great knowledge about our superb nature. But 7 years ago, I decide to move to Berlin and there I found a job that fits in with my skills and preferences: guiding people on their journeys. Since then, I've lived in four countries and guided hundreds of travellers in different parts of the world, until I decide to come back to my beloved Bilbao, three years ago. As a guide, I am a really proactive, serious and passionate one. I am all the time trying to improve my skills and knowledge, always curious about history, folklore and cultural aspects of societies. All my tours can be given in the five languages I speak: Basque, Spanish, English, German and Italian. With all this experience I want to invite you to discover the Basque Country from close, getting in touch with the local people, their tradition and culture, as the surrounding enchanted nature. My way of working could be easily described in two words: Slow Tourism. Come to visit with me the charming Basque Country, you won't regret! Discover about our vibrant culture, delicious gastronomy and ancient history. Grab a Basque beret, put it on and begin to feel like a real Basque! ONGI ETORRI! -Degree in Environmental Science in 2008. -Professional guide in the Basque Country, running my own responsible tourism company with all the permissions and insurances. -Experience as a guide in different countries: four years as a bike tour guide in Berlin and three years as a walking and bike guide in the Basque Country. -Certified titles for several languages: Advanced Certified in English by Cambridge University (C1), B2 in Deustch bei Goethe Institut and E.G.A. (basque language's highest degree). Not allowed to drive with more than 8 people. If you are a larger group, let me know and a bigger vehicle with driver would be arranged.
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In Bilbao there is a place for everyone. Art, history, gastronomy, sports, it doesn't matter which are your interests, Bilbao won't disappoint you. I invite you to walk through the city's history and culture guided by a real "bilbaína", which is the ideal way to explore Bilbao: join me on a relaxed stroll, through the less known corners of this Basque city. The small burg founded in the early XIV century experimented a huge industrial development during the last century and after a deep crisis raised from its ashes as one of Europe's most avant-garde cities. Bilbao has known to rediscover itself maintaining the original taste of local's ancient traditions. I want you to discover the history and culture of my birthplace and the vibrant lifestyle of the locals. I am very interested in all kind of small and familiar shops, crafts workers, and gastronomy businesses with a Slow Food philosophy that I Would love to share with you! Do you want to step out off the track and discover every secret of Bilbao?
Joseba is a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. We started our time in Bilbao with this tour and greatly appreciated his insights regarding the city's recent rebirth and revitalization. He answered every question we had and we used what he told us for the rest of the trip, including other sites to see. We highly recommend him.
We had an extremely enjoyable tour of Bilbao with an insightful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. He explained much about the history and policies of the city which we found very interesting. The city itself is a jewel and this tour did it justice.
Joseba is an energetic and passionate guide who makes you feel like a real "Bilbotarra" for the entire tour. His knowledge of the history of Bilbao and the Basque Country is impressive. We had a great experience and highly recommend this tour.
Joseba was very responsive in setting up this tour in advance. He was very flexible with what I wanted from my tour, and was very knowledgeable of the city. Thanks for the great afternoon!
We had an excellent walking tour with Joseba. He was such an expert of the area and very engaging. We learned a lot about the history, architecture, economy, politics of Bilbao. It enriched our travel to a great degree! The pace was just right. It was a wonderful start to our experience in Spain. Thank you!
Joseba arrived on time at our hotel. He was a very knowledgeable and passionate guide. A great tour
This fantastic stroll will discover you all the main highlights of Bilbao: -Guggenheim Museum -Isozaki Gate and Santiago Calatrava's "Zubizuri" Bridge -Cityhall -Old town and its medieval Seven Streets -Santiago Cathedral -Ribera Market -Finance district of Abando -Many other secret spots… The itinerary can be adapted to traveller's interests: do no hesitate to contact me for a customized tour.
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