Bilbao & San Mamés Stadium

OVERVIEW

Admire Bilbao’s landmarks on a panoramic drive through downtown before visiting San Mamés Stadium, an extraordinary facility that was voted the world’s best sports building in 2015 for its architecture. Bilbao is renowned for its dynamic urban landscape, which includes the UNESCO World Heritage site Vizcaya Bridge and the Guggenheim Museum, a titanium-clad wonder that the legendary Frank Gehry designed. After passing both of these icons, you will stop at San Mamés, yet another cutting-edge architectural marvel. Thousands of sail-like slats cover the stadium exterior and the seating inside is so focused on the playing field that the fans feel like they are part of the action. You will experience that same excitement firsthand by running onto the field from the tunnel just like the Athletic Club soccer team before each home game. You will also browse the press room, locker rooms and stadium museum, whose collection tells the fascinating story of the team’s history.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the landmark Vizcaya Bridge and Guggenheim Museum while driving through Bilbao.
• Behold the bold design of the San Mamés Stadium, the Athletic Club’s home soccer field.
• Run through the stadium tunnel onto the grass field just like the soccer players.
• Tour the stadium locker rooms, press room and museum exhibits.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.