Las 7 Calles

Las Siete Calles, the heart of old Bilbao

Las Siete Calles, the Seven Streets, form the historic heart of the Casco Viejo of Bilbao. The Bilbao audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this maze of medieval lanes, the cradle of the city and of its liveliness.

The seven original streets of the city

The old town of Bilbao, the Casco Viejo, is better known by the name of Siete Calles, the Seven Streets. These original streets form the medieval heart of the city, the oldest district, born by the Ría. Today lively with shops, pintxo bars and businesses, this pedestrian maze keeps the soul of old Bilbao and constitutes the starting point for the discovery of the city.

What to see

Here you wander in the medieval lanes, between shops, pintxo bars, squares and monuments of the Casco Viejo. Las Siete Calles are the historic and lively heart of Bilbao, ideal for tasting the Basque atmosphere. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot, in the heart of old Bilbao.

Practical information

Las Siete Calles lie in the Casco Viejo, in the heart of Bilbao, reachable on foot. It is a public pedestrian district freely accessible at all times; the shops, bars and restaurants have their own hours. The district is particularly lively in the evening and at the weekend.

What are Las Siete Calles in Bilbao?

They are the seven original streets of the Casco Viejo, the medieval heart and the oldest district of Bilbao, born by the Ría.

Where are Las Siete Calles?

In the Casco Viejo, the old town of Bilbao.