Vizcaya Bridge

Fantastic construction of this bridge! Amazing view, especially at night, with the light. Some saying it's possible to get on the top of the bridge and have a walk (safe) with a nice view to the ocean. I'm going to try next time I'm around....

Very cool experience awesome bridge. Designed by a man who worked with Eiffel tower. You can walk over the top section also.

A really impressive piece of functioning history. Very glad that we made the time to spend an afternoon exploring the bridge and the area around it. If you’re in Bilbao, you should definitely put this attraction towards the top of the list.

don’t miss this bridge which is in world heritage site by Unesco, if you’re visiting Bilbao. It is definitely worth to go up and experience it from the top. You can use the same ticket to take the gondola, it’s included.

here is a little history description:

“ Vizcaya Bridge was designed by the Basque architect Alberto de Palacio and completed in 1893. The 45-m-high bridge with its span of 160 m, merges 19th-century ironworking traditions with the then new lightweight technology of twisted steel ropes. It was the first bridge in the world to carry people and traffic on a high suspended gondola and was used as a model for many similar bridges in Europe, Africa and the America only a few of which survive”

We have not climbed the observatory; we just crossed the bridge twice. Nice experience. If you don't have coins (0.50 euros per crossing), they will change you in the tourist shop.

Engineering solutions that you won't see anywhere else. Cheap and unique experience. Be sure to try the nearby boat crossing as well to complete your trip. Cheap Parking is very close by.

10€ for the lift to the 50 metre high walkway and return gondola trip. Fab views!

The Vizcaya Bridge is remarkable. Well over 100 years old, it's a bridge used to cross the river by taking the suspension "ferry" from one side to the other. Cars and people load on the ferry and are taken across in about 2 minutes. The steel work tells you that it was designed by Gustav Eiffel's firm, the same that did the Eiffel Tower. Quite an engineering feat.

Interesting experience! Costs only 50 cents to go from side to side (for pedestrians) in the cabin. We didn’t walk on top of the bridge, but the price is about 9.50 euros for whoever wants to do it. You get tickets right at the bridge.

Amazing to see this unique bridge. Riding is cheap and easy.

It was worth visiting this bridge with historical and architectural importance. We travelled by the ferry in the bridge, which was a good experience too.

Great bridge! It's possible to get to the other side by wagon.

An impressive transportation mean: suspended gondola for cars and people.
0,50 euro per pedestrian
There is also lift to viewing platform

How cool is this bridge? Wonderful 19th century steam punk design still in operation today

Must visit place in Bilbao, crossing via “ferry” costs only 0,50 eur

This is such a unique bridge! We had a great time crossing to the other side of the river, and you can use the same card you use in the Metro and buses (Barik).

Good to have the chance to see, next time I would try it.

Beautiful bridge well used and looks great

Great way to cross the river and explore the other side.

You have to pay to cross but it’s only 0.90€ on a bike so definitely worth it if you’re biking through the city.