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From San Sebastian: Biarritz and Bayonne Minibus Tour

1. From San Sebastian: Biarritz and Bayonne Minibus Tour

This tour is designed to accommodate a larger group, up to 22 people in a minibus. Crossing the river Bidasoa allows us to reach an area of the Basque Country with a great number of contrasts to discover. On this tour we will be able to stroll through Bayonne and see its cathedral and its market, breathe the local atmosphere in the shopping streets of the Grand Bayonne and admire the intersection of the rivers Nive and Adour. We will also move to the stately Biarritz, a 19th century imperial summer city, where its casino and palace still maintain the spirit of the time. The tour is conducted in bilingual (English and Spanish), so our guides will speak both languages simultaneously. Approximate itinerary: 9:00 Pick up and departure from San Sebastian 10:00 Arrival in Biarritz: Casino, Rocher de la Vierge, Hotel du Palais and Sainte Eugenie church. A little spare time for lunch (lunch not included) 12:30 Arrival in Bayonne: Sainte Marie cathedral, Port Neuf, city hall and market. 3:00 Drop off in San Sebastian

From Bilbao: Biarritz and San Sebastian Full-Day Tour

2. From Bilbao: Biarritz and San Sebastian Full-Day Tour

Delight in the renowned beaches of Biarritz, meander through the narrow streets of Saint Jean De Luz and marvel at the architectural beauty of San Sebastian on this full day tour from Bilbao. Follow the highway towards the east, through stunning natural landscapes, to arrive at Biarritz. Known as the Beach of Kings, it was a magnet for famous and royalty such as Napoleon III, Gary Cooper, and Frank Sinatra, and is still nowadays a very important tourist destination. Stroll through the old port, the Virgin on the Rock, and the scenic streets of this sea-side village. Next, following the panoramic coastal road views, you will continue onto Saint Jean De Luz, a lovely small village located on the French Basque coast. The house of Louis XIV, the Church of Saint Jean Baptist, and charming narrow streets are tourist highlights. Continue the last leg of journey to San Sebastian, the most beautiful city in the Basque Country. Enjoy a guided walking tour into the old historical quarter where some free time for lunch. In the afternoon, you will make a sightseeing tour where you will discover the magnificent views of the Igeldo mount and return back to Bilbao.

From San Sebastian: Biarritz & Basque Coast Tour with Lunch

3. From San Sebastian: Biarritz & Basque Coast Tour with Lunch

See the towns along France’s Basque coast on this full-day tour from San Sebastian. Visit fishing villages like Saint Jean de Luz, or villages on the beach such as Biarritz where people from all around the world spend their summer enjoying Basque gastronomy and surfing.  Begin with a stop in Bayonne, a charming small city full of historic buildings and a quaint downtown. Admire harbors with fishing boats as well as popular surfing spots.  In Biarritz, enjoy watching the activity of the young surfers in front of the high-end casinos and traditional restaurants. Walk with your guide through the villages and travel along the coast by private transportation.   During the tour, your group will make a stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy a 2-course lunch at the restaurant with dessert included. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel. 

From San Sebastian: Biarritz & French Basque Coast Day Trip

4. From San Sebastian: Biarritz & French Basque Coast Day Trip

Experience the best of the French section of the Basque Coast on this day trip from San Sebastián. Explore Saint Jean de Luz, Biarritz, Hondarribia, and Guethary. Discover quaint fishing villages, Michelin-starred cuisine, and breathtaking views.  After getting picked up from your hotel, travel to the city of Biarritz. Here, learn about the city's history as a surfer mecca and enjoy a walk along the seaside promenade. Stop by Les Halles market to experience the best of French cuisine including its cheeses, its charcuterie, and its bakeries and patisseries. Continue to Guethary and learn why Madonna was so captivated by the charming and peaceful seaside village. Next, head to the birthplace of the macaron, the Maison Adam patisserie in Saint Jean de Luz, and learn about the town's pirate history. Travel along the Route de la Corniche to reach Hondarribia, a city at the forefront of world cuisine. Stop for lunch and choose from pintxos or Michelin-starred dining. On the way back, take in views of the Basque coast and Mount Jaizkibel.

Biarritz: 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

5. Biarritz: 2-Hour Private Guided Walking Tour

Explore Biarritz with a local expert guide on a 2-hour private guided walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's rich architectural and cultural heritage and learn all about its multicultural history. Let your private guide show you the main sights of the city, including the legendary Hôtel du Palais, where you can admire its magnificent outdoor architecture, the elegant Art Deco-style municipal casino, and the famous Grande Plage. Throughout your tour, your guide will bring the city's history to life before your eyes as they recount tales of its construction and evolution through the centuries.

Escape Game Outdoor : Sea, Surf & Sun

6. Escape Game Outdoor : Sea, Surf & Sun

Escape The City c’est un jeu de piste connecté, une sorte d’escape-game outdoor – ou Live City Game – qui vous propose d’explorer votre ville d’une manière ludique et en équipe ! C'est quoi le principe ? Une fois votre équipe constituée, une mission vous sera proposée par un compagnon digital directement accessible depuis votre smartphone. Vous devrez alors enquêter à la recherche d’indices, résoudre des énigmes originales et interagir non seulement avec votre guide mais aussi avec vos co-équipiers.😎 La Mission : Comme chaque année, a lieu la C.I.S.S. (Compétition Internationale des Super Surfers) : un évènement à renommée mondiale où la crème de la crème des surfeurs s'affrontent sur leur planche. Mais cette année, il se passe des choses étranges... Alors que les compétiteurs glissent tous de leur planche, le trophée à disparu !🏆 C'est pourquoi le GLOUPS fait appel à vous. Servez-vous de vos talents d'espions et de vos gadgets... uniques pour résoudre le mystère et faire en sorte que la compétition puisse se dérouler dans les meilleures conditions ! 🏄‍♂️

From San Sebastian: Flavors of French Basque Country Tour

7. From San Sebastian: Flavors of French Basque Country Tour

Embark on a guided gastronomic adventure through the French Basque Coast of Iparralde, one of the most picturesque regions on the Atlantic Coast. Explore the seaside villages of Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz & Guethary and sample its local specialties. Meet your guide in the morning and be introduced to the history of the area. Enjoy a spectacular drive along the corniche basque to Saint Jean de Luz. Start your culinary journey with a visit to the local ‘affineur’, an expert who receives cheese from producers and holds it in their shop until it’s ready to eat. Sample a selection of ‘raised’ by affineur cheeses. Sip French Basque wine from Irulegui. Next up, take a stroll along the streets of the town listening to the thrilling stories of local pirates, corsairs, sailors, and fishermen. Enjoy free time to visit the 13th-century church of St. John the Baptist with its remarkable hull-shaped wood-paneled vault. If you'd like to try local foie gras, be taken to a farm store stocked with this French delicacy.  To complete your trip to Saint Juan de Luz, visit the pastry shop where macarons were first created in 1660. Buy these confections and head to the surfing and food paradise of Biarritz. After having a glimpse of the Biarritz lighthouse, continue to Les Halles neighborhood and its vibrant food market.  Visit the market’s most-loved bar where locals stop for a seafood aperitif while shopping. Explore the area like a local by trying oysters, shrimps, and snails from Arcachon. Pair your meal with a glass of great white wine from Bordeaux.  Then, discover the truffle heaven, a bar specializing in truffle-flavored charcuterie and gourmet products from the region. Next, make some room for pintxos.  From Biarritz, go back to the other side and explore the picturesque fishing village of Hondarribia. Taste some of the best pintxos in an award-winning restaurant. Learn about modern Basque cuisine and discuss the differences between French Basque and Spanish Basque food. At the end of the day, return to San Sebastian with a full belly and lots of memories.

Biarritz, Bayonne, and Basque Country: Private Driving Tour

8. Biarritz, Bayonne, and Basque Country: Private Driving Tour

Enjoy a private trip with a driver-guide explore the Basque Country. Visit lovely villages and areas including Saint Jean de Luz, Ciboure, Socoa, the Corniche Basque, Ainhoa, Espellette, Saint Jean Pied-de-Port and Biarritz. Saint Jean de Luz  is a lovely little fishing port on the Basque coast just South of Biarritz. First, drive to Ciboure, Socoa, and along the Corniche Basque. The road is on top of this magnificent stretch of cliffs and coastline and leads south from the Vauban Fort of Socoa to Hendaye on the Spanish border. Next, veer away from the coast and up into the foothills of the Pyrenees, towards the lovely French Basque mountain town of Ainhoa. After Ainhoa, head to Espellette, a Basque town with traditional colors and architecture. The houses have a special decoration, they’re covered with garlands of red peppers. Then it's time to leave Espelltte and drive to Saint Jean Pied-de-Port. This medieval fortified city is still surrounded by a parapet wall, and plays an important role for pilgrims. It’s the last stop in France along the Camino de Santiago de Compostella. After visiting these mountain towns, return to the Atlantic coast to visit Biarritz; before returning to Saint Jean de Luz or the point of departure.

Bilbao and Basque Country Guided 7-Day Tour from Bilbao

9. Bilbao and Basque Country Guided 7-Day Tour from Bilbao

Explore the Basque Country on a week-long journey to the sites of historical and cultural importance on a trip that includes 4-star accommodation. Using Bilbao as your base, enjoy half-day and full-day excursions to surrounding cities and towns. Travel along the coast to see fishing villages, old ports, and picturesque beaches. Spend time inland visiting mountains, wineries, and remote villages. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Bilbao After arriving in Bilbao, transfer to your hotel. Receive your dossier with information about the Basque Country and the program. Depending upon your time of arrival, there will be free time for exploring on your own. Lodging at the hotel in Bilbao. Day 2: Urdaibai – Bermeo – Gernika - Bilbao Breakfast, Depart for the coast on a half-day excursion, heading along the right bank of the river and by the industrial towns of Barakaldo, Sestao, and Portugalete. Travel past the famous Transporter Bridge of Biscay, through the imposing Castle of Butron, and to the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Visit Mungia, the fishing village of Bermeo, Mundaka and the Urdaibai Reserve of Biosphere, and Gernika. Return to Bilbao and free time for lunch (your guide will recommend you the best options). Later, walking tour of Bilbao, visiting the old quarter and seeing the main squares, churches, and more. Lodging at the hotel. Day 3: Biarritz – San Sebastian Breakfast. Travel to Biarritz and tour the old port, the Virgin on the Rock, and the Beach of Kings. Continue along the coast to Saint Jean De Luz, and then stop in Hondarribia where you have some free time for lunch (your guide will recommend the bets options). In the afternoon, you will arrive in San Sebastian, for a panoramic tour of the city’s mountain and historical quarter, followed by free time. Then return back to Bilbao and accommodation. Day 4: Vitoria – Rioja Breakfast. Travel to Vitoria for a tour of the city and the best preserved Old Town in the Basque Country. Then follow the route toward the wine region, passing by Labastida, to arrive in the medieval village of Laguardia. Enjoy a walking tour and a visit to a traditional Rioja winery. By mid-afternoon you will return back to Bilbao by way of Elciego, where you will see the magnificent architectural work of Frank Gehry at the Marques de Riscal Winery. Accommodation in Bilbao. Day 5: Sanctuary of Loyola – Getaria – Zarautz – San Sebastian Breakfast. Make your way to the Sanctuary of Loyola, then visit Getaria, a charming fishing village and the birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano. See Zarautz, home to the longest beach in Basque Country. Then go to San Sebastian for a city tour, followed by a walking tour in the historic center, before returning to Bilbao in the afternoon. Day 6: Elorrio – Oñati – Sanctuary of Arantzazu Breakfast. Spend the day exploring the traditional inner Basque Country. Head toward Durango, located near Gorbea Natural Parka and Urkiola Natural Park. Stop in Elorrio, an area characterized by the abundance and slenderness of its palaces and manor houses of stone and carved stonework. Continue to Oñati, home to the oldest university in the Basque Country. Travel up a road between cliffs to reach the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, where you can tour the grounds and enjoy the view, before returning to Bilbao in the afternoon. Day 7: Bilbao Breakfast. Enjoy free time in the city until it’s time to transfer to the airport, train station, or bus station.

From San Sebastián: Basque-France Coastline Private Tour

10. From San Sebastián: Basque-France Coastline Private Tour

Travel the Basque French Coastline, skipping from town to town stopping for the highlights of each township. Spend time exploring each unique feature of beauty that differentiates each township from the next. Visit the town that inspired the writings for Victor Hugo, in Pasajes San Juan. Visit the famous town of Biarritz, known as the pearl of the coast. This tour will make sure to travel along the way through the highlights of Saint Jean de Luz and Hendaya for their French Basque qualities. Find the Basque Spanish influenced settlements as a unique twist from the French.  Experience a turn in time, in Hondarribia a Spanish down known for the best preserved medieval architecture. Visit too the 16th century attributions that have been well preserved as a quaint sight to see. From Jaizibel mountain see the best sights of the region. Looking at both the Spanish countryside in one direction, the French countryside in one direction and the second largest bay in the world open to beautiful Atlantic Sea in the next direction. 

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Very nice excursion. Thanks in part to a very nice driver / guide. Spoke Spanish and English. First to Biarritz, Sant Jean de Luz and then to the very beautiful place San Sebastian. Our guide pointed out the place where you could enjoy the pinxtos well. Closed with a nice view from a mountain.

Very punctual. The guide very nice, willing and flexible. Excellent punctuality Vehicle could be newer and I would suggest, perhaps, that there be a driver and guide

We enjoyed wonderful landscapes and nice places - a very pleasent way to spent time near Bilbao after the New Year Eve.

Josh was absolutely fantastic ,friendly ,funny imfirative ,everything. great character

Very personalized. Beautiful places visited. Very diverse.