Biarritz

Neighborhood tours

Explore Biarritz and the delightful coastal village of Saint Jean de Luz on this full-day guided tour from Bilbao. Feel a salty breeze near the coast, marveling at the expanse of the blue ocean. Tuck into a tasty local treat before heading into Spain to visit San Sebastian's charming streets. We begin the tour with a guided visit to Biarritz in the French Basque Country, a summer resort for the European Royalty. Discover the best views of the city and its most famous corners. Head to Saint Jean de Luz, a quaint coastal village where you will have time to enjoy the charming streets. Finally, stop in San Sebastian with free time for lunch and to discover the old town, followed by a visit to Mount Igueldo with its spectacular panoramic views over the city. Tasting of local gourmet basque sweet included.

- All food is included :) We fell in love with Biarritz ! We already have an awesome food tour in the southwest with Toulouse and we loved Biarritz too, local cuisine, specialties and the ocean ! As always, we were surrounded by locals who know the city by heart to offer you the best food in Biarritz On the menu ? Some specialties of course but not only ! Real tapas, pintxos, truffle ham, local cheeses, the best grilled sardines, local pastries to enjoy on the beach and lots of other surprises:) Vegetarians are also welcome ! Tastings may vary during the season ⇨ Instagram: @no_diet_club What we offer ✔ - Many tastings (savoury and sweet) - A concentration of what locals really eat - A walk in our favorite spots - Bad jokes - A great list of recommendations - New friends from all over the world

Please note : The course times shown are for example purposes only. As teaching depends on tide times and sea conditions, you must contact the school to define your course schedule. We will welcome you to the location of your activity to equip you. Warming up and setting up your session and educational projects will take 30 minutes. Your instructor accompanies you in the water and stays by your side to facilitate your first waves for 1h30. Located between the beaches of the Basque Coast and Mylady, Marbella beach offers an incredible panorama of the Pyrenees chain. Our site will enchant you with its protected space within the city of Biarritz.

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.

The purpose of the boat tour is to help you discover the Basque coast in a different way, by getting as close as possible to the remarkable sites. Leaving from the port of Saint-Jean-de-Luz you will discover the bay of Loya, a little jewel of the Basque coast wedged between the cliffs of the corniche and Hendaye, and overlooked by the castle of Abbadia. We will then head towards Cap Figuier, the beginning of the Spanish coast, the water there is often transparent and very calm. We will make a small stop for swimming and coffee for those who wish. On the way back we will also visit the port of Socoa dominated by its fort.

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.

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. 

Join us and visit French Basque Country coastal villages histories, tales and great views . 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. 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 and lunch 12:30 Arrival in Bayonne: Sainte Marie cathedral, Port Neuf, city hall and market. 3:00 Drop off in San Sebastian

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.

Important: Before confirming a reservation, write to us to give us the dates on which you are available for the outing! You will embark on a dolphin and other cetacean observation excursion off the coast of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The meeting is at 8 a.m. at the pontoon. Short briefing and we board. For this boat trip, we will head offshore, towards Gouf de Capbreton. The Gouf de Capbreton is an oceanic fault. Only a few dozen meters deep in front of Capbreton, it descends into the abyss to a depth of more than 4000 meters. This canyon is a very important place of biodiversity. The entire food chain is present: from plankton, to fish, to cetaceans of which there are more than fifteen species on the Gouf. It takes around 45 minutes of navigation to get to the Gouf de Capbreton observation area. On site you can encounter small groups of a few individuals up to groups of several hundred dolphins. The most common species are the striped dolphin, the common dolphin and the bottlenose dolphin. It is also common to observe pilot whales, especially in spring. More exceptionally, we may have the chance to come across the Risso's dolphin, porpoises, rorquals, sperm whales and beaked whales. In all cases their approach will be in such a way as to respect their peace and quiet as much as possible. Return to the port scheduled between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.