See the historical monuments of Vitoria-Gasteiz and discover the surprising corners of the Basque Country, including the old salt flats of Salinas de Añana.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlights

See the most important sights of the capital of the Basque Country
Discover the archeology and biodiversity of the Salinas de Añana salt flats
Enjoy lunch in a typical restaurant in the medieval village of Balmaseda

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Depart Bilbao and head for Vitoria-Gasteiz to explore the capital city of the Basque Country. Take a guided walking tour through the center to see the cathedral, parliament and historical monuments of Plaza de la Virgen Blanca. Discover a medieval quarter in Plaza del Machete and admire the Church of San Miguel. Go to the Salinas de Añana salt flats and learn the history of the landscape. Continue to Orduña village and enjoy lunch at a typical restaurant in the medieval village of Balmaseda. Venture through the Ayala Valley and the mining area of Bizkaia (Biscay) to reach the coast at Santurtzi and Portugalete, where you will cross the Vizcaya Bridge to Getxo.

Includes

English and Spanish-speaking guide
Transportation
Sightseeing in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Guided tour of the Salinas de Añana salt flats
Lunch with drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

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4.5 /5

based on 20 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.2/5
Transportation
3.6/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.6/5

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A nice visit to Basque towns

We had a great time during this tour. We got to see some of the Northern Spain landscape. The guide (Estephan) was very good and knowledgeable. Everything was on time. I wish we could stay more time in the small towns. The salt valley is nice but I think the tour (one hour) is too long.

October 12, 2019

Great way to see the Basque region

This tour packs a lot in, and the in between coach travel bits are just as interesting. Our guide was excellent , dealing proficiently with a dual Spanish and English understanding audience. Pick up was as notified - all comms in advance were clear and in good time. The coach was modern and we felt safe on the many winding mountain roads. To pack in everything was a feat in itself - Vitoria quick tour, Salt springs tour, Quick Ordana stop, lunch in a beautiful converted nunnery, and crossing the Vizcaya Transporter bridge. Highly recommended

April 27, 2019

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A nice visit to Basque towns

Great way to see the Basque region

Stefan was knowledgable and entertaining, his tour was well balanced