Guided tour

Discover the gems of the Basque Coast including the Vizcaya Bridge, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, and the fishing village of Bermeo on a guided day trip from Bilbao. Learn about Basque culture in Gernika.

About this activity

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Duration 5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Duolan – Spain

The tour is perfect, the whole experience is exactly same with the information online. We are happy with that. Both Spanish and English introduction were given. Our guide is cool, with attractive vibe. He’s patient enough with explaining, drives steadily. We feel safe.

Duolan – Spain

Alam – United Kingdom

The tour was great, our guide Josh was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Basque country and the locations we got to see were beautiful. The itinerary was quite full for the amount of time we had which meant that not much time was spent in each location and going to and from places was quite rushed. Special thanks to Josh for helping me get my wallet back!

Alam – United Kingdom

Itinerary

Starting location:
Meliá Bilbao
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Vizcaya Bridge
Visit (20 minutes)
Bus/coach
(1 hour)
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Photo stop, Scenic views on the way (20 minutes)
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Bermeo
Food tasting (30 minutes)
Bus/coach
(30 minutes)
Gernikako Batzarretxea
Visit (30 minutes)
Bus/coach
(45 minutes)
Arrive back at:
Meliá Bilbao

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Immerse yourself in the charm and history of the Basque coast on this trip
Soak in panoramic views from the distance over San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Take a break in Bermeo fishing village with a tasting of an autthentic pintxo
Learn about Basque history and culture in the historical town of Gernika
See the Vizcaya Bridge, the oldest hanging transporter bridge in the world

Full description

Discover some exciting and historic locations on the Basque Coast on this half day tour. We will travel along the river of Bilbao, discovering the interesting industrial past of the city and once we arrive to the coastal area, we will stop at the Transporter Bridge of Biscay, a UNESCO World Heritage designated site. We will see the Bridge from below (no access). Eventually we will arrive to the Biosphere of Urdaibai and we will see the views of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from its lookout point located at the distance, a filming location of the famous TV series “Game of Thrones” (note: there is no trekking route included to Gaztelugatxe hermit). Later we will stop in Bermeo, an important basque fishermen village and have a nice brake with a tasting of a quality pintxo. Finally, we will stop in Gernika, and enjoy a visit to the interesting area of the Assembly house and Tree of Gernika.

Includes

Bilingual tour guide
Transportation
Tasting of gourmet pintxo

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Trekking to Gaztelugatxe
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users
People with respiratory issues
Visually impaired people
People with motion sickness
Hearing-impaired people

Meeting point

PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE HOTEL MELIA TO ASK THEM. The meeting point is located outside of the hotel, on the street next to the hotel stop for taxis or buses.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card
Comfortable shoes
Comfortable clothes
Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

Pets
Weapons or sharp objects
Smoking
Food and drinks
Pets (assistance dogs allowed)
Mobility scooters
Intoxication
Smoking in the vehicle
Drinks in the vehicle
Non-folding wheelchairs
Non-folding strollers
Smoking indoors
Food
Food in the vehicle
Vaping
Drinks
Fishing
Bikes
Walking sticks
Alcohol and drugs
Glass objects
Littering
Unaccompanied minors
Feeding animals
Electric wheelchairs
Crutches
Jumping
Skateboards
Scooter
Firework
Explosive substances
Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle
Skates
Touching the exhibits
Making noise
Making fire
Nudity
Bare feet
See-through clothing
Food and drinks in the vehicle
Touching plants
Riding the animals

Know before you go

The tour is conducted in Spanish and English
The tour will take place rain or shine
This tour does not include a trekking route to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe Rock. It includes views from the lookout point
If you are not able to follow the group at a normal walking pace, the guide will not be able to wait for you. Please make sure you have a moderate level of fitness for this tour
The images presented in the tour are for your reference. Please do not take them as exact locations from where you will see the different sights
The times indicated may vary depending on the traffic and other conditions
The seats in the minivan or bus are not assigned, you can occupy any seat that you find free
All tours include a gourmet tasting, please inform the guide of any food restrictions at the beginning of the tour

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