Basque Country Tours

Cruise the curvaceous coastline of Bilbao in a luxurious minivan on a guided tour of the city and its sights. See the intriguing industrial areas that propelled Bilbao into prosperity and visit significant landmarks like the Transporter Bridge of Bizkaia and the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage. Visit the quaint coastal villages that pepper the Basque Coast and absorb the tranquil ambiance of picturesque marinas on this enriching excursion.

Visit iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, aka the castle rock, during this full-day tour that includes stops in Bermeo and Gernika. Climb the narrow, winding steps connecting this castle built high on a rocky island to the mainland and overlook the sea and stunning landscape. Featured on the HBO show “Game of Thrones”, this tour lets you visit “Dragonstone” in real life.

Visit the highlights of San Sebastian in a short amount of time on this guided bike tour. Cruise around the easy-to-bike city with a guide, stopping at more than 10 hotspots, including three beaches. This tour departs from a centrally located location at two convenient times, making it an easy to incorporate it into your day.

Benefit from personalized attention and private round-trip transportation for your group on this multi-stop winery tour. There's no need to rent a car or choose who will be the sober driver; you can sample as much wine as you like at three Rioja winery stops. Learn about the history and viniculture of this particular variety of Spanish wine.

Learn how to make Basque tapas with the benefit of personalized attention during this half-day private cooking class. Enjoy being in a private villa in the mountains with a chef guide, who will teach you how to cook with seasonal produce grown on site. Sip a glass of wine and taste local cheese and olive oil while you learn, then sit down to eat your masterpieces. Private round-trip transportation included, as well as a visit to the fishing village of Castro Urdiales.

The St. James’ Way (Camino de Santiago) medieval Christian pilgrimage route runs along the Basque coast near San Sebastian. This half-day tour lets you hike on the route with the benefit of a guide to keep you on track and show you the sights. After a steep start and panoramas over San Sebastian, the path traces clifftops and valleys to San Pedro fishing village, where tapas and a drink await.

San Sebastian is known for its “pintxos”, the Basque Country’s answer to tapas. Feast on a wealth of Basque cuisine and learn to cook these regional signatures with a professional chef on this evening cooking class. Prepare and eat seven different dishes washed down with red wine and the signature local sparkling white, “txakoli”, and leave with newfound confidence in your cooking skills.

If you love nature, geology and wine you will love this tour. We will introduce you to the stunning scenery that we have in Basque country full of cliffs, beaches, mountains and very rough seas. All of this gets even better when you enjoy it with a lovely glass of local white wine! In this tour we will take you to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe where the famous Game of Thrones series was set. You will be able to take the most stunning pictures as you reach the top of the hermitage surrounded by the rough ocean waters. You have a maximum of 2 hours to make it to the top and back! After the walk we will enjoy some pintxos together and we will head to visit one of the traditional Basque txakoli wineries, the Basque local wine. You will enjoy a lovely visit to a family winery with a well-deserved wine tasting to finish the tour! Important notes: Please be aware that this tour requires extremely comfortable shoes (don´t bring heals, open sandals or flip-flops or you will regret it enormously)

After travelling from Donostia to Zarautz by train, we will start our hike in the small city of Zarautz, where we'll visit the old town and understand how the society of the basque coast has evolved through time. We will follow the very old "Camino del Norte" up the hill and pass by a centuries old chapel, admire vast D.O. Getariako Txakolina vineyards and the colourful rural landscape by the ocean. During our walk you'll learn all about this incredible ancient route; but we will also stop at a local winery where they produce the local Txakoli wine in a more responsible and environmentally friendly way. Wine tasting, local sea food treats and a great moment included. We can even get some bottles for a cheaper price than in the stores if you want. We will finish our excursion wondering between the narrow medieval streets of Getaria, a village that was inhabited by one of the most important sailors of all times and that remains nearly untouched by the time.

Escape the city bustle for a hiking adventure with this half-day trekking tour. Climb Mount Ernio starting at Iturrioz chapel and stopping along the way to take in panoramic views. Snap photographs at the summit of the mountain before retracing your steps back to San Sebastian. This small group tour is led by a local guide.

On this full-day guided tour of San Sebastian, you’ll combine must-see historical sights with some of the region’s tastiest gastronomy spots. Enjoy a scenic walk through the Old Town, nicknamed the “Petite France,” and escape the tourist track with a food and drink crawl—or “Pintxopote”—through a selection of local favorites. Tours also include a stop at Fuenterrabia on the French border for drinks overlooking the port.

Tour some of the less-visited gardens, parks, and palaces of San Sebastian on this small-group walking tour. Spend about three hours following your guide to sights such as Cristina Enea, Amara, Aiete Park, Miramar, and others. End your tour with an included drink, over which you can enjoy an intimate chat with your small group.

The ultimate gastronomy experience, this bespoke tasting and sightseeing tour takes you into some of Rioja’s finest food and drink establishments. Enjoy first-rate wine samples in two local wine bars, plus a visit to a traditional winery where winemaking traditions date back five generations. Full-day tours also include a gourmet tasting lunch overlooking a Rioja vineyard and a walk through the walled medieval city of Laguardia.

Immerse yourself in the artistic wonder of Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum with a private guide on this cultural tour. Accompanied by your accomplished guide, explore the enthralling exhibitions of the museum in order to discover contemporary and modern art masterpieces; see timeless masterworks like Joseph Beuy’s ‘Lightning with Stag in its Glare’ and gaze at Jeff Koons’ colossal sculpture ‘Puppy’. Gain fascinating insight into different art movements and hear tales of the intriguing lives of some of the artists during this culturally enriching exploration.

Learn about the elaborate Basque cheese-making process on this guided farm tour. See the techniques and process up close from a shepherd, and taste the farm’s popular cheeses. Then, head to a local cider house for a traditional Basque lunch. Tastings, lunch, and round-trip transportation are included with this package.

San Sebastián is widely celebrated for its gastronomic pedigree—and there are few better ways to experience the city’s culinary culture than by attending a txoko. Txokos—or private dining societies—are a longstanding local tradition, and this excursion offers the rare chance for visitors to experience them. During your lunchtime excursion, you’ll go for a guided tour of the Mercado de la Bretxa before enjoying a gourmet meal at the txoko, complete with wine.

Marvel at the scenic splendor of San Sebastian on a delightful day-trip from Bilbao. Wander the winding streets of the city’s Old Quarter to see antique architecture; pleasure your palate with Spanish specialties in the small fishing village of Hondarribia; and sink your toes into the silken sands of Biarritz, a sandy stretch declared the ‘Beach of Kings’ due to regular visits by European royalty. Convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel is included in this tour.   

This is the best way to get to know the basque culture and its traditions. If you are coming to San Sebastian this is one of the things that must be done. It is the perfect tour. It is a combination of nature, culture and gastronomy in the basque mountains.  It is all included: transportation, local guide and the traditional meal at the cider house. In this tour we explore the mountains of the San Sebastian. We will enjoy its views and a light hike is possible if you want. Afterwards, we will go to a cider house restaurant to enjoy the traditional menu and drink cider directly from the barrels. The menu is based on traditional products such as fish, grilled stake on the fire, sheep's cheese and quince with nuts. This is suitable for all kind of audiences like families or friends. Enjoy with us the basque experiences.

Pedal with us and enjoy the best areas of Bilbao on this guided bike tour! We will depart from the center of Bilbao to gently walk the pedestrian streets and main streets of the city center. Passing by the Bilbao estuary, and through the roads that connect Bilbao with the nearby neighborhoods, we will go to the Guggenheim, an impressive sculptural work on the outside, discovering its exterior sculptures. Pedaling to the lungs of the city through this ecological corridor, we will visit the city and its neighborhoods discovering incredible places. Taking a break to get to know the "pintxo-pote" with the help of our guide. A spectacular ride on wheels!

Explore the Basque Country beyond San Sebastian on this full-day private tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set out to see the 10th-century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Stroll through the old town of Bilbao and along the riverbank to see the striking Guggenheim Museum. Lunch in a traditional restaurant is included.

Donostia San Sebastian Sailing wants to share with you our passion for the sea , nature and sail navigation. of any topics, we try to make things different and avoid crowds and always enjoy the city from the best and most exclusive views. Always unparaleled and imposible to find anywhere except in our boat.

Discover the verdant vineyards and intriguing history of the Rioja wine region on a full-day tour from Bilbao. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, visit charming villages like Harn and Laguardia to see medieval monuments and admire spectacular views of the countryside. Venture to Vitoria in order to wander the sprawling vineyards and descend into atmospheric wine cellars to learn about complex manufacturing processes. Pleasure your palate with the refined taste of signature wines during a tasting session and enjoy a traditional lunch in a locally recommended restaurant (own expense).  

Start your French Basque countryside tour in style with a hotel pickup. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day, as you’ll be in a small-group, ensuring you have access to your guide if you have any questions. An ideal way to make the most of your time—you’ll visit many spots in a day including Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Saint-Etienne-de-Baigorry, and Espelette, and Ainhoa.

Enhance your sightseeing in San Sebastián with a hop-on hop-off bus tour. Travel with ease between Playa de la Concha beach, Miramar Palace and other top attractions, and hop on and off at any of the city-wide stops. Alternatively, choose to stay on for the full loop and listen to the audio commentary to find out more about the Basque city.