Overview
This is the most comprehensive day-tour that you can take in the Basque Country. This tour can be taken from San Sebastian or Bilbao. We will visit some of the best know and important places in the Basque Coast in a relaxed and informative manner: the Flysch, Gernika and Gaztelugatxe among them!
You will enjoy a gourmet lunch included in the price and a coffee break. Finally you will have the option of visiting the Guggenheim museum on your own.
This should be your number one tour when you visit the Basque Country!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Lunch: gourmet pintxos
Pick up and drop off, transport, gas and tolls
Narration of the Basque history, geography, and fun facts
Tips: optional and appreciated
Tickets to the Guggenheim museum
Bus drive to San Sebastian if you choose to stay in Bilbao
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What to expect
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Province of Guipuzcoa
30 min
After picking you up in your hotel or residence we will take a short coastal drive enjoying the views, driving by the town of Zarautz and stoping in the town of Getaria, our first stop.
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Getaria
1 hour
Getaria and walking tour. This coastal town is known for being the birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elkano (first circumnavigation of the world together with Magellan) and Balenciaga dressmaker; also for its medieval streets, grilled fish restaurants and Txakoli wine!
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1 hour
Then we will take a short 10 minutes drive to visit the Flysch of Zumaia, made famous by the TV show Game of Throns. We will take walk down the beach to admire this incredible geological formation
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Gernika-Lumo
1 hour
After the Flysch we will hop on the car and we will drive to Gernika. We will take a walking tour in the historic town, symbol of the Basque political autonomy, and infamous bombing that inspired Picasso’s masterpiece
We willk have a gourmet PINTXOS LUNCH in Gernica, included in the price -
Province of Vizcaya
1 hour
Drive from Gernika to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
30 min
Our next stop will be San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (Game of Thrones) for a pictures stop and coffee break (included in the price)
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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
1 hour
Finally we will drive to Bilbao to see the Guggenheim museum. At this point you may stay in Bilbao to visit the museum (a couple of hours) and come back by bus after, or you can return to San Sebastian with us after a few pictures of the astonishing building (about 15 minutes)
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Province of Guipuzcoa
1 hour
After Bilbao, we will take the highway to return to San Sebastian. About 1 hour.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about Basque Coast: Gaztelugatxe, Guggenheim and more!
Can I cancel Basque Coast: Gaztelugatxe, Guggenheim and more! for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Lunch: gourmet pintxos
- Pick up and drop off, transport, gas and tolls
- Narration of the Basque history, geography, and fun facts
What's not included?
- Tips: optional and appreciated
- Tickets to the Guggenheim museum
- Bus drive to San Sebastian if you choose to stay in Bilbao
Which places does it visit?
It visits Province of Guipuzcoa, Getaria, Gernika-Lumo, Province of Vizcaya, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by North Coast Tours
