Top 20 Experiences in basque country
Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour (Evening)
In a food mecca like San Sebastian, there are some places you just can’t leave without trying—and we’re going to visit them all tonight. Come with us to San Sebastian’s pintxos headquarters, the Old Town, where we’ve carefully chosen the best bites the city has to offer for you. As we go, we’ll teach you what to do—and what not to do!—so you can successfully navigate the pintxos scene during the rest of your trip. - Don't miss a thing in a city known for its food—we've selected the best for you! - Squeeze into a bar that's a San Sebastian institution for locally-caught seafood. - Learn the unwritten rules of pintxos so you can eat like a pro during the rest of your stay. - Enjoy classic pintxos in the classic style: standing elbow to elbow in bars packed with locals! - Conquer all of San Sebastian's must-visit bars in one night.
Architectural Rioja Wine Tour from Bilbao (small group & lunch included)
This tour runs as a small group tour of max 7 people (premium and new spacious vans)! Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios, the two most prestigious wineries that produce excellent wines but also boast world-renowned architecture. In this tour you will be able to discover the magnificence of Rioja through a perfect fusion of vineyards, excellent wines and renowned architects such as Franck Gehry or Santiago Calatrava. Enjoy at least 6 wines. Have a wonderful lunch with local tapas. Visit Laguardia and take the best pictures form our secret spots. In case the Ysios winery was closed for visits (sometimes it happens) we will upgrade you for a wine tasting in Carlos San Pedro winery with the best views over the Ysios winery and the Sierra Cantabria mountains. You will taste 4 wines paired with 3 local appetisers. And of course you will be able to take as many pictures as you want of the Ysios building! *Please be aware that the visits to these wineries generally experience high-demand
Bilbao, Guggenheim Museum & Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay ( Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastian. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Then head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum (entrance ticket included). All this in one day, and with the convenience of private transportation (pick up and drop off at your hotel) & lunch included in the tour price! ** Due to limited capacity, climbing the 241 stairs to the Gaztelugatxe hermitage is not guaranteed. Instead, you would first visit the town on the Biscayan coast Mundaka, known worldwide for its waves and fishing tradition, and then a stop would be made to enjoy a panoramic view of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from the viewpoint.
The High End Food Tour Of Bilbao
If you are a foodie and want to discover why Bilbao has become the gastronomical reference of Northern Spain you must join this high end walking food tour of Bilbao. With us you will taste between 6 to 8 different pintxos (or traditional Basque food) all paired with a lovely variety of 4 local drinks1 We are food passionates and know every single spot In Bilbao to taste the best Basque tapas, pintxos and miniature cuisine. Our speciality are "Food & Drink Pairings" so get ready to taste red, white and sparkling wines, vermouth and many other traditional local drinks. You will learn a lot of interesting stories about Basque Country and we will show you the "essential local rules" to order the best food when you are on your own. You will experience it like Basque people: walking around town, sitting in terraces for a drink and hopping from bar to bar pairing local food with drinks.
Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao
"The Rioja region is one of the most specials in the whole country due to its climate and terrain, suitable for wine production since Roman times. Today vineyards and wineries can be found in any corner, creating a unique atmosphere that should not be missed. In this activity you will be able to visit two different wineries, small and medium in size, to find out the contrasts between the different forms of wine production. We will also visit the medieval town of Laguardia, where time seems to have stopped, to contemplate a panoramic view of the entire region. You don't need to be a wine expert to enjoy this activity! You just need the desire to enjoy an unforgettable day in an incredible atmosphere."
Small-Group Electric Bike Tour in San Sebastián
San Sebastian has a large network of bike lanes. We have decided to take advantage of them and take you to explore the different districts of the city to see how we, the “donostiarras”, live our day to day life and show you the nicest corners. Discover the most authentic neighbourhoods of the city thanks to our Orbea electric bikes. Visit places of interest in the districts that are further away from the touristic areas of the city. Choose the tour that adapts better to your schedule, in the morning or in the afternoon. The small size of the group makes the experience more comfortable and safe. All of our guides are locals that love and enjoy the city.
Kantauri 3 Bahias, Donosti-Pasaia-Hondarribia-Hendaia(France) meal,12pax max
New Tour from San Sebastian- to Hendaia(France) Included lunch, beverages and a guided history in 4 languages, Spanish ,English,French and Basque. Natives of San Sebastian we are a small family owned business and are delighted to show you, our special city and arounds from the sea. From the moment you board, you will feel like family. Our tour is one of the best kept secrets. We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
San Sebastian Top Pintxos Private Tour
Experience the famous bar hopping tour tasting couple of pintxos, basque tapas, drinking local wine while gathering with locals in the old town of San Sebastian. Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a food-culinary expert guide on this amazing and fun tour. Enjoy the tour as a local on our private small group of just you, which means you can get to know the real taste of some typical San Sebastian pintxos. Amazing tastes of local different pintxos and wines, beers or soft drinks Learn about the culinary-gastronomy culture of San Sebastian Visit bars and restaurants like a local Private small groups for an intimate atmosphere. PRIVATE TOURS. WE DO NOT JOIN PEOPLE OR OTHER GROUPS TO OUR PRIVATE TOURS!
San Sebastian Foodie Pintxo, Wine & Market tasting Tour (Evening Small Group)
"Taste the Evolution of the Pintxo through time" with a Native Basque Local Guide. San Sebastian is a foodie`s paradise but if you want to find the tastiest food avoiding tourist traps, you need a local guide. Save time by heading straight to the places offering the most delicious food and drinks. You’ll experience the sights and sounds of the city by foot. Eat enough samples and pintxos to fill you for the day (at least!) and learn about Basque culture and cuisine evolution. Earra! (Awesome!)
PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao
This PRIVATE San Sebastian city and coastal tour gives you the opportunity to experience the amazing Basque city of San Sebastain. San Sebastian is one of the most beautiful and elegant cities in Europe. The city has some of the best gourmet pintxo (tapas) bars in the the region, a quaint old quarter, and an absolutely stunning beach in the city center. You will also experience the dramatic and rugged coastline of the Basque Country where we will stop for some visually stunning photo opportunities. We make a stop to see ancient Flysch cliff formations of Zumaia and the GeoPark. The scene overlooking the Atlantic Ocean will leave a lasting impression. This was also a shooting site for season 7 of the Game of Thrones television show. Lastly, we will stop off in the small port city of Getaria for lunch (not included) where you will have the chance to taste some of the finest grilled fish/seafood in Europe!
Bilbao & Guggenheim museum
Visit all the must see sights of Bilbao, narrated by a Private Guide. With free pick up and drop off included, all you need to do is enjoy this private tour along the center of Bilbao City and the famous Guggenheim museum.
Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian
Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the apellation of La Rioja, is not far from our city. Enjoy a visit to a wine cellar (bodega), having a relaxing walk through the wineyards, learning the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the maturation and finishing the experience with a wine tasting with a expert and a complete lunch with local products and the best wines. Definitely the best way to know the basics of the best Spanish wines!
Visit Dragonstone From San Sebastian
Game of Thrones, one of the most popular television shows, moved to the coast of the Basque Country to shoot several of the scenes that gave life to a new location called Dragonstone, for the seventh season. In the real life the beach and the island that form the place, are in fact located in two different places and during this tour, we will visit both! Follow the steps of your favourite Game of Thrones characters in the Basque Country visiting spectacular cliffs with a history of more than 60 million years and magical rocky island of pirates, witches and legends.
Biarritz and French Coast from San Sebastian
The delights of the French coast can be found close to San Sebastian. Tiny and lovely fishing villages like Saint Jean de Luz, where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, or nice villages on the beach such as Biarritz where people from all around the world spend their summer enjoying the Basque gastronomy and surf in the same town. Let Bayonne impress you, a charming small city full of historic buildings and a lovely quaint downtown, or visit Hendaye, a town in the border between France and Spain witness of many historical events throughout the last 200 years. Do not miss the opportunity to visit the fantastic towns of the Basque French shore while you stay in San Sebastian, and do it with the comfort of having local guides and private transportation from the convenience of your hotel entrance.
Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From San Sebastian
Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the apellation of La Rioja, is not far from San Sebastian. Enjoy visiting two wineries (bodegas), have a relaxing walk through the vineyards, learn the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the aging and finish the experience with a wine tasting in each winery to taste some of the best Rioja wines. Two different wineries will be visited in order to learn the difference from one winery to the other. Along the day we will also visit a charming medieval village, Laguardia.
Enjoy the Coast of Biscay
You´ll visit the most beautiful places of the Biscay coast calmly, enyoing all the places. All tours are private, the costumers travel without other people, only you and the guide. I'll take you at your accommodation and we'll return when the tour has finished. The complete visit to Gaztelugatxe requieres a significant effort. It can also be seen from the viewpoints.
San Sebastian Private Tour with Pintxo Lunch and Winery Visit (From Bilbao)
If you want an exclusive experience to taste and feel the Basque Country this is your dream tour. We will leave Bilbao and head east in an exciting adventure of food & wine tasting combined with the exciting history of the Basques and the stunning landscape of the Basque coast. In this tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian you will taste the slightly carbonated white wine "txakoli DO" in a family winery (the traditional white wine of Basque Country) and after we will head into the gastronomical capital of Basque Country San Sebastian. In here we will take you to taste 3 pintxos (Basque tapas) and a drink and you will visit this wonderful and beautiful city loved by queens, kings and aristocrats.
Bilbao pintxos, food & history tour with a local
All of our guides fell in love with this city many years ago and want to show you why. They will take you around the city from bar to bar discovering the local food, pintxos, and some local drinks as well. You will get to know the history of Basque language and the Basque people, differences between Spain and Basque country and the past and present of Bilbao. We will adapt the route depending on whether you are more eager to walk and see places or if want to try more local foods. You will visit bars and restaurants off the beaten track, avoiding the tourists and experiencing the city like a true local. All allergies and dietary restrictions included, we will personalise the tour for your needs.
Hondarribia, San Juan And San Pedro From San Sebastian
Visit some of the most beautiful and charming coastal towns on the Basque coast during your stay in San Sebastian! Surprisingly close to the city, you will feel that time has stopped in these fishing villages. First of all, we will arrive at Hondarribia, a medieval town with hundred-year-old walls where the sobriety of its old area contrasts with the joy of the fishermen's quarter. Later we will cross Mount Jaizkibel to see a panoramic view of the area and see the Bidasoa River that separates two countries. Finally we will fall on the bay of Pasajes, with San Juan on one side and San Pedro on the other, where time seems to have stopped. The short distance of the tour makes it the perfect half-day trip from Donostia, so you can still enjoy all the hustle and bustle of the city in the afternoon!
Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika Guided Tour with Hotel Pickup
Featured in Game of Thrones, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, whose name means "rock castle" in Basque (gaztelu = castle + aitz = rock), is definitely a must during your stay in the Basque Country. It is an islet as small as impressive, located on the coast of Bizkaia, only 35 km. far from Bilbao.