Bizkaia Highlights: San Juan, Mundaka, Gernika Tour

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Immerse yourself in Basque history and explore the natural beauty of Gaztelugatxe on this small group tour from Bilbao. Visit historic sites, enjoy stunning landscapes, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe - Enjoy the first viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Mundaka - Arrival in Mundaka and walk along the pier and estuary of the Urdaibai river
Gernika-Lumo - Arrival in Gernika and lunch. Walk through Assembly Hall, market and air shelters

What's Included

Access ticket to Gaztelugatxe area
Private transportation
Hotel/apartment pick up and drop off (if option selected, not for ‘Minibus bilingual tour option’)

What's Not Included

Lunch
Gratuities
Rain clothes and umbrellas

Additional Information

Discover the Biscayan coast on an all-encompassing Gaztelugatxe tour from Bilbao, blending nature, culture, heritage, and cinematic landscapes.
Explore San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, known as the Game of Thrones’ Dragonstone, and ascend its famous 241 steps while the guide shares legends, local tales, and stunning views of the Cantabrian Sea.
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Discover the Biscayan coast on an all-encompassing Gaztelugatxe tour from Bilbao, blending nature, culture, heritage, and cinematic landscapes.

Explore San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, known as the Game of Thrones’ Dragonstone, and ascend its famous 241 steps while the guide shares legends, local tales, and stunning views of the Cantabrian Sea.

Proceed to Mundaka, a delightful seafaring village within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, where the renowned left-hand wave, traditional fishing lifestyle, and charming harbor streets showcase the maritime essence of the Basque Country.

Conclude in Gernika at the Tree of Gernika and Picasso’s Guernica mural, engaging with history, the town’s air-raid shelters, and its symbolic heritage.

With hotel pick-up and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, and options for small-group or private tours, enjoy a leisurely pace, local storytelling, and culinary recommendations, ensuring a memorable day amidst cliffs, sea, and history.

A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required (minimum 4 adults for the minibus tour option). If a booking for only 1 person is made a confirmation message from the tour operator will be required to confirm the tour.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
IMPORTANT - At all times, the advice given at access points must be followed, and the measures and recommendations established by health authorities should be respected. It is recommended to check the weather forecast for the day of the visit (Euskalmet) and to follow the authorities’ recommendations in case of extreme weather events. On days with an orange alert and to avoid health incidents, it is advised not to hike up to the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage during the affected hours. In any case, it is recommended to take self-protection measures, such as wearing comfortable and suitable footwear, protecting yourself from the sun, and staying properly hydrated.
Steep hike in Gaztelugatxe

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The Minibus bilingual tour option has a specific meeting point (Puppy, floral sculpture in the shape of a dog, of the Guggenheim Museum) instead of hotel pick up.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Wen_f

Oct 6, 2025

Great tour in Bilbao area - This is a great tour organized very well with a great tour guider (Auden?) who is very knowledgeable about the sites and local history. He speaks great both Spainish and English so you won’t miss anything. My family was very happy to take the tour.

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Aikaterini_a

Oct 6, 2025

Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka & Gernika Tour – A Memorable Day - This tour was a highlight of my trip to the Basque Country. Pilar, our guide, was knowledgeable, engaging, and spoke excellent English—her insights brought each stop to life. The itinerary was well-paced, covering stunning coastal views and culturally rich towns. Traveling in a private group made the experience feel personal and relaxed. If you’re looking to explore northern Spain beyond Bilbao, this tour is a fantastic choice.

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Culture39106979889

Oct 5, 2025

A great trip to view the land and some of its history - The walk/hike out to the “end of land” was exhilarating but tough! Comfortable, hiking shoes are a must. Be prepared for cold or hot or rainy weather. Bring plenty of water if the weather is warm

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K668ntrobertg

Oct 4, 2025

Great tour - Excellent tour and excellent guide. We saw and learned a lot about these sites. The sites were well chosen for entertainment and historical value.

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Chad_l

Oct 3, 2025

Best experience - Incredible experience, worth it! Adur (guide) was hilarious and had so much amazing information. He was from the area and had some many personal things that tied in perfectly to explain everything. Was a memory I'll remember forever

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858cathyl

Oct 2, 2025

Sun, Sea, and Steps in Northern Spain - We did a small group tour to Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka, and Gernika with Arur on Friday, September 12, 2025. We had to change up the tour order because of some filming taking place at Gaztelugatxe that morning, which was fine with our group. It was a little overcast and drizzly at Gernika, but it fit the mood, given the history of the city. Arur had some personal connections to the city's tragic events, which made the visit that much more impactful. Mundaka was a very cool surfing town, and it was amazing to experience a bit of the Urdaibai Nature Reserve. Gaztelugatxe was as incredible as we thought it would be. That being said, it could be considered quite challenging, especially the walk back to the parking area after having completed an approximately 1-km hike to the bottom of the monument and then the 241 winding stone steps to the top and back. It felt like quite the accomplishment, however, and the view was fantastic! It was the perfect trifecta of sites, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating of our small group.

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Donae681

Sep 30, 2025

Amazing tour of amazing locations! - This was a fantastic tour! Our guide was Nora and she had so much information about the area, spoke excellent english, and was also funny. The locations were amazing, the group was small (only 8 people/all english speakers), and it was just a great day! I would absolutely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see the beautiful towns and beaches of the northern Spain Basque country.

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Pauld281

Sep 30, 2025

Worth the 6 hours! - Eduardo was a fantastic guide. Plenty of knowledge and very compassionate about the history of the area. Able to tell the stories very well. The hike in/out of Gaztelugatxe is a legit hike. You’ll want water, layers of clothes (be prepared for weather changes) and need to be on at least average shape. The change in altitude was 775 feet over the 2.5 mile trek. Mundaka and was a quick stop for a bite, while Gernika had so much history to be told! Definitely recommend the tour and really appreciated the effort by Eduardo

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Lauralee_z

Sep 28, 2025

very nice - The tour guide was great! I was amazed by how much we saw. The van was a little crowded, so it would have been nicer with six people instead of eight.

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