Bizkaia Highlights: San Juan, Mundaka, Gernika Tour

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
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
Additional Information

Join our tour guides and experience the best of the Bizkaia region. We’ll start with a hike to the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, climbing 241 steps surrounded by rock, sea, and wind, leading to breathtaking views.
After returning to our starting point and taking a well-deserved break, we’ll head to the picturesque fishing village of Mundaka,…

Location
Puppy
Mazarredo Zumarkalea
The Minibus bilingual tour option, scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 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.

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Nan_c
Feb 22, 2025
Enchanting Voyage to Basque Villages - Lovely, laid back friendly, got to make new friends with fellow travelers, supportive responsive guide opten to questions, …. slightly rigorous hike!
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Mayter669
Feb 20, 2025
Don't miss it!!! - The visit is very worthwhile. We went with Pilar, a very knowledgeable guide, who made the trekking and the full visit very pleasant. It facilitates any circumstance and gives you very good accompaniment. Thanks Pilar, I would repeat another excursion with you 😊
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Miriammv7210ya
Feb 20, 2025
Basque idiosyncrasies - We were lucky enough to make this excursion and could not be happier with the experience. Pilar, our guide, was exceptional: kind, knowledgeable and always willing to answer our questions. Each stop on the tour had its own charm. Gaztelugatxe impressed us with its natural beauty and its iconic stone bridge and I won't hide it, I wanted to meet Dragon Rock!! Then Mundaka offered us a quiet and authentic corner where to appreciate the seafaring tradition. And Guernica, with her moving story, left us with a deep reflection on the past and the resilience of the Basque people. The tour was perfectly organized, with enough time to enjoy each place without rush. We have fond memories and are very grateful for Pilar’s attention and dedication. We would repeat without hesitation!
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Davidbv6403yb
Feb 18, 2025
Great trip - Pilar was the perfect host. Great fun, very knowledgeable and lovely to spend time with on this great trip. Highly recommend this for anyone looking for a break from Bilbao sight seeing
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Annaht5115zh
Feb 17, 2025
Good tour - Nice tour with good mix of nature and history. The guide explained many interesting things about the area. Went with my child, 7yo, and they fixed a booster seat for the bus, which was nice. The hike to Gaztelugaxte was a bit hard for her, but she could do it, and enjoyed running around by the sea in Mundaka.
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471paolal
Feb 17, 2025
Paesi Baschi meravigliosi - Beautiful tour from a naturalistic and historical point of view. Pilar very prepared, friendly and helpful. Perfect!!!!!
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Daniela3162
Feb 17, 2025
A perfect day! - The tour started promptly at 09:00 by the puppy in front of the Guggenheim, so very easy to find. There were 4 couples including us in a minivan which was a little crammed but I think a bigger vehicle wouldn't be able to find parking easily. Our guide Ardur was an excellent driver. His English is perfect and as a native of the region he had great insights of everything and could answer anything. The time at each stop was just fine and we never felt rushed. There is quite a bit of walking at the first stop which could be hard for people with mobility issues but Ardur told me, that so far everyone had been able to do most or all of it.
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Daniel_g
Feb 17, 2025
Very memorable! - What a great tour it was! The best part about it was our tour guide Adur. He shared histories, anecdotes, and stories that made the trip unforgettable. But beware - the climb up and back from Gaztalugatxe is strenuous walking! Be warned.
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Ethan_s
Feb 12, 2025
I had an amazing time on... - I had an amazing time on this tour. The tour guide, Eduardo, was very knowledgeable and passionate. As someone who works in hospitality, I can tell when someone is passionate about what they do. Throughout the duration of the tour, Eduardo demonstrated his passion for each topic that he addressed. The trip was well-paced while offering a great deal of historical information while spending time in the beautiful nature of the Basque Country. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone in decent physical condition, as there is a moderate level of hiking involved.
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117jeanclaudec
Feb 21, 2025
Visit of this sanctuary to do absolutely to suffer a little but the happiness of having done it - Superb visit of this chapel Very nice walk a bit difficult with the elevation gain a good hour, Take the downstairs parking lot The first car park is always complete But great point of view We suffer but it's an experience A way of the cross to do. Absolument In tennis is good
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