Basque Region Tour: Explore Biscay and Bilbao Highlights

Experience the beauty of Biscay in a full-day tour from San Sebastian. Visit the stunning San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and explore the architectural wonders of Bilbao, including the iconic Guggenheim Museum. Private transportation, lunch, and panoramic views included!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Sebastian - Donostia - 9:00am Pick up and departure from San Sebastian
  • San Juan de Gaztelugatxe - 10:30am Hike through the route of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
  • Bilbao - 1:00pm Arrival in Bilbao, walk through the Old Town (Arenal, Barria square, Theater Arriaga and La Ribera market) and lunch
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 3:30pm…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Transportation in a private vehicle with A/C
  • Lunch
  • Guggenheim Museum and Gaztelugatxe Admission Ticket
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
What's Not Included
  • Rain clothes and umbrellas
Additional Information

Explore the enchanting Basque region surrounding Bilbao, known as Biscay (or Bizkaia in the Basque language), on a full-day excursion from San Sebastian. Be captivated by the delightful 10th-century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, and ascend its 241 steps to reach the summit and take in the breathtaking views. This location served as a filming…

Location
San Sebastian - Donostia
Cancellation Policy

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

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Matt1948
Oct 2, 2025
Enjoyable - Alby was an outstanding guide with a huge knowledge and understanding of the Basque Country. Great day enjoyed by the whole tour
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O7249tnmichaelf
Oct 1, 2025
Trip is worth it - The trip was great. Albi was a great tour guide and gave us lots of interesting information. Only 3 stops but the scenery is wonderful along the way. Gaztelgatxe was a challenge to get all they way to the top and back. You have great views that are well worth it if you don't go all the way. The Guggenheim is unique While the amount of time there is short it is more than adequate for a worthwhile visit.
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Patricia_o
Oct 1, 2025
Great day in the Basque Country! - The tour was very easy to book. We liked the size of the group and Alvy, our tour guide, was very friendly. We thought that the tour was fairly priced! Gazteligatxe is was a beautiful spot, be prepared to burn some calories!
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991dominicb
Sep 30, 2025
Perfect - Our Ausi guide was absolutely perfect. The day was great from all aspects of nature, food, history and art. Thanks for the 887 recommendation. Great restaurant!
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Brenda_s
Sep 28, 2025
Spain/Portuga Trip - An hours drive from San Sebastián. The trek to gaztelugatxe is beautiful but steep. Be prepared with good shoes & water! Bilboa walking tour was interesting. Crowded city streets. Guggenheim museum is modern art & a treat for your eyes. The building itself is beautiful. Our local guide was outstanding giving insight on the area
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V4178rzricardol
Sep 23, 2025
Our guide was excellent! - A bit over an hour drive from San Sebastian but all worth it. Our guide Javier did an excellent job briefing us on all the details and made the day a memorable one. He shared many Interesting facts about Bilbao and Gastelugatxe’s history. He is an absolute encyclopedia! And by the way…lunch selection at Bilbao was also great!! What a wonderful experience it all was!
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Diane_k
Sep 20, 2025
Unforgettable Day in Bilbao and Beyond - We had an incredible day visiting Gaztelugatxe, Bilbao Old Town, and the Guggenheim. The landscapes at Bakio were stunning and the walk out the church is absolutely worth the trek. Bilboa is a charming city and the Guggenheim is truly one of a kind! Thanks to our guide Adur, who was welcoming, funny, and exceptionally knowledgeable. He helped make this day one we will never forget!
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Erica9666
Sep 19, 2025
Fantastic day! - Fantastic tour, Javier is an excellent guide! Knowledgeable and funny. The gorgeous hike and the Guggenheim will be truly memorable experiences. One of the highlights of my trip to Spain.
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Alyse1956
Sep 14, 2025
New York visitor - We had a great day with Andrea, our guide. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic when sharing information with us. We shared a lovely pintxo lunch and great conversation with our group. Bilbao and the Guggenheim were wonderful. Recommend this tour!
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Becka_d
Sep 13, 2025
Wow! Not to be missed - We had a wonderful time! Our guide Paul was friendly, patient and had good command of the English language. He explained the culture of the Basque people and food. Our climb to G. Was exhilarating and quite a challenge! Then we had lunch in Bilboa (delicious variety of local food) and saw several landmarks. Then we headed to the Guggenheim museum and our guide gave us time to explore the inside and out. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Paul even gave us lunch and dinner recommendations. I highly recommend this tour. The scenery was breathtaking and our guide made us feel welcome and didn’t rush us.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).