Biarritz and French Coast Small Group Tour from San Sebastian

Experience the delights of the French coast on a small group tour from San Sebastian. Visit charming fishing villages, enjoy Basque gastronomy, and explore historic towns with local guides and private transportation.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • San Sebastian - Donostia - 9:00am Pick up and departure from San Sebastian
  • Biarritz - 10:00am Arrival in Biarritz: Casino, Rocher de la Vierge, Hotel du Palais and Sainte Eugenie church and free time for lunch
  • Baiona - 12:30pm Arrival in Bayonne: Sainte Marie cathedral, Port Neuf, city hall and market.
  • Saint-Jean-de-Luz - 3:30pm Arrival in St. Jean de Luz: rue Gambetta, Saint-Jean church, Grande Plage and Louis XIV square (only available for the small group tour option)
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (if small group option selected, not available for Minibus Bilingual)
  • Professional guide
  • Saint Jean de Luz (if small group option selected, not available for Minibus Bilingual Tour Option)
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Rain clothes and umbrella
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The delights of the French coast can be found close to San Sebastian. Tiny and lovely fishing villages like Saint Jean de Luz (if small-group tour option selected), 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. Please note that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.

  • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the minibus option) . If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We would like to remind you that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.
Location
Donostiako Bus Geltokia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua
For the Minibus Bilingual Tour option the meeting point is set at the San Sebastian Central Bus Station. Our tour leader will meet the group at the space between the escalator (downstairs) and the indoor cafeteria. There is only one escalator and one cafeteria at the Bus Station.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cindy_t
Jul 20, 2024
Highly recommended! - Had a great time on this day trip. Alby was our guide and he kept everyone engaged, shared information, gave us free time and even went out to buy spare umbrellas for those who didn’t have one. Overall I would highly recommend this tour and hope you get Alby as your guide!
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Eduardo
Jul 15, 2024
It is a very nice city, clean and with a high economic level - It is a very nice city, clean and with a high economic level. For years I intended to go, mainly to eat, as it has countless Michelin restaurants. I'm not disappointed at all, I think it's one of those cities you should know.
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Melissa_k
Jul 8, 2024
Wonderful tour - Our tour guide was ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. Overall a great tour!!
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Cynthia_l
Jul 5, 2024
Great tour - The tour was amazing! It was so interesting to learn about the history and culture of these beautiful cities. Our tour guide Joreshus was the best! I would definitely recommend this tour.
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Ofrid1974
Jul 3, 2024
Fantastic trip! - My recent trip to Biarritz with a small group was absolutely fantastic! Biarritz is a stunning coastal town that offers the perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and cultural experiences. We arrived in Biarritz and were immediately struck by its charm and we took a leisurely stroll around the town. The Basque architecture and picturesque streets set the perfect tone for our trip. Our second stop was the Basque city Bayonne A short trip to Bayonne was a wonderful addition to our itinerary. We wandered through the charming old town. Lunch in Bayonne allowed us to sample more local flavors. Overall Impression Biarritz is a gem on the French Atlantic coast. It offers something for everyone, from stunning beaches and exciting surf to rich cultural experiences and fantastic cuisine. Traveling with a small group allowed us to share these wonderful moments together, creating memories that will last a lifetime. I highly recommend Biarritz to anyone looking for a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure in a beautiful setting. --
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Bobxxxxcindy
Jun 2, 2024
Unlike the Spain I expected - We stayed in the old town, great walking, shopping and people watching. The cuisine seems focused on the local tapas, which are good but only for a couple of times. The town is loaded with beautiful architecture. If you can, rent a car and drive along the coast towards Bilbao. Totally unexpected scenery. Lush forests and little towns all with their own beach and an emphasis more on seafood.
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Provochicago
May 26, 2024
Explore the French Basque Coast - Third day in San Sebastián and I was looking for a change of scenery. This was a perfect way to spend the day seeing three French Basque towns without driving or using public transportation. We were a small group and Felix was an excellent guide. He was multilingual and well versed in the local history. He was very relaxed and did not rush us. Lunch in Biarritz offered dishes I might not have tried but were delicious. Felix was helpful in suggesting pinxtos bars and local wine for later. Highly recommend this tour.
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Catherine_s
May 24, 2024
Wonderful day tour of charming Basque towns. - We spent a wonderful day with our guide and driver Alby touring 3 charming towns in the Basque region of Spain and France. We visited Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint John de Luz. Each town was charming and Biarritz was particularly beautiful, with lovely seaside views and we enjoyed a great lunch there hosted by Alby, Saint John de Luz is a wonderful town for shopping and we had time to check out the cute shops. I’d definitely recommend this tour and especially Alby who was a great guide!
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Shawn_m
Jun 2, 2024
Biarritz day tour - This trip is value for money given the 6 hours two city tour. Whilst you can see a great deal, there is no time to relax for lunch😊. Ideally this should be an 8 hour tour allowing for longer brakes without being rushed.
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Penny_v
May 30, 2024
Good for transport, but a bit average - The tour was good for transport between the cities. The actual 'tour' parts were ok, albeit the group was predominantly Spanish speaking and while a bi lingual tour, the English part was a little underwhelming. Our guide was polite and good with practical information eg. Meeting points, but there wasn't a lot of enthusiasm towards the places or sites. We had 2 hours in Bayonne and 1.5hours in Biarritz. For the cost, I probably wouldn't recommend unless you were happy to spend that just for the transport.
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