Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian

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: 1 day learn more
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 Access to the Guggenheim Museum (with audio guide). Ticket is included
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Guggenheim Museum and Gaztelugatxe Admission Ticket
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Rain clothes and umbrellas
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the Basque region surrounding Bilbao, known as Biscay (Bizkaia in the Basque language), on a full-day excursion from San Sebastian. Delight in the enchanting 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 was featured in the 7th season of Game of Thrones as Dragonstone!

After the challenging climb to the hermitage, proceed to Bilbao, the financial hub of the Basque Country, and admire the architectural and cultural splendors of this remarkable city, including the Guggenheim Museum.

  • Children and infants must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
  • We strongly recommend to bring sport shoes and a spare Tshirt in case you want to climb the stairs all the way to the top of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage.
  • A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required. 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
Location
San Sebastian - Donostia
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Go796140
Jul 7, 2024
Bilbao experience - Really excellent guide, made the trip exiting. He took his time to take care of everyone in the tour. Great knowledge about the sights
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Dianne_r
Jul 5, 2024
Day out from San Sebastián to the Guggenheim - We had a fantastic day travelling from San Sebastián to the Guggenheim with Albie as our guide. Great commentary and lunch. Definitely recommend it as Albie made the day special.
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Jonelle_p
Jul 2, 2024
Great day trip around the region - This was a wonderful experience with a great tour guide. The full day was a nice way to see the highlights of the region. Our tour guide, Joselu was so personable, friendly and responsive to our group. I would definitely book with Local Expert Tours again!
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Cyndi_v
Jul 1, 2024
Full, comprehensive experience - Our guide, Felix, made for a wonderful day. Shared a lot of information. He gave us time to absorb the cultural experiences yet kept us moving. The weather cooperated!!!
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Jessica_c
Jun 24, 2024
Spectacular day trip - This day trip was so much fun! I didn't know anything about Gaztelugatxe, but since it was included in the trip to Bilbao, I went along and really enjoyed the hike. The scenery is stunning, it's well worth the time and (physical) effort. Martin was a great guide, very informative and friendly. I would highly recommend this tour!
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478ront
Jun 23, 2024
Great guide fun trip - The museum was an architectural jewel inside and out. The tour with our guide was amazing! Josuelo was personable, easy going and had a live for cultures and travel. He made the tour enjoyable and everyone had a great time with him as he explained the history and significance of the area we visited
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Blanca_d
Jun 15, 2024
Wow!! - Beautiful country side. Guggenheim architecture amazing! Lots of history as told by our guide Jose Lu
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Suznway
Jun 13, 2024
Worth it! - Jose was our guide and he was fabulous. We unfortunately had a rainy day which made walking around and seeing views difficult, but Jose was so delightful and interesting that we still had a great time. Loved visiting the Guggenheim in Bilbao and we had a fabulous lunch of pintos and local wine with our group. Definitely recommend!
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Irma_c
Jun 5, 2024
A magnificent experience, the magic of Bilbao and more - What an amazing experience! Our guide made us feel like we were old friends sharing the beauty of this small region. It could not be better. Eva was incredible and her enthusiasm made you feel like you were part of a grand adventure. You trusted her and she did not let you down. The experience had just the right amount of time on your own. A series of wonderful and marvelous things happened along the way. We had perfect weather - sunshine while hiking down and back up from Gaztelugatxe, a wonderful procession of a catholic ritual from one church to the next, a wonderful lunch and great selection and the Guggenhiem. The rain on the way back. Magical. Do not miss this, especially if your guide is EVA.
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Donna_b
Jun 1, 2024
Best Tour Guide from local born in San Sebastián - Begonia the most personable knowledgeable comfortable to be around guide. Perfect English and other languages and well travelled. She managed our small group tour time effectively, viewpoints, exploring Bilbao Guggenheim Museum and lunch where you select your own with it in English. Learned so much . Punctual hotel pickup and return as advised. Highly recommend.
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