Private Gastronomic Adventure: Discover the Savours of French Basque Country

Embark on a private gastronomic adventure in the French Basque Country and discover the exquisite flavors of French cuisine. Indulge in cheeses, wines, charcuterie, and the good life. Join us now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hendaye - Getting up early to embark on a gastronomic adventure through the Côte Basque, one of the most picturesque areas of the Atlantic coast, shouldn’t be too difficult. Likewise starting the day by heading to San Juan de Luz to visit a cheesemaker.
What's Included
  • Savor high quality local food specialties throughout the day
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
  • Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour
  • Complimentary wine, beer, or cider with meals
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide to lead the way
  • Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified in the description
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

‘Gourmet’ hails from France, as our northern friends possess an undeniable expertise in dining (effectively) and drinking (excellently). We travel to Gaul for enlightenment regarding their prized national assets, which include cheeses, wines, charcuterie, and an overall understanding of The Good Life. The day concludes in Hondarribia, with a serving of pintxos. It’s a foolproof plan.

  • Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Hendaye
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kylec1615
Jun 26, 2024
Amazing Experience and Food! - We are a family who normally does not do tours however we decided to try this one and we did not regret it. Markel was amazing and explained many things about the Basque culture and allowed us to eat amazing food and drink great wine on both sides of the border. I fully recommend Markel and the quality of this tour.
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Annaps9311by
Jun 21, 2024
A Taste of Basque Country - Markel was a phenomenal guide! We had a blast and highly recommend to anyone wanting to see the best of Basque Country in a short period. My only recommendation would be walking around Biarritz a little more, as this was great in Hondaribbia and St Jean de Luz.
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T9911xtmariaa
Jun 13, 2024
Amazing tour! - Absolutely amazing tour with the best tour guide!!! Ania made our whole experience a memorable one from start to finish! We tasted some of the most delicious food and saw some of the most beautiful sites. I definitely recommend this tour AND definitely request Ania.
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Dcall90
May 31, 2024
Book this tour! - If you only get to do one thing with your time in San Sebastián then book this tour! At first you will think it to be a bit pricey. Book it anyway, This is a private tour with a highly experienced and knowledgeable guide. It is actually four tours in one. It is a historical travel tour, a food tour, a wine tour and a walking tour! It is a whole day, about 8 hours. You will feel that it was the best thing you did on vacation and worth every minute and every dollar, euro, etc. I I was concerned at first that it would feel weird with just the two of us and a guide but Ania was just the perfect person for the job with easy-going conversation, a wealth of knowledge about everything we were experiencing and a great teacher! At the end you will feel like you had more than a tour but an unexpected relationship with someone you just met and sad to leave. The itinerary, the food, the scenery, the towns, the travel were all amazing. If you had to plan this day yourself you would spend hours in research, far more money and want to shoot yourself trying to find parking. It's all done for you. Book it. You will stand where King Louis XIV was married (for the first time) in Saint Jean De Luz, enjoy the original macaron in Biarritz along with the amazing Gillardeau oysters in an incredible fresh market, a beautiful remote winery in the mountains of Spain with the best pintos you'll find and a wonderful walk in Hondarrbia all along with important historical notes about each place. There is soooo much more to all of this than I can explain but just book it. It'll be a 5 star day for all of you. A big ESKERRIK ASKO Ania!
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Mobile43236
May 29, 2024
Amazing tour of Basque Country - Amazon day with Markel!! He took us on a delicious tour of the Basque Country. He was so knowledgable and our group of 3 learned a ton!! It was by far the most memorable experience I’ve ever been fortunate to experience.. a must must must if you can
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E5618vlmariaj
May 24, 2024
An excellent day in Basque country! - We had a full day with Markel, our guide, visiting French and Spanish Basque country. He was at our hotel prompt at 9:00 with a very comfortable Mercedes van for the two of us. We drove to the local market of St John de Luz in France where at a wonderful local market we had a very nice breakfast of three types of local cheese, wine and a fresh baguette. The perfect start to a perfect day. The day planned for us was perfect in that we had time to walk around and yet have time for a nice leisurely lunch along with various food tastings along the way. The food choices that Markel made for us were excellent and gave us a good sampling of local Basque cooking. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the local history and is very proud of his Basque culture: passion and knowledge were exactly what we were hoping for in our guide, and in Markel we got it! We highly recommend the tour, especially if you can only spend a day in Basque country, like good food, and want to dig into the local culture. Hopefully, you get Markel as your guide.
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Vlcraven
May 12, 2024
Great Experience - Had a wonderful time on this food tour! Was recommended by a neighbor and it did not disappoint. Really enjoyed visiting different towns, learning a little history, and trying local foods. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Really appreciated that everything was arranged for us - we never had to wait in lines or try to secure a spot somewhere. Very professional, would use them again.
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Genevievea488
May 8, 2024
Feast for the eyes and palate! - The Saveurs tour of the Basque Country with our guides Jan and Ania was fantastic! They each shared their knowledge of Basque country cuisine, history, environment and culture. They made a perfect team. The sites and tastes were excellent. Venturing into market in the French fishing village of Saint Jean de Luz, posh Biarritz and then the charming and quaint town of Hondarribia made for a fun day. And the food! Oysters, shrimp, cheese and wine tasting, Basque sweets were delicious. No reason to plan a big meal that night. Bon Appetit!
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Cositobiengrande
Apr 15, 2024
French Basque country gastronomic adventure - We had a lot of fun with our Guide Ernest, he was very knowledgeable of the culture, history and food, he was patient with our wife shoppers and made us laugh and feel confortable. We enjoyed the fresh seafood, local delicious cheeses paired with the local wine!
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571_ngelam
Jan 14, 2024
One of the best activities that can be done in the area - It is one of the best activities you can do in the area. History, culture and gastronomy in one, plus it allows you to discover wonderful corners. Ikusnahi takes care of everything in detail. We went with Ernes and Ania, two wonderful guides who made us feel at home, and whose love for what they do is evident and who want to convey the wonders of the area to everyone who wants to know them. An experience out of 10, absolutely recommended
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