2 Basque Country Private Tours from San Sebastian
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2 Basque Country Private Tours from San Sebastian
By Basque Guides
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Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation
Ages 18-99
Duration: 2 days
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Local taxes
- Driver/guide
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Museum tickets
- Entry/Admission - Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Please let us know your accommodation address if you are staying in an apartment.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- San Sebastian Airport, Gabarrari Kalea, 22, 20280 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25170P10- Please contact local supplier to arrange preferred tour itinerary before the tour date
- Most travellers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- If you cancel at least 7 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25170P10
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- Y4353WQalexanderm0 contributionsThe BEST way to see San Sebastián!Gonzalo warmly welcomed us at our hotel, then promptly whisked us away through the beautiful streets of San Sebastián. Gonzalo gave us wonderful city and pinxtos history as we walked along between each stop on the tour. He was incredibly well versed and knowledgeable, and received a warm welcome in the bars we went to. He took care to take us to places with both seafood and non-seafood options so that my girlfriend could fully enjoy the experience as well! I will be telling ALL of my friends and family that travel here to book a tour with Gonzalo and Iker! From start to finish we were well taken care of and would gladly do it again!Written January 31, 2025
- Connector420379690030 contributionsWonderful dinner in San Sebastian...not to miss!We absolutely loved this experience! It was so much fun to go to the market to shop for fresh ingredients and then go to the gastronomy club for an incredible dinner. We learned so much about Basque culture, recipes, wines and dessert too! Our chef Ben and our guide Iker made the evening so special and we were made to feel very much at home in gorgeous San Sebastian. We aboslutely recommend this experience when you visit San Sebastian. Thank-you so much Basque Guides!Written January 15, 2025
- G8166XNrobertb0 contributionsFun day in RiojaWe spent an amazing day with Gorka who picked us up in Bilboa. We visited two very interesting wineries in Rioja and had a delicious lunch on our way to Madrid. Gorka was a wonderful tour guide who taught us so much about the Basque country, culture and recipes. We are very appreciative to Iker and Gorka for our wonderful visits and our new Basque friends.Written January 14, 2025
- Andrew C0 contributionsWay beyond our expectations!Iker was exceptional! We spent 3 days together - food, wine, history, and sight seeing. We, even our teens, were eager and engaged with Iker's tutorials. We left with a much better understanding and a love for the area, cuisine and culture. Iker went out of his way to make each moment extra special - with sunsets, special access, impromtu tastes and locations. We could not have designed a better companion for our trip. We have worked with many guides in many places. Iker's professionalism, care and enthusiasm is unparalleled. Eskerrik asko, Iker!!!Written January 4, 2025
- lilc6420 contributionsA great welcome to San Sebastian!An excellent introduction to Basque history, culture, and the best pintxos places in San Sebastian. Thank-you for a wonderful start to our adventure in the Basque country!Written December 8, 2024
- kathrynzdan0 contributionsPerfect introduction to the Basque countrysideOur day with Iker was incredible. He tailored the experience to our interests, and managed to pack in a ton of sights and activities, while never making us feel rushed—which felt like magic. His Basque heritage and deep knowledge of history and culture brought the region to life, and we loved hearing about the layered stories of each place throughout time. We only had a 1 day tour, but I would happily spend a week with Iker listening to his stories, seeing the Basque countryside through his eyes, and spending time with him. Can’t recommend him highly enough!Written November 19, 2024
- Lauren C0 contributionsGreat day of pintxos and drinksWhat a fantastic tour. This was my favorite of the week. Gorka knows the area and history so well and is such a friendly, fantastic person. His love of Basque region with its cuisine shines through. Thank you so much.Written November 9, 2024
- ANNIE C0 contributionsBasque Coastline Day TourExcellent professional guide with Basque tours along the coastline. Our guide had a breath of knowledge about the Basque history. He safely drove us to beautiful cities such as Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luc and others with a delicious stop for lunch.Our driver, Gorka, was excellent. Highly recommend Basque Guides!Written October 19, 2024
- HawaiifanHonolulu0 contributionsJust what we wanted!Just amazing! Beautiful places, wonderful guide, great information! Casual, easy yet fully satisfying!! Eating spots really well chosen/ not crowded, not touristy, delicious, reasonable prices. Overall can’t recommend them enough!!Written October 15, 2024
- W9987DBgillianb0 contributionsAmazing tour, highly recommend ⭐️We had the most amazing Pintxo and pairing drinks experience with Gonzalo. Recommended places we would never have independently visited. Amazing tips on what to look for and awesome historical knowledge. Definitely a tour to remember 👍🏼Written October 12, 2024
- M4397TEevank0 contributionsAmazing time in the Basque CountryWe had an awesome time in San Sebastián and the Basque Country with Iker and Gorka! Iker led our group on a lovely walking tour of San Sebastián and along the way taught us about the gastronomical culture of the region. He tailored his pintxos tour to our group’s tastes and dietary needs. The highlight in San Sebastián was a cooking class that Iker coordinated for us where we cooked some traditional Basque dishes and dessert. Iker was extremely friendly and helpful throughout, and he ensured that we had a phenomenal time. Gorka took our trip on a multi-day excursion that spanned the French-Basque coastline (visiting places like Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz) as well as visiting numerous wineries in the Rioja region. Gorka was a fantastic guide – he had a great sense of humor, was exceptionally knowledgeable about all of the areas we visited, made great recommendations for various places to eat, and always made sure our group was taken care of and having a good time. With the help of Basque Guides, we were able to do so much on our visit to the Basque Country and it was the highlight of our trip across Spain and Portugal. We highly recommend Basque Guides to anyone visiting the area.Written October 5, 2024
- kylekP335IL0 contributionsAmazing tour guideIker was an amazing tour guide. He was very flexible with our schedule and adapted the tour to our interests as we explored with him. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable of the Basque region, but he is extremely well-traveled in general and was happy to tell us things he had learned traveling the world as we asked him questions. It’s clear that he loves doing what he does, and is eager to make sure you have a great experience with him.Written October 1, 2024
- c m0 contributionsGreat overview visit to Basque regionÍker, Andoni and the rat do a great job planning and executing the tour. I had a chance to visit Bilbao, Biarritz and St Jean de Luz, with of course a fantastic visit to San Sebastián during the Basque Games, allowing to watch the regatta and a Pintxos tour.Written September 29, 2024
- hillking30 contributionsA Remarkable ExperienceOne of the very best guides we’ve had in over 5 decades of traveling in Europe. Jaime made the tour an absolute delight in all respects. He was knowledgeable about the history of the region, brought that history to life, and delighted us with both his own personal stories and his intense love of his Basque people. We saw many beautiful places we’d have never discovered on our own and explained the geological and environmental history of what we were seeing. He made sure we ate great food and got a real sense of the “vibe” of the region. I can’t recommend him enough.Written September 29, 2024
- christinecI9048VW0 contributionsBy far the best tour we had in the Basque Country!My husband and I spent 4+ hours with Iker and every minute of it was worthwhile. Iker shared a wealth of knowledge and experiences with us about Basque history, culture, geography, politics, food, art and more. He easily adjusted the tour as he got to know us better and what our interests were including allowing plenty of time for photography. We spent over 2 hours inside and outside the Guggenheim Museum which gave us a genuine appreciation of the decision to build the museum, the meaning of the architecture and design as well as the artwork within, Just fabulous!Written September 28, 2024
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skancha1
Manhattan Beach, California1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Friends
We hired Iker from Basque Guides for a two day tour of the the Basque region. We visited Zarauz, Getaria, Zumaia, Gaztelugatxe and Bilbao. Iker is very professional, responsive, had many suggestions to make our trip enjoyable. It is very clear that Iker is passionate and proud to share his country's history, culture and food with his clients and his enthusiasm made us all the more appreciative of this beautiful area. We had an amazing time and will be back! We would recommend his 100%!
Written May 5, 2024
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Thank you so much for your review and rating! We really appreciated it ;-)
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Written May 6, 2024
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Camila D
2 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
The entire team at Basque Guides was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their attention to detail and the passion with which they share the history and culture of the Basque Country is truly remarkable. Thank you Iker, Ania and Gonzalo for such a warm, insightful, and unforgettable experience!
Written January 8, 2025
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Thank you so much for your review!
Hope to see you soon back again in San Sebastian
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Written January 9, 2025
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aranceta daniel
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Couples
Thank you Iker for your excellent attention and service on the Private Tour to Lourdes from San Sebastian. Punctuality, warmth, in short, attention and VIP service with an excellent price-quality ratio, highly recommended. Marina and Daniel
Written March 14, 2022
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Thank you for your review and comments! Highly aprreciated and glad to read that you enjoyed so much with me.
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Written March 15, 2022
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Sharon S
Toronto, Canada7 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Iker arranged 2 days of tours from San Sebastián for our group of 5 to; Bilbao and Biarritz. His in-depth knowledge of history along with local culture/customs made for a thorough and enjoyable experience. Excellent value!!! Highlights were Guggenheim in Bilbao and walking the streets of Biarritz. All a must for any visitor!
Written September 11, 2022
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Thank you so much! It was my pleasure to guide you along these 2 days in the Basque Country
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Written September 18, 2022
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Fearless19325942383
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Apr 2024 • Friends
Iker was excellent! Very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and organized. He took me and a group of friends on a tour to Zarauz, Getaria and Zumaia one day and to Gaztelugatxe, Bilbao and the Guggenheim another day. He was very responsive, happy to accommodate us, and had multiple suggestions to make our tours really enjoyable. We enjoyed wine tasting and excellent restaurants. We highly recommend Iker if you are traveling to the beautiful Basque Country!
Written April 23, 2024
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Thank you so much for your review and comments.
Very much appreciated
Looking forward to seeing you back again
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Written April 24, 2024
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2 contributions
Jul 2022 • Business
Our guide John was fabulous 👌
Whole day was very special
Well treated, we all loved the experience
Lots of photos to take!!!
Whole day was very special
Well treated, we all loved the experience
Lots of photos to take!!!
Written July 31, 2022
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Eskerrik asko! Thank you in Basque language
Best wishes from San Sebastian
Basque Guides team
Iker Bardaji
Written July 31, 2022
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Pumpkin303
Honolulu, Hawaii2 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Basque Country is an amazing experience. Iker is knowledgeable, flexible, responsive and totally guest-focused. He ensures that his guests have an incredible experience by personalizing the trip to the needs and desires of the group.
Written December 3, 2018
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Thank you for your review and rating!
Glad to read that you enjoyed so much
Best wishes from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji private tour guide
Written December 3, 2018
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Dori
Houston, TX8 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
We toured 2 different days with inker. He speaks great English and is very knowledgeable of the areas around San Sebastián, their wines, as well as the villages on the French border.
Written May 5, 2022
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Thank you very much for your review Dori and Thomas,
It was a pleasure to show you our loved Basque country
We hope to see you again soon
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Written May 5, 2022
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John L
1 contribution
Jun 2019
Personalized guided tours of Bilbao (Guggenheim) & Bay of Biscay coast villages day 1 and French Basque villages including Biarritz day 2. Great guide. Good local food places for lunch.
Written October 14, 2019
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Thank you for hiring us and for your great review.
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Written October 15, 2019
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Cyndy S
Holly Springs, NC3 contributions
Sept 2019
Iker Bardaji was fantastic. I was on a cruise with a group of 16 and he did an incredible job of showing us his city. He was very knowledgeable and responsive to all our questions. His passion for his Basque County was inspiring. We spent a day in beautiful San Sebastian and then the following day in Bibalo with a visit to the outside of the Guggenheim Museum in Bibalo. His description and knowledge of the history surrounding the museum was very interesting. Would highly recommend using him as he was very organized, knowledgeable and delightful!!
Written October 2, 2019
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Thank you for your review and comments.
It was a pleasure to guide you along the cities of San Sebastian and Bilbao
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
Written October 2, 2019
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Hola! nos gustaría saber como se organizan para el tema de comida al medio día, nos gustaría hacer una reserva para ir asegurados. Pero no sabemos por que lugares visitaríamos.
Muchas gracias.
Written February 28, 2019
Hello, we (2 travelers) are interested in taking a day tour like your Day 1 tour only. We will be leaving from Bilbao. Is it possible for you to pick us up early in the morning in Bilbao and take us on your Day 1 tour of San Sebastian and back to Bilbao? Can you give me an idea of the cost and timing? Many many thanks
Written August 27, 2018
Hello I am planning to do this tour in February 2019, we are going to San Sebastián for 5 days. It February a good time to do the tour? It is too cold?
Written June 23, 2018
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