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French Basque Tour: Bayonne, Biarritz, St-Jean
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Bayonne
Experience the charm and beauty of the French Basque Country on a private full-day tour from San Sebastian. Visit Bayonne, Biarritz, and St-Jean-de-Luz, and enjoy a delicious lunch in Biarritz. Customize your itinerary and make the most of your day!
Experience the charm and beauty of the French Basque Country on a private full-day tour from San Sebastian. Visit Bayonne, Biarritz, and St-Jean-de-Luz, and enjoy a delicious lunch in Biarritz. Customize your itinerary and make the most of your day!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bayonne - Enjoy a stroll through vibrant buildings before visiting the remarkable Sainte Marie Cathedral, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.
- Biarritz - Second stop - Known as one of the most elegant beach resorts on the Basque Coast, this luxurious seaside town is a favorite among tourists and surfers.
- Biarritz -…
- Bayonne - Enjoy a stroll through vibrant buildings before visiting the remarkable Sainte Marie Cathedral, which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.
- Biarritz - Second stop - Known as one of the most elegant beach resorts on the Basque Coast, this luxurious seaside town is a favorite among tourists and surfers.
- Biarritz - While in Biarritz, the guide will offer at least one hour of free time for you to enjoy lunch at a location of your choice. The guide can suggest local restaurants, the central market, or quick dining options based on your preferences.
- Saint-Jean-de-Luz - Third stop - Once the capital of Basque Corsairs, this charming fishing village gained wealth in the 16th century from fishing and whaling. It features colorful houses, a long beach, and a rich history.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
- Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle.
- Indulge in the ultimate exclusivity with a private tour and a dedicated tour guide.
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Discover Bayonne, Biarritz, and San Juan de Luz during your journey.
This tour includes crossing the border to visit the French Basque Country. The first stop is…
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Enjoy convenient pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle.
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Indulge in the ultimate exclusivity with a private tour and a dedicated tour guide.
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Discover Bayonne, Biarritz, and San Juan de Luz during your journey.
This tour includes crossing the border to visit the French Basque Country. The first stop is Bayonne, a charming small city filled with historic buildings and a delightful downtown, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998.
The second stop is Biarritz, one of the most elegant beach resorts on the Basque Coast. This luxurious seaside town is a favorite among tourists and surfers alike.
The third stop is St-Jean-de-Luz, once the capital of Basque Corsairs. This small fishing village gained wealth in the 16th century from fishing and whaling, featuring colorful houses, a long beach, and a rich history.
The driving time is approximately 1 hour each way.
- The time remaining is for travel time
Location
Bayonne
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Laura
Mar 13, 2026
Discovering our family origins in two fantastic places - 5/5
A very nice morning walk, with the guidance and company of Matteo that made it very pleasant, both in Gernika and Bilbao (museum).
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Arkaitzc2026
Feb 26, 2026
Wonderful experience 🙃😊 - A five-star experience along the French coast. We were picked up at the hotel and enjoyed a private tour of Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Everything was perfectly organized and the mini van was very comfortable, which made the tour even more enjoyable. Professional, punctual and attentive service at all times. Fully recommended!
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Cocciolano
Feb 18, 2026
Best tour guide in town - What a memorable experience! The itinerary was perfectly planned, taking us through stunning coastal scenery and charming towns, each with its own unique character and history. We especially loved San Juan de Luz — such a beautiful place with a lovely atmosphere. Our guide was exceptional — warm, engaging, and full of fascinating insights that really brought the places to life. We also appreciated how comfortable the vehicle was, which made the journey relaxing and enjoyable from start to finish. Everything ran smoothly and felt very well organized.
A truly wonderful day — I would absolutely recommend this tour!
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Antm957
Jan 24, 2026
Amazing tour!!! - Amazing tour! We visited Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and Bayonne — each place more beautiful than the last. Our guide was absolutely wonderful, very knowledgeable and friendly. The car was really comfortable, making the trip even better. It was a fantastic day and perfectly organized.
Highly recommended!
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E3468yfryanc
Nov 12, 2025
Highly recommended - We had an amazing French Coast tour visiting Bayonne, Biarritz, and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It was a beautiful sunny day, which made the landscapes and coastal views even more stunning. Each stop felt unique and full of character.
Our guide was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the region. We learned a lot while enjoying charming towns, great scenery, and a relaxed pace.
Highly recommended — a fantastic experience!
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Amit_s
Sep 6, 2025
Excellent Tour - I think it was a wonderful tour , personalised one with good exposure to all three areas. Mateo was a fantastic guide ..
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Carla_f
Jun 14, 2025
You will visit 3... - You will visit 3 beautiful and unique Basque towns and enjoy strolling through the streets of their old town areas. Matteo was an excellent guide along the way. He recommended a lovely seaside restaurant for lunch.
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Companion12083408811
Jun 3, 2025
Spectacular Visit to French Basque Country - We had a wonderful tour of the French Basque country with the knowledgeable and kind Martin. Martin provided great insight into the culture of the region and helped us make the most of our visit to these three towns. Each town was unique and provided its own highlights. Martin also helped us navigate some of the local gastronomic specialties, guiding us through the three very different local markets. We sampled, among other things, chocolate and Espelette pepper in Bayonne and original Macaron in Biarritz. We visited the Cathédrale Sainte-Marie de Bayonne and in St. Jean de Luz, the Église St-Jean Baptiste where Louis the XIV married MarÃa Teresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain, in 1660. We also got a chance to swim at the beautiful La Grande Plage in Biarritz, after visiting the iconic lighthouse and the Mercado Les Halles. As an added bonus we got to see traditional Basque dancers at a festival in the town square in St. Jean de Luz. I would highly recommend this trip as a great way to see the French Basque Country.
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972mayrag
May 28, 2025
An unforgettable tour experience with the best tour guide - From start to finish, our private tour was absolutely phenomenal, and that’s entirely thanks to our incredible guide, Matteo. His knowledge and warm personality transformed our trip into unforgettable experience. Don't miss visiting Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz and ask for Matteo.
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Devin_h
Apr 30, 2025
Incredible trip - Absolutely wonderful trip! Matteo was a superb host and provided so many interesting insights on the tour. It was very relaxed and stress-free.
The three cities are absolutely stunning and charming at the same time. I was able to take some of the most stunning photos of the French coastline.
This experience felt like traveling with a friend. Highly recommend!
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