Basque Region Tour: Explore Biscay and Bilbao Highlights

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Juan de Gaztelugatxe - 10:30 am Embark on a hike along the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe trail.
  • Bilbao - 1:00 pm Arrive in Bilbao and explore the Old Town, including Arenal, Barria Square, Theater Arriaga, and La Ribera Market.
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 3:30 pm Visit the Guggenheim Museum with an audio guide. Ticket is included if the option is selected.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Guggenheim Museum tickets (exception: Bilingual group (no tickets) option)
  • Transportation in a private vehicle with A/C
  • Lunch (included just in small tour option)
  • Gaztelugatxe tickets included for all tour options
  • Hotel Pick up and Drop off
What's Not Included
  • Rain clothes and umbrellas
Additional Information

Experience an unforgettable Dragonstone tour departing from San Sebastian, featuring a visit to the renowned hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where the Cantabrian Sea meets dramatic cliffs and offers breathtaking views.
Proceed along the coastline to Bilbao for a leisurely walk through the Old Town and along the estuary, where maritime history…

Location
Donostiako Bus Geltokia
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua
This will be the meeting point with your guide if you select the bilingual group option.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Relax49115833803
Mar 14, 2026
Wonderful Experience - with excellent guide - We had an excellent day. Paul our driver/guide gave us really informative and interesting information and personalised attention. He was 10/10. He was a very good driver. The sights were amazing- and the lunch exceeded expectations. We would definitely recommend this tour.
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Joypf6146pv
Mar 3, 2026
Great tour! - My husband and I had a great day with Javier on what ended up being a private tour: lucky us! Javier is a great guide full of in depth knowledge of the whole area as well as lots of fun personal stories. We enjoyed every minute with him and saw so much of the area. Thank you Javier! (Hope I spelled your name correctly 😊)
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Enrico_c
Feb 17, 2026
Memorable time at all places. - Javier was a great tour guide, veey informative and with bilingual group rate and really small group of 4, we definitely got lucky. That walk to the top to the church is not meant for the faint of heart.
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Matthew_b
Nov 10, 2025
Fun and informative day! - Our guide Paul, was excellent. He was prompt, informative and ensured we had a good time. The hike to Gatztelugatxe is not for the faint of heart, and he ensured everyone was safe and able to enjoy the hike. Lunch in Bilbao was great and our time at the Guggenheim was sufficient to enjoy all of the exhibits. Thanks to Paul for making it a great day!
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386matthewb
Nov 1, 2025
Great small tour with Paul! - Paul was a fantastic guide. He was punctual, polite and very informative. Although it was raining on the day of our trip, he made sure we all stayed as dry as possible and ensured our safety on the hike to Gaztelugatxe. We had great local dishes for lunch that Paul recommended and finished with a trip to the Guggenheim. Paul was really wonderful and our whole family enjoyed the trip!
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Natalie_b
Nov 1, 2025
WOW! What a fantastic tour. - Our guide, Alby was outstanding. He knew the area on the drive and gave us great insight into the Basque culture and even taught us a few words! The hike was incredible. When we arrived in Bilboa he did not disappoint when we stopped for lunch. I would highly recommend this tour to everyone.
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Susanr1907
Oct 28, 2025
5 out of 5?! 6 out of 6 at a minimum! - Paul deserves a six out of six at least! His English is great and he communicated with us prior to the trip And throughout our excursion. He is obviously well studied in the history and culture of the area and provided us with a lot of great insights. He is professional, thoughtful, respectful, and very accommodating. Also, I felt very comfortable with his driving ability. I highly recommend him!
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Marketlover
Oct 22, 2025
Fun thorough excursion - Guide very excellent. Very good lunch. Hike very difficult but beautiful surroundings Bilbao and Guggenheim great Thank you
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Curious754170
Oct 12, 2025
Guggenheim visit - Incredible architecture and thought provoking art displays. Larger than life. The inside and outside are incredible. Use the audio guide.
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Luanne_s
Oct 10, 2025
Great Basque Tour - We had a great day on this full day tour! We were picked up at our hotel in San Sebastián then about an hour drive to begin our tour at Gatzelugatxe. We were able to walk most of the way down to see it and take photos of the beautiful area. It is a challenging steep walk! Unbeknownst to our guide, the entrance to the park was timed, so a bit limited on time as we had to keep with the rest of our schedule for the day.* We then headed to Bilboa, had a nice lunch and a walking tour of the old town and city. Our tour guide, Alby, was very friendly and informative of the history. Ended the afternoon at the Guggenheim museum. We walked around the outside of the building with our guide, then toured the inside on our own. Alby gave us plenty of time to see the modern art exhibits then met up to head back to San Sebastián. I would highly recommend this tour which highlights the Basque area, also because of the small group and personable guide! *Note: if you are interested in spending more time at Gatzelugatxe, I suggest you book it as a single tour. It is a challenging, steep hike down and back requiring good shoes and water! And possibly trekking poles!
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From $110
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).