Private Pamplona SAN FERMIN & Bull Run Pick up from San Sebastian

White uniforms, red scarves, adrenaline, bulls, and a celebration of history - these elements captivated Ernest Hemingway during his visit to Pamplona. You don’t have to run to join in this unforgettable festival. Enjoy the excitement of bull running from a safe balcony with fantastic views!

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Pamplona - The day begins with an early morning pick-up for a 1-hour drive to Pamplona. During the journey, the guide will provide an introduction to the region’s history, local customs, and what to anticipate throughout the day.
    Upon arrival in Pamplona, the capital of Navarre, the city’s rich and turbulent history is evident at nearly every turn….
What's Included
  • Private experienced guide and driver
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off (from San Sebastian and around)
  • Balcony booking arranged, payment not included
  • Light breakfast served by the balcony owners
  • Hot chocolate and churros after the run
What's Not Included
  • Payment for balcony space - around 120€ per person (from 6 years old)
  • Food, drinks and tickets, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
Location
Pamplona
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hazel_r
Jul 12, 2025
Great unforgetable day out. - Fantastic once in a lifetime experience. Friendly and fun tour guide, lovely host for balcony viewing. Picked up from hotel and taken to centre of Pamploma. Great view of bull run.
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Patricia_v
Jul 12, 2025
This was a great... - This was a great experience & Martin was awesome!! He was very personable & had so much knowledge about the Basque history as well as the San Fermin festival. Don’t miss this opportunity if you travel to San Sebastián in July! Thanks for a great adventure Martin!
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Creighton_m
Jul 10, 2025
Once in a lifetime!! - Luis was such a wonderful guide! He is so kind and so knowledgeable. We had an absolutely incredible time on this tour, learned so much too. We highly, highly recommend booking this tour!!
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T2389mxmicheller
Jul 8, 2025
Amazing view of the bull run - We had a fantastic trip today to Pamplona for San Fermin & the Bull Run. Our guide Martin was enthusiastic and v knowledgeable - we learned lots. And thank you to the family who allowed us their balcony- we had an amazing view of the run.
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Melissa_r
Jul 8, 2025
Gora Euskal Herria! - Our trip to the first day of San Fermín festival exceeded all expectations. Seeing the bulls run was truly a once in a lifetime experience and for that morning we felt a part of the celebration. The logistics were flawlessly executed - Our guide navigated the morning of San Fermín with perfect efficiency and expertise. We parked a block away from the balcony and went directly into a local families apartment who made a traditional Basque breakfast and kept the coffee flowing all morning. After the run we walked the city and the guides took us to key spots and took awesome pictures. What truly elevated the trip was the conversation throughout the tour. Our guide was candid and passionate about the Basque Country. He let us guide the discussion and shared personal stories and cultural insights that you would never get in a group tour. Their enthusiasm was infectious, their care for the group was evident, and they went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable, safe, and having an incredible time. If you're considering a trip to San Fermín, especially from San Sebastián, we cannot recommend this tour and these guides highly enough. They transformed a bucket-list event into an unforgettable adventure!
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C7814aafional
Jul 8, 2025
Exciting morning at San Fermin - Juan led a fabulous tour for our family. He was very knowledgeable about San Fermin, Basque culture and much more (including wine!). Juan really brought the tour to life. Watching from the family’s balcony was thrilling
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Grandtour11181237528
Jul 13, 2024
Lots of fun and Martin was a great guide! - This was an amazing experience and Martin was a lot of fun. He took a lot of time to tell us the history of Pamplona and the bull run! We highly recommend doing this tour.
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John_h
Jul 9, 2024
Running with the Bulls - We had a great time. Mikel was an excellent guide. I would recommend this to anyone with kids wanting to experience it.
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Days-nights
Aug 7, 2023
Amazing and exciting day in Pamplona during San Fermin Festival - One of the most amazing and exciting experiences of my life!! My family ranging from seniors to teens, were picked up in a luxury van and transported to Pamplona where we were ushered into an apartment with balconies overlooking the longest street of the bull run. We were served a lovely breakfast while our amazing guide, Ernes, explained everything that was going on, so we could have the fullest experience possible. After the run, he took us on a walking tour of Pamplona, and then for churros and champagne on a lively square. During the ride back to our hotel he engaged us the entire time, with history of the Basque culture and more. He was fantastic. I can't say enough good things about Ernes and Ishnaki tours: a warm and knowledgeable individual who's enthusiasm and love of Basque everything was infectious. We could have NEVER experienced the day in Pamplona during San Fermin without this tour, which kept us safe and in all the right places at the right time. 10 out of 10!! Thank you Ernes!!
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Alex_m
Jul 11, 2023
Book it!!! - Amazing experience. Our guide Telmo was fantastic. His knowledge of the area, and communication skills were beyond our expectations. The balcony host family was fantastic and in a perfect location to view the run without worry of injury.
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From $220
up to 8 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).