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PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao
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PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao

By The Best of Basque
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About
San Sebastian and the Basque Coast are known for their history and beauty, but experiencing all they have to offer in one day can be difficult. With a private tour, enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as they navigate you around the region’s highlights, including the Old Town of San Sebastián, La Concha Bay, Getaria, and Zumaia, with an itinerary that can be customized to suit your interests.
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Ages 18-90
Duration: 7–8 hours
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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Highlights
  • Gain insight into Basque culture via your guide’s food recommendations
  • With a private tour, customize your itinerary to suit your interests
  • Save time with hassle-free round-trip transport included
  • Travel the region with ease by private vehicle

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Transport by private luxury vehicle
  • Fully insured and licensed by the Basque government
What's not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

After pickup from your Bilbao hotel or port, board your private vehicle and set off for San Sebastian. Discuss any personal points of interest with your guide, who is able to customize your day’s itinerary to your taste. Take a stroll on La Concha Beach, before heading into Old Town to discover landmarks, such as the Plaza de la Constitución, Cathedral of the Good Shepherd (Catedral de Buen Pastor), and Basilica de Santa Maria. Visit Monte Igueldo at the end of the bay to enjoy views of the sea and city, before continuing to Getaria, a fishing port that features delicious, authentic Basque cuisine. Drive on to Zumaia, a village known for its ancient fossil formations, to admire dramatic coastal views. Along the way, stop for pintxos/snacks (own expense) and regular picture opportunities. At the end of your tour, relax with drop-off to your choice of location in Bilbao.

Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Please provide accommodation information for pickup.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • Bilbao Airport, Bilbao Spain
      Port pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
      • Port of Bilbao
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Service animals allowed
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 23938P2

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
        • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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        • You'll return to the starting point
        About the operator
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        • The Best of Basque
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          Spain
          Joined in November 2015
        • lisawS802TC
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent informative tour with great food & drink
          Excellent, informative tour.Great food & company. Lots of interesting info on the history of Bilbao and the Basque Country
          Written 10 March 2024
        • 347aimeen
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Food, wine, and history
          Amazing food and history lesson on Bilbao and the Basque culture. Yanni was a wonderful guide. Would definitely recommend!
          Written 6 March 2024
        • osgur_2014
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An Unforgettable Culinary Journey Through Bilbao
          My partner and I had the pleasure of experiencing "The Original Bilbao Food Tour with Wine Pairing," and it was nothing short of spectacular. We booked it directly via their website. From the outset, it was clear that this was going to be a unique adventure tailored to our interests and culinary curiosities. Jana, our guide, was a treasure trove of knowledge, not just about the food but the rich history and culture of Bilbao. Her care and attention to detail were unparalleled, making us feel not just welcomed, but truly special. Jana's passion for her city and its culinary delights was infectious, and she went above and beyond to ensure our experience was unforgettable. The tour took us to five Pinxto bars, each with its own unique atmosphere and specialties. Jana introduced us to a variety of Pinxtos, many of which we would never have thought to order ourselves. Each was a revelation, showcasing the depth and diversity of Basque cuisine. The pairings with exquisite local wines and cider not only complemented the food perfectly but also enriched our understanding and appreciation of Basque culinary traditions. This tour is a must-do for any food lover visiting Bilbao. The narratives and experiences are customized to the visitor, making every moment feel personal and exclusive. The level of care and attention provided by Jana is second to none, ensuring that every guest leaves with a full stomach, a warm heart, and a deeper love for Bilbao. To echo the sentiments of the Basque country: "Eskerrik asko" to Jana and the team for such a memorable experience. This wasn't just a food tour; it was a journey into the heart of Bilbao, leaving us with "cuimhní cinn" (memories) that we will treasure forever. "Go raibh míle maith agat" for an experience that was truly "bikaina" (excellent)
          Written 20 February 2024
        • Alejandra G
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great pinxtos tour
          This was a great tour to start off our time in bilbao! Jani made the tour fun and informative! We learned a lot about the basque culture. All of the food and drinks were delicious. Jani gave us some great recommendations of places to check out in the area as well.
          Written 13 February 2024
        • Peter B
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great selection of bars and pintxos
          Jani was an exceptional guide and her selection of bars and pintxos was well diversified and delicious. We discovered pintxos which we would have never tried otherwise.
          Written 7 February 2024
        • mw173
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Really the Best of Basque
          On a recent family city break to Bilbao we wanted to explore beyond the city and booked an all-day tour to visit more of the Basque area and La Rioja. Our guide Jani was passionate and knowledgeable and fielded any questions we had with detailed and interesting answers. The journey was very rewarding because the weather was good and the scenery stunning. We visited three vineyards with three tastings and gained a comprehensive overview of the region’s winemaking history and traditions. Included was a visit to the medieval village of LaGuardia and a stop in a local bar to savour the atmosphere and local pintxos. A highly fulfilling day’s trip.
          Written 21 December 2023
        • BertH331
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A very pleasant evening with Jani
          We had a great evening with Jani. She is a very good guide and very pleasant company. We visited 5 locations to taste pinxtos and a good glass of wine. Jani explaned it all perfectly. We were a group of six people and it was very nice to meet other people you don't know before. In all the locations a table for us was reserved. I can highly recommend this tour when you are in Bilbao
          Written 19 December 2023
        • michaeleL8731OL
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Olaia was a blast!
          Don't miss out on this tour!!! We had an absolute blast with Olaia - one of the best tour guides we've had. (We do tons of tours when we travel, and Olaia really stood out for her friendliness, knowledge, and generally pleasant vibe.) The food, wine, and cider were delicious and we learned a lot. We also met great people from all over the world and had a delightful time eating, drinking, laughing and learning together. Especially laughing! So much fun. Highly recommend!
          Written 9 December 2023
        • carlosmT6043PY
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The perfect One-Day Getaway from Bilbao
          You can perfectly complete your visit to the Basque Country by going to this Wineries Tour; it is worth it. As you go through the tour, you get to learn about local traditions, places to visit, Basque food and authentic restaurants, and see some beautiful little towns. Jani and his husband care about your experience all the time. They are great when it comes to making your day. The ratio of Price / Experience is outstanding.
          Written 30 November 2023
        • sandervandermeer
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Rijkstrainees tranche 8
          Loved the Pintxos and nice traditions of the Bask, like drinking Gurutzeta. You have to try being in Bilbao. The place we went to were great, just like the great food. Nice group, a lot of laughs. The bars we went to were also worth visiting by itself. Imagine it with nice food and a great drink over and over again. Luckily we also had a tour on the day before where we learned never to date or marry Bask women, otherwise one of the other guys probable would have proposed to the lovely Olaia who is a great and fun guide.
          Written 28 November 2023
        • B3097UZgenec
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The Best of Basque is the BEST experience for a La Rioja wine trip and more!
          We started with this tour in mind, but ended up using the Best of Basque for all 5 days of our stay in Bilbao. We are from California and came specifically for a wine experience and spent 3 days in La Rioja- all tailored and guided by the Best of Basque. Our personal guide, Jani, was absolutely amazing! She provided a rich, local historical context to the entire experience rooted in her teaching background and love for Basque culture. We were also quite impressed with her love and knowledge of wine- we have toured other parts of the world for wine and found guides with less knowledge and enthusiasm for the wine tasting experience. Quite the contrary, she was such a joy to taste with, comparing notes and paring recommendations for small bites and other local cuisine. From planning to leaving, Jani and the Best of Basque Team gave us the BEST experience we could have hoped for and we are so grateful to have used their services for our entire trip.
          Written 28 November 2023
        • 52willemijnh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing day with really good wine houses! Highly recommend!
          Very nice winehouses! And our tourguide was really amazing! She explained so much about the history of the country but also about the wine! She did a really great job! Would recommend her! Her name was Jani. So thank you so much Jani for this beautiful day!
          Written 23 November 2023
        • V2266PEnicoleh
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Best Pintxos tour ever
          Olaia was super knowledgeable about Bilbao and its culture. Her English is perfect and she really made everyone feel comfortable and welcomed. She is one reason I want to go back to Bilbao.
          Written 3 November 2023
        • PeterK987
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great intro to Pintxos and Basque Culture
          We really enjoyed this tour, it took us to excellent stops and the explanations of the cultural aspects of the food were woven in seamlessly. Olaia is an excellent guide and her great personality made everyone instantly comfortable in our group. The tour size is perfect so you aren't managing a large crowd of people and they navigate the locations well so you get to experience some fun aspects like pouring your own sidra. We enjoyed the food very much and it was paired well to cut some of the heavier dishes with the more acidic beverages. Thank you very much for getting us acclimated and providing wonderful recommendations.
          Written 31 October 2023
        • tonyj9876
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic and magical!
          This was definitely one of the top tours we've had this year (and we do a lot of them)! Olaia was such a fantastic guide and really brought the city and its history alive for us. The group we went in was amazing and we made friends with several in the group that we have spent time with after the tour. I can't say enough good things about Olaia. She made the experience extra special (and was great fun herself!) for everyone. The food and wine we enjoyed brought our tastebuds alive. Can't give enough stars for this one as it was absolutely exceptional. Thank you, Olaia!
          Written 31 October 2023
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        Susan684
        Toronto, Canada56 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sept 2022 • Couples
        We did 2 tours with this group and both were excellent. For this tour, Zack picked us up at our hotel in Bilbao and led us on a full 8 hour tour. Even though it was a cool, rainy day, he made the best of it and we felt we saw everything we needed to see. He’s full of knowledge about Basque culture and history which we really enjoyed learning about. We toured the market and interesting streets of San Sebastián-including the site of the world-famous basque cheesecake (well-deserved). He also took us to a restaurant for lunch in the town of Getaria which is known for grilling whole fish over a charcoal bbq started hours earlier. The town is also the birthplace of Juan Elkano who was the first person to circumnavigate the earth in the late 1400’s.
        Written 6 October 2022
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        Susan, It was our great pleasure to show you around. We so appreciate the kind words and great to hear that you enjoyed the tours with us! All the best and thank you so very much.
        Written 6 October 2022
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        Sarah G
        9 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2023
        This tour was great, we enjoyed seeing the Basque region and having stops along the way from Bilbao to San Sebastián. Zach picked us up at our hotel in Bilbao right on time and was very friendly and informative during the entire journey to San Sebastian with several stops along the way. We were able to include a tour of a winery which was a great experience. I recommend doing this if you want a leisure experience within the Basque region from city to city.
        Written 20 March 2023
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        Sarah, Thank you for such a nice day. It was a pleasure to meet you both, and we are so pleased that you enjoyed the tour with us. We really appreciate you taking the time to write such a kind review for us as well. All the best. Zach
        Written 21 March 2023
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        Eloise T
        Glastonbury, CT22 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2019
        Well worth it, but book early because the hotels book out fast. Rest a car and drive around the residential areas and just go anywhere you want and you'll see a beautiful city by the sea. Of course, go eat "pinchios" or something like that, they are the famous open-faced little sandwiches right downtown. The place is famous. It's pronounced "PINCHOS" Drive up the coast to Hendaya and cross into France to Hendaye.
        Written 28 July 2020
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        Judy B
        Miami, FL2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        June 2022 • Couples
        We had an outstanding day with Zach. He shared with us some of his favorite secluded spots on the coast. We had time to enjoy each stop and never felt rushed. Lunch at an out-of-way restaurant included a freshly caught and prepared fish. I was sorry to have the day end.
        Written 12 June 2022
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        Judy and John, Thank you so very much for a fantastic day! It was a pleasure to meet you both and spend the day along the coast. All the best. Zach
        Written 13 June 2022
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        Katie W
        Iowa City, IA3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Friends
        Zach took us on a bus trip from Bilbao to hike up to Gaztelugatxe (need a good level of fitness for this due to the elevation change but highly recommend) and to San Sebastián for lunch. He planned out the day perfectly, keeping us on schedule, giving us input about what we wanted to do. He is very knowledgeable and could answer anything we asked. He would be great for any group, but specifically for Americans due to his native English speaking and cultural awareness - he was able to explain basque culture in a way we could understand. We had an amazing day with Zach - couldn’t recommend him more highly for any trips to the area.
        Written 5 September 2023
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        Katherine, Thank you so much for the review. It was a great 3 days with you all, and so pleased that you enjoyed it. All the best, Zach
        Written 8 September 2023
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        Jane W
        Walnut Creek, CA4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2023
        We enjoyed the San Sabastian and Coastal route tour, amazing tour of the city, with great tourguide Zach, gorgeous countryside and lunch on the water (beautiful and informative and a yummy lunch) tour of the sweet fishing village of Getaria, and amazing lunch arranged by Zach, San Sabastian Pinxtos tour (amazing), where Rueben took us to his favorite places, the Hondarribia and Basque Cider Experience (so wonderful and incredible food), and the Bilboa Pinxtos tour (best Pinxtos ever!) As you can see, we maximized our wonderful time with Zach and Irene, and are so grateful we found the Best of Basque experience. Zach helped us plan the tours prior to our arrival and was so responsive. He was a masterful tourguide as was Irene. They are kind and professional, and we trusted them completely. Irene is native Basque and brilliant combination of energy, passion and expertise. This team is a true gem, and we will definitely be back!
        Written 18 May 2023
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        Jane, Thank you so very much for the kind review for us. It was such a pleasure to spend the days with you and Wayne. We are so pleased you enjoyed the experience with us and hope to see you again. Take care and all the best! Z and I
        Written 24 May 2023
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        Randibrt
        Miami, FL27 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We spent four days with Irene and Zach touring the Basque Country around Bilbao and San Sebastián. They were generous with their knowledge and time, great communicators and sincere in their love of the country. They introduced us to the nuance of each destination, adding in secret approaches and beloved vantage points to personalize our experience and keep us away from the crowds. Individually Irene and Zach are delightful, interesting and special people. They are the secret sauce to making a visit to the Basque Country unforgettable.
        Written 20 June 2022
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        Lorraine A
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Feb 2022 • Family
        My niece and I explored Paris and San Sebastián for her Winter break. This tour of Basque Country was by far our #1 experience! Zach is a treasure as a history teacher it made the tour unique because you could see the pride the Basque have in their culture. As we toured the city every turn brought new sights and senses-
        Written 10 March 2022
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        Lorraine, Thank you so very much for a fantastic day together. It was my pleasure to meet you and show you around. I wish you all the best. Thank you for the kind review. Regards, Zach
        Written 10 March 2022
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        Karen T
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Our tour guide and company owner Zach is so knowledgeable, and has personality plus! We learned so much about the country side as he drove us to San Sebastián. We also had a fabulous lunch of local cuisine while overlooking the harbour of an old fishing town. We were taken on several great walking tours of towns along the coast as he shared very interesting of the area. Zach was so engaging, he answered all our questions and by the end of the day all four of us felt that we just made a new best friend…You cannot go wrong booking with “The best of Basque”!
        Written 9 May 2022
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        Wow Karen! Thank you so much for the kind words. It makes me feel so good that you all enjoyed the day so much. I really enjoyed showing you the area. All the best. Zach
        Written 9 May 2022
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        Makai49
        Lenzburg, Switzerland5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022
        Fantastic tour with a fantastic guide! We (two adults and two teenage girls) enjoyed it very much. Our guide Irene who is a native Basque is very nice and easy-going and always found the right level of information and pace four our group.
        We had a wonderful day with great sights and a very friendly guide.
        Written 15 October 2022
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        Makai49, Thank you for the great day! It was my pleasure to show you around, and thank you so much for the kind review. All the best!
        Written 16 October 2022
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