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Biarritz & French Basque Coast Private Tour from San Sebastian
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Biarritz & French Basque Coast Private Tour from San Sebastian
By San Sebastian Trips
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Go beyond Spanish Basque Country and maximize your time in the region during this private driving tour of the French Basque coast, with stops in Biarritz, Guethary, and more. Not only can you forget the hassle of planning a multi-stop, full-day excursion across two countries, you benefit from the insight of your driver-guide and visit destinations you might have otherwise overlooked.
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Take a private tour to the French Basque coast
- Letting someone else drive means you can enjoy the scenery
- Flat per-vehicle rate makes this a great choice for larger parties
- Make the most of round-trip transfers for a seamless experience
- Transport by private vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private group
What's not included- Food and drinks
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- All hotels
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, San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
- Biarritz Parme Airport, Biarritz France
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- 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: 21068P4- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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.
- 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: 21068P4
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- kristenpE5377YN0 contributionsSpectacularly CuratedTruly spectacular- the highlight of our trip was the day spent with Alex. His organization of the day, transportation, wealth of knowledge, and locations were phenomenal. Our party of 10 was accommodated to top notch tastings and sights, memories made for a lifetime.Written 17 June 2024
- Marcelo K0 contributionsGreat wine, great food, great sightseeing.Alex picked us up on time. His van is very comfortable and he is a good driver. We liked the combination of wineries, pintxos and sightseeing in Rioja, it was the right mix. Alex was knowledgeable and personable! A very good day, I would highly recommend this activity!Written 27 May 2024
- 314marcelok0 contributionsA must do when visiting Northern SpainThis was a full day of wine tasting, pintxos and sightseeing. All great! Most of all our tour guide Alex was excellent! He is very personable, knowledgeable and went out of his way to allow us to have the best experience! We liked the Gomez-Cruzado winery the best as far as traditional wine tasting experience. We really enjoyed visiting local small towns too. Thank you very much!Written 27 May 2024
- Wanderer376497128440 contributionsFabulous personalized wine tour!This was a fabulous tour and Alex was great! He was very patient and very accommodating to our requests. We told him that we are big on food and he went above and beyond to make sure that our bellies are full as we sample the finest Rioja wine! He is also very warm and full of wonderful stories.Written 8 April 2024
- Rob R0 contributionsA bespoke wine tourAlex was amazing. He was communicative and on time. The tour was bespoke and reflected everything we discussed. Alex fue increĂble. Fue comunicativo y puntual. La gira fue personalizada y reflejĂł todo lo que discutimos.Written 22 February 2024
- macT7255FV0 contributionsA Day in the Basque RegionWe spent a wonderful day visiting Zumaia (breathtaking views of the coast!), Zarautz (where we visited the restaurant/hotel of famous chef Karlos Arguiñano), Getaria (where we ate the local fish delicacy “besugo”-sea bream) and Bodegas Ameztoi (where we sampled the delicious local wine, “txakoli”). Alex was an excellent guide; very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive to all our needs. I would highly recommend San Sebastián Trips and Alex for any tours in the Basque region.Written 15 November 2023
- rjliang830 contributionsAwesome Day TripAlex was an excellent Tour guide. Friendly,warm, pleasant . He is very knowledgeable. He was able.to answer all our questions. He pointed out all the highlights of the scenery , fun facts and details of the area. We were able to walk at comfortable pace. He went to get the van to pick us up from every location. .Van very nice ,luxury van. Very smooth ride Guggenheim Museum. We enjoyed the flower puppy statue and museum building more than the modern art. The cliffs of Numia were awesome. Alex made reservations for us at A wonderful seafood restaurant in Gretaria with a charcoal grill. The Lunch was so delicious really fresh crab and sea bream fish caught that morning . I would highly recommend San Sebastian ToursWritten 6 October 2023
- Ashley R0 contributionsBasque day tripAlex with San Sebastián tours was the highlight of our trip to the Basque Country! He was so knowledgeable, patient with two young children, and fun! We left San Sebastián for a winery stop, the cliffs of Zumai, and explored Getano. Our family enjoyed spending the day with him and hope to be back soon to fish, hike, and explore more of this beautiful part of Spain!!Written 14 April 2023
- whenisthenexttrip10 contributionsA great dayDef go with Alex!! He was great. We had a full day and the vineyards he chose were awesome. We had lunch at a wonderful place, and two other stops to walk around and for photo ops. Such a good value and terrific experience.Written 15 August 2022
- shakirahss0 contributionsAmazing!Alex was our guide for a vineyard tour in the Rioja region. We were the worst possible guests ever - not only were we 30 mins + late for the meet up, our friend was horribly ill with the stomach flu which left one side of Alex’s car in a mess. He couldn’t have been any more gracious… he picked us up with a smile, he thanked us for not making the mess INSIDE the car and he made sure our friend was comfortable for the rest of the trip. We aren’t exxagerating when we say this - Alex made our trip in San Sebastián. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for guided tours in the region. He is funny, knowledgeable, and has awesome taste in music which we continue to listen to today. This review is long overdue (we really are the worst guests) - but if and when we do return to San Sebastián, we will most definitely pick Alex to explore the region with!Written 14 March 2022
- Richlewwis0 contributionsSuper Cider House EveningWe had a fantastic time with Alex on his mountain and cider house tour. There were 9 of us but the whole thing was very smooth, great communication, easy pick-up and an excellent choice of cider house. Cider very moorish with delicious food topped off by the fact Alex is great company, an evening we won’t forget in a hurry!Written 15 November 2021
- SueM5150 contributionsAs brilliant a trip as you could wish forThis trip is just as fantastic as all of the other reviews say. A wonderful day being driven by Alex to 4 different wineries in Rioja. He chooses the most beautiful places to visit and is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable about everything to do with the wine and the area in general. I can’t recommend this highly enough.Written 19 August 2021
- DayTrip702200 contributionsPerfect Day Trip!Just wrapped up a fantastic tour of Bilbao. The result of a very last minute visit to see the in-laws in Spain who were unable to visit the U.S. resulted in a quickly organized trip to Spain. Our tour was brief owing to time but included a quick visit to the Basque region of Spain to take everyone’s mind off of the past year’s struggles. We booked with San Sebastian Trips and had a magnificent day that included the Guggenheim Bilbao, a lovely visit of the coastal areas and one of the best seafood dining experiences in Getaria on our way back to San Sebastian. Alex was superb. We felt very well attended to and he was very informative and thorough in describing the region. Will definitely plan for extended time to explore more of the region including Rioja, etc. For travelers curious as to COVID precautions ahead of traveling - we felt very safe throughout the region as the citizens and authorities took all appropriate measures with masks, distancing, etc. Highly recommend San Sebastian Trips for a visit to this magnificent part of Spain.Written 22 July 2021
- derrick497380 contributionsHike and Cider House ExperienceMy wife and I spent a week in San Sebastian learning about the Basque country. The Mountain hike was a nice escape from the town, coast and beach. The Pyrenees are beautiful and the views of the coastline are exceptional. The afternoon ends with a visit to a traditional "Cider House". The cider flowed freely and the Chef grilled one of the best steaks of my life. We enjoyed this along with other traditional Cider House treats (chorizo, cod omelette, cod and roasted peppers and cheese/quince/walnuts for dessert). And the owner of the restaurant and the staff were extremely welcoming. It was one of the most incredible meals of the trip.Written 19 July 2021
- derrick497380 contributionsAmazing day trip to the wineries of La Rioja AlavesaAn amazing day with San Sebastian Trips! The excursion had all of the things a great wine tour should have. The drive is beautiful, the cellars are excellent and the wine was great. Our guide Alex was organized and knowledgeable about the area while keeping the tour fun and relaxing.Written 19 July 2021
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Marlowe B
Province of Barcelona, Spain3 contributions
Aug 2020
Amazing road trip to discover the best landscape of the French& spanish sides of the Basque country.
We did this trip during summer 2020,we felt very safe and comfortable about all the Covid procedure.
We will be back!!!
We did this trip during summer 2020,we felt very safe and comfortable about all the Covid procedure.
We will be back!!!
Written 14 December 2020
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Thank you for your review.
Written 16 December 2020
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Karen
Illinois23 contributions
My friends and I absolutely loved this tour! There were lots of wonderful things to see along the French coast and plenty of opportunities to shop for goodies. The “original” macarons at St Jean de Lutz, in particular, were to die for! Make sure to buy some extra ones. :) We went on a prior winery tour with Alex and he was proactive with adjusting this tour to fit our interests. He had lots of stories to share and he felt right at home with our group and it was just like hanging out with a friend. Thanks Alex!
Written 8 April 2024
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Thanks again. I really appreciate your support. Kind regards
Written 10 April 2024
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Elena R
5 contributions
Sept 2021
We've been on many tours during our frequent travels. A day with Alex visiting Biarritz and the French Basque coast is our favorite tour so far! Alex is an excellent tour guide with a very pleasant personality and ability to let you learn about the history and culture in a very gentle and non-overwhelming way. We enjoyed every single stop on our tour and a fantastic lunch in Biarritz.
Written 5 October 2021
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Thank you so much for your review, I really appreciate. Best regards
Written 6 October 2021
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Teresa J
1 contribution
June 2023
Our tour of the basque French coast towns was outstanding. Our tour guide, Alex, was informative, friendly and made sure we saw things we would not have known to look for on our own. We appreciated him and enjoyed our day!
Written 24 June 2023
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Thank you so much
Written 5 July 2023
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Jamie N
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Alex was a wonderful tour guide and took us to places we would have never known to go visit - which were beautiful! I wish we had more time for shopping in some of the towns but we had to stay on track to make all the stops and have time for lunch in Biarritz. He even arranged a surf lesson for our kids with the last stop in San Sebastian (near our hotel). Well worth the money spent!
Written 15 August 2024
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Thank you so much for your review ñ. I really appreciate. Best wishes!
Written 16 August 2024
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Ruby Liang
San Francisco, CA42 contributions
Alex was a wonderful guide .
He told us facts of the area along the way, pointing out the beautiful scenery.
We were able to walk at a comfortable pace around the towns . He would come to pick us up.. We got to enjoy Louis IV macaroons from.Maison Adam , 1600, where macaroons first created .
We saw beautiful castles and cathedrals ..Alex told us interesting and fun facts . We were able to have a delicious French lunch . Alex was on time. He was able to answer all our questions.
He told us facts of the area along the way, pointing out the beautiful scenery.
We were able to walk at a comfortable pace around the towns . He would come to pick us up.. We got to enjoy Louis IV macaroons from.Maison Adam , 1600, where macaroons first created .
We saw beautiful castles and cathedrals ..Alex told us interesting and fun facts . We were able to have a delicious French lunch . Alex was on time. He was able to answer all our questions.
Written 6 October 2023
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Thank you, I really appreciate it. Warm regards
Written 1 December 2023
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Leah S
New York City, NY10 contributions
We did this tour with a group of four. We considered renting our own car but we were so glad we chose this instead since it took away all the stress of navigating the roads, parking, and finding locations to stop at. We were taken to amazing sites along the coast and in Biarritz. It was absolutely stunning. Alex was so friendly, kind, and flexible. We had an amazing day. Would definitely recommend.
Written 4 September 2022
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Written 5 September 2022
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Jeff T
38 contributions
June 2024 • Family
First time to this region and brought family. First time to Europe for them. This trip to French Basque region was one of the highlights of our visit to Donostia - San Sebastián. Our guide Alex was wonderful. So glad we left the driving and parking to him. Very informative and incredibly friendly.
Written 18 June 2024
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Charlenek732
Boston, MA22 contributions
June 2023
We were lucky to have Alex bring us on three tours. The other two tours were the Bilboa, Guggenheim museum and coastal villages and the French Basque Countryside.
Alex was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about these beautiful places. He kindly accommodated our physical capabilities, knowing when to stop and enjoy the awesome views or have a delicious meal and wine! Alex suggested things to try and we loved everything! We saw so many unbelievable places, it’s hard to say which we loved best!
If you go to San Sebastián, take a tour with Alex, I’m sure you will be pleased.
Alex was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about these beautiful places. He kindly accommodated our physical capabilities, knowing when to stop and enjoy the awesome views or have a delicious meal and wine! Alex suggested things to try and we loved everything! We saw so many unbelievable places, it’s hard to say which we loved best!
If you go to San Sebastián, take a tour with Alex, I’m sure you will be pleased.
Written 1 July 2023
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Thank you so much for your review. I was very fortunate to have you as a customer. All the best!!
Written 5 July 2023
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Fearless744042
3 contributions
Our interest was in seeing the Basque region for the first time. This tour was the opportunity to see the French portion of the story. Alexander, our guide, was great. Excellent English. Knowledgeable in both the Spanish and French areas. Walked through three towns on the bay and drove into the rural countryside. Excellent recommendation for lunch in a Biliaritz bistro. A delightful day. Beautiful area and a must-see if traveling in Basque Country.
Written 15 May 2023
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Thank you for your review!!
Written 5 July 2023
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Are you allowed to bring alcohol on the trip during the sail? I see that food and drink is excluded but I wasn't sure if that mean't it was not allowed. Thank you.
Written 4 February 2019
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