Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia Private Cultural Adventure
Overview
Are these the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France? They are the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France. The Côte Basque is world-famous for its quality of life, beaches, landscapes, idyllic houses and amazing gastronomy. A tour with stories from the Belle Epoque, pirates, surfers from 1950s Hollywood, cheese, chocolate, pintxos recommended by the New York Times… Need I say more? REALLY?
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Phare de Biarritz, Espl. Elisabeth II Pointe St-Martin, 64200 Biarritz France
Biarritz is many things: Europe’s gateway to surfing in the mid-50s, a pioneer of beach tourism (they started promoting it 200 years ago!), and one of the most coveted places to see and be seen. We’ll walk along its promenade admiring the sea and its sumptuous hotels until we reach its 44-meter-high lighthouse.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Les Halles, Rue Les halles, Biarritz France
We’ll visit the colorful market Les Halles to take the pulse of daily life and get in touch with the greatest that France has to offer: its cheeses, its charcuterie and its bakeries / patisseries. Bon Apetit!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Protected by a bay, Saint Jean de Luz is a peaceful summer fishing village where we we’ll visit the Maison Adam patisserie where, in 1660 (!) they created the famous ‘macaron’. At that same time, a certain Johannès de Suhigaraychipi, a French corsair who captured more than 100 British, Dutch and Spanish ships, was sailing through the area.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Corniche Basque, Domaine d'Abbadia, 64700 Hendaye France
They call it ‘La route de la Corniche’ and it is one (yet another!) of the most beautiful roads in the Basque Country. The section between Ciboure and Hendaye is only 8 kilometers long, but you’ll never want it to end. Well, actually, you will, because when it's over, it will mean that you've reached...
Stop At: Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
The last (or first, depending on how you look at it) city on the Spanish coast is a privileged place with sea, river, bay, mountains, a fishing district at the forefront of world cuisine (says the New York Times!), and a walled medieval neighborhood (with streets not suitable for heels) at the top.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Jaizkibel, Hondarribia Spain
There is no better way to get to San Sebastián than through the road that runs along the crest of Mount Jaizkibel, and from which you can see the Basque coast to Bizkaia.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Phare de Biarritz, Espl. Elisabeth II Pointe St-Martin, 64200 Biarritz France
Biarritz is many things: Europe’s gateway to surfing in the mid-50s, a pioneer of beach tourism (they started promoting it 200 years ago!), and one of the most coveted places to see and be seen. We’ll walk along its promenade admiring the sea and its sumptuous hotels until we reach its 44-meter-high lighthouse.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mercado Les Halles, Rue Les halles, Biarritz France
We’ll visit the colorful market Les Halles to take the pulse of daily life and get in touch with the greatest that France has to offer: its cheeses, its charcuterie and its bakeries / patisseries. Bon Apetit!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Protected by a bay, Saint Jean de Luz is a peaceful summer fishing village where we we’ll visit the Maison Adam patisserie where, in 1660 (!) they created the famous ‘macaron’. At that same time, a certain Johannès de Suhigaraychipi, a French corsair who captured more than 100 British, Dutch and Spanish ships, was sailing through the area.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Corniche Basque, Domaine d'Abbadia, 64700 Hendaye France
They call it ‘La route de la Corniche’ and it is one (yet another!) of the most beautiful roads in the Basque Country. The section between Ciboure and Hendaye is only 8 kilometers long, but you’ll never want it to end. Well, actually, you will, because when it's over, it will mean that you've reached...
Stop At: Hondarribia, Hondarribia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
The last (or first, depending on how you look at it) city on the Spanish coast is a privileged place with sea, river, bay, mountains, a fishing district at the forefront of world cuisine (says the New York Times!), and a walled medieval neighborhood (with streets not suitable for heels) at the top.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Jaizkibel, Hondarribia Spain
There is no better way to get to San Sebastián than through the road that runs along the crest of Mount Jaizkibel, and from which you can see the Basque coast to Bizkaia.
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Our vehicles and offices are cleaned and disinfected in accordance with the cleaning and disinfection protocol certified by the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (ICTE). We also use an ozone air purification treatment in our vehicles before every tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
AReza_M
October 2021
Our tour guide Diego was very knowledgeable and professional at his job and we really enjoyed our day trip.
Our tour guide Diego was very knowledgeable and professional at his job and we really enjoyed our day trip.Veronica B
August 2023
What made our tour was our guide Markel. He was informative, cheerful & couldn’t do enough for us. He was passionate about his Basque heritage.
What made our tour was our guide Markel. He was informative, cheerful & couldn’t do enough for us. He was passionate about his Basque heritage.laurenwilson0618
July 2022
Ania was a wonderful guide! She is personable and knowledgeable about the history of Basque Country. I enjoyed our excursion up the coast of France. She has great recommendations for places to go and has connections to places that are not available to the public. I highly recommend this tour espe...
Ania was a wonderful guide! She is personable and knowledgeable about the history of Basque Country. I enjoyed our excursion up the coast of France. She has great recommendations for places to go and has connections to places that are not available to the public. I highly recommend this tour especially if you are a first time visitor to this part of the country.96karimaa
September 2021
We highly recommend booking the tour with Ikusnahi Tours. They are very knowledgeable about the areas and history of these places. They are also pleasant and accommodating during the tour. Our trip to Biarritz was wonderful! We went to the shopping district where the local markets are. They sold...
We highly recommend booking the tour with Ikusnahi Tours. They are very knowledgeable about the areas and history of these places. They are also pleasant and accommodating during the tour. Our trip to Biarritz was wonderful! We went to the shopping district where the local markets are. They sold fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, fish, flowers, meats, etc. And around that area, there were also nice clothing stores and wonderful cafes. We also visited the coast near the area, which is known as a Surfer’s beach. Then we went to Saint Jean de Luz and explored the area. After that, we went to a nice restaurant called, Kaiku. Even though lunch was not included in this tour, we recommend eating at the resturant. The food there was delicious and they have wonderful deserts! After that we went to Hondarribia and Mont Jaizkibel. We saw wonderful views of the coasts and fields, and visited historical monuments.Lauren224567
August 2021
This was one of my favorite tours!! We are staying in the center of San Sebastián and this was the best way to see the surrounding areas, with breathtaking views!! Ania was absolutely incredible, you can tell she is a fan favorite in the area. At one point, we were able to have an exclusive tour...
This was one of my favorite tours!! We are staying in the center of San Sebastián and this was the best way to see the surrounding areas, with breathtaking views!! Ania was absolutely incredible, you can tell she is a fan favorite in the area. At one point, we were able to have an exclusive tour through an incredible building that most cannot due to covid. I have traveled extensively and this sits at the top in terms of the knowledge Ania had and how the trip was layed out. Would recommend to anyone!!realkayaker
April 2019
We went on the day trip to Biarritz, Saint-Jean De Luz, and Hondarribia. Our group included 4 adults and an 8-month old infant. The van we traveled in was very comfortable and was equiped with an appropriate infant car seat. The tour guide was terrific. He was very knowlgeable of the histor...
We went on the day trip to Biarritz, Saint-Jean De Luz, and Hondarribia. Our group included 4 adults and an 8-month old infant. The van we traveled in was very comfortable and was equiped with an appropriate infant car seat. The tour guide was terrific. He was very knowlgeable of the history of the area, the food, and general background. He was very accomodating of our needs. Beyond that, he was a great guy to hang out with. This day trip was a highlight of our time in San Sebastian and I highly recommend it.