French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian
Overview
You will travel as part of a small group with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 6.
Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
Inclusions
- Driver/guide
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Saint-Etienne-de-Baigorry, Saint-Etienne-de-Baigorry, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
After morning pickup in San Sebastian, we will begin our journey taking the quiet and scenic countryside road to cross the border into France to spend the day in the French Basque Countryside. Our first stop will be the quaint town of St. Étienne de Baïgorry.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
We will then continue our journey to the beautiful and charming town of Saint Jean Pied de Port, on the foothills of the Pyrenees. With its beautiful cobbled streets that run down hill across a quaint old bridge over the river Nive, the town is renown for being the starting point of the most popular route of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela on The Way of St. James (Camino de Santiago). After an easy-going stroll through the village while learning about its history and importance regarding the Camino de Santiago, you will get a break to enjoy lunch, if so desired, before continuing our route to our next stop.
Duration: 3 hours 10 minutes
Stop At: Espelette, Espelette, Basque Country, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
We will head towards the picturesque town of Espelette, famous for its dried red peppers that are hung to dry from its houses and shops during the summer season. You will get the opportunity to stroll through the colorful streets of the village and do some Basque-produce shopping before beginning our drive back to San Sebastian.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had a great tour with Ruben. He took us to many beautiful French Basque towns and was very knowledgeable about the local history and culture. He also had some great food recommendations for when we returned to San Sebastián. Highly recommend this tour.
We had a great tour with Ruben. He took us to many beautiful French Basque towns and was very knowledgeable about the local history and culture. He also had some great food recommendations for when we returned to San Sebastián. Highly recommend this tour.I would recommend this tour!! Ander is a great guide. Very knowledgeable of the area. All those small towns are beautiful.
I would recommend this tour!! Ander is a great guide. Very knowledgeable of the area. All those small towns are beautiful.I would highly recommend this trip for anyone who loves history and scenery. Our hosts Ander and Nina were very warm, genuine and knowledgeable. This was by far the best day tour we have ever taken.
I would highly recommend this trip for anyone who loves history and scenery. Our hosts Ander and Nina were very warm, genuine and knowledgeable. This was by far the best day tour we have ever taken.Such a great experience! We saw small towns in Spain and France completely off the beaten path. Was such a unique experience we would recommend it to anyone. Thanks Ander!!!
Such a great experience! We saw small towns in Spain and France completely off the beaten path. Was such a unique experience we would recommend it to anyone. Thanks Ander!!!Highly recommended, Ander was a great host. We were able to stop at anytime to take photos. Talk to the locals. It was a great experience. As an added bonus, we visited the French coastal town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It was a perfect way to end our trip around Spain. Thank you Ander for the wonderf...
Highly recommended, Ander was a great host. We were able to stop at anytime to take photos. Talk to the locals. It was a great experience. As an added bonus, we visited the French coastal town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It was a perfect way to end our trip around Spain. Thank you Ander for the wonderful day. Nick & Christine
This tour stands out as our favorite memory of visiting San Sebastian! Our guides, Nina and Ander, were fantastic! We had a lovely, sunny day to meander throughout the French Basque Countryside in a comfortable, luxury ride! The scenery was stunningly beautiful. We had wonderful photo oppo...
This tour stands out as our favorite memory of visiting San Sebastian! Our guides, Nina and Ander, were fantastic! We had a lovely, sunny day to meander throughout the French Basque Countryside in a comfortable, luxury ride! The scenery was stunningly beautiful. We had wonderful photo opportunities. Nina and Ander are both very knowledgeable about all aspects the villages. They even treated us to a traditional Basque cake and coffee, which was totally delicious. Sites not seen by any bus tour. Totally recommend touring with our friends Nina and Ander. It's a bargain, DON'T PASS THIS ONE UP!!