PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao
Overview
This PRIVATE San Sebastian city and coastal tour gives you the opportunity to experience the amazing Basque city of San Sebastain. San Sebastian is one of the most beautiful and elegant cities in Europe. The city has some of the best gourmet pintxo (tapas) bars in the the region, a quaint old quarter, and an absolutely stunning beach in the city center. You will also experience the dramatic and rugged coastline of the Basque Country where we will stop for some visually stunning photo opportunities. We make a stop to see ancient Flysch cliff formations of Zumaia and the GeoPark. The scene overlooking the Atlantic Ocean will leave a lasting impression. This was also a shooting site for season 7 of the Game of Thrones television show. Lastly, we will stop off in the small port city of Getaria for lunch (not included) where you will have the chance to taste some of the finest grilled fish/seafood in Europe!
Inclusions
- 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 to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
-We begin this Basque experience with a guided tour of San Sebastian. We will first walk to Zurriola beach before heading to the old quarter of the city. Zurriola is a great place to watch the surfers and enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Ocean!
-We offer a detailed historical overview of the city explaining the unique fiestas, culture and traditions found in the elegant city by the sea. You will also get to see the second beach of San Sebastian called La Concha where Isabella II of Spain chose to build her royal palace.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Getaria Fishing Port, Getaria Spain
The beautiful fishing port on the Basque coast famous for the Txakoli (local white wine), fishing fleet, old quarter and of course the amazing seafood restaurants.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Playa de Itzurun, 20750 Zumaia Spain
Scenic ocean views overlooking the amazing Flysch formations dating back millions of years. Also, a major shooting location for season 7 of the Game of Thrones television show.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia, Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country
-We begin this Basque experience with a guided tour of San Sebastian. We will first walk to Zurriola beach before heading to the old quarter of the city. Zurriola is a great place to watch the surfers and enjoy the beautiful Atlantic Ocean!
-We offer a detailed historical overview of the city explaining the unique fiestas, culture and traditions found in the elegant city by the sea. You will also get to see the second beach of San Sebastian called La Concha where Isabella II of Spain chose to build her royal palace.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Getaria Fishing Port, Getaria Spain
The beautiful fishing port on the Basque coast famous for the Txakoli (local white wine), fishing fleet, old quarter and of course the amazing seafood restaurants.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Playa de Itzurun, 20750 Zumaia Spain
Scenic ocean views overlooking the amazing Flysch formations dating back millions of years. Also, a major shooting location for season 7 of the Game of Thrones television show.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
Explorer596411
August 2021
Booked two tours with them, the Bilbao Pintxos Tour and San Sebastian/Coast Tour. Both were fantastic! Irene is full of energy, passion, and knowledge of all things Basque. Zach also very knowledgeable and enjoyable to spend time with. Usually, explore places on my own, but they really added ...
Booked two tours with them, the Bilbao Pintxos Tour and San Sebastian/Coast Tour. Both were fantastic! Irene is full of energy, passion, and knowledge of all things Basque. Zach also very knowledgeable and enjoyable to spend time with. Usually, explore places on my own, but they really added so much to the trip. Highly recommend.loreym231
July 2021
This was such a wonderful tour. Very informative and everything was done perfectly. They were incredibly accommodating to all of our needs and requests! Highly recommend. You guys are the best!!!
This was such a wonderful tour. Very informative and everything was done perfectly. They were incredibly accommodating to all of our needs and requests! Highly recommend. You guys are the best!!!Eloise T
July 2020
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 ...
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.RossG411
July 2020
We had visited both Bilbao and San Sebastian (Donostia) in the País Vasco (Euskadi) several times in the past and were looking to get something more this time. Zach and Irene (who led our tour) were extremely helpful and flexible in helping us plan a full day tour that met all of our needs...
We had visited both Bilbao and San Sebastian (Donostia) in the País Vasco (Euskadi) several times in the past and were looking to get something more this time. Zach and Irene (who led our tour) were extremely helpful and flexible in helping us plan a full day tour that met all of our needs. Being "Game of Thrones" fans, we stopped at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Itzurun Beach (Dragon Stone). Irene was very knowledgeable and helped us learn about the history and customs at each stop. She was even very accommodating as my wife took some extra time to do some GOT cosplay. We also stopped in Getaria (a fishing village featured in the film "Ocho Apellidos Vascos") for lunch. Irene knew all the best places and gave us valuable suggestions while still letting us make our own choices. It also was great that she seemed to know many people in town and helped us get a great meal at a great restaurant. Long story short, their help and assistance was easily worth every euro and helped make this a perfect part of our trip. Their knowledge, friendliness and flexibility made their services invaluable. Even as someone who almost always prefers to travel and experience things on my own, I will undoubtedly go with "Best of Basque" on my next trip (hopefully the cheese farm tour!) and strongly recommend them to anyone who wants to make the most out of their trip to northern Spain.send2heidita
February 2020
Thank you, Zach! You gave us a really good sense of the uniqueness of San Sebastián: the freshest products at the market, the beautiful Old Quarter, the bustling harbor scene and reknowned beach panorama. Our trip to Petritegi helped us open a new chapter in our appreciation of regional specialti...
Thank you, Zach! You gave us a really good sense of the uniqueness of San Sebastián: the freshest products at the market, the beautiful Old Quarter, the bustling harbor scene and reknowned beach panorama. Our trip to Petritegi helped us open a new chapter in our appreciation of regional specialties. The tour and tasting of their cider were well worth it, and that traditional sagardotegi lunch was super. Our stop n Zumaia on the way back to Bilbao was a spectacular treat - hard to believe those stunning cliffs were once hidden under the sea... We had a fantastic day! Thanks for your hospitality, your patience with the teen part of our contingent, and your enthusiasm about all things Basque. ¡Hasta la próxima! ~ Heidi and PowellNabrah
January 2020
We (my husband, two teenagers, and myself) took a 3-day private tour of San Sebastian and the Basque Coast, without Bilbao, and an evening touring the pintxo bars. We had a wonderful time. The coast is beautiful. Irene and Zach provided wonderful historic and cultural texture. They arranged the m...
We (my husband, two teenagers, and myself) took a 3-day private tour of San Sebastian and the Basque Coast, without Bilbao, and an evening touring the pintxo bars. We had a wonderful time. The coast is beautiful. Irene and Zach provided wonderful historic and cultural texture. They arranged the most wonderful tasting lunches each day, and I cannot say enough great things about the pintxo tour that Zach led us through! I have already recommended this tour to others that are thinking of going to the region. I don't believe trying to see this region without a tour like this will allow you to really get a thorough view of the area. These are very small towns, with tight parking, and many are quite insular and off the beaten path. This tour is the way to see the area.