San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the coastal towns, a hidden castle and Gernika

Highlights

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the amazing fortress church and its 241 steps!! (but we will see it from an excellent vantage point, unless you specifically prefer to do the two-hour hike)
A beautiful medieval castle hidden in the woods (it´s currently undergoing renovation works, but it can be visited from the outside)
The quaint fishing towns of Bermeo and Mundaka, in the estuary of Urdaibai, a Biosphere Natural Reserve
Historical Gernika and home to one of the oldest Parliaments in the world, so unique and symbolic for us Basques
A tour full of “Basque” feeling, in a very comprehensive (but relaxed) visit that includes beautiful landscapes, history and architecture

What’s included

Pick up a at your hotel* or an alternative meeting point.
Guided 7 hour tour in English.
Premium, ample and full-equipped vehicle for 4 passengers + guide.

Not included

Entrance fees, food or drinks not specified above

Difficulty level

Easy walking

Guggenheim Museum and the Old Quarter of Bilbao (with pintxos?)

Highlights

The Old Town, its medieval streets and the best places to enjoy later on your own
The Guggenheim museum on a private visit (where I’m an authorized guide), its history, exhibitions and best views
If you wish, a “pintxos” tour in the best places frequented by locals, pairing them with our great Rioja and Txakoli wines
The Ribera food market and its lively atmosphere
The “other side” of Bilbao, those lively streets rarely visited by tourists…

What’s included

Pick up at your hotel* or an alternative meeting point
Guided visit of 3h, 4h or full day tour

Not included

Entrance fees, food or drinks not specified above

Difficulty level

Easy walk

San Sebastian, Getaria and the coastal route

Highlights (but not only)

A visit to beautiful San Sebastian and the favorite places for locals
A pintxos tour in the Old Quarter, showing you the pintxos etiquette and how to do it as a local
A walking tour by the fishing port and the history of San Sebastian.
A relaxing stop in the quaint fishing port of Getaria, famous for its seafood.
This may also be a TRANSFER TOUR, arriving in San Sebastian after a tour of the beautiful Basque coast. Or the other way around, from San Sebastian to Bilbao.

What’s included

Pick up at your hotel* or alternative meeting point
Guided 8-hour tour in English.
Premium ample and comfortable vehicle for 4 passengers + guide, or an appropriate van or minibus for larger groups.

Not included

Entrance fees, food or drinks not specified above.

Difficulty level

Easy walking

An authentic (and maybe the best) pintxos tour in Bilbao

Highlights

Combine a historical visit to the Old Town of Bilbao with the local way of having pintxos and drinks, our great way of socializing.
Enjoy the lovely atmosphere of Bilbao bars as a local, and enjoy the best pintxos paired with amazing wines. At incredible prices!
Learn the local etiquette to have pintxos (the Basque “tapas”, so attractive and tasty) and enjoy the different drinks that go with them!

What’s included

Guided pedestrian 3-hour pintxos tour in Bilbao, tasting different pintxos and drinks (txakoli, Rioja red, white or rosé wine, local beers, natural cider…your choice!!)
Visit and experience the most interesting places frequented by locals in the Old Town and in the upper part of Bilbao
Vegetarian/vegan pintxos and non-alcoholic drinks are widely available
Are you part of a company that wants to offer this experience to your best employees ? Contact me to arrange all details!!

Not included

Cost of pintxos and drinks (very affordable!)

Difficulty level

Easy

Rioja: Wine and Medieval Towns, visiting unique wineries

Highlights (but not only)

Visit to two family wineries in the region, focusing on those that have kept our local wine-making tradition alive.
A visit to the beautiful medieval walled town of Laguardia and neighboring towns.
Prehistoric sites in the area (dolmens, burial sites…)
Labastida and its fortress church

What’s included

Pick up a at your hotel* or alternative meeting point
Guided 8 hour tour in English, French or Spanish.
Premium and comfortable vehicle for 4 passengers + guide, or an appropriate van or minibus for larger groups.

Not included

Entrance fees, food or drinks.

Difficulty level

Easy walking

The French Basque Country

Highlights

St Jean de Luz, a quaint fishing town with a strong Basque flavor
Hondarribia, one of the most beautiful towns in the Basque Country
Biarritz, elegant and classy, beautiful coastline and great for shopping!
Bayonne, the historical town, with its beautiful cathedral and narrow alleys.
Espelette and Aïnhoa (time permitting), two of the most beautiful villages in the Basque Country.

What’s included

Pick up a at your hotel* or alternative meeting point
Guided 8 hour tour
Premium vehicle for 4 passengers + guide, or an appropriate vehicle for larger groups.

Not included

Entrance fees, food or drinks not specified above

Difficulty level

Very easy

Elorrio, Loyola and Arantzazu, off-the-beaten-path

Highlights (but not only)

A visit to the basilica of Loyola and the fortress tower where St Ignatius, founder of the Jesuit Order, was born.
A visit to the amazing Sanctuary of Arantzazu in Oñati, perched on the beautiful peaks of Aitzgorri
Elorrio, an off-the-beaten-path medieval city, full of beautiful palaces and an impressive church fortress.
Beautiful scenery all along the tour, through the deep inland valleys.

What’s included

Pick up a at your hotel* or alternative meeting point
Guided 8 hour tour in English.
Premium vehicle for 4 passengers + guide, or an appropriate vehicle for larger groups.

Not included

Entrance fees, food or drinks not specified above.

Difficulty level

Easy.

Txakoli family winery, Salt Valley and Orduña

Highlights (but not only)

A visit to the amazing 7,000 year-old Salt Valley of Añana, unique in the world, where you’ll see how spring salt is obtained from its hundreds of pans.
Orduña, the traditional town that we will reach after an amazing beautiful descent to an impressive valley.
A visit to an off-the-beaten-path Txakoli family winery of Arabako Txakolina D.O., located 1,000ft high above a valley with great views.
And you´ll enjoy a homemade meal with real farm products after a txakoli visit and tasting on a relaxed environment.

What’s included

Pick up a at your hotel* or alternative meeting point.
Guided 8 hour tour.
Premium, spacious and comfortable vehicle for 4 passengers + guide.

Not included

Cost of tastings, meals or drinks

Difficulty level

Easy

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the coastal towns, a hidden castle and Gernika

A tour of the real Basque flavor that includes San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, beautiful landscapes, the coastal road with quaint fishing towns such as Bermeo and Mundaka, a medieval castle, Basque history and traditions…

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Guggenheim Museum and the Old Quarter of Bilbao (with pintxos?)

Discover the jewel of architecture of the 20th century, the Guggenheim Museum (where I´m an authorized guide), plus the beautiful Old Town of this amazing city and its pintxos bars, a pleasant surprise to many!

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San Sebastian, Getaria and the coastal route

Discover the quaint fishing port of Getaria and enjoy San Sebastian, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, and of course its pintxos bars and their lovely atmosphere and fantastic food!

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