10 Private Tours in Basque Country That You Shouldn't Miss

Spend the day in wine country on this full-day Rioja day trip from San Sebastian, with lunch. Explore Rioja, home to some of the world’s most renowned wines, and uncover the secrets of wine production at 2 of its top wineries. After that enjoy a traditional Rioja meal and a visit to the medieval village of Briones.

Inclusions: Private experienced guide and driver, Private group, Hotel pick up and drop off, All transportation costs (petrol, parking and toll), Guided visit in 2 top wineries with premium wine tasting , Traditional Rioja 5-course lunch with wine pairing, Olive oil tasting

Exclusions: Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed above, Gratuities

This tour is a unique way to get to know the Basque country. From the French Basque area to the area of Navarre in Spain. In addition, we will be able to contemplate the history. From the first settlers of these summits to the buildings and churches of medieval times. This private tour consists of driving the first stage of the St. James’ Way pilgrimage route (El Camino) from the medieval village of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Roncesvalles in Spain. You'll have the chance to admire the beautiful area of the Pyrenees mountain range, home to impressive peaks and lush woodlands. This tour will also help you understand Spain’s place in Southern European history. Hotel pickup in San Sebastian and transportation by private vehicle are included.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)

You will switch from traditional and family-run to modern, award-winning bars. From seafood delicacies through elaborated meat pintxos, to finish with one of the best desserts in town. You will enjoy textures and flavours of the highest quality, seasonal ingredients turned into artsy creations recognised as haute cuisine ‘in miniature’. You will indulge yourself in San Sebastian social life hopping from bar to bar, laughing, chatting with vendors and making friends with locals. This is what we call ‘txikiteo’! During the evening you will not only taste excellent dishes but also try a selection of our local, favorite drinks: beloved by Basques apple cider, crisp and sparkling ‘Txakoli’ and wines from Rioja. Moreover, the guide will give you a complete course on how to choose, order and eat pintxos. Pintxo night out is a delicious and entertaining experience that leaves you with handful of practical information and tips to make the most out of your stay in our beautiful city!

Inclusions: Private guide, Private group, Hotel pick up, 5 pintxos y 5 drinks - enough for a full meal

Exclusions: Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed, Gratuities

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 fish/seafood in Europe!

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Local 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

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Your driver and your private official tour guide, will pick you up in your private vehicle from your hotel or place of choice in San Sebastian or Bilbao. We will help you organize your completely personalized "Game of Thrones" unique experience in the Basque Coast This is the tour starting from San Sebastian (starting from Bilbao would be the same itinerary, but the other way round): Your first stop will be Getaria, a very attractive medieval fishing settlement located only 30 minutes away from San Sebastian. You will then continue to Zumaia, the entrance to Dragonstone Castle, where John Snow first meets The Mother of Dragons. Next stop will be San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. There is a chapel dedicated to St John baptist which is located in the high part of the rock, there is a manmade stair that lets you walk there. This is the place where Daenerys returns to dragonstone. The last 3 places you will visit will be the nature reserve of Urdaibai, Mundaka and Bermeo.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Private vehicle with private driver for 8 hours, Professional Game of Thrones specialised guide for 8 hours, Hotel pickup and drop-off in San Sebastian or Bilbao (Pick up and drop off from the same city), Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets

Explore the Pyrenees and the French Basque countryside with a private guide Tour to France. Discover the countryside like a local, be part of the comunity life during a day trip to the Pyrenees mountain range charmy villages. We will take you along the hidden roads and off the track towns, exploring the farmers lands, cheese makers, honey, jam, wine producers area.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Discover the essence of the Basque traditional culture, gastronomy and rural life-style, with a 4x4 route around the natural treasures of inland Ayala valley and Sierra Salvada mountains. We will enjoy the most important foods in the basque gastronomy: the bread, traditional-made in a wood-fire oven; the primitive, brillant and cherfull white wine from the coast, named Txakoli; and the finest traditional cheese DO Idiazabal, made of milk from a native breed of sheep fed on the greenest mountain pastures. Throughout the excursion we will lead offroad routes at the bottom of the valley and climbing to the top of the mountains along narrow and scenic old muleteers trails, to enjoy magnificent panoramic views, including Nervion river waterfall, with 270 meters, the highest drop of Spain. After whet your appetite, including in the tour you will enjoy a 100% basque gastronomical full menu, with fresh farm-and-sea-to-table ingredients in the most remarkable restaurant, Arcos de Quejana.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off at Bilbao and Biscay Region, Local professional guide and driver in a private tour., Traditional lunch in a traditional restaurant, Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation, Entry/Admission - in all the places as described

Exclusions: Everything not included in the list above

It is an unforgettable experience. The lived experiences are the ones that are best remembered and we know that sailing is one of them. If you want to get to know Bilbao from a different perspective, come and try our boat trip on the estuary, where for four hours we will relax doing a different tourism. Our tour will start overcoming the estuary of Bilbao and our guide will talk about the industrial past of the city, as well as teach you the most interesting points of it. We can see some points of interest, such as the suspension bridge, Puente Bizkaia, and all the history that it entails. We will have the experience aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 373 of 11 meters of length and capacity for up to 10 people, with skipper included. Also, to enjoy relaxing this special trip we include a drink on board.

Inclusions: Skipper / Guide, Insurance, Fuel, moorings, cleaning and taxes.

Exclusions: Snacks

Cosmopolitan, open, welcoming, vital, elegant and modern; Bilbao combines traits of a unique and characteristic cultural heritage, with a new aesthetic social revitalization process. Every village and town along the Basque Coast has been forged by the sea. The Cantabrian Sea has shaped both the landscape and our people for thousands of years and promises an unbeatable view.

Inclusions: PRIVATE GROUP, ALL TRANSPORTATION COSTS, LOCAL BASQUE DRIVER/GUIDE

Exclusions: TICKETS FOR THE GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, Lunch

Sr. Buelga is a knowledgeable guide with a bachelor in geology and lots of experience touring Spain. Included in the price are: quality meals/drinks (lunch in one of the best restaurants of the area, snacks and if desired dinner), tickets to the amazing Fuente De cable car and a professionally made photographic report of your tour. Let's design a customized tour from Santander to the Picos de Europa and back to the city stopping in selected places and villages throughout the journey. This is a private tour with a maximum of four people, it can be completely customized to the likes of the customer. Vehicle: 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser. I am focused in tourism & geology but some people consider I am a true foodie so I always point to my customers to the type of food that they like. The Picos de Europa National Park offers some of Europe's most spectacular mountain scenery. This is only a one day tour but it is just enough for an unforgettable visit to the Picos de Europa and Cantabria.

Inclusions: Finger food, Main meal in one of the best restaurants of the area. Exact location will depend on availability and / or wishes of the client. Possibility of snack - sandwich in the mountains IF THE CLIENT PREFERS., An small selection of "pinchos and tapas" (finger food) and drinks in the village of Sotres or Arenas de Cabrales / Santander., Use of binoculars and maps., Guided route with cultural, geological and ethnographic interpretation.

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