The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Province of Vizcaya, Basque Country

Retrace the footsteps of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen by visiting the magnificent filming sites of “Game of Thrones Season 7” on this Basque Coast tour from San Sebastian by the hand of a local. You will enjoy a day away from the city surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. This tour is also a wonderful way to include a bit of leisurely exercise during your stay in the Basque Country. You will travel as part of a small group with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 7. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water, Light refreshments: 1 pintxo (Basque tapa) & 1 drink

Exclusions: Lunch

We will discover on the most charming corners of the Basque Coast, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. We will reach the top of the rock on foot and enjoy the magnificent views. Many are the stories surround this place along the centuries. Recently it has become an important filming location of the famous TV series "Game of Thrones". In Bermeo, a typical fishermen village, we will stop for a walking tour and enjoy its charms. Tastying of a typical pintxo included. During the route, we will pass along the Biosphere of Urdaibai.

Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Food tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Anything not detailed at inclusions.

This historic and sustainable nature walking tour, starts in Bilbao and using the public transport to get to the coast, we will guide you through the history of the Basque Country. The Nervion River is the origin of Bilbao and it is also the main axis to understanding the development of Bizkaia and the Basque Country. From the fantastic Azkorri beach, a very special beach and probably our favorite beach close to Bilbao city (it is easy to reach by bus). This beach with black sand, is covered by a green blanket of dunes and flanked by a steep cliff, it is the perfect spot for nature lovers, and is considered a geological and biological jewel. The path that runs along spectacular landscapes and steep cliffs, arriving to the mouth of the River and up to Bizkaia Bridge will help you to understand the past and the present of Bizkaia; the most important province of the Basque Country full of heritage and traditions.

Inclusions: 4 pintxos and 4 drinks per person: Zurito (small beer), Rioja Crianza (Red wine), Txakolí Basque White Wine, Mosto (non alcoholic grape drink) or cold drinks, Public transport tickets , 6 hours guided bespoke tour in English/French/Spanish/Basque, Nordic Walking poles, Bizkaia Bridge admission fee

Exclusions: Any other meals and drinks not mentioned

Take a bike route with us and enjoy all the attractions that both tourist Bilbao and more alternative and unknown Bilbao offer you. Mix with the city and its inhabitants and get to know all our customs and traditions thanks to our team of professional guides who are perfectly knowledgeable about the city.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Use of bicycle

Exclusions: Snacks

Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay ( Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastian. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Then head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum (entrance ticket included). All this in one day, and with the convenience of private transportation (pick up and drop off at your hotel) & lunch included in the tour price!

Inclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Local guide, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Getxo is one of the most attractive and striking spaces in Greater Bilbao, a town in movement that lives facing the sea. Getxo is one of those municipalities that offers us everything we need to know the history and culture of Euskal Herria, the essence of the Basque people. The tour begins at the Bizkaia Bridge, affectionately Hanging Bridge. A colossus, which in addition to being one of the most emblematic buildings in Euskal Herria, represents the most comfortable and practical way to cross the estuary to reach the neighboring towns of Santurtzi or Portugalete. Declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco similar to the Eiffel Tower and that continues to function as such since 1890. At the end, the Old Port, the old fishing village. A very picturesque place, where Bizkaians gather to enjoy friends and gastronomy in summer. The visit ends in the most Bilbao style, we go for pintxos !! (pintxo-pot included in the tour). Pintxo is the 5th essence, a bite-sized aperitif.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport public, Transport by private vehicle, Bridge entrances

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Explore the fascinating north coast, the Basque-French coast. Entering in the most emblematic villages of the area: Biarritz, summer resort of European royalty, San Juan de Luz, a fishing village with spectacular landscapes. We will finish our tour in San Sebastian, where we'll have a panoramic view and a walking tour of the old Town and free time to enjoy the best gastronomy into the old town.

Inclusions: Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Air-conditioned vehicle, Food tasting, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Anything not detailed at inclusions.

Bilbao like. Its people, its gastronomy, its buildings ... in short, its life. In the streets of Bilbao, people talk, share and experience each other. Every corner oozes life. A life contemplated by the streets of the heart of the city, the Casco Viejo with more than 700 years of history, stories and characters that left their mark on the labyrinthine origin of the city. It has a masterpiece of architecture, the Cathedral of Santiago, a market on the banks of the estuary where you can buy good food or taste the traditional pintxo in the morning, a palace with great medieval flavor in every corner or a wall that tries to break through the streets, or the Plaza Nueva, a place of entertainment and the setting for numerous ludic and festive events, such as the Sunday market or the Santo Tomás fair, among other secrets. The visit ends in the most Bilbao style, we go for pintxos !! (pintxo-pot included in the tour). The pintxo is the 5th essence, a snack of the size of a bite.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Pintxo-pote, Professional guide

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This program will give you the chance to know Bilbao from another point of view: Nervion River. This river cross the city, passing by the most importand places as Guggenheim Museum, City Hall, Arriaga Theather... Do not loose the chance of visiting the Guggenheim Museum, as the access ticket is also included!

Inclusions: Breakfast, 2 nights accommodation, Guggenheim Museum Access ticket, Kayak or Paddle surf rental (1h)

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions

Enjoy 4 days with our multidays where you will travel the best places of our cities of  San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Santillana, Covadonga, Oviedo and Salamanca in luxury coach with free wifi, first class hotels and porter service exclusive included at the hotels.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Transportation by air conditioned coach with free WI-FI onboard and Multi-lingual tour escort.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified