Top 10 Cultural Tours in Province of Guipuzcoa, Basque Country

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Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Become a Basque shepherd for half a day on this 3-hour Idiazabal Cheese Farm trip from San Sebastian. We will visit an Idiazabal Designation of Origin cheese farm and factory to learn how the region’s most famous cheese is made. At the farm, we visit the stable and milking parlor, and watch the farm's sheepdog in action. We will finish the visit at the farm with a delicious cheese tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Entrance & guided tour of cheese farm, Tasting of farm products, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Other food and drinks, unless specified

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

A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery. 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

Exclusions: Lunch

San Sebastian is the perfect city to move around on a bike. Visiting the city's hot-spots while riding a bike is a must-do that should not be skipped. Join this 2.5-hour guided tour to discover San Sebastian's most spectacular corners that otherwise would be missed while touring its three beaches .

Inclusions: All activities, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

This tour is focused on the path of St. Ignatius from his birth to the founding of the Society of Jesus. We will visit the spectacular  Basilica of Loiola (built in the 18th century)  and Saint Ignatius' family house and birthplace (in Loiola, Azpeitia), the hermitage of La Antigua in Zumarraga (where Saint Ignatius made a stop during his pilgrimage) and the Sanctuary of Arantzazu (located in a spectacular spot in a gorge, rebuilt in the 1950's and a showcase of modern religious art at its finest, awarded with several international prizes). A day full of spirituality that will leave the faithful tourist as well as the not religious one awed by the sheer beauty of the sights. **Note: Between November 1 and April 16 La Antigua hermitage will only open during weekends. If booked in a weekday during that period, the tour will go to San Telmo hermitage in Zumaia instead.**

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Infant lunch or dinner is not included

The delights of the coast of Guipuzcoa can be found much further than the astonishing beaches of San Sebastian. Tiny and lovely fishing villages like Orio can be discovered, where time seems to have stopped long time ago, or nice villages on the beach such as Zarautz where people from all around the world spend their summer enjoying the Basque culture, gastronomy and surf in the same town. Blow your mind in Getaria where Juan Sebastian de Elcano, the first man who went around the world was born, where Txakoli mostly is produced and where the Balenciaga Museum is located. Finally visit Zumaia, the town chosen by many film makers to record sitcoms like the last season of Game of Thrones or "Spanish Affair", a very famous Spanish movie. Do not lose the opportunity to visit the fantastic towns of Guipuzcoa shore.

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

Exclusions: WiFi on board

Getaria is a traditional fishing village which is reflected in its cuisine. Beautiful village in Gipuzkoa’s coast with great seafaring tradition, famous restaurants with grilled fish, beaches, marina and spectacular scenery.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Round-trip shared transfer, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

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

En este tour de Juego de Tronos disfrutarás de las localizaciones más espectaculares de la séptima temporada de la aclamada serie de HBO. Si quieres saber cada detalle de las localizaciones y del rodaje que dieron vida a Rocadragón y Desembarco del Rey, tienes que unirte a nuestro tour. Caminaremos por la arena de la isla de Rocadragón y subiremos las escaleras hasta la fortaleza. Veremos castillos y paisajes impresionantes y además conoceremos la cultura y gastronomía de Euskadi. Además podrás customizar tu itinerario al gusto pudiendo hacer un tour de medio día o visitando solamente las localizaciones que más te interesen durante el tiempo que quieras.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Capas y espadas, Guía local, Servicio de recogida en hoteles, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch