What to do and see in Zarautz, Basque Country: The Best Tours

Embark on a gastronomic adventure on this full-day private Basque cheese and wine day trip, from Donostia/San Sebastian. Travel to the mountain village of Idiazabal, where the famous traditional Basque cheese is made. Visit the museum, and wander the area, stopping at a traditional farm known for its high-quality cheese. After a tasting a several varieties of cheese, head to the fishing town of Getaria to visit a sustainable Txakoli winery and dive into the world of this peculiar Basque wine. After the wine tasting we will decent to the village of Getaria to explore it's medieval streets and learn about the history of Elkano and Balenciaga. We will also stop for a lunch in one of its amazing seafood restaurants to try the local speciality: charcoal grilled fish.

Inclusions: Private guide and driver, Private group, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Lunch in Getaria, Visit to a Txakoli winery, wine tasting with local snacks, Visit to a cheese farm, Idiazabal cheese tasting, All transportation costs (petrol, parking and toll)

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

Embark on this full-day tour of the Guipuzcoa Coast with a local guide. 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. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Lunch will be served during your tour.

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

Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

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

Enjoy the Basque Country with this 7D/6N tour, where you will sleep at the 3 main cities: Bilbao, San Sebastian & Vitoria. Accompained by a profesional local guide, you will discover the charms and most beautiful sceneries of this part of the north of Spain as Guggenheim Museum, La Concha Bay, Mount Igeldo or Laguardia.

Inclusions: 6 nights accommodation at 3star hotels, Breakfast, Driver/guide, Local guide, Private arrival and departure transfers

Exclusions: Drinks, Lunch

Discover the natural beauty and charming little fishing villages of the Gipuzkoa coast with us! There is plenty more to the area other than Donostia itself, and coming sightseeing with us is one of the most convenient ways of discovering it. A half day trip off the beaten path that cerntainly you will not regret, and will make you feel more conected to the traditions and misteries of this land.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks not included

This is a very complete experience with the very best highlights of the surroundings of San Sebastián and the whole province of Guipúzcoa. First we will drive through mount igueldo to visit the sleepy fishing village of Orio and walk along it's old quarter to then drive through "txurruka" that is one of the txakoli wine growing areas with a stop at the very top where we will take pictures at the viewpoint of Zarautz and visit an the old steel cargo bay. Then we will drive through the coastline up to Getaria, the birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano and fashion designer Valenciaga. In Getaria we will park in the fishing port and walk our way up to the different monuments and watch the chefs prepare the famous charcoal grilled fish on the streets (there is option to have lunch at travellers expense). Then in Zumaia we will drive up to the famous flysch where game of thrones was filmed and walk down to the famous beach. This tour has three different possibilities with meal options.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Pick up/drop off service from hotel or apartment. , Highly experienced guide, English native/ bilingual guide. , Charcoal grilled fish lunch option in getaria ( at travellers expense)

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I am a Basque native, in love with my country, culture and gastronomy. And after be working with travelers 7 years, in 2015 I started offering artisan, unique and authentic experiences in my own. Aiming to offer the possibility to enjoy feeling and living, the true essence of the Basque Country, out of the commercial and away from the tourist masses. And this is the best experience I offer ever about the fish and the txakoli wine in our coast and probably the most pure that is offered in the city. If you don’t believe me, came on to collect the best sea food and wines of the coast and tasting picnic, cooking on the grill in the paradise. And after completing the experience, you are not satisfied. I will return you, the amount paid for it.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Orange juice, the best croissant ever and coffee, in the restaurant of my favorite chef, located right in front of the beach, if we have good weather we can also breakfast outside feeling the waves, We will savour a classic appetizer of our coast, with best Txakoli wine, natural apple juice, water or everything., Cooking on the grill, to you can taste the fish and wines collected, enjoying a nice picnic in a beautiful place., Optional very beutiful hike for all levels, with mountain sticks available., Local cooking lover (private chef), Liability and accident insurance

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Looking to surf, explore and escape the crowds? Surfing the Basque country really is something special with many different waves in such a small area. From Hossegor to Mundaka this coastline is one of the most famous places in the world to surf. There's an amazing variety of beach breaks, long points and reefs and there really is a surf trip to suit everyone and all levels. If anyone knows the best spots for surfing around these parts it’s us. Depending on the conditions we'll head up into France or west in Spain. The countryside is amazing and we'll have plenty of time to see the local sights. We usually have one long session or two shorter ones at different breaks. Then we'll stop for our traditional Basque picnic which will definitely hit those hunger pains. Bring your own gear or we can provide you with all the equipment you need. So lets leave the city behind and come surf with us for the best trip with all the locals insiders knowledge.

Inclusions: Tell us your size, what you ride and we'll provide equipment to suit your needs - Surfboard or foamy, leash & wetsuit., Secure storage, Instruction if necessary, we also offer this tour for beginners., Air-conditioned vehicle, Traditional Basque picnic with serrano ham, chorizo, tortilla de patata, fresh artisan bread, olives, local cheese with a selection of drinks.

Exclusions: towel and shower facilities

Txakoli is a white wine made from local green grapes that has been produced in the Basque Country long before the 16th century. The land surrounding the coastal town of Getaria provides its name to the apellation “Txakoli from Getaria”, the best and most exclusive. Meet fishing towns of Getaria and Zarautz with Donostyle, and discover every secret of this characteristic wine in a txakolindegi (txakoli house, in Basque language) along with  local food that comprises typical products from the Cantabrian sea. Live a unique experience with us!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle (if option selected), Txakoli wine tasting and traditional snacks at txakoli house

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Follow the highway towards the east, into the province of Gipuzkoa. On the way to the Sanctuary of Loyola, you will be able to admire the areas of inner Basque Country, combined with rural valleys and industrial villages trapped in between mountains like the villages of Durango, Eibar and Elgoibar.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off, Professional guide, Transport by air-conditioned coach or minivan

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified