Countryside & Coast Private tour
Description
One of the most attractive things about San Sebastian is its magnificent hinterland. Although the city itself has much to offer, it is well worth venturing further afield to discover the lesser known Basque Country. Continuing north we will find the coast. The Basque Coast is an authentic natural paradise with treasures you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Discover a territory that holds, a lush green maze-like countryside, a versatile coastline, a strong cultural tradition, the oldest language in Europe and where cooking is an essential part of the culture and of life itself.
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Itinerary
Tolosa, the former capital of the region and one of the best places to find raw products. After a short stroll through the village where we will come across many palaces and ancestral homes inside its old town we will drive through the Urola Valley and visit Mount Ernio, considered to be the balcony of the region and one of its most emblematic summits.
The Sanctuary of Loyola an imposing Baroque temple from the 18th century built around the birthplace of Saint Ignatius the founder of the Company of Jesus, the Jesuits, highlighting the basilica.
we will make a quick stop in Zumaia. The Basque Coast is an authentic natural paradise with treasures you won’t find anywhere else in the world. One example is the flysch of Zumaia that covers 14kms of a coastline, constituting one of the most prominent geological outcrops on the planet.
Finally and taking a scenic coastal road we will stop in the charming village of Getaria. Despite being very small it has a well-deserved reputation for its grilled fish restaurants, the Txakoli wine and its two illustrious sons: the famous fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga, and Juan Sebastián Elcano, the first man to circumnavigate the earth in 1519
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The tour will start and finish in your accommodation in San Sebastian
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Andoni was a great guide. Warm, personable, engaging, knowledgeable. Spoke excellent English, was flexible in itinerary (even when we were already underway!), made excellent recommendations. Prompt and attentive. Vehicle was clean and appeared well maintained. Well worth the price. If we had longer to stay, my wife and I would have booked other excursions with him again without question.
Thanks! I am happy you liked the tour!
We did a private tour starting right from our hotel at La Concha in San Sebastián, and it was an unforgettable day! We started our day with a 9am pick up & visited Monte Igueldo first, then made a stop at the beach in Zarautz before heading to Ameztoi Winery for a gorgeous tour and tasting — all set up by Andoni. After that, we went to Getaria for a lovely seaside lunch (also arranged by Andoni) and ended the day in Zumaia to see the incredible Flysch rock formations. We arrived back to the hotel at 5pm! Andoni was super knowledgeable, friendly, and fun — he customized the entire day to our interests and made everything seamless. He shared local insights we never would’ve known on our own and gave us the perfect mix of beautiful views, great food, and culture. Highly recommend booking a tour with him — it was one of the highlights of our trip!
Thanks so much! It was a fun day!
Andoni is an excellent guide providing our group with an enjoyable, informative and safe tour of the countryside with a very beautiful lunch location recommendation.
My daughter and I had an amazing day with our tour guide. The tour was just us and full of fun and personal attention. Our guide was knowledgeable and structured the tour to exactly what we wanted. Would highly recommend.
We are recently back from a vacation in Spain and our 3 days of touring San Sebastián and Basque Country with Andoni of Baskme tours was not only the highlight of this trip but every trip we have ever taken. If you are considering a visit, do yourself a favor and reach out to Andoni. From our first email communication, Andoni was a pleasure to work with, clearly knowledgeable about the region but also curious about our interests and needs, and passionate about planing a trip that would satisfy our 3 generational group. Before even meeting us, Andoni helped arrange accommodations and reservations and all of his ideas proved to be perfection. When we met him on arrival, our instinct to trust him with our visit was not only validated but exceeded our expectations. We did 3 tours with Baskme: San Sebastián and Pixto, Countryside and Coast and Bay of Biscay. Andoni shared his extensive knowledge of the region’s fascinating history with enthusiasm, unveiled the beauty of the region with excitement, and introduced us to the culinary delights at each stop with joy. He is kind, going above and beyond for us in too many ways and he is personable and funny, making the 3 days we spent together feel like a visit with a dear friend. We can’t wait to return and see our now “old friend”again. Andoni…”Wow, Wow, Wow”! Thank you for an experience of a lifetime.
