Private Tour Hondarribia, San Juan & San Pedro from San Sebastian
Description
Explore eastern Gipuzkoa on a private tour from San Sebastian with an exclusive guide and vehicle, visiting three maritime gems in one itinerary. Begin in Hondarribia, where the walled historic center and La Marina quarter reveal palaces, cobbled streets, and brightly painted wooden balconies along the Bidasoa, with stories of the town’s borderland role and fishing tradition. Ascend to Jaizkibel viewpoint for panoramic Basque coastline views, then descend to the Bay of Pasaia, where San Juan Pasai Donibane and San Pedro preserve stone houses, narrow streets, and smoky quay grills. Weather permitting, cross the estuary by boat for perfect photo opportunities. With private transport, flexible stops, and personalized attention, this tour blends heritage, viewpoints, and seafaring life before returning to Donostia with memories of the Cantabrian coast.
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Itinerary
First, we will explore the medieval town of Hondarribia, one of the best-preserved gems of the Basque Country. Strolling through its historic Old Town, we’ll admire the ancient city walls, charming cobbled streets, and colorful Basque houses with traditional wooden balconies. Next, we will walk through the fishermen’s quarter, a lively neighborhood where local traditions and modern Basque gastronomy come together. As we explore, your guide will share fascinating stories about Hondarribia’s rich history, from battles and fortresses to its role as a cultural and culinary hotspot.
Cross Mount Jaizkibel, one of the highest points along the Basque coast, and take in breathtaking panoramic views of the coastline and the Bidasoa River, which uniquely separates Spain from France. Along the way, you’ll spot local breeds of sheep and ponies roaming freely in semi-wild conditions, adding to the natural beauty of this untouched landscape.
To conclude our journey, we will head to Pasajes Bay, a hidden gem along the Basque coast. Here, we will take a 2-minute scenic ferry ride across the bay (included), connecting the charming twin villages of San Juan and San Pedro. As we glide over the water, enjoy stunning coastal views and the tranquil atmosphere of this picturesque fishing enclave. During the ride, we will dive into fascinating stories about the Basque whaling tradition, a key part of the region’s maritime history. We’ll also introduce you to one of our favorite Basque sports: rowing, deeply rooted in local culture and still passionately practiced today.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at any hotel/apartment of your convenience in San Sebastian. Please provide name and address. After booking we will send you a confirmation email.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Solo travelers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Reviews(4)
Our tour guide was Ibai . He was knowledgeable, sincere and spoke good English. He was kind , sweet and drove well. His talks were interesting and gave me information that I wanted and any questions I asked. He paced the tour well was conscientious and kind to all. He obviously has a passion for history! I would recommend the tour! Thank you Ibai!
Excellent tour half an hour from San Sebastian. Recommended in all guides is a must. Amazing landscape and fishing area with lots of charm. We liked it in photos, but were surprised how beautiful it was to visit. The Inigo Guide was very friendly with us and provided us information about the area in the very pleasant way. Very Pro company.
Nos alegramos de leer que todo haya salido a tu gusto. ¡Un saludo!
Highly knowledgeable tour guide. Detailed. We learned a great deal about the history of the area. Beautiful views. Kind tour guide.
Thank you Leslie! See you soon
I did two tours with them, one through Hondarribia, San Juan and San Pedro and another through Zumaia, Zarautz and Getaria, both routes were beautiful, charming towns. The excursions were very well organized, we went with Félix and he is a luxury, he tells the story, anecdotes, places, he controls it wonderfully and he also drives very well, a highly recommended experience.
¡Gracias Maite! Siempre es un placer para nosotros recibir comentarios tan positivos como el tuyo.
