Private Transfer Tour Bilbao to San Sebastian through the Basque Coast
Description
Take advantage of a transfer day during your stay in the Basque Country to get to know the entire Basque Coast by the hand of a local on this door-to-door private transfer tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian.
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Itinerary
Heading east from Bilbao, we will arrive to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a location used for the filming of Game of Thrones Season 7, to admire the breathtaking views of this ancient islet on the Gulf of Biscay from its lookout point. Note: we will only stop for a few minutes for photo opportunities; we will not do the hike to the top of the hermitage.
Continuing eastward, we will visit the village of Gernika, best known outside of the Basque region for being the place where one of the first aerial bombings against civilian population took place in 1937.
We will cross into the province of Gipuzkoa and head towards Zumaia to admire the spectacular coastline of the province of Gipuzkoa and its famous Flysch, another location used for the filming of Game of Thrones Season 7. From here, we will take a short stroll along the Flysch Route and contemplate one of the most breathtaking sceneries of the entire Basque Coast (also a wonderful spot for photo opportunities).
Continuing east along the coastal road, we will bump into extensive green fields packed with Txakoli vineyards overlooking the sea and catch a glimpse of our next destination: the beautiful coastal town of Getaria, known for being an important fishing sea port, home to the museum of famous fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga, and the birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano, the first man to circumnavigate the earth. Enjoy a guided stroll through the village and its famous port, while learning about its history, the traditional Basque fishing methods, and important personalities born in Getaria.
We will arrive into San Sebastian to drop you off at your accommodation and bid you farewell. This marks the end of our transfer trip through the Basque Coast.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide your Hotel name or accommodation details at time of booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Please include your pick-up location in Bilbao and drop-off location in San Sebastian at time of booking
Reviews(8)
Best part of our Spain trip. Amazing experience. Our driver Ander was a local expert and a lot of fun. Can’t recommend enough.
Ander was our driver and tour guide. He is very knowledgable, pleasant and was flexible with our itinerary. It was a fun experience!
“Thank you, Linda! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed your tour. The stop at the Txakoli winery was such a great surprise too! Warm regards from San Sebastián and hope to see you back again!
Our guide was thorough and so informative. Every question we had he thoughtfully answered. It was a great experience!
Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for your booking and for you review. I am happy to read that you both enjoyed the tour and you had a great experience! Kindest regards, Ander
The highlight of our trip! Mikel was an incredible host and tailored the itinerary to incorporate my ancestral home town, Leketio. He was full of local insight and history, and went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and accommodated. We not only saw some smaller towns that we would have never otherwise seen (like the unique town of EA), but came upon and official visit with traditional dancers at the tree of Gernika and a group of kids practicing handball with their coach in Mutriku. Mikel, thank you. We will absolutely recommend.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Laurent! I’m truly happy to hear that the tour was a highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed visiting Lekeitio. It was a real pleasure tailoring the itinerary to include your family roots and sharing some authentic local moments along the way with Mikel. Wishing you all the best, and I hope to welcome you back to the Basque Country someday! Ander
Our guide Anders was fantastic and knowledgeable. We were able to easily see all the destinations as we relaxed and made our way from Bilboa to San Sebastian.... without the worry of finding parking.
Eskerrik asko Julie, Sujit & Jill!! I am happy to read that you enjoyed the tour. The beautiful sunny day also helped! Thanks again, and I hope you enjoyed your holidays in San Sebastian! We look forward to seeing you again!
An incredible, memorable tour with Gorka showing us some of the best of the Basque region - scenery, sites, foods, drinks, & gelato! Great insights into the history & importance of the Basque people. Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you for your kind words Evelyn! We are happy to read that you enjoyed your tour!
Ander was great, adjusting our itinerary because we had already visited some places along his typical route. On time, professional, and fun. This was a great option because of the gap on our check-out and check-in times in Bilbao and San Sebastián.
Hi Laura! Thank you for your beautiful words. I am happy to read that you enjoyed your transfer tour. We had a great day learning about how to preserved tuna and fishing traditions! Big hug from San Sebastian and hope to see you again!
An unqualified recommendation. Ander is among the very best guides you could ever hope for. He was born and raised in Basque Country (San Sebastian). He is very friendly, courteous, fun (yet extremely professional), articulate (speaks 5 languages fluently and articulately, including English), extremely knowledgeable of the area, history, culture, best sights, restaurants, bars (Pintxos), etc. We had last minute itinerary changes and he graciously accommodated our needs. My wife and I were very interested in the Basque history, culture and sights (I have distant ancestors from the Basque country) and he exceeded our highest hopes & expectations. He chauffeured us in a new Mercedes van which was very comfortable. We experienced our tour in every way: sights, sounds, food, culture, history... extraordinary for 1 day. I am certain there could not have been a better gentleman to guide us through our day in the Basque Country. When he dropped us off, we felt like we were saying good bye to a member of our extended family. ESKERRIK ASKO ANDER!!!
Eskerrik asko George eta Mary! Just for a few hours but I am happy to read that you both enjoyed the day tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian. It was a shame that we weren't able to meet any Bastanchury on our way, but I am pretty sure that next time we will!! :) Take care and I send you a big hug to both of you!
