Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Description
The day starts at Gaztelugatxe, where visitors can enjoy a stunning walk to the hermitage located on an islet, accessible via a bridge and a steep staircase of 231 steps. The views of the Bay of Biscay and the Basque coastline are spectacular, and the area is famous for its appearance in the "Game of Thrones" series. Next, the excursion continues to Bermeo, a charming coastal town known for its fishing port, old town, and excellent seafood cuisine. It's an ideal place to stroll and discover the region’s maritime traditions. There we will have free time for lunch. Finally, the visit takes you to Gernika, a town rich in history, famous for being the place where the laws of Bizkaia were signed. At the Casa de Juntas, visitors can learn about the Basque Country's historic rights, and the Tree of Gernika serves as a symbol of freedom and unity for the Basques. This excursion offers the perfect blend of natural landscapes, history, and Basque culture.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a nice waliking in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is a spectacular islet located on the coast of Bizkaia, which can be accessed via a bridge and a steep staircase of 231 steps. This small island is connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, and at the top, there is a hermitage. During the visit, we will enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Biscay and the Basque coastline. The site is known for its natural beauty and its great historical and cultural value. Additionally, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe gained international fame after being used as a filming location in the series "Game of Thrones," where it represented "Dragonstone." It’s a unique experience for both nature lovers and those interested in history and culture, and the walk through the area offers a perfect blend of landscape, history, and legend.
We will visit the charming town of Bermeo and have free time for lunch. Bermeo is a charming coastal town, known for its rich maritime heritage, picturesque streets, and beautiful surroundings. It is a traditional fishing village that retains much of its historic character, with colorful buildings lining the streets and a lively harbor filled with boats.
The Casa de Juntas in Gernika, is a historic and political symbol of the Basque Country. It is where the General Assemblies of Bizkaia were traditionally held. The building is known for its traditional architecture and the Tree of Gernika, a symbol of Basque freedom and historical rights. Visitors can explore the museum, which tells the story of the Casa de Juntas, and visit the hall where the assemblies took place. It is a key site to understand the history and identity of the Basque Country.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is a trekking route so a minimum physical condition is required. We recommend you to bring confortable trekking shoes and a small bottle of water
- The total duration of the tour includes the road travelling times. Check the details.
- No accessible for clients with mobility problems or slow walking
- The excursions are in Spanish & English. May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- The tour will take place rain or shine
- The times indicated in the tour are just a reference. They might vary or change
- The seats in the minivan or bus are not assigned
- The order of the places visited might vary at some dates for operative reasons
- Bring your EU ID or a Non-EU passport
- Before boarding in the bus or van, confirm with the guide that your name is on the list.
- Due to space capacity limitations and political or public happenings, the Casa de Juntas of Gernika might not be available to enter and we will see the tree of Gernika from outside. Therefore, the entrance to the Casa de Juntas inside the building is not guaranteed.
- The pictures included in the presentation of this tour, are just a reference. Please do not take them as exact locations from where we will see the different visits.
- Maximum size of the group could be up to 33 pax.
- The walking route to Gaztelugatxe has a gradient of approximately 180 metres. Please bear this in mind. It is possible to do it, but it is not a flat walk.
Reviews(37)
Very well organized and interesting destinations selected. The tour guide explained everything very well and comprehensively. She was very friendly and helpful. She could answer all questions very well. She is very competent.
While the overall tour itinerary was good and is one of the few that includes the hike, this was marketed as an English tour. I appreciate other languages etc I chose this tour because it was offered solely in English. 3/5 people spoke English but Spanish was spoken 66-70% of the time. If you say it’s just English please keep it English only. I’ve seen others which advertise a dual language tour but that’s not what I signed up for
Dear Customer, Thanks a lot for your review. Please note that it is clealy indicated in the plaform before you book it that this tour it is operared in both Spanish and English languages, the guide is bilingual. You can check it. We do not operate this tour solely in English. Moreover, all the oficial explanations and guiding is done the same amount in both languages, we have a script that all our guides follow and we can guarantee that the explanations are given in the same way and amount equally. That being said, sometimes some clients ask in their language things directly to the guides or they have a conversation with the guides about different things during the tours at some moments when the guides are not explaining, and those ones are not translated. We hope that these explantions will be of your help. Thanks a lot
Wonderful all day tour with a lot of Basque history. Tour guide, Borja, was exceptionally knowledgeable and entertaining. We would highly recommend this tour.
The tour was very good. The best part was the walk up to and back from the hermitage out on the island. Gernike was especially interesting too, mostly for its history, both proud and tragic. Our guide Igor was very personable and knowledgeable about the area.
Borja is our tour guide, he is very nice and accommodating, he really assists us and give us a lot of information. My partner enjoy her birthday in the tour.. Thank you so much viator and Sir Borja🥰🫶🏻
The walk to the castle on the rock is worth the hike down and the "climb up". History, views, and wonder.
Loved the experience. Guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Very experienced driver also. Never felt in danger.
Our guide Paula was highly dedicated and professional, introducing us to many local traditions and cultures. We were very satisfied with this trip. Highly recommended!
Loved our hike to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, a castle on the rock near Bermeo. (Game of Thrones)Was a little tough on our way back up the hill. ☆☆☆☆☆
It was nice being in a smaller tour of people from across the world, our guide, Oni was very knowledgeable and friendly. We visited some great places and would recommend to anyone visiting Bilbao to go on these excursions.
