Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao
Description
Discover the French Basque Country with a Biarritz tour from San Sebastian or Bilbao (choose option when booking), blending Atlantic scenery, history, and local flavor in a relaxed day. Start in elegant Biarritz: visit the Grand Plage, Rocher de la Vierge, Casino, and Hôtel du Palais while your guide shares Belle Époque stories, photogenic spots, and seaside recommendations. Next, explore Bayonne, the Basque-French chocolate capital, wandering the Grand Bayonne, visiting Cathédrale Sainte-Marie, exploring the market, and enjoying the charm of half-timbered streets and artisan shops. The journey culminates in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Stroll its harbor and charming streets to feel the shared maritime spirit of the Basque coast (not included in the bilingual group option). This itinerary showcases imperial coastlines, medieval alleys, river bridges, and Basque hospitality. Perfect for a comfortable, authentic, and enriching day trip from San Sebastian or Bilbao.
Tour Options
Itinerary
10:00am Arrival in Biarritz: Casino, Rocher de la Vierge, Hotel du Palais and Sainte Eugénie Church
Arrival in Bayonne: Sainte Marie Cathedral, Port Neuf, Town Hall and Market
Arrival in St. Jean de Luz: Rue Gambetta, Saint-Jean Church, Grande Plage and Louis XIV Square (NOT included in the bilingual option)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please provide your hotel or apartment name and address (if option selected, not available for the bilingual tour option).
Traveller Ratings
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 (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). 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.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We would like to remind you that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.
- Bilingual tour: This tour operates with a minimum of 4 adults. Individual bookings or groups of fewer than 4 people are welcome and may be joined with other travelers to reach the required minimum.
- Bilingual tour: If the minimum number required to operate the tour is not reached, Local Experts Tours will contact you 3 days before the start date to inform you of the situation and offer alternatives.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
- Kids menu is available.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Reviews(222)
2 great cities, bayonet architectural, biarritz picturesque
Carlos was a great guide, swapping seamlessly from Spanish to English. We had a great first time in France & well worth the trip to see the French Basque Country and how it differs. Carlos gave great guided tours in both places we stopped and still allowed enough time for self exploration. It was good to be shown places to go back to rather than blindly go in and miss things. I just wish we had longer at each and it was a full day tour (until 6pm not 3pm).
Superb tour by Victor. Very interesting, extensive, and clear explanations and descriptions. We visited the most interesting and beautiful places. Thank you very much for the successful trip.
Such a great day! We saw so much & learned about each different city / town that we travelled to. Carlos was an awesome tour guide. My husband & him bonded over basketball. I highly recommend this tour.
Short visits to Bayonne and Biarritz. Our guide Carlos was considerate and friendly. Wish there was more time at each spot. As planned, this trip barely checks the boxes and leaves very little time for self exploration.
An amazing day! Carlos was a great guide who gave us lots of history & information about the places we visited. Lunch was also great! 3 different towns with 3 different personalities. A great way to see a lot in a day. Highly recommend this tour!
This is not flashy or high class. Tour guides are responsible caretakers who keep you to a tight schedule. Be prepared to walk. Challenges include cramped small vans with poor air conditioning and very challenging parking conditions. Bonuses include excellent company communication and knockout lunch venues when included.
First, let me tell you how five star the communication was with this company. There was a little confusion on which side of the hotel you are picked up on which was quickly sorted. The price was very fair for the length of the tour which included an elegant lunch. Be aware that the tour guides are genuine working class people who live in this area. This is not an elegant ride or delivery - small vans with not very good air conditioning. The guides are not experts on the places you are visiting, but they can answer many practical questions about the area. Your safety and care are well done with these guys.
The guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip very interesting- it was a very comfortable drive with lots of interesting facts. Quite a lot of walking but overall expensive
This trip was “okay”. Was lovely to see Biarritz, Bayonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The lunch was tasty but clumsy when ordering with not a lot of help from guide. The guide had favorite guests and therefore we felt almost ignored. The guide was knowledge, there’s no denying that but he should work on being personable, friendly, inclusive and equitable with his clients.
