9 hours
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Overview
Explore the Basque Country beyond San Sebastian on this full-day, small-group, guided tour. Get picked up at your hotel or apartment and set out to see the 10th-century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Stroll through the old town of Bilbao and along the riverbank to explore the striking Guggenheim Museum with an audio guide. Lunch in a traditional restaurant is included.
Operated by
Local Experts Tours
Ratings & Reviews
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Worth visiting
NatalyaL41, Mar 2026
Very nice experience, amazing guide
Bucket list
Candelaria_D, Mar 2026
Paul, our tour guide and driver, provided exceptional service. He catered to our needs, ensuring our comfort throughout the journey. When my wife forgot her phone at the hotel, Paul kindly took us back to retrieve it. His extensive knowledge made the trip truly enjoyable. The breathtaking view from San Juan de Gaztelugatxe was well worth the hike. We also savored the delicious food in La Palma, Bilbao. The Guggenheim Museum is a must-visit attraction. Overall, we highly recommend this tour. Cheers to Paul! ????
Best Day of our Vacation
Jennifer_B, Mar 2026
Paul was extremely professional , kind and made us feel right at home. His vast knowledge of the area was exactly what we were looking for. I wish we had him with us the whole time we were visiting Spain. He made our vacation memorable beyond what we ever imagined. He’s also extremely trust worthy, I dropped my wallet in the tour van and he brought it back to me and avoided a disaster that would have ruined the rest of our once in a lifetime trip we’ve been planning for years. I highly recommend this company and if you can request Paul, you’ll get what your moneys worth and much more. 10+++++
Wonderful Experience - with excellent guide
Relax49115833803, Mar 2026
We had an excellent day. Paul our driver/guide gave us really informative and interesting information and personalised attention. He was 10/10. He was a very good driver. The sights were amazing- and the lunch exceeded expectations. We would definitely recommend this tour.
Itinerary
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
10:30am Hike through the route of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
2 hoursBilbao
1:00pm Arrival in Bilbao, walk through the Old Town (Arenal, Barria Square, Theater Arriaga and La Ribera Market)
3 hoursGuggenheim Museum Bilbao
3:30pm Access to the Guggenheim Museum (with audio guide). Ticket is included (if option selected).
2 hoursAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Guggenheim Museum tickets (exception: Bilingual group (no tickets) option)
- Transportation in a private vehicle with A/C
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off (included just in small tour option)
- Lunch (included just in small tour option)
- Gaztelugatxe tickets included for all tour options
Exclusions
- Rain clothes and umbrellas
Additional 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
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children and infants must be accompanied by an adult.
- Small group: Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- We strongly recommend to bring sport shoes and a spare Tshirt in case you want to climb the stairs all the way to the top of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Important: At all times, the advice given at access points must be followed, and the measures and recommendations established by health authorities should be respected. It is recommended to check the weather forecast for the day of the visit (Euskalmet) and to follow the authorities' recommendations in case of extreme weather events. On days with an orange alert and to avoid health incidents, it is advised not to hike up to the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage during the affected hours. In any case, it is recommended to take self-protection measures, such as wearing comfortable and suitable footwear, protecting yourself from the sun, and staying properly hydrated.
- If there are children included in the booking, three days before the tour we will contact you by email to confirm their weight and height and to select the appropriate child seat for the car.
- 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.
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.