San Sebastián · FRENCH BASQUE COAST TOURS
15 reviewed
Cross the Bidasoa and the Basque Country keeps going, into Biarritz, Bayonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. These 15 tours string the best of the Côte Basque into one day: the surf beaches, the belle-époque seafront, the chocolate houses of Bayonne. Durations, stops and pickup points are listed for each.
Guided day trip from San Sebastián to Biarritz, Bayonne, and often Saint-Jean-de-Luz, with hotel pickup, lunch, and free time to explore.
“Had a great day out and experienced the ‘essentials’ of Biarritz and Bayonne. Javier was a formidable guide.”
Private coast-hopping tour through Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and Hondarribia with an English guide, pickup, and scenic drives.
“Our guide was very informative and we had a lovely day. Especially loved the food. We traveled at a leisurely pace and thoroughly enjoyed the day”
Private Basque Coast day trip from San Sebastián with hotel pickup, cliff views, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Guéthary, and Biarritz.
“Great way to see small villages in the French Basque region as well as great scenery. The food and shopping are great as well.”
Private French Basque coast day from San Sebastian: Bayonne chocolate and cathedral, Biarritz beaches and market, plus Saint-Jean-de-Luz.
“Villages are picturesques and beautiful! Our guide, Mark, explained us about villages, basque history adding many fun facts ! Well organized, nice timeline, punctua!! Perfect 10!!”
Private Basque-French food tour: cheeses in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a 1660 macaron stop, Biarritz sea views, pintxos in Hondarribia.
“Mikel was great and we appreciated his commentary and knowledge. The food and wine was wonderful. The accommodated our service dog and we all had a great time seeing and learning about the Basque Country.”
Private French Basque countryside tour from San Sebastián with hotel pickup, Sare and Espelette peppers, plus medieval Camino vibes in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
“Micheal (I hope I’m spelling it correctly) was the perfect guide. His knowledge of Spanish and French history was very good, and he was able to explain so much to us about the Basque culture and help us understand this part of the world. The towns he took us to were all beautiful and had meaning. We especially enjoyed his lunch recommendations and insights into the local people. This was a highlight of our trip”
A 6-hour guided trip from San Sebastián to Biarritz and Bayonne, mixing Atlantic scenery, Basque markets, and chocolate-history streets.
“The trip and guide was excellent. Nothing was too much to help us have a good experience. The guide was very knowledgeable in a wide variety of subjects.”
Private English day trip from Bayonne to Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz: UNESCO Sainte Marie cathedral, posh resort views, flexible lunch time.
“You will visit 3 beautiful and unique Basque towns and enjoy strolling through the streets of their old town areas. Matteo was an excellent guide along the way. He recommended a lovely seaside restaurant for lunch.”
Basque Coast day trip from San Sebastián or Bilbao: Biarritz surf views and Bayonne market with lunch and guided stops.
“Our guide Maider was fantastic. Professional, knowledgeable and very engaging. Would highly recommend this trip.”
Private Basque coastal day from San Sebastián with Biarritz markets, Saint-Jean-de-Luz macarons, Hondarribia medieval streets, and Mount Jaizkibel views.
“A big shout out to Jaime for showing us around the beautiful towns of Biarritz, Guethary, and Hondarribia. He was incredibly patient with us, especially since we were traveling with a toddler, and made the whole experience stress-free and enjoyable. Jaime’s warmth and knowledge really made us fall in love with the Basque Country. We’ll definitely be coming back to spend more time exploring, and we highly recommend this tour and Jaime to anyone visiting the region! 🌟”
Small-group day trip from San Sebastián to Bayonne, Biarritz, and Saint-Jean-de-Luz with ocean views, Basque stories, and macaron tasting.
“Great way to get a little taste of 3 French villages with very different personalities. Andoni was knowledgeable as he showed us around and also gave us free time to enjoy each town on our own.”
Four days across Spain’s and France’s Basque sides with private guiding, coastal stops, Bilbao’s Guggenheim, and two Rioja wineries.
“It was an incredible experience an the guides Jaime and Andoni were great. I recommend this tour 100%”
Private day trip from San Sebastián to French Basque Country: Biarritz, Bayonne, and Saint-Jean-de-Luz with pickup, comfy transport, and entry fees.
“Jamie’s history lessons were great. Brilliant tour. Relaxing and complete. We never felt rushed or neglected. Would take any tour they offer.”
Private French-Basque countryside tour from San Sebastian to medieval towns, pepper villages, and Pyrenees views with a personal guide.
“Juan was exceptional and provided us much history of the area and it's Basque culture. Juan was very personable and made us feel comfortable as we spent the day with him exploring.”
A private 8-hour French-Basque countryside day from San Sebastian, mixing St. James Way history with Espelette peppers and Pyrenees villages.
“Amazing tour! Recommend to anyone interested in checking out the French-basque country (or another tour they offer). Daniel was super knowledgeable!”
