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Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao
About this experience
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.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 1h
10:00am Arrival in Biarritz: Casino, Rocher de la Vierge, Hotel du Palais and Sainte Eugénie Church
Stop 2 · 2h
Arrival in Bayonne: Sainte Marie Cathedral, Port Neuf, Town Hall and Market
Stop 3 · 45min
Arrival in St. Jean de Luz: Rue Gambetta, Saint-Jean Church, Grande Plage and Louis XIV Square (NOT included in the bilingual option)
What’s included
- Private transportation
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (not available for Bilingual group, meet at specified meeting point)
- Professional guide
- Saint Jean de Luz (not available for Bilingual group)
- Lunch is included (not available for Bilingual group)
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Rain clothes and umbrella
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
From Bilbao (English)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 10 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English Pickup included
From Bilbao (Spanish)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 10 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish. Pickup included
From San Sebastian (Spanish)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 8 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish Pickup included
From San Sebastian (English)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 8 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English Pickup included
Bilingual from San Sebastian
No accomodation pick up: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point. Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking one or both languages are welcome. Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults, with a maximum of 45 adults. Duration: 6 hours: This tour option begins at 9.00 am and ends at 3.00 pm. Lunch is excluded: Contrary to the other tour options, this one does not offer lunch. Saint Jean de Luz excluded: This tour option doed not visit Saint Jean de Luz, only Biarritz & Bayonne. Bus: The vehicle used for this tour depends on demand, and could be a bus or minivan. Meeting point: San Sebastian bus station, Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. Main door of the cafeteria.
Meeting & pickup
- For the Minibus Bilingual Tour option the meeting point is set at the San Sebastian Central Bus Station. Our tour leader will meet the group at the space between the escalator (downstairs) and the indoor cafeteria. There is only one escalator and one cafeteria at the Bus Station.
End point
- For the Minibus Bilingual Tour option the meeting point is set at the San Sebastian Central Bus Station. Our tour leader will meet the group at the space between the escalator (downstairs) and the indoor cafeteria. There is only one escalator and one cafeteria at the Bus Station.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.