Day Trips from San Sebastian to Mundaka

Immerse yourself in the Basque region’s dramatic coastal scenery, discover some of its key monuments, and cap off your visit with a trip to vibrant Bilbao on this private, full-day tour. Following morning pickup at your hotel, you’ll visit Gernika (immortalized in a Picasso painting), will discover the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, will see the Dragonstone filming location from “Game of Thrones,” and will explore Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim.

Experience Biscay on a private tour from San Sebastian, starting at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones islet with 241 steps, sea views, and wind-swept landscapes. Continue to Mundaka, a fishing gem in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, known for its legendary wave, harbor, churches, lookouts, and smoky grills along the quay. The route ends in Guernica, the symbolic heart of the Basque people, visiting the Tree of Guernica (Gernika in Basque), walking historic streets, and pausing before the mural inspired by Picasso’s Guernica. This private tour includes an expert local guide, hotel pick-up and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, and Gaztelugatxe tickets, offering a perfectly rounded day linking nature, culture, and memory in Biscay.