Top Basque Country Private Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Learn how to make Basque tapas (pintxos) in an intimate setting during a small-group cooking class. Your chef–instructor teaches you how to cook local recipes such as grilled cod and spicy mushrooms using seasonal produce. Sip a glass or two of wine from the open bar and taste local cheese and olive oil while you cook, then sit down to eat your creations after.

Explore top attractions in the Basque Country on this private 4.5-hour Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum tour. Follow a private guide through the pretty streets of Bilbao and admire the architecture for which the city is famous. Along the way, gain insight into the region’s culture and heritage, and take in top landmarks including the neo-baroque Arriaga Theater, City Hall, Ribera Market and the 14th-century Santiago Cathedral. Mingle with the locals along bustling shopping streets, then visit the famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — one of the largest museums in Spain.

Enjoy this half day tour of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum on this guided private half day tour. You’ll be picked up in an air conditioned vehicle, and start your tour exploring the Guggenheim. After this you’ll visit several important monuments, and hear about their history and significance. Also stop by La Ribera Market today to do some shopping. At the end of the day, you’ll be driven back to San Sebastian.

Get your cultural and gastronomic game on with this private tour in San Sebastian, focusing on the city’s top sites and culinary scene. Your driver/guide shows you some of the best basque bars in town, and the best places to get small bites to eat. You might never find some of these on your own.

Benefit from the personalized attention of a private guide on this comprehensive private tour of Biarritz and the Basque Coast. Travel in style in a private vehicle, stopping wherever you like to see the highlights of the area or focus on things that interest you. Your guide will provide personalized attention and answer all of your questions.

The capital of the Basque Country is today a modern and vibrant artistic city, but it’s roots are seated upon its former industrial glory and it’s proud basque heritage. There are so many things to do, see and try out here that it is easy to get lost. Come with us for some quality time in Bilbao, for a walking tour from the Guggenheim Museum until the Old Town, in a time travel adventure from the futuristic, to the medieval historical times. You will learn about: Foundation in the early 14th century Importance as a medieval commercial town 19th century heavy industrialization process The history of the Basque heritage Modernization Artistic rebirth and the Guggenheim Museum

When in San Sebastian, you must indulge in its gastronomic scene. The best way to do this is by booking a private tour, where your guide will take you to some of the best hidden spots in town to try pintxos and accompanying Spanish wines. Easily meet your guide at the departure point, and you’ll start your journey to the best pintxos in town. Enjoy this half-day tour, and the rest of the day is free.

Check out Bilbao at night with a local guide who will show you all the hot spots. You’ll have a bunch of activities on this tour, like riding the cable car to Artxanda Lookout, descending on the funicular, tramming to the Old Quarter, and much more. You can feel free to go at your own pace, since this is a private tour just for you.

Learn all about the Picos de Europa National Park with this guided tour of the area from Bilbao, and make sure to come hungry. Your guide will be a foodie, and they will share the culture of this area with you partly through food. You’ll be tasting tapas, alcoholic beverages, and a full meal along the way. Your guide will take photos of you in the natural beauty, and tell you stories about the history, too.

Explore Donostia on this private walking tour, and discover why it has so many Michelan starred restaurants, and why it is historically important. You can customize this tour with your guide, since it is a private experience for you and your group. Check out the most famous landmarks and some hidden spots too, which you could only find from your local guide. Decide which Michelan starred restaurant you’ll try later for dinner.

On this full-day private tour, you’ll explore the stunning coastline of the Basque region in your own chauffeured, luxury vehicle. Build your own custom-made itinerary, without the rush of a group tour. Highlights along the way include San Juan de Gaztelugatxe (where scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed), the historic city center of San Sebastian, and the iconic "flysch" of Getaria and Zumaia.

Marvel at the scenic splendor of the Basque Country on a day trip from Bilbao that covers the highlights and helps you cross the border over to France with ease. Wander the winding streets of the city’s Old Quarter to see antique architecture and sink your toes into the silken sands of Biarritz, a sandy stretch declared the ‘Beach of Kings’ due to regular visits by European royalty. Convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel is included on this tour.

Exclusive Tour max. 8 of 5 hours: 2h guided tour + 2h Gastronomic Walk and we make the difference with a 1h shopping route as well, leaving BILBAO at your feet, never better said. Includes 2 pintxo-pote appetizers (2 Basque tapas + 2 drinks)

If you have a day to visit Bilbao and the Bay of Biscay, maximize your time there and explore with a private local guide. You’ll leave the driving and itinerary to a Basque local, and enjoy a cultural immersion, hearing stories and curiosities as you go. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, La Ribera Market, and Mundaka Beach all feature on the route; note that entry fees are extra.

Benefit from personalized attention and private round-trip transportation for your group on this multi-stop Rioja wineries tour. There's no need to rent a car or choose who will be the sober driver; sample famous and lesser-known drops at three Rioja winery stops. Learn about the history and viniculture of this particular variety of Spanish wine, and soak up the alcohol with tasty local snacks, such as cheese and chorizo.

San Sebastian is famously known for its gastronomy. Feast on a wealth of Basque cuisine and learn to cook these regional signatures with a professional chef during this small-group cooking class. Prepare and eat several dishes washed down with red wine and the signature local sparkling white, “txakoli”, and a glass of cider, and leave with newfound confidence in your cooking skills.

San Sebastian is a food lover’s dream destination—and this private pintxos tour will introduce you to the city’s unique culinary scene. Pick from multiple tour times, and set off with just your guide for company. You’ll visit two bars, and will taste four different pintxos dishes and two drinks. As you go, you’ll also spy landmarks like the Buen Pastor Cathedral, Constitution Square, and other Old Town highlights.

For the early risers amongst you the Sunrise SUP (stand up paddle board) private trip is a very special time to be on the water, with perfect glassy conditions and nobody around. Paddle board as the sun comes up and see San Sebastian from the sea. La Concha is a famous, picture postcard, natural bay right in the heart of the city. It`s surrounded by two white-sand beaches overlooked by Santa Clara Island. While the city's still sleeping we’ll will take you on a magical mystery tour, tailor-made to suit your level, stopping off for dips with a pit-stop on the island and breakfast. It's an incredible way to start the day. (We tend to get booked up quickly for this tour so please reserve as far in advance as possible)

Dig into San Sebastian's legendary gourmet scene with a private pintxos and wine tour. Stroll through the medieval Old Town with a personal guide to learn a brief history of the city, stopping along the way at some of the best pintxos bars to taste a variety of the intricate, bite-sized Basque tapas. Bring out the rich regional flavors with a selection of Spanish and Basque wine pairings as you learn to order and eat just like a local.

Get acquainted with Bilbao old and new in one trip with this small-group walking tour, ideal for first-time visitors. Stroll around the landmarks of the cobbled Old Town (Casco Viejo) and cross the River Nervion to view the turn-of-the-century buildings and avenues of the New Town, learning how it developed during the 1800s. On route, enjoy a ‘txikiteo’ or ‘poteo’ bar crawl, tasting 'pintxos' (skewered tapas) at various drinking spots.

Experience some of the best sights and tastes of the Basque Country on this relaxed private day tour. Receive personalized attention from your guide as you visit the cliffs of Zumaia, explore the Game of Thrones beach at Hurdantza, drive the coastal road to Getaria, and sample the region’s famous grilled fish and txakoli wine. This tour suits travelers with various interests.

Discover Pamplona’s history, culture, and cuisine on a private tour with a 3-course Basque meal in a Hemingway-famous 19th-century café. You’ll follow the route of the famous bull race, pausing to pose for photos with actual Pamplona bulls. Exploring this tradition with a local ensures you get beyond Pamplona’s touristy side, offering an authentic immersion in proud Basque traditions.

Ideal for traveling wine lovers, this private tour from San Sebastian sees you tasting a range of top Rioja wines. Visit Haro, Laguardia, two boutique wineries, and the famous Marques de Riscal winery, all with a designated driver to handle local traffic for you. Enjoy local homemade food and flexible tastings tailored to your preferences on this intimate wine experience.

Immerse yourself in San Sebastian's culinary culture on this private tasting tour. Led by an expert guide, explore the Old Town's narrow streets and discover the authentic taste of San Sebastian savoring local pintxos and wines. Enjoy a combination of Basque food, Spanish wines, and the stunning backdrop of La Concha Beach.