Top Basque Country Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Enjoy a dinner to remember—and discover the highlights of Bilbao’s vibrant food scene—during this small-group food tour. Meet your guide in central Bilbao, and be sure to come hungry: you’ll taste the best of the city’s many pintxos (tapas) bars. Try a number of local bites, learn all about what sets the Basque Country’s culinary offerings apart, enjoy drinks with your nibbles, and follow your guide to locals-frequented favorites.

With the Do Eat Better Experience Bilbao Food Tour through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and bars where you can feast on local delights like Pintxos, Rioja-style potatoes, and so much more. Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers! Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties and taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you cross the city. You will learn about Bilbao's rich culinary history and culture while you taste and we will provide small-group experiences, for a relaxed pace and informal vibe!

Discover the delicious gastronomy of San Sebastian on this small-group tasting tour in the Old Town. Visit different spots to sample pintxos that are perfectly paired with local Spanish wines. Explore this fascinating quarter in between tastings and learn about the history, culture, and people of this Basque city during the tour.

Perched in the heart of San Sebastian’s La Concha Bay, Santa Clara Island is one of the city’s gems. Discover it on this fun boat trip, which comes complete with an audio guide you can access using your smartphone. Choose whether to stay longer and explore the island’s beaches and the “Hondalea” artwork (in season) or return on the next boat back.

Experience San Sebastian’s highlights and lesser-known delights on this small-group electric bike tour. Hop on an easy-to-ride bike and see more than you ever could by walking as you cruise the city's large network of bike lanes. Discover La Concha, the Boulevard, and Monte Igueldo for bird’s-eye views, and explore often-overlooked districts such as the university and sports quarter. Ideal for first-time and short-on-time visitors, with a choice of departures.

Stroll through the historic Old Town of San Sebastian with a guide on this walking tour. Through a guide's commentary, learn about the city's people, culture, architecture, and history. With a small group of just 10 people or fewer, travelers will enjoy personalized attention and the chance to ask questions on the tour, which will stop at a local bar for a round of pintxos (tapas) and a drink.

San Sebastian is home to countless pintxo bars, but it's tricky to know which serve the best bites. This small-group food tour takes the guesswork out of eating like a local, leading you to carefully selected bars to sample pintxos paired with regional drinks. Along the way, your guide shares the stories behind Basque cuisine, ensuring you leave with a full belly and deeper appreciation of the city's food culture.

Spend a few hours cycling around Bilbao, learning all about the city’s highlights from your guide. Either join a small group or take this tour privately. Stop at several places today, including architectural sites, the Guggenheim, parks, government buildings, the Maritime Museum, City Hall, La Ribera Market, and then finish up at Tourné Bilbao, Villarías Kalea, 1, Abando.

San Sebastian’s architecture and golden sands look their best from the water. Experience them for longer when you join this intimate cruise that covers not just San Sebastian’s bay but the bay of Pasaia. Soft drinks, a Polaroid photo, and Wi-Fi are included, as well as a downloadable audio guide. Upgrade for the sunset tour, which is longer than the morning or afternoon cruises, and features a glass of cava.

Pintxo culture is at the heart of San Sebastian’s food scene. Enjoy reserved seating at some of the city’s most fascinating venues—plus a tour of Mercado de la Bretxa—when you prebook this intimate tour, available as small-group and private options. Sample wine, charcuterie, desserts, and more, and leave with recommendations for the rest of your stay. Note that when the market is closed, your tour includes an additional two pintxo stops.

Visiting the Guggenheim Museum is a must in the Basque Country, and a guided tour in Bilbao offers a deeper appreciation of its unique architecture and artworks. This tour, with tickets included and no queues, starts in front of Frank Gehry’s iconic building, a masterpiece of contemporary design. Accompanied by a professional guide, explore the museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions, getting up close to key modern and contemporary art pieces. Learn the stories, anecdotes, and cultural contexts behind each work, making the Guggenheim one of the world’s most influential museums. This tour ensures a personalized, enriching experience, perfect for those seeking a cultural journey blending art, history, and Bilbao’s emblematic prestige.

Join this small group and cycle around San Sebastian with your guide, and learn all about Basque history and culture. Ride along the city’s fantastic bike trails and get to the beaches to check the surf. You’ll pass by several attractions, where you can stop and learn a bit about each of them. This tour lasts around two and a half hours.

Immerse yourself in the culture and regal history of San Sebastian during this private half-day tour, with transfers direct from your hotel. Explore the gardens of the Miramar Palace, soak up the atmosphere at a city market, see surfers in action on Zurriola Beach, stroll romantic San Sebastian Old Town, take in city views from the Monte Igueldo headland, and more.

Known as the city that serves the best of Basque cuisine, San Sebastián is a top destination for food lovers in Europe. But, its tastiest plates and local restaurants may be difficult to find without insider help. This small-group food tour offers just that, with an itinerary that showcases San Sebastián’s culinary credentials. Visit family-run bars and bakeries, make the Basque snacks “pintxos,” sip cider, and learn about the city’s culture from a local guide.

Soak up spectacular coastal views while discovering the rich history and culture of Spain's Basque coast. Highlights include a walking tour of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, visiting the charming fishing villages of Bermeo and Mundaka, and an insight into the cultural legacy of Gernika-Lumo. Round off the day at Berroja Auzoa winery to taste the region’s signature txakoli varieties.

This full-day small-group tour from Bilbao runs in English and includes transport throughout Rioja. Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios wineries, known for their wines and architecture, with complete guided tastings. If Ysios is closed, you’ll still visit for photos and enjoy an equivalent tasting at another winery. The tour also includes a stop in the medieval village of Laguardia for a tapas lunch.

Exploring the Basque countryside from Bilbao typically includes juggling transportation logistics and navigating rural roads. This full-day trip takes care of everything for you, leaving you free to soak in the experience as you walk along the spectacular coastal path to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, then continue to the charming fishing town of Bermeo and the historic Casa de Juntas in Gernika.

Discover pintxos tradition on a small-group food tour in San Sebastian's Old Town. Visit several venues, including pintxo bars, restaurants, and gourmet shops. Taste local specialties like Iberian ham, mussels, and marinated anchovies, and enjoy glasses of Basque wine in a small-group setting, for a more intimate experience.

Take part in the cherished Basque tradition of pintxos on this private food and walking tour in San Sebastian. Visit some of the seaside city’s best pintxos bars to savor the delicious bite-sized snacks just like locals do, paired with Spanish wine or beer. Between tastings, explore the most important landmarks of San Sebastian's old town, taking advantage of your private guide’s expertise to learn the history of the city that was named a European Capital of Culture in 2016.

Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a culinary expert guide on this food tour of its charming old town. Travel with a small group of just eight people, which means you can get to know your host and fellow adventurers as you go. Taste some typical San Sebastian pintxos, washed down with local drinks, and listen to in-depth commentary on the local culinary culture.

Small groups. On purpose. We don't want to simply take you from one landmark to another. We keep our groups small so there's time to talk, ask questions and experience Bilbao in a more personal way. Free Spirit is a small local company, and our tours are built around conversation, local knowledge and a genuine connection with the place we live. There's no fixed price for the tour. At the end, you decide what the experience was worth to you. Highlights / Why book - Explore Bilbao's Old Town with a local guide - Understand the history and transformation of the city - Talk about Basque culture, identity and everyday life - Small groups with time for questions and conversation - Get local recommendations for the rest of your stay - Tip-based experience — you decide what it was worth at the end

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.

Maximize time in the Basque Country on this full-day tour from San Sebastian or Bilbao, which takes you across the border into France. Visit the glamorous beach city of Biarritz and the historic town of Bayonne with a professional guide. Upgrade to a tour in your choice of Spanish or English that also includes a restaurant lunch, transfers, and a visit to the seaside town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.