Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
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Bilbao, Spain
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
- Access to Gaztelugatxe
- anything not detailed into the included services
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:20 am
Itinerary
1
Ermita De San Juan De Gaztelugatxe
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Bermeo
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
3
Casa de Juntas
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- It is a trekking route so a minimum physical condition is required. We recommend you to bring confortable trekking shoes and a small bottle of water
- The total duration of the tour includes the road travelling times. Check the details.
- No accessible for clients with mobility problems or slow walking
- The excursions are in Spanish & English. May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- The tour will take place rain or shine
- The times indicated in the tour are just a reference. They might vary or change
- The seats in the minivan or bus are not assigned
- The order of the places visited might vary at some dates for operative reasons
- Bring your EU ID or a Non-EU passport
- Before boarding in the bus or van, confirm with the guide that your name is on the list.
- Due to space capacity limitations and political or public happenings, the Casa de Juntas of Gernika might not be available to enter and we will see the tree of Gernika from outside. Therefore, the entrance to the Casa de Juntas inside the building is not guaranteed.
- The pictures included in the presentation of this tour, are just a reference. Please do not take them as exact locations from where we will see the different visits.
- Maximum size of the group could be up to 33 pax.
- The walking route to Gaztelugatxe has a gradient of approximately 180 metres. Please bear this in mind. It is possible to do it, but it is not a flat walk.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 36 reviews
Betsy_B, May 2026
While the overall tour itinerary was good and is one of the few that includes the hike, this was marketed as an English tour. I appreciate other languages etc I chose this tour because it was offered solely in English. 3/5 people spoke English but Spanish was spoken 66-70% of the time. If you say it’s just English please keep it English only. I’ve seen others which advertise a dual language tour but that’s not what I signed up for
Christopher_P, May 2026
Wonderful all day tour with a lot of Basque history. Tour guide, Borja, was exceptionally knowledgeable and entertaining. We would highly recommend this tour.
David_S, Apr 2026
The tour was very good. The best part was the walk up to and back from the hermitage out on the island. Gernike was especially interesting too, mostly for its history, both proud and tragic. Our guide Igor was very personable and knowledgeable about the area.
sherlymae_o, Mar 2026
Borja is our tour guide, he is very nice and accommodating, he really assists us and give us a lot of information. My partner enjoy her birthday in the tour.. Thank you so much viator and Sir Borja🥰🫶🏻
Lisa_A, Oct 2025
The walk to the castle on the rock is worth the hike down and the "climb up". History, views, and wonder.
Enrique_H, Oct 2025
Loved the experience. Guide was very informative and knowledgeable. Very experienced driver also. Never felt in danger.
michelle_h, Jul 2025
Borja was a great guide with so much passion for the Basque culture. We learned so much about both Basque and world history especially during the last stop in Gurnica. Borja was very animated and detailed and full of energy through the day even though he had to repeat everything twice in English and Spanish.
Bermeo was a beautiful spot for lunch. And the hike was intense especially the steep path back to the parking lot at the end. There is some pressure to keep the pace with the group but understandably considering there are two more stops and a schedule to keep.
It was a long day but very worth the experience.
Brian_W, Jun 2025
Paul was an excellent ambassador for Viatour. She was very knowledgeable about her homeland. Paula communicated very well in my opinion. We engaged with many on the bus.
Elliot_C, Oct 2024
Really enjoyed our tour! The main stop is San Juan de Gaztelugatze (about 2.5h) and it’s an incredible natural and cultural wonder - really special place. While initially a little challenging to hear over the bus speakers, I increasingly appreciated the passion, knowledge and exuberance of our guide over the course of the day. Bermeo was essentially a 2h lunch stop and self-guided exploration, and then we learned a ton about the sobering history of devastating bombing (1937) of Gernika as well as the political history and distinct independent identity of the Basque people. Super solid day! Would recommend.
Note that the hike to San Juan, to fully see it, requires physical exertion- you steeply descend 200m to the bridge, climb about 100 up to the church, and then climb back up. If you have physical limitations, injuries, etc., it might be challenging.
Olivia_R, Sep 2024
It was a challenge to do the 241 steps plus but I did it.
Our guide Borjas was excellent. He provided a lot of history, said jokes and was passionate about the Basque country. I learned a lot from him which I appreciate.
Elaine_T, Sep 2024
Going up San Juan De Gaztelugatze and having an amazing view. Very passionate tour guide. Amazing good value 3 course lunch for 15 euros at Bermeo.
It would have been good if the tour guide made a booking for the group to go into the Assembly house of Gernika as most didn’t manage to go in.
Cesar_D, Aug 2024
A great tour. Josu was an excellent guide and full of local stories. The three stops were well worth it. If anything my strong suggestion would be to reduce the time in Bermeo and give more time in Guernica. As a group we agreed to do it and Josu was accommodating, but I think Guernica and its rich history deserves a better visit. 2 two stops in the town provided by the tour do not give it justice.
Jodie_P, Jun 2024
We were hoping to learn a lot about Basque history and Borja did not disappoint. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. The coastline at Gaztelugatxe is beautiful and the historical town of Gernika very impactful. We could not have hoped for better on this tour.
Malika_G, May 2024
Great trip. Jesu was our guide and he had an extensive knowledge of the basque region and he is very proud of his heritage. His English was a little difficult to understand at times but he would clarify when we asked if he could repeat it. The first stop was San Juan de Gaztelugatxe which was AMAZING! However we were not prepared for the walk down to the staircase.. it was very steep, long, and tiring. Not recommended for people with mobility problems! Bermeo was also lovely and we had a classic 3 course basque lunch for just 14 euro. Gernika was very informative as well. Overall, great tour
CrinaRamona_R, May 2025
I can say it's been a lot of money with this tour. Paula our very good and helpful guide followed us step by step and gave us important information. Council
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Yzabelle_B, Oct 2024
In English & Español
Excelente servicio por parte del guía, aprendimos mucho sobre la cultura y historia de Bilbao y sus alrededores. Todos los lugares eran súper bonitos y interesantes para visitar. Borja siempre respondió a nuestras preguntas con mucho conocimiento y pasión. También la furgo siempre aparcó muy cerca a los lugares de visita y Borja estaba muy atento a las necesidades de los clienteles como ir al baño. Como pareja inglesa-español, nos vino bien que Borja habla los dos idiomas aunque creo que puede hablar más claro en inglés (quizás un poco más lento). También sería guay usar imagenes con las explicaciones para dar más contexto. En cuanto a San Juan, nos encantó la visita pero era extraño que no comentó nada de Juego de Tronos como si no existiera. Podría ser una buena idea dar agua a los clientes o algún detaillito para recordar el viaje como un postal o una pegatina.
Excellent service from the guide, we learned a lot about the culture and history of Bilbao and its surroundings. All the places were super nice and interesting to visit. Borja always answered our questions with a lot of knowledge and passion. Also the van was always parked very close to the places we visited and Borja was very attentive to the clients' needs such as going to the toilet. As an English-Spanish couple, it was good that Borja speaks both languages although I think he could speak more clearly in English (perhaps a little slower). It would also be great to use pictures with the explanations to give more context. As for San Juan, we loved the visit but it was strange that he didn't comment on Game of Thrones as if it didn't exist. It might be a good idea to give water to the customers or a little souvenir to remember the trip like a postcard or a sticker.
Margit_J, May 2024
Die historischen Kenntisse des Guide sind großartig, unterstützt durch baskische Musik ist diese Tour ein emotionales Plädoyer für das Baskenland.
Silvia_M, May 2024
La puntualidad con la que paso a buscarme . Los lugares son muy bonitos , la ruta para llegar a ellos no tiene desperdicio. Aparte el guía Borjas, puso mucho interés en explicarnos todo y se nota que tiene mucha pasión por trasmitir los conocimientos.
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