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Côte Basque Tour: Belle Epoque to Surfers and Gastronomy
4.9
38 Ratings
Bayonne
Embark on a private cultural adventure in Côte Basque, exploring its rich history, stunning landscapes, and mouthwatering gastronomy. Discover stories of pirates, surfers, and Gothic cathedrals. Join us now!
Embark on a private cultural adventure in Côte Basque, exploring its rich history, stunning landscapes, and mouthwatering gastronomy. Discover stories of pirates, surfers, and Gothic cathedrals. Join us now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Bayonne - In no time, you’ll have made it to the center of Bayonne famed for its romantic medieval charm, half-timbered buildings and delicious chocolate. That is correct! Bayonne is called the French capital of chocolate and it played a pivotal role in the spread of the cocoa confection through Europe. In other words - you have to try it! You’ll…
- Bayonne - In no time, you’ll have made it to the center of Bayonne famed for its romantic medieval charm, half-timbered buildings and delicious chocolate. That is correct! Bayonne is called the French capital of chocolate and it played a pivotal role in the spread of the cocoa confection through Europe. In other words - you have to try it! You’ll stroll down the cobbled streets of the Historic Part discovering picturesque corners of the city, chocolate stores and one of the most beautiful cathedrals in France. Saint Mary of Bayonne Cathedral was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998 and a Historic Monument since 1862.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private experienced guide and driver
- All transportation costs included (petrol, parking, and tolls)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Private experienced guide and driver
- All transportation costs included (petrol, parking, and tolls)
What's Not Included
- Food, drinks and tickets, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food, drinks and tickets, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
The famed Côte Basque boasts a remarkable quality of life, picturesque beaches, breathtaking landscapes, charming residences, and delectable cuisine. As you journey, you’ll hear stories of the Belle Epoque era, pirates, and 1950’s Hollywood surfers. Expect the delightful experience of cheese, chocolate, and a Gothic cathedral ensconced in a medieval…
The famed Côte Basque boasts a remarkable quality of life, picturesque beaches, breathtaking landscapes, charming residences, and delectable cuisine. As you journey, you’ll hear stories of the Belle Epoque era, pirates, and 1950’s Hollywood surfers. Expect the delightful experience of cheese, chocolate, and a Gothic cathedral ensconced in a medieval city…It’s simply unbelievable!
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
Location
Bayonne
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(38 Ratings)
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Z8754uremilym
Oct 11, 2024
Basque-ing in the beauty! - The tour was amazing. Our guide, Martin, was knowledgeable and friendly and we had a great day touring the different towns, stopping to eat and take photos.
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Fran_v
Sep 16, 2024
A Perfect Day in French Basque Country - What a great day we had! Martin was such an impressive guide with vast knowledge of Basque history. He gave us insight we would never have had on our own.
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Victoriafj202pw
Sep 13, 2024
Delightful Experiences, Amazing Tours, Terrific Guides! - The tour guides were amazing, and the experiences were wonderful! We enjoyed a few different tours. On each one, the guides shared fascinating information about the history of the Basque region. One tour included visiting three small cities with amazing ocean views, beautiful architecture (towns and churches), very fun shopping, and of course delicious wine and food (the fresh food markets were incredible). We also took a private tour of two Rioja vineyards which were beautiful and very unique! We ended that tour by eating at an amazing restaurant. Overall, my sisters and I, who were enjoying our annual sister trip, were delighted and amazed with the area. A special thanks to these most amazing tour guides: Ernes and Ania!
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Fabiola_m
Aug 24, 2024
Wonderful day at French Vasque province! - Every moment of this tour was memorable. People, places, food and views were great! Our guide Martín is a very nice person and have a vast knewledge of the Vasque provincies.
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Jamed_w
Jul 31, 2024
An awesome cultural experience - I booked this tour for my son and I. I was looking for someone to provide some context as well as a sense of history and culture for this incredible region. We simply could not have had a more knowledgeable, engaged and friendly host. This was an amazing experience that will last a lifetime. Thank you very much.
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Karah_f
Jul 24, 2024
Outstanding Tour! - Our trip with Jan was a delight and one of the highlights of our trip to Country Basque. Jan was knowledgeable about the history, geography, linguistic background of the area, and so much more. He was easy to talk to and took us to great spots in each town. This tour was a great way to get a taste of the region without feeling rushed. It was a truly personal experience that we will remember fondly.
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Adventure491082
Jul 18, 2024
If you do nothing else, take this tour!!! - If you do nothing else when visiting San Sebastián take this tour!!!
What an extraordinary day visiting the beautiful French Basque region and getting to leisurely stroll through these charming coastal towns where the sites, food and shopping were in abundance. Martin was absolutely wonderful sharing the rich history of this incredibly unique region. He was so knowledgeable, warm and so much fun to spend the day with. Everything was curated based on your interest and pace. One of the absolute best tours we took!!
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James_t
Jul 16, 2024
This is a must if you’re... - This is a must if you’re in San Sebastián. Mikal picked us up at our door in the morning and drove us to France in his very comfortable van. Showing us the best of southwest France. The hills, the architecture and the food. It was a great day.
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Apala_p
Sep 19, 2024
Beautiful day trip for those on a time crunch. - Mark, our tour guide was wonderful! He was friendly and knowledgeable. It was fun to get information regarding a bit of history in the area, tasty treats that the locals would eat and he also gave us space to explore. If it was a warmer day, I would have liked to just pick up food and have a picnic or a swim on one of the beaches. We made the most out of a one day trip. Since the trip is a private tour, the only suggestion I have is to maybe give some alternative ideas and timeline, so we could cater it to our family. I would recommend this tour again!
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Thomas_p
Sep 7, 2024
Good but exhaustingly full day trip - Bayonne is a must for the cathedral and the chocolate shop. Biarritz is the highlight of the French Basque coast—absolutely beautiful. Saint Jean de Luz could be skipped to give more time to Bayonne and Biarritz, and also to make for a less exhaustingly full day.
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