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BAYONNE, BIARRITZ and SAINT JEAN DE LUZ - Private Cultural Adventure
4.9
31 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!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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.
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What's Included
- 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
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 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.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(31 Ratings)
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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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Faisal_r
Jul 7, 2024
Great day trip to french Basque - Wonderful little day trip outing with a easy going intelligent guide.
Picked us up at our vrbo and off we went.
Being a private tour you can follow the game plan or change things up as you go.
We needed to end the trip one hour early as pur daughter had a soccer match and the guide was great about that while still hittibg 95% of the tour.
He was a joy to talk to and wealth of information.
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Alyssast9295fd
Jul 1, 2024
Markel - French Basque Day Trip - We enjoyed a wonderful day trip to Bayonne, Biarritz and St. Jean de Luz with Markel! He was attentive, accommodating and super knowledgeable - his insights into Basque culture made the trip so enriching.
He tailored the trip to our wishes and took us to places in each town we would never have seen on our own.
Mark was delightful and would highly recommend!
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Robert_e
Jun 17, 2024
Trés Bien - Just an amazing day all around. Our guide was so pleasant, fun and knowledgable. We learned so much about each city-history, culture, customs. He tailored the trip completely to our interests and allowed plenty of time for enjoying the scenery and shopping. Exactly what we had hoped for.
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Cindy
Jun 5, 2024
Beautiful day visiting French Basque region - We enjoyed a fantastic day with our Basque guide Markel. We so appreciated his enthusiasm, the beautiful sites and interesting history.
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Stephanie_r
May 18, 2024
Wonderful Private Tour of French Basque Country - AMAZING day! We had such a wonderful time learning about French Basque culture and history. Jan was a great tour guide and catered the tour to our family, hitting on not only the typical tourist must-see landmarks, but local favorites as well.
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Lesliesb1490nq
May 9, 2024
Great tour of French Basque Country! - Thanks to our guide Mark, we had a perfect day in French Basque Country. He is extremely knowledgeable, shared a great deal of the history of the region, was fun to spend the day with, very helpful in every way. Highly recommend this tour, and ask for Mark. You will have a truly memorable day
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