Basque Country Private Tour: Scenic Views and Culture

Explore the picturesque villages and historic landmarks of the Basque Country from Bordeaux. Visit Espelette, known for its sweet peppers, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a medieval town on the way to Santiago de Compostela, and Biarritz, a charming seaside resort.

Duration: 9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Biarritz - For instance, you might explore the enchanting city of Biarritz. Once a whaling village, it gained popularity in the late 19th century when Empress Eugénie (wife of Napoleon III) made it a fashionable destination.

Your guide can lead you on a walking tour to take in the breathtaking ocean views, historic architecture, Napoleon’s Palace, the quaint fishermen’s port, and the lighthouse.

This is a chance to wander the streets, visit local shops, or simply relax on the beach and enjoy the ocean scenery.

  • Espelette - Another possible stop is the charming village of Espelette, renowned for its sweet peppers, which you will see drying on the house facades.
    You will undoubtedly be captivated by this authentic Basque village with its traditional architecture.
  • Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port - If you’re interested in exploring the inland Basque country, we could visit the village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a medieval town on the route to Santiago de Compostela, featuring narrow streets and historic buildings.

Along the way, enjoy stunning views of the Pyrenees mountains.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Driver/guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Well-organized tour
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Visits and tastings fees
  • Gratuities
  • Activities
Additional Information

The Basque Country is a picturesque and historically rich region of France.

A private tour is the ideal way to explore, relax and enjoy the basque experience with a stopover in the places you will choose (for example Biarritz, Espelette, Saint-Jean de Luz, Guétary, or Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port).

Our visit starts from Bordeaux, where a professional guide will pick you up at the place you stay.

During the trip you will admire superb scenic views on the atlantic coast and the mountains, and discover the basque culture, its specific architecture, sandy beaches, fishing ports, local culinary specialties.

We will build a tailor made tour for you, according to your points of interests & wishes.

So do not hesitate anymore to explore this fascinating region, with the flexibility of a bespoke private tour, sparing stress and time in public transport. Book now for an unforgetable experience !

  • Remember to bring your water bottle to fill it up in the morning, at Olala Bordeaux we are committed to reducing our plastic waste!
  • If you are more than 8 people, please contact us. The schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. If you wish, our guides will pick you up and drop you off directly from your place of residence in Bordeaux (+10 km).
  • After your reservation, we will contact you to finalize the program according to your preferences.
Location
Biarritz
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Travelgurl
Sep 7, 2024
Excellent Day Despite the Rain - Excellent tour with Xavier. Very safe driver. Saw everything we wanted to see thanks to. our guide. Very well planned. Highly recommend.
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Mona_m
Aug 29, 2024
Excellent tour - A great tour with Margot discovering Basque Country. Margot had a great understanding of the history, we visited Biarritz and Esplette, both beautiful places.. Margot gave great recommendations for places to eat also. Highly recommend this tour!
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Kevin_z
Apr 17, 2024
Vincent was extremely... - Vincent was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with him. Great pace of tour good recommendations on restaurants and Bordeaux activities as well
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Jeanne
Sep 30, 2022
Great tour and Great guide/driver! - Awesome experience ! Guide Xavier was professional, knowledgeable, interesting and funny. We always felt safe as he was driving. Very comfortable. It was a long day, to be sure (8am-7pm). I highly recommend the Basque Country tour.
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Susan_v
Aug 26, 2023
It was a beautiful day of stress free travel to the beautiful Basque Basque Country! - It was wonderful to visit and learn about the Basque Country from our guide who we found to be very flexible, accommodating obliging and respectful. It was so convenient to be picked up and dropped back at our hotel by our driver/guide who was a good safe driver. We saw a lot in 10 hours due to the efficiency of our driver despite the volume of traffic and minimal parking options. Taking this one day tour was a good option to get a taste of the Basque Country.
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