Basque Coast Tour: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe & Bermeo

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Explore San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, and Gernika. Hike to stunning views, discover Basque culture, and visit iconic ‘Game of Thrones’ locations.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Ermita De San Juan De Gaztelugatxe - You will enjoy a nice walking route up to the hermit of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, with impressive views from the coastline
Bermeo - We will visit the charming old port of Bermeo and have free time for lunch.
Casa de Juntas - We will discover the interesting history and details of the Tree of the…

What's Included

Transport by air-conditioned minivan or bus
Local guide
In-vehicle air conditioning
Check Gaztelugatxe access restrictions during 23/10-31/01/25 before booking

What's Not Included

Anything not detailed at inclusions.

Additional Information

We will discover on the most charming corners of the Basque Coast, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. We will reach the top of the rock on foot and enjoy the magnificent views. Many are the stories surround this place along the centuries. Recently it has become an important filming location of the famous TV series “Game of Thrones”.
In Bermeo, a typical fishermen…

Location

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Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Elliot_c

Oct 16, 2024

Interesting and informative! - 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.

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Olivia_r

Sep 30, 2024

I did it!!! - 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.

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Elaine_t

Sep 26, 2024

Get ready for a work out! - 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.

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Leoneningeh

Aug 24, 2024

Active day with beautiful views and with lots of information about the Basque people - The walk to San Juan De Gatzelugatze was beautiful. It was hot around 28 degrees so it was sweating a lot. You have to be reasonably fit to make the trip with this temperature. But we thought it was definitely worth it. What a view. The village of Bermeo was also very cozy with a beautiful harbor, cheerfully colored houses and plenty of choice of restaurants. Gernika was also interesting although our children between the ages of 16 and 21 thought otherwise. Our tour guide could tell very interesting about the places we visited and about the Basque people.

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Cesar_d

Aug 8, 2024

Great tour…. Please increase the time in Guernica - 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.

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Jodie_p

Jun 14, 2024

Amazing guide, interesting sites - 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.

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Malika_g

May 18, 2024

Great! - 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

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Ontothefuture

Oct 13, 2019

On Camino - Although it's an up and down route, the walking surface is very good. The difficulty is the relatively steep assent and desent. Remember to pace yourself, don't get out of breath. The views are surpurb, take time to take photos. Enjoy the walk knowing you are strengthening your muscles, becoming fitter, and, may be improving your weight.

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up to 15 guests

1 Adult