Bizkaia Highlights: San Juan, Mundaka, Gernika Tour

Immerse yourself in Basque history and explore the natural beauty of Gaztelugatxe on this small group tour from Bilbao. Visit historic sites, enjoy stunning landscapes, and discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Juan de Gaztelugatxe - Enjoy the first viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
  • Mundaka - Arrival in Mundaka and walk along the pier and estuary of the Urdaibai river
  • Gernika-Lumo - Arrival in Gernika and lunch. Walk through Assembly Hall, market and air shelters
What's Included
  • Access ticket to Gaztelugatxe area
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel/apartment pick up and drop off (if option selected, not for ‘Minibus bilingual tour option’)
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join our tour guides and experience the best of the Bizkaia region. We’ll start with a hike to the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, climbing 241 steps surrounded by rock, sea, and wind, leading to breathtaking views.
After returning to our starting point and taking a well-deserved break, we’ll head to the picturesque fishing village of Mundaka,…

Location
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Mazarredo Zumarkalea
The Minibus bilingual tour option, scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, has a specific meeting point (Puppy, floral sculpture in the shape of a dog, of the Guggenheim Museum) instead of hotel pick up.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Z6773esjamesb
Oct 8, 2024
Great guide and tour - Pedro was a fantastic Basque, your guide! His understanding of Basque history and culture combined with his passion made him a top shelf guide! We loved Gaztelgatxce.
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Linda_m
Oct 6, 2024
Well worth it! - What a fantastic time! Our guide José Martinez was wonderful. We got to see the beautiful countryside. Fair warning that the amazing walk to the chapel at gaztelugatxe is STRENUOUS and optional. I highly recommend this tour.
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Kine_h
Oct 5, 2024
Wonderful day trip - We had a great day out with our guide Jose. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about Basque history and culture. All three stops were really good - and very different. We were also very fortunate to have great weather on the day. Really good day all around!
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Sara
Oct 5, 2024
Dramatic views and history - Local experts tour with Pilar was excellent. The sights and walks were impressive and interesting. One steep walk was a bit too much for our knees but Pilar told us about it in advance and suggested an alternative route that had good views which we enjoyed. Pilar was enthusiastic and informative about the region, history and culture. Gernika was a moving context for the famous painting. Highly recommended.
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Susan_d
Oct 3, 2024
Made the most of a rainy day and had a wonderful time! - Love climbing up to the top of the monastery. Enjoyed a delicious lunch in Mundaka . Appreciated the fact that our guide adjusted the schedule to see the museum in Gernika since it was a rainy day. Our guide was entertaining and fun to be with. She was also very knowledgeable, and willing to adjust to everyone’s needs.
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Hkushins
Oct 1, 2024
A good way to see the area arounf Bilboa. - The guide was very pleasant and knowledgable. The walk to the church was only for those in goods shape but didn't have to do the whole way if you didn't wantr to.
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Justinebv8679xt
Sep 30, 2024
Wear good shoes and be prepared for a super steep hike! - We had Pedro as a tour guide and he was fantastic. He was patient, funny, kind, friendly, and super knowledgeable. He was aware of slower members of the group and made sure no one was left behind. The views at Gaztelugatxe were incredible, but be warned that if you’re not an athletic person, you will definitely be struggling on the way up and on the way down! Wear shoes with good grip because the rocks are well worn from all the tourists and can get wet from the ocean mist. The road up is incredible and definitely worth the hike if you can manage it. This is the most difficult part of the tour and it gets much easier from here. The stop at Mundaka is quick and a great place to stop for lunch! Pedro recommended a cute bar for us to stop for a drink and some food. You get to sit by a small marina and enjoy your food in the shade with a view. The final stop at Guernika-Lumo was a little more somber but educational. You get to see a tile replica of Picasso’s Guernica and learn about the sacred oak trees at the Assembly House that are important to the Basque Culture. Overall, this tour is well worth it. Be prepared that you will begin with a strenuous hike, not a leisurely walk. The walking trails get easier as the tour goes on and is worth the money spent. I would recommend this experience (and my guide, Pedro!) to anyone who is coming to visit this region.
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99vc99ntz2
Sep 30, 2024
The house of my father - Sorry I’m late, but what an adventure! We were picked up at the hotel by Juan, our guide. It was a small group of me, my girlfriend and one other traveler.. We went to the Game of Thrones Island, which was a challenging hike. Luckily the weather was mild and our guide was very patient. The view was breathtaking. We ate lunch together in the second town, and our guide was very respectful of our impact on the community down to where he parked the van. The highlight of the trip though was the final stop in Gernika. We learned so much about the Basque people and WWII. His passion for his people touched us all. Tip: Video tape “The House of my Father”. It’s my best memory of my entire Spain trip!
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Bahiya_l
Sep 29, 2024
Fabulous day tour - Amazing tour. Adur was an excellent and engaging guide I cannot recommend this excursion enough. The whole day was full of the rich history of the area and the beauty and drama of the countryside.
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358allenn
Sep 29, 2024
Great experience! - Extremely friendly guide! Awesome tour to learn about the basque culture and the sights were incredible…some decent level of fitness is recommended. I’m fairly fit and my legs still hurt a bit the next day:)
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From $75
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).