13 Basque Country Tours Worth a Slot This Trip

1.Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,407 reviews · from $48Our pick

Travel from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones Dragonstone, then visit Bermeo, Mundaka, and Gernika with a live English or Spanish guide. Walk the coast, learn Basque history, enjoy free time for lunch, and finish with txakoli tasting at Bodega Berroja. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“I enjoyed the variety. Saw some of the countryside, learnt some history, enjoyed the architecture and got some steps in. Friendly guide and driver made it a very enjoyable day. The whole family agreed. Next time make the sun shine.”

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2.Gaztelugatxe, Gernika, and Mundaka Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,112 reviews · from $53

Travel from Bilbao in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Pilar, Adur, José, or Eduardo. Hike 241 steps to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, stroll Mundaka, then visit Gernika’s famous tree and Civil War sites. Hotel pickup is available, and small-group options may be offered.

“Fantastic tour, well paced, great lunch spot, our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting.”

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3.Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 706 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Travel from Bilbao by private vehicle to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones Dragonstone setting, then walk Mundaka’s pier and Urdaibai estuary before exploring Gernika. An English-speaking guide such as Nora, Adur, Edu, or Joserra leads the day. Expect a steep hike, free time for lunch, and a group of up to 15.

“It was a very interesting trip as gastelugatxe was absolutely fascinating and a must see. Our tour leader is friendly and helpful and we had a most sumptuous pintxo lunch at a small casual diner at mundaka. Overall a great experience and definitely worth it and recommended.”

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4.Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Travel from Bilbao with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones filming site, then Bermeo for seafood and free time, and Gernika for Basque history and the famous Oak Tree. Guides such as Paula, Borja, and Maider bring strong local knowledge, but you need sturdy shoes and enough energy for steep paths and 241 steps.

“Very enjoyable. Our guide (Paula?) was very informative. And she coped with the different language requirements very well.”

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5.Basque Food Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 504 reviews · from $108

Meet at Biscay Council Hall for a three-hour Bilbao food walk through several neighborhoods and pintxos bars. Your guide, possibly Jack, James, Maria, Ashley, Kaia, Andrea, or another local host, explains Basque food, wine, language, and history while serving nine pintxos and five drinks, including wine, beer, cider, cocktails, water, or non-alcoholic options.

“The selection of pintxos and wine pairing were exceptional. Our host Jack was very eloquent and really knew his stuff. Wonderful evening, highly recommend.”

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6.Spanish Civil War start of 2 World War, Guernica Franco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Follow a 2.5-hour walking route through central Madrid and Moncloa, tracing the Spanish Civil War from its causes to Franco’s victory. Guides such as Victor, Maikel, Adria, Chato, and Guillermo use maps, images, audio, and video to explain bombings, propaganda, Guernica, the siege, and the war’s link to World War II.

“I highly recommend this tour to learn more about the Spanish Civil War and it's effects. Victor was wonderful, full of information, he not only made the tour educational, but also fun”

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7.Gaztelugatxe with access, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 372 reviews · from $74

Travel from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where you get two hours for the stone bridge and 241-step climb. Continue to fishing port Bermeo and historic Gernika with a bilingual guide. Guides such as Pascu, Stefan, Unai, and Pedro are known for lively Basque history and practical help.

“Our guide, Unai, was fantastic! The tour was a great value! We couldn’t have been happier! The hike was a arduous for sure. So glad we did it!”

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8.San Sebastian E-bike trour: Basque History and Cultural.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 367 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Ride through San Sebastián with an English-speaking local guide such as Lorenzo, Jake, Paolo, or Jacob. In about 2 hours 20 minutes, you’ll cover bridges, beaches, bike paths, palaces, modern art, and old neighborhoods while learning about Basque culture, politics, food, and daily life. E-bikes make the route easy, though basic cycling confidence helps.

“Carlos is excellent. A really friendly and accommodating guy. A great blend of interesting facts and information in a non rushed way. We saw the whole city from many perspectives and it was a pleasure. Great memories. A must!”

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9.Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 299 reviews · from $68

Travel from Bilbao to the Basque coast and inland villages by comfortable coach. See the working Bizkaia Transporter Bridge, Castle of Butrón, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe viewpoint, Bermeo harbor, Urdaibai and Gernika. Guides such as Pascu, Estefan and Unai bring the region’s language, history and food traditions to life.

“Pascu was excellent. Very informative, flexible, and kind. Multilingual and great communication style and personality! Expert in the Bssque curle!”

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10.Complete winery experience: visit, tasting and traditional food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 175 reviews · from $75

At Solar de Samaniego in Laguardia, guide Marta leads you through a working winery shaped by literature and art. You will see painted concrete tanks, a reading room, a library among bottle racks, and Guido van Helten’s large-scale murals, then taste three wines before a Riojan meal with potatoes, lamb chops, dessert, and coffee.

“The visit with Marta was very pleasant. We liked the fact that the wines are tasted during the visit, instead of tasting them all at once at the end.”

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11.Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Meet at the Donostia Tourism Office for a guided visit to Mercado de La Bretxa, then walk to a dedicated cooking school for a hands-on Basque meal. Chef Carlos and his team lead you through cod omelette, hake, steak, and burnt cheesecake, with local drink pairings. The English-language class lasts about three and a half hours and admits no more than 10 people.

“Very knowledgeable guide and easy going chef who put everyone at ease. A great event throughout resulting in an excellent lunch. Would definately go back for another go.”

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12.San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Walk along Basque Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 114 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Join a guide such as Joseba, Joseph, or Estefan for a 3.5-hour small-group trip from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. You’ll travel by van, pause at a coastal viewpoint, then walk to the chapel with time for photos, local history, Basque culture, and ecology. Groups are limited to eight.

“Excellent tour! There were only 3 of us and a guide, who told us a lot of interesting facts about the place. We had enough time to explore and take photos and I didn’t feel rushed at all”

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13.Gaztelugatxe Access, Bermeo & Gernika guided tour from Bilbao

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $72

Travel from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika on a six-hour guided outing. You get free time at the Dragonstone filming site, a short Bermeo walk, and a guided visit around Gernika’s Assembly House and famous tree. Guides may lead in English and Spanish.

“Patxi was a great guide. As a Bilbao native and Basque speaker he offers a special insight into the region that he passionately shares during the tour. The one day I went was the rainiest day of the year; despite that it was still a fun time. Admittedly, I'm a Game of Thrones fan so it added more "wow" but I enjoyed learning the history of Bermeo and Guernica as well.”

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