Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
Description
Departing from Bilbao or San Sebastián : live an unforgettable day through three of the most iconic destinations in the French Basque Country: Biarritz, Bayonne and San Juan de Luz. A complete excursion combining history, coastal elegance, traditional architecture and local cuisine. We start in Biarritz, a city of aristocratic air and spectacular views of the Atlantic. We will visit places like the Grande Plage, the Casino, the Hotel du Palais and the church of Sainte Eugénie, with free time afterwards to enjoy the surroundings. We will continue to Bayonne, where we will take a guided tour of its historic center, including the City Hall, the church of San Andrés and the Gothic cathedral. Then you will have time to have lunch and explore at your own pace. We close the day in San Juan de Luz, a charming fishing village where we combine a short guided tour with free time to stroll, shop or relax. A complete experience with guidance, transportation and the perfect balance between culture and leisure.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore Biarritz, one of the most sophisticated destinations in the French Basque Country. You will enjoy a guided circular tour of its most emblematic places: the famous Grande Plage, the elegant Casino, the historic Hotel du Palais and the charming church of Sainte Eugénie, with breathtaking views of the Atlantic. After the tour, you will have free time to walk, relax in front of the sea or discover its boutiques and charming cafes. A stop that combines history, beauty and authentic coastal style.
Stroll through the charming streets of Bayonne, a city with history, tradition and character. We will take a guided tour of its most emblematic corners: the City Hall, the church of San Andrés, the Port Neuf and the majestic Gothic cathedral of Santa María, declared a World Heritage Site. After the tour, you will enjoy free time to continue exploring the city at your own pace, taste its famous gastronomy or do some typical shopping. A stop with a Basque-French soul that will make you fall in love.
Discover San Juan de Luz, a picturesque fishing village in the French Basque Country, famous for its protected bay, houses with colorful facades and its history linked to royalty. You will enjoy a guided tour of its historic center, where you will know places like the church of San Juan Bautista and the traditional port. After the tour, you will have free time to walk, shop, enjoy local cuisine or relax by the sea. A stop with authentic flavor and lots of charm.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During the tour we will cross the border with France. It is important that the client carries his updated identification document.
Reviews(13)
Three fairytale cities in one day. Punctuality, competence, and availability of the guide, the nice Arton, who knew how to guide us on the three tours, helping us navigate Bayonne where we unexpectedly found ourselves in an endless vortex of people at the city festival. Everything went well. I recommend the excursion.
Biarritz was the highlight of the trip. Two other locations, while representing Basque culture, were less interesting. In this respect, redistributing the trip time more towards Biarritz seems desirable.
A mixture of great spots (Biarritz), nice beach town (san Jean de Luz) and a mediocre stop (Bayonne).
The excursion to the three sites could be improved in terms of time. Especially the city of Biarritz; the tour could have been longer.
¡Buen día, Emilia! Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras y su feedback, ¡nos ayuda a mejorar de cara a futuros viajeros! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de la experiencia, ¡esperamos coincidir de nuevo en su próxima aventura! Atentamente, Buendía.
Walking tour not advisable if there’s a heat wave . They should offer other alternative. that’s tolerable. The guide should choose a place that’s is shady to explain about the place not over expose to sun.
This was a great way to get a snapshot of three different Basque French resorts . Aitor our guide was so informative giving information in each resort then plenty of time to wander on your own .
Hi Carol! Thank you so much for your kind words; our team will be thrilled! We are glad to know you enjoyed the experience discovering this side of the Basque Country and hope to welcome you back on your next adventure! Kindly, Buendía.
We had a great day. The guide Aman was extraordinary, and the driver, I don't remember the name, something like Ason... very good too. Great professionals who made us enjoy the day immensely.
¡Buen día, María! Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras, ¡nuestro equipo estará encantado de recibirlas! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutaron de la experiencia descubriendo el País Vasco Francés y esperamos coincidir de nuevo en su próxima aventura. Atentamente, Buendía.
I love the tour, France is amazing. maybe I can stay in this three places someday?! three amazing Destinations. and my guade Amman is kind, helpful and understanding
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words; our team will be thrilled! We are glad to know you enjoyed the experience discovering this side of the Basque Country and hope to welcome you back on your next adventure! Kindly, Buendía.
Excellent itinerary. No issues considering it was a large tour and in two languages. Our guide Aitor was very friendly and attentive. Alberto, the bus driver, was very skilled in handling the vehicle.
¡Buen día, Alicia! Muchas gracias por sus amables palabras, ¡Aitor y Alberto estarán encantados de leerlas! Nos alegra enormemente saber que disfrutó de la experiencia descubriendo el País Vasco Francés y esperamos coincidir de nuevo en su próxima aventura. Atentamente, Buendía.
With Aitor, we had a very friendly and competent bilingual (Spanish and English) guide. The three locations of the tour, Biarritz, Bayonne, and Saint Jean de Luz, were very well chosen. The time in Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz was a bit tight, in Bayonne it was good, but probably unavoidable. Overall, a truly beautiful tour.
Hi! Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback; Aitor will be thrilled! We are glad to know you enjoyed the experience discovering the Basque Country and hope to welcome you back on your next adventure! Kindly, Buendía.
