Private French Basque Tour: Bayonne, Biarritz & Chocolate

Chocolate, coastal towns, and a private guide who knows where to eat

A private tour of the French Basque Coast covers Bayonne's chocolate heritage and market, the landmarks of Biarritz, and lunch with a sea view in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese or French, and a driver handles the round-trip transport from your hotel. The day runs seven hours and moves at your pace: linger in the market or move on as you choose.

The experience

The morning anchors in Bayonne, where you'll walk through a hidden-gem market and taste artisan hot chocolate at France's most historic chocolate house. Your guide leads both stops and explains the region's food culture as you go. The cathedral is part of the route, though the chocolate and the market are what the day is built around.

After Bayonne, the route moves to Biarritz for photo stops at the town's most recognizable landmarks: the ones that earned it the nickname "Queen of Resorts." You're not rushing. This is the part of the day where you set the pace. Then comes lunch in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a smaller coastal town where your guide secures a table overlooking the water so you can eat the region's seafood while you watch the waves.

Transport is private and climate-controlled from start to finish. Bottled water travels with you. If you want to spend an extra hour in the market or skip a landmark to sit longer over lunch, that is your call: the itinerary bends to the day you want, not the other way around.

What’s included

• Local guide in your chosen language.
• private climate-controlled vehicle and driver.
• round-trip hotel pickup.
• bottled water.
• artisan chocolate tasting in Bayonne.
• lunch option available in Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Options for this experience

3 options

Shared tourGuide in 4 languages · 09:00Shared tour with transport. Pickup is included.

A private tour of the highlights of the French Basque Coast.09:00Pickup is included

Brasserie lunchGuide in 4 languages · 09:00Enjoy a 5-star brasserie lunch right by the sea in Biarritz. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Choose the private tour if you want to move through three towns without the pace of a group, or pick the shared option if you'd rather split the cost with other travelers: both follow the same route and include the same guide expertise. The seven-hour day suits anyone comfortable with a mix of walking, sitting, and eating. Families with infants can bring a pram or use a specialized infant seat.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

What is the chocolate tasting like in Bayonne?

The tasting happens at France's most historic chocolate house in Bayonne, where you'll sample artisan hot chocolate as part of the guided morning. Your guide explains the craft and the region's chocolate heritage while you taste.

Can I choose what to do during the seven hours?

Yes. The route covers Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz with set stops, but you decide how long to spend at each one. Want more time in the market or lingering over lunch? Your guide and driver adjust the day to fit.

Where does lunch happen, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is in Saint-Jean-de-Luz at a table with a view of the sea. The region is known for fresh seafood, and your guide books a spot where you can eat while watching the coast. A lunch option is available. You can arrange it at checkout.

What is included in the price?

The guide, private round-trip transport from your hotel, bottled water, and the chocolate tasting in Bayonne are included. Lunch in Saint-Jean-de-Luz is available as an option you can add at checkout.