Private San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao

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Duration7h–8h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Flysch cliffs and a Basque city in one morning and afternoon

This private guided tour departs from Bilbao and covers San Sebastian's beaches and old quarter, the dramatic Flysch rock formations at Zumaia, and the fishing village of Getaria on the Basque coast. A driver-guide leads the day in English or Spanish, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and suits travelers arriving in Bilbao or with a free day who want to see both the city and the coast without driving themselves.

7h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour

Walk to Zurriola beach
Guided tour of San Sebastian old quarter
See La Concha beach and royal palace
Visit fishing port of Getaria
Enjoy scenic views of Flysch formations

The Experience

If you're staying in Bilbao and want to see San Sebastian without renting a car, this tour handles the drive and the route. The guide picks you up at your hotel and takes you first to San Sebastian, where you walk to Zurriola beach—a working surf spot on the Atlantic—and then into the old quarter. The city sits between two beaches; you'll see La Concha, where Isabella II of Spain built a royal palace, and get a sense of the fiestas, culture and traditions that define the place. The guide provides the history as you move through it.

From there, the route heads along the coast to Zumaia, where the Flysch formations rise from the water—layered cliffs that are millions of years old and dramatic enough that Game of Thrones filmed here for season 7. The ocean views are the point; you stop to take them in. The final stop is Getaria, a small fishing port known for Txakoli, a local white wine, and for grilled fish and seafood. Lunch is on your own, but the restaurants are built around what the boats bring in that morning.

The vehicle is a private luxury car, fully insured and licensed by the Basque government. All taxes and fees are included in the price. Because this is a private tour, the pace and the stops are yours—the guide adjusts to what interests you. The exact drive times depend on traffic and the time of day, but the tour is structured to fit the main sights into a single outing.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bilbao.
round-trip private transfer in a fully insured luxury vehicle.
driver-guide in English or Spanish.
all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by The Best of Basque - Basque Country & La Rioja Tours

Is this one for you?At 7 to 8 hours, this tour fills most of a day but leaves room for an early start or a late dinner back in Bilbao. The private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you don't drive or navigate, so you can focus on the coast and the city without the logistics of a rental car or public transit.