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Biarritz and French Basque Country Guided Tour

4.6
(196 reviews)
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Maximize time in the Basque Country on this full-day tour from San Sebastian, which takes you across the border into France. Visit the glamorous beach city of Biarritz and the historic town of Bayonne with a professional guide. Opt for the dual-language tour, or upgrade to a small-group tour in your choice of Spanish or English. This includes a restaurant lunch, transfers, and a visit to the seaside town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Highlights

  • Skip the hassle of a rental car and let your guide do the driving
  • Explore towns, cities, and beaches along the French Basque coast
  • Learn about the region's distinctive local culture and heritage
  • Select the small-group tour to add lunch, transfers, and Saint-Jean-de-Luz

Inclusions

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (if small group option selected, not available for Minibus Bilingual)
  • Professional guide
  • Saint Jean de Luz (if small group option selected, not available for Minibus Bilingual Tour Option)
  • Lunch

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Rain clothes and umbrella
  • Gratuities

Good to Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the minibus option) . If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • We would like to remind you that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Description

Maximize time in the Basque Country on this full-day tour from San Sebastian, which takes you across the border into France. Visit the glamorous beach city of Biarritz and the historic town of Bayonne with a professional guide. Opt for the dual-language tour, or upgrade to a small-group tour in your choice of Spanish or English. This includes a restaurant lunch, transfers, and a visit to the seaside town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

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4.6 / 5

4.59 out of 5 stars

Based on 196 reviews

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S4216TSklausw
very informative, interesting and yet relaxed - never time pressure and yet a tight group tour, not everyone can, but everyone had fun
robertoj398
While the time in Biarritz is a bit short, the tour takes you on the main sights and covers the history of the area. The van is spacious; the tour guide amicable. Perfect to get the best shots of the ...

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