Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao
Overview
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Discover the French Basque Country with a Biarritz tour from San Sebastian or Bilbao (choose option when booking), blending Atlantic scenery, history, and local flavor in a relaxed day.
Start in elegant Biarritz: visit the Grand Plage, Rocher de la Vierge, Casino, and Hôtel du Palais while your guide shares Belle Époque stories, photogenic spots, and seaside recommendations.
Next, explore Bayonne, the Basque-French chocolate capital, wandering the Grand Bayonne, visiting Cathédrale Sainte-Marie, exploring the market, and enjoying the charm of half-timbered streets and artisan shops.
The journey culminates in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Stroll its harbor and charming streets to feel the shared maritime spirit of the Basque coast (not included in the bilingual group option).
This itinerary showcases imperial coastlines, medieval alleys, river bridges, and Basque hospitality. Perfect for a comfortable, authentic, and enriching day trip from San Sebastian or Bilbao.
Additional Info
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 bilingual group 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.
Bilingual tour: This tour operates with a minimum of 4 adults. Individual bookings or groups of fewer than 4 people are welcome and may be joined with other travelers to reach the required minimum.
Bilingual tour: If the minimum number required to operate the tour is not reached, Local Experts Tours will contact you 3 days before the start date to inform you of the situation and offer alternatives.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Kids menu is available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Biarritz
10:00am Arrival in Biarritz: Casino, Rocher de la Vierge, Hotel du Palais and Sainte Eugénie Church
Bayonne
Arrival in Bayonne: Sainte Marie Cathedral, Port Neuf, Town Hall and Market
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (not available for Bilingual group, meet at specified meeting point)
Professional guide
Saint Jean de Luz (not available for Bilingual group)
Lunch is included (not available for Bilingual group)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Rain clothes and umbrella
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
From Bilbao (Spanish)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 10 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish. Pickup included
Bilingual from San Sebastian
No accomodation pick up: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point. Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking one or both languages are welcome. Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults, with a maximum of 45 adults. Duration: 6 hours: This tour option begins at 9.00 am and ends at 3.00 pm. Lunch is excluded: Contrary to the other tour options, this one does not offer lunch. Saint Jean de Luz excluded: This tour option doed not visit Saint Jean de Luz, only Biarritz & Bayonne. Bus: The vehicle used for this tour depends on demand, and could be a bus or minivan. Meeting point: San Sebastian bus station, Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. Main door of the cafeteria.
From San Sebastian (English)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 8 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English Pickup included
From San Sebastian (Spanish)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 8 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish Pickup included
From Bilbao (English)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 10 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English Pickup included
Reviews
206 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing tour
anamilenar252,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It es san amazing tour, beautiful places and Company, I totallly recomendó this tour, thanks Paul!
French. Basque Seaside
Dean Q,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful tour to the French basque coastal towns. I tour guide Alby was very informative and knowledgeable. Giving us little facts of history along the away. Biarritz, Bayonne & St. Jean de Luz are very charming little towns. A very short drive from San Sebastián. Went at the end of April and there were no crowds. Highly recommend this tour.
Wonderful tour with Paul....
Frank B,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour with Paul. Great insights into the Basque culture and history. Really enjoyed our time in Bayonne, the coast of Biarritz is spectacular, and the town of St Jean de Luz is charming.
Good tour!
N4074JDdl,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul Garcia was very knowledgeable and did a great job!
Great day in coastal French Basque county
Diana L,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was so knowledgeable & genuinely happy to be there. The 3 towns we visited each had their own unique vibe & were beautiful in their own way.
Biarritz and Bayonne; Excellent Tour!
bobblairjr61,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This day trip from San Sebastian to the south of France; Biarritz and Bayonne with a bilingual group was excellent!! Our guide Gill was just wonderful and while i would normall have booked an english speaking tour, i feel the bilgusl was even better. He did our tour in both english snd spanish, and we both loved it. He gave us time to eat and shop, we loved visiting both towns. One of our best tours ever!! Thanks Gill!!
Flexible and fun little taste of France!
Jami A,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Javier conducted a wonderful tour. He provided interesting insights and history about Biarritz and Bayonne. He was very flexible with what we wanted to do and helped us navigate to the shops and things we wanted to see most! I really appreciated his promptness, insights and flexibility. The trip is just enough to get a little taste of France!
Mike & Dede
Mike R,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Paul was very knowledgeable. Worked in both English and Spanish extremely well. Kept things moving but we had time of our own and we'll. Great pace. Great insight.
Wonderful experience
Navigate62511662186,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We wanted to express our sincere appreciation for the wonderful experience we had on our recent excursion to Biarritz and Bayonne. His guide, Paul, demonstrated exceptional knowledge and an infectious passion for the history and culture of the region. Their kindness and attention made the trip even more enjoyable and memorable. We greatly appreciate the effort you put into making this tour a success.
Awesome day trip
checkdaddy,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul was a great tour guide and driver. Bayonne and Biarritz were amazing and beautiful beyond belief.
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