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.
Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
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
Options
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 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
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 (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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
216 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Okay la!
KAREN D,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00This trip was “okay”. Was lovely to see Biarritz, Bayonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. The lunch was tasty but clumsy when ordering with not a lot of help from guide. The guide had favorite guests and therefore we felt almost ignored. The guide was knowledge, there’s no denying that but he should work on being personable, friendly, inclusive and equitable with his clients.
Zero free time given at...
neldachang,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Zero free time given at the three stops, which is the first time I’ve experienced this out of all the tours I’ve taken in 20 years. The guide Ana is very knowledgeable, but should realize that not everyone on the tour shares all the same interests, especially the more obscure ones (random exhibitions, installations, etc.). Having flexibility to have some free time would allow each participant to spend time on things that matter to them. Instead, the tour felt like being shepherded from one mandatory stop to the next, and wasting some precious time. Ana also made some vaguely racist remarks. For example, at the French border crossing, she said, “well, if I had a bus full of Africans, the police would have surely stopped our car to check everyone’s documents. But since we are all white looking, no problem.” And also when asking my ethnicity, she said, “it’s hard to tell you Asians apart, you can be Chinese, Vietnamese, Japanese, etc.”. The itinerary also needs improvement - should consider spending more time in Biarritz (including having lunch there), vs spending most of the time in Bayonne (and lunch). Would have enjoyed the tour a lot more if we had 1 hour free time in Biarritz, either for lunch or just walking around the beachfront.
An interesting and beautiful experience
320marielal,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour! The scenery is great and the two towns are so beautiful, each in its own way
An Excellent Tour of the French Basque Coast
tpmurphy422,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alby provided a fantastic tour of the French Basque coast, with three uniquely different and memorable stops in Biarritz, Bayonne, and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. He was very knowledgeable about the Basque region and shared fascinating historical details about each town along the way. The visits to a market place, cathedral, and beautiful beaches made for a perfect day. Highly recommended!
Trip
Lisa M,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyable and informative day exploring the 3 areas , we had a great tour guide Carlos. Lunch adequate. Right amount of time in each location .
Quick trip to Biarritz and Bayonne
Christine C,May 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Small group tour, the vehicle was a nine seater minibus, however we were filled to capacity not very comfortable for eight adults and a child. The tour was a good way to see the highlights of both Bayonne and Biarritz. Carlos was a good guide and kept the tour light and informative.
Was about 6 hours. Our...
David R,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was about 6 hours. Our tour guide Victor was fantastic. Knowledgeable and flexible on the plans. We were with a group of 5 in a minivan with lots of room. We went to Bayonne and Biarritz.
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.
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