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9 hours
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Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay (Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastian. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Game of Thrones' 7th season was shot here, so find yourself at Dragonstone!
After recovering from the steep path from the hermitage, head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum.
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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children and infants must be accompanied by an adult.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
We strongly recommend to bring sport shoes and a spare Tshirt in case you want to climb the stairs all the way to the top of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage.
A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required. 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
IMPORTANT - At all times, the advice given at access points must be followed, and the measures and recommendations established by health authorities should be respected. It is recommended to check the weather forecast for the day of the visit (Euskalmet) and to follow the authorities' recommendations in case of extreme weather events. On days with an orange alert and to avoid health incidents, it is advised not to hike up to the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage during the affected hours. In any case, it is recommended to take self-protection measures, such as wearing comfortable and suitable footwear, protecting yourself from the sun, and staying properly hydrated.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local guide
Transportation in a private vehicle with A/C
Lunch
Guggenheim Museum and Gaztelugatxe Admission Ticket
Hotel Pick up and Drop off
Rain clothes and umbrellas
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Donostia - San Sebastian
9:00am Pick up and departure from San Sebastian
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
10:30am Hike through the route of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
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Pickup included
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Pickup included
156 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
John M,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
Touring with Alby was like touring with a very knowledgeable family member. He went out of his way to ensure we were comfortable and having a good time. Highly recommend!
Fabrizio M,
Aug 10, 2025
- Viator
Paul was a very knowledgeable and engaging guide. He was able to discuss a great range of topics in depth and was very concerned with the groups safety during the climb. He created a very friendly and positive dynamic for the group.
Maria G,
Jul 23, 2025
- Viator
This was a wonderful tour made even better by our highly knowledgeable and personable guide Ana. She’s an expert in the area and historical information all around. A truly special day!
Jenny K,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
The trip to Gaztelugatxe was incredible. However it was very steep so be careful if unfit . A change of outfit would be good too as it was very hot ! Bilbao and Guggenheim museum was fascinating. All in all a great trip Our guide Paul was excellent and very knowledgeable
Todd V,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
What a fantastic experience. Our guide was Paul G. He was fantastic, knowledgeable, and extremely accommodating. The views from Gaztelugatxe were unbelievable! The hike is demanding and Paul was so helpful and encouraging throughout the hike. We had great food in Bilbao with Pintxos and local wine. The Guggenheim was stunning. Paul was extremely knowledgeable of history, food, and culture. A wonderful introduction to the Basque Country and honestly, Paul, who went above and beyond throughout the day made the experience educational and memorable for my family.
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