Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

6 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the Biscayan coast on a full Gaztelugatxe tour from Bilbao, combining nature, culture, heritage, and cinematic scenery.

Visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones Dragonstone, and climb its iconic 241 steps while your guide shares legends, local stories, and panoramic views of the Cantabrian Sea.

Continue to Mundaka, a charming seafaring village in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, where the famous left-hand wave, traditional fishing life, and picturesque harbor streets reveal the Basque Country’s maritime soul.

End in Gernika at the Tree of Gernika and Picasso’s Guernica mural, connecting with history, the town’s air-raid shelters, and its symbolic heritage.

With hotel pick-up and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, and small-group or private options, enjoy a relaxed pace, local storytelling, and gastronomic tips, making this a memorable day along cliffs, sea, and history.

Additional Info

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

A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required (minimum 4 adults for the minibus tour option). If a booking for only 1 person is made a confirmation message from the tour operator will be required to confirm the tour.

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.

Steep hike in Gaztelugatxe

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Access ticket to Gaztelugatxe area

Private transportation

Hotel/apartment pick up and drop off (if option selected, not for "Minibus bilingual tour option")

Lunch

Gratuities

Rain clothes and umbrellas

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Enjoy the first viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

2 hours • Admission Included

Mundaka

Arrival in Mundaka and walk along the pier and estuary of the Urdaibai river

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private tour (English)

Private experience: Private local guide included throughout the tour, providing insights, a personalized itinerary, and detailed explanations.
Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation.
Conditions: Solo travelers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults.
Pickup included

Small group (Spanish)

Open tour: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Minivan
Language: Spanish
Pickup included

Private tour (Spanish)

Small group (English)

Open tour: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Minivan
Language: English
Pickup included

Afternoon tour (English)

Duration: 5 hours
Itinerary: In this tour option only Gaztelugatxe and Mundaka will be visited.
Minivan
Hotel pick up and drop off: Hotel pick up and drop off is included in this tour.
Pickup included

Medium-sized group (Bilingual)

No accomodation pick up: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point.
Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader will conduct the tour in both Spanish and English. Travelers who speak either language are welcome.
Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 people, and the maximum is 45(the vehicle used is a bus).
Minibus: The vehicle used for this tour option is a bus of up to 50 people.
Meeting point: The meeting point is the Puppy flower dog at the entrance of Museum Guggenheim in Bilbao (Mazarredo street #66).

Reviews

4.78

680 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

587

Beautiful scenery, a great hike and deep dive into local lore and history of the region.
abd12342015,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great trip overall. Our tour guide was full of useful information and provided us history of the region. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting a set from “Game of Thrones” but more importantly, this beautiful coastline and several historic towns nearby.
Biting into the Basque sandwich
jerrymF8170UK,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful tour with guide Asier. He was friendly, very knowledgeable and shared his love of his country with us. We were a small group of nine in a comfortable van, water provided. Gaztelugatxe is a challenge, it can be done but I waited as the others hiked the 241 steps to the hermitage. There were interesting things to see during the wait. The highlight of the tour was arriving at Gernika on the last Monday of October for the market. Asier was excited to share this local tradition with us. We blended into the crowds, watched the festivities and sampled local favorites cheese, wine and the Basque sandwich, talao, a corn flour wrap wrapped around xistora local sausage. We never would have known about this nor tried it without his knowledge. Great memories. Thank you Asier!
Fantastic places, good company, amazing guide! 😍
pezglobo on the move,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic excursion with Nora (guide). Beautiful places, very good food, nice wine, amazing company. The trip was exactly 6 hours, on time departure/arrival. Our guide Nora was very informative, give us a lot of details and infos about all the places representing the Basque history. Meeting point & drop off next to the Puppy. Small group of 8, very international group and nice people, good fun. Transportation was with a very good quality minibus, free bottled water, and i have to mention a very good driver. (Well done Nora!) Although the first part of the trip (Gaztelugatxe) is pretty demanding physically with a steep up&down, and a 241 steps up later and same back, the stairs are the easiest part. But it totally worth it! 2nd stop Mundaka, nice little village with an amazing lunch and wine (you pay what you eat&drink), and 3rd stop Gernika with is history and Picasso. Well organised trip, very informative, amazing guide, would be happy to do it again anytime! Highly recommended!
It was a very interesting...
Matilda A,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a very interesting trip as gastelugatxe was absolutely fascinating and a must see. Our tour leader is friendly and helpful and we had a most sumptuous pintxo lunch at a small casual diner at mundaka. Overall a great experience and definitely worth it and recommended.
Great Experience!
Lisa A,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nola was fantastic. I was the only English-only person on the tour, so she did the tour in both Spanish and English...but she was so incredibly considerate and never made me feel left out. She really took extra care of every single person in the group. She was also very knowledgeable and thorough. It never felt like she was rushing or reading a script. The weather was bad, but Nola made the day so much fun and was the bright spot of the day!
We loved the tour with Asier
83solangev,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour with Asier we really liked, he has mastered English perfectly, and his English/Spanish explanation is very enjoyable. It also wastes sympathy as well as knowledge.
Great tour with an exceptional guide, Asier.
BernyCarro,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
All perfect. We played with Asier as a guide and it was great. Bilingual tour, in Spanish and English, and was very attentive and very well explained everything.
Excellent day trip
Milan P,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Throughly enjoyed the hike down and up to Gaztelugatxe and the scenery of the area. Asier was a great and enthusiastic guide. Very informative for both the English and Spanish tour groups.
A very pleasant route thanks to Joserra
eugeniol644,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
To climb the hermitage not everyone can do it for the time they give us, you have to have physical qualities, but a very bad one
A perfect day exploring part of the beautiful Basque region.
Floyd639,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Asier provided the best tour I’ve been on. The sites were remarkable but his personality made the trip even more fun. I wish I had more time in Bilbao to book other tours with him. The trip is beautiful and you should book without hesitation.