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6 hours
Mobile ticket
Join out tour guides and enjoy the best of Bizkaia region. First of all we will make the hike to the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, 241 steps of rock, sea and wind that will take us to enjoy spectacular views.
After returning to the starting point and taking a well-deserved rest, we will go to the charming fishing village of Mundaka, on the west bank of the Urdaibai River estuary, where we can see how the modernity of surfers mixes with the tradition of fishermen. in a villa with a unique appeal.
Finally we're going to take a deep dive into the heart of Basque history by visiting the legendary Gernika tree and the tragic bombing of the village during the Spanish civil war. Picasso´s Gernika portrayal will be visited along the way.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Enjoy the first viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Mundaka
Arrival in Mundaka and walk along the pier and estuary of the Urdaibai river
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
Open tour: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Minivan
Language: English
Pickup included
Open tour: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Minivan
Language: Spanish
Pickup included
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 50 (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).
Duration: 5 hours
Hotel pick up and drop off: Hotel pick up and drop off is included in this tour.
In this tour option only Gaztelugatxe and Mundaka will be visited.
Pickup included
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
506 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Synvia B,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
Contrary to the order indicated by VIATOR, the excursion started with a visit to Gernika. Next we went to Mundaka and finally to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. At the points of interest Sra. PILAR Corrales would speak like an MP in Spanish and likewise in (poor) English to the Spanish-speaking people standing next to her, often turning her back to the people waiting for her English translation. Pilar kept exhorting us to hurry up at all stops, which allowed her to get rid of us after f i v e hours (instead of the 6 hours we had paid for).
Bryan M,
Jun 30, 2025
- Viator
Eduardo was a great guide! He was very knowledgeable about Spanish history and made the tour more fun.
Debra Y,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
This was a great tour and for all "Game of Thrones fans" it is not to be missed! Our guide, Nora, was excellent!
Ricky M,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
Great day , that said the walk to the chapel was challenging but worth you will need a reasonable level of fitness
Robert C,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
This( Gaztelugatxe) was a bit more strenuous on a hot day than we expected even with ample time allowed. We are both seniors. My husband did not feel well and our guide Eduardo was not just knowledgeable about his own job and a great guide but helped my husband tremendously getting back up the hill and even getting us extra water and bringing it back down for us so we made it back up !!! We are so grateful to have had Eduardo as our guide. In so far as the trip.. we loved the history of Guernica and San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is an absolutely spectacular place that must be seen ..incredibly beautiful!!
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