Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao
Overview
Available languages
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.
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
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
Mundaka
Arrival in Mundaka and walk along the pier and estuary of the Urdaibai river
Options
Small group in Spanish
Open tour: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Minivan
Language: Spanish
Pickup included
Small group in English
Open tour: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Minivan
Language: English
Pickup included
Private tour in 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
Afternoon English tour
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
Bilingual tour
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).
Private tour in Spanish
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
Reviews
557 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
120% recommend that trip
Ines Z,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Everything went very well - our guide Ardur was lovely and did everything to make the trip an unforgettable memory to the group. I always felt welcome, well informed, safe and had a great day.
Don’t do this excursion from a cruise ship
Angela C,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00I wasn’t able to go on this excursion because our getting back on the ship time changed and we were worried we wouldn’t make it back to the ship in time. I asked if they could drop us off closer to the ship because it was a 15 minute uber ride and we had 30 minutes to get back to the ship if we made it back on the correct time. It took 10 minutes for an uber to pick us up and I didn’t want to chance missing the ship. I gave it 5 stars because it wasn’t their fault but I wish they could have been a little more accommodating so we could have done the excursion. I wouldn’t do this excursion if you are on a cruise ship.
A great excursion for nature lovers.
Kristi A,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of the most beautiful tours I have taken. Also one of the most strenuous. Make sure to wear hiking boots, being a hat and bring water. Lots of hiking uneven terrains and even more stairs, but worth it. I would highly recommend this tour!
Gaztelugatxe was...
Rebecca W,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
1.00Gaztelugatxe was beautiful which was the first stop and I wish we had saved this for this till the end since it was very hot when we started. The next 2 stops were not worth visiting. The last stop was the restaurant where food was not good and it was very crowded and was hard to find seating
Beautiful excursion from Bilbao
Victoria M,
Aug 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic day, our guide Jo told us everything we needed to know and treated us very well. There was not one question he couldn’t answer, the views were just phenomenal. Wear good shoes! The longer route down can be a little slippery on the gravel. Bring lots of water if it’s a hot day, take your own time walking back up - the return journey is very steep!
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