Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao
Overview
Available languages
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 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
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
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
Private tour (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
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).
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
Reviews
688 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unexpectedly Fantastic
Lawrence C,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I intentionally booked extra days in Bilbao so I could travel outside the city and explore Basque culture and Northern Spain’s coastal beauty. While I was dimly aware of Gernika’s history because of the Picaso painting of the same name, I learned so much from our fantastic guide, Joserra Combarro. Joserra was funny, interesting, knowledgeable, and genuinely nice. I was clueless that our first stop, which was to the gorgeous “island” of Gaztelugatxe, was an important location for the Game of Thrones series. While walking down then up to the top was a challenge to my 70+ years-old legs, it was well worth it. Our next stop, Mundaka, was picturesque with its wide bay made famous for its amazingly long, left surf break. Finally, Gernika. Joserra gave us the history behind Dictator Franco’s hatred of the Basque and his allowing Adolf Hitler to test his pre-WW2 air force bombing strategy on this peaceful town. This was a great 6-hour tour in a comfortable van with an exceptional guide. I highly recommend this tour.
Amazing Experience!
Kelci S,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nora was FABULOUS! I have the upmost respect for her. She was knowledgeable, kind, caring, and is one of the best tour guides in Bilbao. She picked us up on time in front of “Puppy” (Guggenheim Museum). The van was clean, she offered us water, and was able to translate the tour in multiple languages. Our first stop was Gaztelugatxe. If you visit during the winter, make sure you bring a hat, gloves, umbrella, and comfortable shoes. The hike is a little challenging, but we all made it down and back safely. The views overlooking the iconic church, the masonry, the nature….. EVERYTHING was stunning. Yes, the filming of Game of Thrones is impressive, but visiting a breathtaking natural site in Basque Country, is priceless. The next stop was Mundaka where we grabbed a bite to eat at one of the local cafes. They had pintxos, other local dishes, and our favorite, Txakoli. Lastly, we visited the historic town of Guernica. What an amazing tour of Basque country. Thank you for your hospitality, Nora!
Great side trip around the Basque country
Joey B,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a bit physically challenging. You'll feel bad while doing the walking but elated when it's done.
Best tour
dayrip,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This trip was amazing. My daughter and I enjoyed every part of it. Adur was our guide on the tour and he was so knowledgeable, and made the trip fun. He gave us our time and space for pictures. I give him 10 out of 10. I enjoyed every part of it.
A Lovely Day in The Basque Region
Marion S,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great day trip if you are visiting Bilbao and want to explore more of the Basque countryside and cost. We went to a nearby historical site which involves a nice hike and some stairs to a chapel that's on a tiny island. We visited a seaside town and watched the surfers, and most meaningful for me we visited Gernika and learned about the its history and connection to Picasso's famous painting of the attack on the town. The host was knowledgable and spoke excellent English.
Breathing towns from Basque Country
Jessica G,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The towns that we visited were breathtaking enjoy every single one of them! Edur our tour guide was amazing I was able to learn a lot of the history of the Basque Country, he was knowledgeable, entertaining and friendly. I can tell he went above and beyond for every single person to feel included and answer all of our questions!
Great trip
davioxx,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Idid the tour to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Gernika and Mundaka with Asier Pérez, and it was fantastic. Asier was super attentive, shared great information in a really engaging way, and kept the whole trip fun from start to finish. Highly recommended!
Brilliant mixture of nature, food, culture
Kelly H,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant tour combining scenery, activity, food, and history/culture. Our tour guide Edu was so knowledgable and passionate with great tips on places to eat and things to do.
Nature and beauty
f timac978,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experienceaa. Highly recommended. Full of nature and beauty. Between hiking, good comfort and sea, quite an adventure.
OK tour, great guide
halynat882,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00It was OK. Our driver/tour guide was great - spoke excellent English, was talkative, knew his history so was informative but also entertaining. But the trip itself was just so-so. Gaztelugatxe is nice to look at but unless you want to do the hike to the monastery and then back up, there is a solid 90 minutes of dong nothing while waiting for those who did go on the hike. Mundaka was a useless stop and Gernika would have been also (just to see an outdoor mural of Picasso’s painting) but for the fact that we were there the last Monday of October, when they hold an annual harvest festival, and that actually was fun to see. But honestly don’t know if could recommend it otherwise.
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