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
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 adults, 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).
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
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 (English)
Open tour: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Minivan
Language: English
Pickup included
Small group (Spanish)
Open tour: Small group tour up to 8 participants.
Minivan
Language: Spanish
Pickup included
Reviews
706 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent half-day trip
Rune R,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Everything was excellent and our guide was kind and knowledgeable. Loved the lunch in Mundaka. Highly recommended!
Excellent half day trip
ozrdaddym,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent small group tour where we turned out to be the only guests. All sights were wonderful and the guide was kind and knowledge. Lunch in Mundaka was great as well
Excellent blend of culture, history, hiking, and food!
C229BKryanm,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend! Our guide, Aster, was prepared, knowledgeable, and just a good human. I got a little sick on the trip and he was more than accommodating making sure I had everything I needed. As someone who was been to ~30 countries including 2 Summer Olympic Games, this will go down as a top day trip experience.
Excellent!!!
Abril T,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I loved the tour!!!, the guide Adur makes sure we all hear the explanation he gives in both English and Spanish. I had to live the experience without much humidity so wearing tennis was not a problem, but I would recommend mountain shoes. The hikes are quite challenging, you need physical condition to achieve the tour.
To do
celine3xX,,Feb 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Easy access by car with different free parking You don’t need a huge cardio to climb the famous steps You will discover beautiful panoramas from different angles. To do!!
Excellent tour
Hugo S,,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour in a relaxed pace . Nora is very knowledgeable and with a great sense of humor. Really enjoyed and at 3pm we were back to Bilbao.
First part involves some...
Barbara F,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00First part involves some great hike, so you will need comfy shoes. We had rain for the rest of the trip, but it was still worth it.
Gaztelugatxe!
Gabriela C,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pilar was a very kind, knowledgeable and interesting guide. She really took the time to make sure we all had a good experience. She told us so many interesting facts about the areas we visited. It was a great outing.
Beautiful walk, challenging to reach the Hermitage of San Juan, surprises mundaka and moving guernika
634mariaceciliag,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nora is very loving. He has a huge and varied track record and knows how to handle people. The only downside is that in the car I didn’t walk the speaker and from the background I heard little and nothing of the reviews and stories I related. A shame because it was very interesting his story where he mixed anecdotes, jokes, history and contemporary things
Great trip to see and learn more about this incredible Basque region
Amy travels2015,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pilar was our guide and she was fantastic. Lots of history shared and amazing sites to seen. She made time to visit with everyone as we walked. She was very knowledgeable and made sure everyone was enjoying the tour
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