Customized Basque Country & Rioja Private Tour
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Customized Basque Country & Rioja Private Tour

By Basque Guides
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Ages 18-99
Duration: 4–8 hours
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • All activities
  • Driver/guide
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Local taxes
What's not included
  • Food and drinks


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Please let us know your accommodation address if you are staying in an apartment Please ask for other cities pick ups like Bilbao, Pamplona, Logroño, Vitoria...
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      Airport pickup offered
      During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
      • San Sebastian Airport, Gabarrari Kalea, 22, 20280 Hondarribia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25170P4

        • Most travelers can participate
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 25170P4

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        • 1
          BASQUEGUIDES is a specialist guiding company that serves you personal assistance to offer unique experiences along the Basque Country. AIM OF OUR JOB Our goal is to take you to the heart of the Basque Contry’s cultural, gastronomical and geographical treasures. WHO WE ARE We are native and multilingual guides with professional knowledge of our homeland creating tailor-made tours to suit your interest and needs. Wheter you are looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, an adventure in the lush countryside, an insight into the history and loc of life of this intriguing part ot northern Spain and southern France; or a mixture of all of these, we will create your ideal tour. Tell us your ideal trip, all destinatons you want to visit and we will design a customized tour to guide you there.
        About the operator
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        • Y4353WQalexanderm
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The BEST way to see San Sebastián!
          Gonzalo warmly welcomed us at our hotel, then promptly whisked us away through the beautiful streets of San Sebastián. Gonzalo gave us wonderful city and pinxtos history as we walked along between each stop on the tour. He was incredibly well versed and knowledgeable, and received a warm welcome in the bars we went to. He took care to take us to places with both seafood and non-seafood options so that my girlfriend could fully enjoy the experience as well! I will be telling ALL of my friends and family that travel here to book a tour with Gonzalo and Iker! From start to finish we were well taken care of and would gladly do it again!
          Written January 31, 2025
        • Connector42037969003
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wonderful dinner in San Sebastian...not to miss!
          We absolutely loved this experience! It was so much fun to go to the market to shop for fresh ingredients and then go to the gastronomy club for an incredible dinner. We learned so much about Basque culture, recipes, wines and dessert too! Our chef Ben and our guide Iker made the evening so special and we were made to feel very much at home in gorgeous San Sebastian. We aboslutely recommend this experience when you visit San Sebastian. Thank-you so much Basque Guides!
          Written January 15, 2025
        • camiladO4167OG
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent time with Basque Guides!
          The entire team at Basque Guides was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Their attention to detail and the passion with which they share the history and culture of the Basque Country is truly remarkable. Thank you Iker, Ania and Gonzalo for such a warm, insightful, and unforgettable experience!
          Written January 8, 2025
        • Andrew C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Way beyond our expectations!
          Iker was exceptional! We spent 3 days together - food, wine, history, and sight seeing. We, even our teens, were eager and engaged with Iker's tutorials. We left with a much better understanding and a love for the area, cuisine and culture. Iker went out of his way to make each moment extra special - with sunsets, special access, impromtu tastes and locations. We could not have designed a better companion for our trip. We have worked with many guides in many places. Iker's professionalism, care and enthusiasm is unparalleled. Eskerrik asko, Iker!!!
          Written January 4, 2025
        • lilc642
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great welcome to San Sebastian!
          An excellent introduction to Basque history, culture, and the best pintxos places in San Sebastian. Thank-you for a wonderful start to our adventure in the Basque country!
          Written December 8, 2024
        • kathrynzdan
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Perfect introduction to the Basque countryside
          Our day with Iker was incredible. He tailored the experience to our interests, and managed to pack in a ton of sights and activities, while never making us feel rushed—which felt like magic. His Basque heritage and deep knowledge of history and culture brought the region to life, and we loved hearing about the layered stories of each place throughout time. We only had a 1 day tour, but I would happily spend a week with Iker listening to his stories, seeing the Basque countryside through his eyes, and spending time with him. Can’t recommend him highly enough!
          Written November 19, 2024
        • Lauren C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great day of pintxos and drinks
          What a fantastic tour. This was my favorite of the week. Gorka knows the area and history so well and is such a friendly, fantastic person. His love of Basque region with its cuisine shines through. Thank you so much.
          Written November 9, 2024
        • ANNIE C
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Basque Coastline Day Tour
          Excellent professional guide with Basque tours along the coastline. Our guide had a breath of knowledge about the Basque history. He safely drove us to beautiful cities such as Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luc and others with a delicious stop for lunch.Our driver, Gorka, was excellent. Highly recommend Basque Guides!
          Written October 19, 2024
        • HawaiifanHonolulu
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Just what we wanted!
          Just amazing! Beautiful places, wonderful guide, great information! Casual, easy yet fully satisfying!! Eating spots really well chosen/ not crowded, not touristy, delicious, reasonable prices. Overall can’t recommend them enough!!
          Written October 15, 2024
        • W9987DBgillianb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour, highly recommend ⭐️
          We had the most amazing Pintxo and pairing drinks experience with Gonzalo. Recommended places we would never have independently visited. Amazing tips on what to look for and awesome historical knowledge. Definitely a tour to remember 👍🏼
          Written October 12, 2024
        • kylekP335IL
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing tour guide
          Iker was an amazing tour guide. He was very flexible with our schedule and adapted the tour to our interests as we explored with him. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable of the Basque region, but he is extremely well-traveled in general and was happy to tell us things he had learned traveling the world as we asked him questions. It’s clear that he loves doing what he does, and is eager to make sure you have a great experience with him.
          Written October 1, 2024
        • c m
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great overview visit to Basque region
          Íker, Andoni and the rat do a great job planning and executing the tour. I had a chance to visit Bilbao, Biarritz and St Jean de Luz, with of course a fantastic visit to San Sebastián during the Basque Games, allowing to watch the regatta and a Pintxos tour.
          Written September 29, 2024
        • hillking3
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A Remarkable Experience
          One of the very best guides we’ve had in over 5 decades of traveling in Europe. Jaime made the tour an absolute delight in all respects. He was knowledgeable about the history of the region, brought that history to life, and delighted us with both his own personal stories and his intense love of his Basque people. We saw many beautiful places we’d have never discovered on our own and explained the geological and environmental history of what we were seeing. He made sure we ate great food and got a real sense of the “vibe” of the region. I can’t recommend him enough.
          Written September 29, 2024
        • christinecI9048VW
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          By far the best tour we had in the Basque Country!
          My husband and I spent 4+ hours with Iker and every minute of it was worthwhile. Iker shared a wealth of knowledge and experiences with us about Basque history, culture, geography, politics, food, art and more. He easily adjusted the tour as he got to know us better and what our interests were including allowing plenty of time for photography. We spent over 2 hours inside and outside the Guggenheim Museum which gave us a genuine appreciation of the decision to build the museum, the meaning of the architecture and design as well as the artwork within, Just fabulous!
          Written September 28, 2024
        • jeffwX3899PZ
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great time in the Basque Region
          Fantastic day with our guide doing wine tours and local foods. Would recommend Iker and his team to anyone looking to explore the Basque region.
          Written September 27, 2024
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        Flower_bee3
        Monte-Carlo, Monaco96 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2024 • Couples
        My husband and I arranged a private custom tour of San Sebastian, Getaria with a visit to Balenciaga Museum, ending with a drive to Bilbao as that was the end of a 5 day tour that we started in Ribera del Duero and Rioja.
        Enrique, our tourguide met us at our hotel in San Sebastian and took us on an all day walking and pintxos tour of the city. We walked along La Concha beach, saw the famous sculptures by Chillida and then walked around the city. We started our pintos tour stopping at each bar and having a drink and savoring the specialties at each place. We tried the cider made in the region, we also tried the txakoli, a typlical wine from Basque country. All the pintxos we tried were outstanding.

        The next day, Gorka our tourguide, picked us up at our hotel and drove us to Getaria. We visited the Balenciaga Museum and then enjoyed a great lunch at a beach front restaurant in Getaria. We then drove to Bilbao, walked around the city to see the outside of the Guggenheim Museum and the Puppy.

        All in all, my husband and I had a great experience. Enrique and Gorka were very friendly, knowledgeable and spoke perfect English. They were attentive to every detail during the tour. We highly recommend Basque Guides to anyone that wants to visit Basque country (San Sebastian, Getaria, Bilbao). I assure you that you will have a great and memorable experience. like we did. We look forward to returning very soon!
        Written August 18, 2024
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        Thank you for your nice review and comments, we really appreciated it. Hope to see you back again in San Sebastian soon. Best regards Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
        Written August 19, 2024
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        Evan K
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2024 • Family
        We had an awesome time in San Sebastián and the Basque Country with Iker and Gorka!

        Iker led our group on a lovely walking tour of San Sebastián and along the way taught us about the gastronomical culture of the region. He tailored his pintxos tour to our group’s tastes and dietary needs. The highlight in San Sebastián was a cooking class that Iker coordinated for us where we cooked some traditional Basque dishes and dessert. Iker was extremely friendly and helpful throughout, and he ensured that we had a phenomenal time.

        Gorka took our trip on a multi-day excursion that spanned the French-Basque coastline (visiting places like Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz) as well as visiting numerous wineries in the Rioja region. Gorka was a fantastic guide – he had a great sense of humor, was exceptionally knowledgeable about all of the areas we visited, made great recommendations for various places to eat, and always made sure our group was taken care of and having a good time.

        With the help of Basque Guides, we were able to do so much on our visit to the Basque Country and it was the highlight of our trip across Spain and Portugal. We highly recommend Basque Guides to anyone visiting the area.
        Written October 6, 2024
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        Thank you so much for your amazing review and comments about us ;-) Hope to see you soon back in San Sebastian Best regards Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
        Written October 6, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Donald N
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2023 • Family
        Exquisite exclusive customized tour with expert tour guides (history professor, master chef and sommelier). Tour included a special “surprise” request that Iker created. The restaurant in Zurait served up a garlic and hot olive oil (Agua de Lourdes) infused turbot fish. Best fish dish ever. Not to be outdone by the hot chocolate in Biarritz or the private Rioja wine experience topped off with specialties from a private family lunch in Guardia. I love the Basque people their food, their culture and the preserved age old culture. This was our second trip with Basqueguides. The experiences are never ending. If you enjoy basque food you owe it to yourself to visit San Sebastián. Iker will provide you with a 5 star experience.
        Written May 24, 2024
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        Thank you very much for your review We are glad to read that you enjoyed so much with us Hope to see you soon back again Best regards from San Sebastian Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
        Written June 2, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Jlauree
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We had a wonderful time with Iker last August on multiple days. Very knowledgeable and handled my hard to handle friends well! He totally customized our days, as we are foodies, he even secured restaurant reservations for us to plan our days around. We needed transportation on a couple of other days and arranged for that as well with other drivers. Lastly, he was very helpful and accessible with recommendations even when he was not guiding us. Thanks Iker
        Written March 4, 2020
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        Thank you very much for your review. Glad to read that you enjoyed so much with me as much as I want you to enjoy it. Hope to see you soon back again in San Sebastian Best regards from San Sebastian Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
        Written March 5, 2020
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Robert B
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jan 2025 • Family
        We spent an amazing day with Gorka who picked us up in Bilboa. We visited two very interesting wineries in Rioja and had a delicious lunch on our way to Madrid. Gorka was a wonderful tour guide who taught us so much about the Basque country, culture and recipes. We are very appreciative to Iker and Gorka for our wonderful visits and our new Basque friends.
        Written January 14, 2025
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        Thank you very much for your review Robert. It was our pleasure to take you to Rioja wine region and guide you to the boutique wineries. Best regards from San Sebastian Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
        Written January 19, 2025
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Victor Hugo GQ
        Miami, FL74 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        What a great time we just had during our visit to the Basque Country ! Iker was waiting for us at the San Sebastián airport to start our adventure in Donostia , Rioja , Bilbao and much more . Iker is more than a guide he becomes your friend during your stay .. he is very knowledgeable, respectful , funny , flexible and goes well above and beyond his duties ! The safest driver .He will discuss history , gastronomy , wine , language , culture etc and everything you need to know about this magical and beautiful land and more in a very entertaining manner .
        I strongly recommend Iker ! I can’t wait to go back and continue to explore the wonderful Basque country and Rioja.
        Written March 27, 2022
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        Thank you !!!
        Written March 29, 2022
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Run_ar0und
        Dallas, TX566 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2023
        We had Daniel as our guide, top-notch, 5 stars service! Very Knowledgeable and helpful! We visited small towns and had lunch like locals. The price might be more but totally worth it. Transport was comfortable, no complaints, and will definitely return if we ever return to the region!
        Written July 8, 2023
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        Thank you for your great review! Really appreciated ;-) Best regards from San Sebastian Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
        Written July 9, 2023
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Simon L
        Los Gatos, CA15 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful day out with Daniel as our guide - spoke great English, local to the region, and very interesting and knowledgeable. We had customized our trip (working with Iker) to see wineries in the Rioja and La Guardia for lunch. Thanks!
        Written June 3, 2024
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        Thank you for your review Simon We really appreciated it and we hope to see you soon back again in the Basque Country and Rioja area Best regards Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
        Written June 3, 2024
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        Forb1
        Oakland, CA50 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2018 • Couples
        On our first visit to this area of Spain, my husband and I wanted to see some of the unique nature and countryside, as well as learn about the area's history and culture. Iker exceeded our expectations on every count. He punctually picked us up from our hotel & drove us from San Sebastián to Bilbao via Guernica, taking us to the places we had requested and others we hadn't known about, and would never have discovered, without him. He effortlessly arranged an itinerary that got us to the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve at the perfect time for a coffee break overlooking the river to see the waves caused by the tide change. He stopped as often as we requested, and led us to the oldest and most interesting streets in the small towns we visited. He answered questions informatively and patiently and was extremely knowledgeable about everything from nature, trees, and birds to the whaling industry, history, the Basque language, local villages, vineyard practices and food. I have gorgeous photos of the coastline from the best places for taking same. Our day with him was fun and relaxing, one we will not forget. I highly recommend any opportunity for time with Iker.
        Written May 26, 2018
        This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
        Thank you so much for such a nice review and comments. Glad to read that you enjoyed so much the tour with me. Best wishes from San Sebastian Iker Bardaji
        Written May 27, 2018
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

        MVP_10
        Carbondale, CO20 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2019
        Our Basque Guide, Iker (eek-err), made our journey incredibly memorable. He grasped what we wished for and delivered in epic portions including behind the scenes food experiences, visits to the top wineries, and his impeccable planning allowed us to get the most out of our time without any delays. Everything was punctual and most of all, Iker's use of Basque language got us into places not ordinarily open to visitors. We all departed the Basque Country with hugs and embrazzos with Iker and agreed of all the many trips we have taken together, this was the best.
        Written December 10, 2019
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        Thank you so much for hiring me and your review! Hope you see you back soon. Maybe Hawaii? ;-) Eskerrik asko (scary-costco) Best regards from San Sebastian Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
        Written December 11, 2019
        This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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