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SAVEURS of French BASQUE COUNTRY - Private Gastronomic Adventure
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SAVEURS of French BASQUE COUNTRY - Private Gastronomic Adventure

By Ikusnahi Tours
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Ages 0-100
Duration: 9h
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Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • Driver/guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • High quality local food specialities all day long
  • Wine, beer or cider with the meals
  • Entry/Admission - Saint-Jean-de-Luz
  • Entry/Admission - Saint-Jean-de-Luz
  • Entry/Admission - Mercado Les Halles
What's not included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified in the description
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • Pick up from different locations is possible for an extra charge.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Stroller accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 31929P11

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Most travelers can participate
        • Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • 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: 31929P11

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        Yelin L
        Manhattan60 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2023
        My husband and I just came back from a 3 night San Sebastian trip and we spent 2 whole days with Ania from Ikusnahi and this was the highlight of our trip. We did the French Basque country tour after the Rioja wine tour and had a great time. We didn't even plan to go to France on this trip but were so impressed with Ania that we decided to give it a try. The tour started at 9AM and we drove to the French border right away. Ania also adjusted our itinerary as we have a big dinner that day and had to finish eating everything by 2:30 PM. The small towns we visited were very charming and we were one of the few tourists due to low season. It was also stress free as Ania knew where to park and made it very efficient. At the end of the trip, both of us agreed that the French basque country is great for sightseeing and snacks but we preferred the Spanish side for food and wine and the relaxed atmosphere. Ania also helped us order wine and gave us local recommendations. We'd recommend her in a heart beat for anyone coming to visit San Sebanstian.
        Written March 6, 2023
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        Maria J
        36 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2024 • Couples
        We had a full day with Markel, our guide, visiting French and Spanish Basque country. He was at our hotel prompt at 9:00 with a very comfortable Mercedes van for the two of us. We drove to the local market of St John de Luz in France where at a wonderful local market we had a very nice breakfast of three types of local cheese, wine and a fresh baguette. The perfect start to a perfect day.

        The day planned for us was perfect in that we had time to walk around and yet have time for a nice leisurely lunch along with various food tastings along the way. The food choices that Markel made for us were excellent and gave us a good sampling of local Basque cooking.

        He’s extremely knowledgeable about the local history and is very proud of his Basque culture: passion and knowledge were exactly what we were hoping for in our guide, and in Markel we got it!

        We highly recommend the tour, especially if you can only spend a day in Basque country, like good food, and want to dig into the local culture. Hopefully, you get Markel as your guide.
        Written May 24, 2024
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        LM L
        26 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        We had a great time! We loved the selections of cheese, seafood, pintxos, wine, and sweets. Our guide Martin, was passionate about Basque culture and generous with sharing insights about the region's history, origins, and food trends. We got special access into a parador to see its tapestry exhibits as well as a panoramic birds eye view of the Basque coastline. Highly recommend this tour! Looking forward to more experiences from Ikusnahi tours.
        Written October 28, 2024
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        dcall90
        Madison, WI23 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        May 2024 • Couples
        If you only get to do one thing with your time in San Sebastián then book this tour! At first you will think it to be a bit pricey. Book it anyway, This is a private tour with a highly experienced and knowledgeable guide. It is actually four tours in one. It is a historical travel tour, a food tour, a wine tour and a walking tour! It is a whole day, about 8 hours. You will feel that it was the best thing you did on vacation and worth every minute and every dollar, euro, etc. I
        I was concerned at first that it would feel weird with just the two of us and a guide but Ania was just the perfect person for the job with easy-going conversation, a wealth of knowledge about everything we were experiencing and a great teacher! At the end you will feel like you had more than a tour but an unexpected relationship with someone you just met and sad to leave.
        The itinerary, the food, the scenery, the towns, the travel were all amazing. If you had to plan this day yourself you would spend hours in research, far more money and want to shoot yourself trying to find parking. It's all done for you. Book it.
        You will stand where King Louis XIV was married (for the first time) in Saint Jean De Luz, enjoy the original macaron in Biarritz along with the amazing Gillardeau oysters in an incredible fresh market, a beautiful remote winery in the mountains of Spain with the best pintos you'll find and a wonderful walk in Hondarrbia all along with important historical notes about each place. There is soooo much more to all of this than I can explain but just book it. It'll be a 5 star day for all of you. A big ESKERRIK ASKO Ania!
        Written May 31, 2024
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        matt a
        Birmingham, AL5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2024 • Couples
        Martin was the best tour guide and someone who has both the education and life experience to tell the story of basque country. You can tell he is passionate about his heritage and his story telling made you want to listen.

        The tour went all over the region with stops in small coastal towns we would never have visited if not for Martin and the tour. The tour centers on food but folds history into the conversation to give you the full understanding not only of how things work but why they work this way. Truly a delightful way to spend a day and got us out of San Sebastian to experience more of basque country.

        The tour is a bit pricey but honestly I would do it again in a heartbeat because it was private and personalized for me and my wife . This was my favorite activity so far in our week in basque country.
        Written August 28, 2024
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        Sarita W
        Silver Spring, MD5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2023 • Couples
        Had such a wonderful tour today with Anya! Morning started with visit to a fabulous market and wine and cheese tasting in St.Jean de Luz and the day just continued getting even better from there. Our second tour with Anya and would highly recommend if you are in the Basque region! First class all the way!
        Written June 30, 2023
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        Footprints558589
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2022 • Friends
        Our group of four decided Ania was the BEST tour guide we have ever had. We were a little tired from multiple days of touring and thinking of ending the tour early. We had the most wonderful time! Ania was so informative and so professional. Everything was perfect, the food and wine/cider were fabulous. She made sure everything was smooth and the pace was perfect, we weren’t rushed and it wasn’t slow. The tour felt like 3 hours not 6. We were shown such interesting historical places. This will be the best tour you take. It was an amazing day!! Highly recommend!!!
        Written October 19, 2022
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        You can't imagine how proud your review makes us feel! Thanks for these great words, really! Best, Ernes
        Written December 6, 2022
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        Zachary G
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2023 • Couples
        We had an amazing day with Markel traveling throughout Basque Country and taking in the great food and incredible views. Markel is incredibly knowledgeable about the region and took great care of us the whole day. Would highly recommend!
        Written June 13, 2023
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        Kyle C
        Rio de Janeiro, RJ2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2024 • Family
        We are a family who normally does not do tours however we decided to try this one and we did not regret it. Markel was amazing and explained many things about the Basque culture and allowed us to eat amazing food and drink great wine on both sides of the border. I fully recommend Markel and the quality of this tour.
        Written June 26, 2024
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        Erin F
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2022 • Family
        Ania was the most amazing tour guide! She was very educated on basque history and the region, along with the region’s wine and cuisine. Not only did we learn a lot, we had the best time her all day tasting amazing food and seeing the best areas of this spectacular region. I would highly recommended this tour. It’s worth every penny and more. I wish we would have done it at the beginning of our trip in San Sebastián because Ania had fantastic recommendations that I wish we had more time to explore.
        Written June 16, 2022
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        WOW! thank you very much for this lovely comment. Ikusnahi is very proud of its gastronomic tours in the Basque Country and its French side is our speciality. What can go wrong during a day that is filled with cheese, oysters, macarons, pintxos, wine, beautiful landscapes and our fantastic tour guide Ania? :D Thanks again for choosing us!
        Written August 1, 2022
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