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BASQUE TOURS & EVENTS is a specialist FULLY LICENSED (CIE 2452) incoming company based in San Sebastian that offers you personal assistance to create authentic experiences in the Basque Country(Northern Spain and Southern France), with it's world class attractions, the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, food lovers reference San Sebastian, amazing wineries in La Rioja area, beautiful beaches & cliffs in Biarritz and southern France, spectacular mountains in the Pyrenees… Our aim is to create private and exclusive activities and services; from cultural and gastronomic to active tours. Customized packages based on your preferences and tastes, in order to discover and feel our exceptional region and its treasures, always accompanied by the best assistants, guides and local experts who will make the difference. The most professional and knowledgeable team of native multilingual guides at your service to make your experience unforgettable and unique.
Donostia - San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain
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Janet_in_Nashville
Nashville, TN51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
outstanding, customized day-trip experience in the Rioja wine region.
Mar 2020 • Friends
Basque Tours created an outstanding, customized day-trip experience in the Rioja wine region.

Two friends and I hired Basque Tours to take us on a one-day visit to the Rioja wine region. We were staying in San Sebastian, and we knew it would be a bit of a drive to find just the right places to see and enjoy in Rioja. Jon with Basque Tours, along with Iñaki, gave us the perfect day! They helped us choose the aspects of the day, customized to our preferences and time limitations. They picked us up right on time in their clean and comfortable van and drove, hosted, and guided us throughout the entire day perfectly. They were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, very accommodating and hospitable, and showed great attention to detail and to our enjoyment. The day was perfectly customized for us, and for a reasonable price. The day was one of our favorite days in an extended visit to Spain. I absolutely recommend them for any personalized touring needs in the Basque region.
Written March 9, 2020
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BASQUE TOURS
Thank you very much Janet for this lovely review! We had a really good time with you in your Rioja wine tour. We would be delighted to be your hosts again while in San Sebastian! Hope to see you soon! Best,
Written March 11, 2020
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Pat H
15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Excellent way to travel through Basque Country
Sep 2021
Four of us did three days of customized tours with Andy (days 1 & 2) and Juan (day 3). Andy drove us from Bilbao to San Sebastian, taking us through scenic countryside, to Gernika, Zumaia and a fantastic fresh fish lunch in Getaria. The following day we toured La Rioja, visiting three very different wineries with a picnic lunch at one. We appreciated Andy's knowledge of the Pays Basque, sensitivity to the experiences we would enjoy and spur of the moment adjustment to avoid places we'd already visited. Our third day with Basque Tours was led by Juan, who was also adept at adjusting to where we had already been and providing alternative experiences. He picked us up in San Sebastian and drove us to Biarritz. On the way, we particularly enjoyed seeing the other side of San Sebastian--the charming Pasaia, the well-preserved Hondarribia and lunch & shopping in Espelette. We would heartily recommend Basque Tours to anyone traveling to Basque country.
Written September 15, 2021
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Serenity
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A Great Way to Learn About this Beautiful Historic Town
Sep 2021 • Friends
Jani, our guide, provided our small group of friends a detailed tour of all the highlights of San Sebastián. We gained a deeper understanding of this historic town. We road in a van from La Concha Beach to all the furthest points of interest such as Miramar Palace with it’s beautiful gardens and amazing views, Haizearen Orrazia and the awe inspiring Piene Del Viento trio of sculptures overlooking the Ocean, Monte Igueldo (which from a distance looks like an old castle but actually is an amusement Park), Maria Christine Bridge and the hotel with the same name; such an elegant historic hotel with a great wine/deli/gift shop. We drove to Zurriola Beach known for its surfers and more reasonably priced hotels and then on to the Old Town and did the remaining tour on foot. Jani has so much knowledge of the history of Old Town and seems to know so many people. We learned about the varios churches, visited the colorful produce market and talked about where to get the best Pintxos which San Sebastián are known for. I highly recommend this tour company and guide
Written March 26, 2022
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BASQUE TOURS
Hello Thankyou for taking the time to give both Basque Tours and Jani such a great review, it means a lot to us. What more can we say, You had a great Guide in Jani, who you can clearly see that she loves her city, her country and really enjoys showing it off. We look forward to seeing you again one day Safe travels Basque Tours Team
Written March 31, 2022
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Kevin M
Austin, TX2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Remarkable customized 4 day tour of Basque country
Nov 2021
Our itinerary included tours of French Basque Coast, San Sebastion City and Pintxos, Rioja wine region, and Spanish Basque Coast+Bilboa city. Guides Andy and Juan provided exceptional expertise, knowledge, and personality in making the 4 days a truly special and fun experience. The diversity of natural landscape beauty, food and drink, history, and cultural experiences were all top notch.
Written November 17, 2021
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BASQUE TOURS
Hi Kevin We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your tours with us. I know Andy and Juan commented about the fun they had showing you guys around. We look forward to seeing you again in the Basque Country Safe travels From the team at Basque tours
Written November 18, 2021
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Donna R
New York City, NY1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great team, great tour experience
Nov 2022 • Couples
The best part of our experience with Basque Tours was that we didn't feel like we were on a tour. Our awesome guide, Andy, felt more like a friendly local who was knowledgeable about the area and happened to have a comfy touring van to take us around. The entire process was super smooth. It only took a couple emails with their team to customize a two-day itinerary that worked around a pre-existing reservation we had at one of the amazing restaurants in the area, as well as incorporated their excellent suggestions for activities we wouldn't have found ourselves. The pricing was transparent and a great value, especially for a private tour as a smaller group (two couples). We highly recommend Basque Tours and would definitely book with them again if (and after visiting, more likely when!) we are in the area again.
Written November 24, 2022
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BASQUE TOURS
Its always great to hear people refer to us as friendly locals and not a touring "company" We love nothing more than to finish the day saying that we have made some new friends. Thank you for taking the time out to send us such a fantastic review. From our Guides to our office staff we all work very hard to ensure you have a memorable experience. You are definitely welcome back and we look forward to showing you more of our beautifully slice of the world. Many safe travels, and until next time. Regards Basque Tours Team
Written February 22, 2023
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Brenden G
72 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
French Basque Country Tour: An Unforgettable Experience with a Wonderful Guide
Aug 2021
My wife and I did the tour of French Basque country with Andy while we were spending a few days in San Sebastian. We wanted to see towns like Espelette and Ste. Jean Pied de Port and were unsure how we would do that. The best answer to this question is Basque Tours!

Andy was a wonderful tour guide. Not only did he speak perfect English (he is a native Australian), but as someone who isn't from Basque Country or Spain, he was able to anticipate questions we might have about the fascinating Basque culture, cuisine, and broader region. Andy has a true love for Basque Country that shines through in the many smart, hilarious, and thoughtful anecdotes he offers throughout the day.

Andy picked us up at our BnB in the morning and took us to about a half-dozen towns in French Basque Country. Every one of them was unspeakably beautiful and Andy was able to guide us through what made each town most interesting. Between towns he regaled us with information about the region and his perspctive as an immigrant to the culturally rich and vital region.

The towns of the region are preserved with loving care by local authorities down to the color of the shingles and the maintenence of medeival era staircases. You'll feel like you are walking through a fairy tale, but with better food and drink.

The tour with Andy was a once in a lifetime experience we will not soon forget. We travel fairly frequently and this is among the best tours we have been on in our entire lives.

If you want a vacation highlight you will treasure for years to come, choose Basque Tours.
Written August 26, 2021
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Grant M
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
Cute, but missed the mark.
Jul 2023 • Couples
While we appreciated the last minute availability of the sunset sail, the price did not match the experience and we were left disappointed. The “sail” consisted of motoring between two points in the port a couple of times as we circled other Basque “luxury” tours on the same route. The boat was quaint and decently maintained, but would not be an experience we would repeat again soon. Dealing with the the service, however, was exceptional, and everyone we encountered did a terrific job with the resources the organization made available to them.
Written July 11, 2023
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Joanne T
4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The Best Tours in San Sebastian!
Apr 2023 • Friends
Our group of 6 friends enjoyed two outstanding and fun tours out of San Sebastian: (1) City Walk and Pintxos with Maria and (2) Bilbao City and the Guggenheim Museum with Vicente. Both guides were enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly enabling a top-notch experience. The pintxos in the San Sebastian restaurants were all so tasty and, after visiting the architectural masterpiece of the Guggenheim, Vicente took us to a special seaside restaurant in Mutrika where we enjoyed a most delicious seafood lunch. Although our stay in San Sebastian was too short, the two tours provided valuable insights into the unique culture of the area. Highly recommend!
Written May 14, 2023
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Zool Kassum
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Xoxote + Chorizo
Jul 2022
What an amazing day - our family and friends (6 pax) hiked to XoXote. It was about an hour and 15 minute hike. The hike, the vistas, txakoli, caldo, and chorizo sandwich at the top were out of this world. Jon, our guide was prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, patient, and catered to the slowest of our group. He assisted where necessary. He was super funny and very handy with taking pictures. The total hike from start to finish with a 45 minute break at the top was about 3 1/2 hours

After our hike, we went to a nearby family run farmhouse style restaurant. The food was simple, and fresh, local, and very tasty. I would highly recommend the hike and lunch tour.
Written July 12, 2022
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Julie H
Alameda, CA7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Awesome day visiting towns in the French Basque Country with Basque Tours
Jan 2023
We booked a day trip to the French Basque countryside with Basque Tours. Our guide Andy, was wonderful and led us on a full day through Biarritz, St. Jean de Luz and Hondoribbia. Three towns sounds like a lot in one day, but this is the benefit of a private tour with a knowledgeable guide to take you through each town, sharing history and culture, points of interest and identifying the best shops! We would not have been able to put this tour together on our own without many hours of research. Basque Tours was responsive to my inquiries when researching tours, the communication about payment and meeting time/location was clear, our guide was punctual and picked us up in a new, spacious Mercedes minivan. We had a truly awesome day!
Written January 21, 2023
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BASQUE TOURS
First of all, thank you for putting your trust in us. Its is always great to hear from guests that they had memorable day. Coming along the French Basque coast is always a fantastic drive Looking forward to seeing you again some day in our beautiful country. Safe travels
Written February 22, 2023
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