Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz & Hondarribia

Are these the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France? They are the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France. The Côte Basque is world-famous for its quality of life, beaches, landscapes, idyllic houses and amazing gastronomy. A tour with stories from the Belle Epoque, pirates, surfers from 1950s Hollywood, cheese, chocolate, pintxos recommended by the New York Times… Need I say more? REALLY?

Beautiful (and posh) Biarritz

Biarritz is many things: Europe’s gateway to surfing in the mid-50s, a pioneer of beach tourism (they started promoting it 200 years ago!), and one of the most coveted places to see and be seen. We’ll walk along its promenade admiring the sea and its sumptuous hotels until we reach its 44-meter-high lighthouse.

National treasure 

We’ll visit the colorful market Les Halles to take the pulse of daily life and get in touch with the greatest that France has to offer: its cheeses, its charcuterie and its bakeries / patisseries. Bon Apetit!

Pirates of the Cantabrian Sea

Protected by a bay, Saint Jean de Luz is a peaceful summer fishing village where we we’ll visit the Maison Adam patisserie where, in 1660 (!) they created the famous ‘macaron’. At that same time, a certain Johannès de Suhigaraychipi, a French corsair who captured more than 100 British, Dutch and Spanish ships, was sailing through the area.

Road to Heaven 

They call it ‘La route de la Corniche’ and it is one (yet another!) of the most beautiful roads in the Basque Country. The section between Ciboure and Hendaye is only 8 kilometers long, but you’ll never want it to end. Well, actually, you will, because when it's over, it will mean that you've reached...

Hondarribia (the Glorious)

The last (or first, depending on how you look at it) city on the Spanish coast is a privileged place with sea, river, bay, mountains, a fishing district at the forefront of world cuisine (says the New York Times!), and a walled medieval neighborhood (with streets not suitable for heels) at the top.

You're lucky  

We’ve planned the itinerary to have lunch in Hondarribia, with a choice of either pintxos or a fixed menu in a Michelin-starred traditional grill house. You decide (it's not easy, we know).

Happy Ending

There is no better way to get to San Sebastián than through the road that runs along the crest of Mount Jaizkibel, and from which you can see the Basque coast to Bizkaia. 


Price for
535€


  • Price: two people 535€
  • Extra adult +110€
  • Child (10-17 years old) +85€
  • Children under 10 years old free of charge
  • For groups bigger than 6 people contact us

Characteristics

  • Private tour
  • Time: 9:00
  • Duration: 8 horas
  • Places: Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, Hondarribia

Included

  • Professional guide and driver
  • Transport

Not included

  • Meals, drinks and tickets not listed above

Tour reviews

Our experience with Ikusnahi tours was incredible. I can’t say enough about our guide Ania. She was professional, and knowledgeable but most of all Ania was so much fun! We just met her but our family felt like we were traveling with a dear friend! We spent 3 days with Ania and every day was an incredible adventure. We also experienced the San Sebastián sightseeing tour and the French Basque county tour, all of which I highly recommend. The communication before and during the trip was amazing and we always felt so well taken care of. The memories of the Basque Country and especially Ania are something we will always treasure!

Emma R - Noviembre 2021

We highly recommend booking the tour with Ikusnahi Tours. They are very knowledgeable about the areas and history of these places. They are also pleasant and accommodating during the tour.

Our trip to Biarritz and Saint Jean de Luz was wonderful! We went to the shopping district where the local markets are. They sold fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, fish, flowers, meats, etc. And around that area, there were also nice clothing stores and wonderful cafes. We also visited the coast near the area, which is known as a Surfer’s beach. 

After that we went to Hondarribia and Mont Jaizkibel. We saw wonderful views of the coasts and fields, and visited historical monuments.

Karima A - Marzo 2022
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