GUGGENHEIM and BASQUE COAST: Private Journey Through Basque Coastal Wonders and Iconic Bilbao Museum
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Gernika-Lumo

Embark on an exploration of a segment of Basque Highway 101, traversing the renowned sights of the Basque coastline (Dragonstone, anyone?), and culminating at the titanium museum which established Bilbao’s fame.

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Gernika-Lumo - The French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau wrote:

gernika is the happiest town in the world. Their affairs are governed by a board of peasants that meets under an oak tree and always makes the fairest decisions

. And here we go, to the city bombed by Nazi planes in 1937 that inspired one of the most well-known paintings in the world, Picasso’s mural-sized

Guernica

. We will visit the city and, of course, the tree under which the (we hope)

fairer decisions

are made.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks and tickets, unless specified
  • Gratuities
Additional Information
  • Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Gernika-Lumo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stephaniedavis2019
Oct 19, 2023
Best Europe Tour - This was the best tour we have had in Europe. Daniel was wonderful. Our guide Daniel, was nice, well informed, kept the perfect pace, and was a pleasure to spend the day with. The car was very nice. Loved the stops along the way and the Guggenheim visit and lunch.
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Corkytoronto
Oct 11, 2023
The Best of Basque Spain, from Bilbao to Biarritz! - I want to give 10 stars to Ikusnahi (Curiosity) Tours - and Tour Designer - Ernes. From the architecture and wonders of the Guggenheim to the incredible San Sebastian and Hondarribia, we didn't leave a stone unturned. Hiking up to monasteries, city-biking around cities, e-biking up and down mountain ranges, and walking the beaches of the French Basque countryside, the views, history, geography and conversation were never-ending. We ate incredible Pintxos, toured the lush Rioja wineries and tasted the delicacies of the land, from fabulous Basque cuisine to a Cider House and Food Club. Don't forget to drink Txakoli and Glorioso! And have a cooking class with Chef Bendur- you will be proud of what you cook - and eat! We were lucky enough to see an epic football game against friendly rivals Bilbao and San Sebastien! (San Sebastien 3-0!). *A note about Ernes- he is incredibly knowledgeable, always happy, very accommodating and loves his country from the outside in and the inside out. His teams, including Mikhail and Anya, are all professional and great to be with, no matter which tour, activity or adventure you are on. Thanks again for a memorable and unforgettable experience, we can't wait to return! Pam & Steve, Toronto, Canada
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Joshmn6275hi
Aug 8, 2023
San Sebastián to Bilbao - We had a fabulous tour with Markel a/k/a Mark. He was a fount of information and history. We peppered him with questions about history, politics, sport, literature and net flix. We traveled from San Sebastián to Bilbao to visit the Guggenheim with several scenic spots along the way. It was a great trip and we all learned a lot. Eskerrik Asko
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Andrea_f
Jun 17, 2023
Great day trip from San Sebastián - Great day trip from San Sebastián. Luis was a great guide with lots of information on the area and tips on places to eat and drink.
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871tracya
May 27, 2023
Basque countryside and Guggenheim Museum - Markel was a great guide, we learned so much about the Basque culture! This company was great and would highly recommend.
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Barbora
Apr 10, 2023
Fun experience with great guide:) - If you want an awesome insider's experience book Ikusnahi Tours. Ernes (the founder) was a brilliant guide. We had so much fun exploring villages where only locals go. The last stop was in Bilbao to visit basque Guggenheim museum. The buliding from outside is really eye catching ! Ernes went above and beyond in following up with different recommendations. Five stars ✨
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Hellen_n
Dec 2, 2022
Amazing Tour, Excellent Guide - The day of our tour was gray and rainy and we were admittedly a little apprehensive whether a coastal tour was how we really wanted to spend one of our few days in San Sebastián. Well, we’re glad we went though with it! Simply put, Ania is the best and we would travel the world with her! 😊 Given the conditions outside, it’s worth remarking that she was an exceptional driver. Ania also takes the best pictures. She’s got creative eye and took a couple of the best photos we have as a couple. As you may expect, she was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and really cultivated the experience around what interested us. We highly recommend booking a tour with Ania, you won’t regret it.
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Etowah
Sep 7, 2022
Bilbao Tour - Diego was a wonderful tour guide. He certainly made our tour an interesting and pleasurable experience. He is extremely knowledgeable about the Basque history and experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with Diego.
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K5734rsnancym
May 6, 2022
Great day trip from San Sebastian - We had a terrific time exploring the Basque region and the Guggenheim. Our tour guide Diego was very knowledgeable and personable helping to make it a fabulous day. The tour of Guernika was very informative, with Diego sharing first hand knowledge of the Basque culture. Mundaka is a quaint fishing village overlooking the Urbaidai estuary. Even though it wasn’t a day to see the perfect waves, it was still a beautiful view. The stop and short hike at Dragonstone was well worth it and we are not even Game of Throne fans. What fun it was seeing Puppy outside the Guggenheim and we appreciated Diego asking other tourists who were done taking photos if they’d mind moving so we could get a better picture. Seeing all the cool cars on display at the Guggenheim was a treat. It was definitely worth taking thisprivate tour of the Basque Region!
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408judyh
Apr 26, 2022
A must! - Ikusnahi is a great tour provider. They are very professional and are responsive to your queries and are accommodating. Ernes the guide was very knowledgeable about the region and you know that he loves to do what he does. This tour is a must to know the region, outside of san sebastian. It was well timed and well planned and you didn't feel rushed at all. At this was a private tour, you could ask whatever you want and the guide readily answered and assisted. He knew all the right spots to get the best views and pictures. We went all around the guggenheim museum to appreciate the structure (i.e. from the bridge, the side, the front, you name it !). Thank you Ernes for a great tour.
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