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Private Gastronomic Adventure: Discover the Savours of French Basque Country
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35 Ratings
Hendaye
Embark on a private gastronomic adventure in the French Basque Country and discover the exquisite flavors of French cuisine. Indulge in cheeses, wines, charcuterie, and the good life. Join us now!
Embark on a private gastronomic adventure in the French Basque Country and discover the exquisite flavors of French cuisine. Indulge in cheeses, wines, charcuterie, and the good life. Join us now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hendaye - Getting up early to embark on a gastronomic adventure through the Côte Basque, one of the most picturesque areas of the Atlantic coast, shouldn’t be too difficult. Likewise starting the day by heading to San Juan de Luz to visit a cheesemaker.
- Hendaye - Getting up early to embark on a gastronomic adventure through the Côte Basque, one of the most picturesque areas of the Atlantic coast, shouldn’t be too difficult. Likewise starting the day by heading to San Juan de Luz to visit a cheesemaker.
What's Included
- Savor high quality local food specialties throughout the day
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour
- Complimentary wine, beer, or cider with meals
- Knowledgeable driver/guide to lead the way
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
- Savor high quality local food specialties throughout the day
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour
- Complimentary wine, beer, or cider with meals
- Knowledgeable driver/guide to lead the way
- Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified in the description
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified in the description
- Gratuities
Additional Information
‘Gourmet’ hails from France, as our northern friends possess an undeniable expertise in dining (effectively) and drinking (excellently). We travel to Gaul for enlightenment regarding their prized national assets, which include cheeses, wines, charcuterie, and an overall understanding of The Good Life. The day concludes in Hondarribia, with a serving of…
‘Gourmet’ hails from France, as our northern friends possess an undeniable expertise in dining (effectively) and drinking (excellently). We travel to Gaul for enlightenment regarding their prized national assets, which include cheeses, wines, charcuterie, and an overall understanding of The Good Life. The day concludes in Hondarribia, with a serving of pintxos. It’s a foolproof plan.
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please carry your passport or your European Union ID
Location
Hendaye
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(35 Ratings)
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Barbaravz3624oq
Mar 27, 2025
Best day tour! - We had an absolutely wonderful day with Ernes!! It was the highlight of our trip…. He is very knowledgeable about the wine, cheese, history and politics of the region and provided us with an excellent culinary experience at every stop. This tour is worth every cent!
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Q9723ofstephanies
Mar 26, 2025
Excellent private tour - What an amazing tour! We felt so special, like spending the day with a friend. Ernes was very knowledgeable about the basque culture and history. We sampled local regional cuisine, toured the gorgeous countryside. And learned about the history and culture of the region. Honestly it was incredible. Can’t wait to come back.
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Tiina
Nov 18, 2024
Wonderful food and wine tour - Absolutely amazing tour with Ania, she wonderful guide, so knowledgeable and very responsive to guests' requests. During the tour we tasted amazing cheeses and very good red we .food markets and market halls each experience separately , absolutely fantastic. In Biarritz we ate the most amazing oysters we 've ever eaten ( we 've eaten a lot of oysters in our lives ) . The tour is perfect for figs who love wine and food, you will not be disappointed. Annia is the super guide, we are grateful that we got to spend a memorable day with her.
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E11evated
Oct 28, 2024
Highly recommend this tour! - 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.
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Bhe-trip
Oct 3, 2024
To be redone - We were family and decided to try this and we did not regret it. Very satisfying experience and highly appreciated foods. Thank you!
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Brett
Sep 13, 2024
Excellent French Basque foodie tour - Outstanding tour. Our tour guide Mickel native to a Basque town near Hondarribia was authentic and very knowledgeable. We started in Saint Jean de Luz with the market and a beautiful tasting at a wine shop. If you love cheese, this is the stop for you. Beautiful town! And a stop at the bakery that created the macaron for Lois XIV wedding. No spoiler here but not what you might expect. Then on to Biarritz. Incredible market and pretty coastline. We ultimately finished at a beautiful txacoli winery for lunch. Highly recommend Mickel and this tour.
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171matta
Aug 28, 2024
Food and history create an amazing experience - 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.
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Kylec1615
Aug 20, 2024
Awesome Tour and Guide - Great day with Markel trying great food and wine in the Basque Country. His knowledge of the history and ability to explain to a diverse group of ages was great. Highly recommend the tour and Markel.
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Kylec1615
Jun 26, 2024
Amazing Experience and Food! - 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.
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Annaps9311by
Jun 21, 2024
A Taste of Basque Country - Markel was a phenomenal guide! We had a blast and highly recommend to anyone wanting to see the best of Basque Country in a short period. My only recommendation would be walking around Biarritz a little more, as this was great in Hondaribbia and St Jean de Luz.
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