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Fishing Village Tour: Game of Thrones Sights
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8 Ratings
Zumaia
What’s the definition of a ‘planazo’? Essentially, it signifies a ‘fantastic itinerary’: a stroll through a fishing community, another saunter along its precipices, an exploration of the Game of Thrones filming sites, a tour to the birthplace of the first person to circumnavigate the globe and, ultimately, a grilled fish meal captured just hours prior.
What’s the definition of a ‘planazo’? Essentially, it signifies a ‘fantastic itinerary’: a stroll through a fishing community, another saunter along its precipices, an exploration of the Game of Thrones filming sites, a tour to the birthplace of the first person to circumnavigate the globe and, ultimately, a grilled fish meal captured just hours prior.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zumaia - The journey begins with a departure from San Sebastián to Zumaia, a picturesque fishing village shielded from the Cantabrian Sea by some of the world’s most distinctive cliffs. In the rocky layers of this UNESCO World Geopark, one can trace the history of our planet over the past million years, much like reading a newspaper. A…
- Zumaia - The journey begins with a departure from San Sebastián to Zumaia, a picturesque fishing village shielded from the Cantabrian Sea by some of the world’s most distinctive cliffs. In the rocky layers of this UNESCO World Geopark, one can trace the history of our planet over the past million years, much like reading a newspaper. A knowledgeable guide will clarify the terms ‘flysch’ and ‘karst’ (hint: these aren’t Basque words) and will lead the way through a remarkable area: the hermitage of San Telmo perched above the void, the beach of Itzurun (known as “Dragonstone” from the Game Of Thrones series), or the trail along the cliffs.
- Getaria Fishing Port - Next, the journey continues to Getaria (today, the Basque names won’t be easy): another charming fishing village, the birthplace of Juan Sebastián Elcano, the first sailor to circumnavigate the globe in the 16th century. Another renowned Basque native is the couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga (“The master of us all,” as Christian Dior put it). The village boasts a church with a tunnel running through it, located in one of the best-preserved historic districts in Gipuzkoa. Getaria conceals a mouse of notable size, whose location will be disclosed at the right moment.
Getaria is also home to one of the most significant ports in the Basque Country, serving as the gateway to the finest fish.
- Ameztoi - The next stop is a small winery that employs traditional methods and grapes known as Hondarrabi Zuri and Hondarrabi Beltza. Here, one can discover the nuances and strength of txakoli. What is txakoli? It is a white wine with a slight acidity and a robust character, cultivated in vineyards by the sea, perfect for pairing with fish dishes.
- Basque Country - With the wine and fish in hand, all that’s needed is the fire to cook the meal. Did you know that the Basque Country is renowned worldwide for its charcoal-fired fish grills? This will be evident when visiting the port for lunch, where smoking barbecues line the streets. Everyone is welcome to partake in this experience, savoring the finest specialties: fish caught just an hour ago and txakoli from the surrounding vineyards. Is this a 100% local meal, you ask?
What's Included
- Comprehensive transportation coverage, including fuel, parking, and toll fees
- Savor a traditional lunch featuring grilled fish
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Enjoy the exclusivity of a private group tour
- Personalized experience with a private guide and driver
- Visit a renowned Txakoli winery and indulge in a wine-tasting session
- Comprehensive transportation coverage, including fuel, parking, and toll fees
- Savor a traditional lunch featuring grilled fish
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Enjoy the exclusivity of a private group tour
- Personalized experience with a private guide and driver
- Visit a renowned Txakoli winery and indulge in a wine-tasting session
What's Not Included
- Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed above
- Gratuities
- Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed above
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Location
Zumaia
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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(8 Ratings)
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Danieleg3462en
Jun 27, 2025
Beautiful tour through the Baque country rich with information and historical context. - Awesome trip through some true gems of the Basque Country! Our host Ernes was fantastic, he is native Basque with a true passion for the history, cuisine, and sites of this unique region, but brings a balanced and “down to earth” perspective which will resonate with many.
The Flysch cliffs were a must see, and the food/wine of Getaria was to die for, and prepared in an historic tradition that will make many re-think what top quality cuisine can look like.
Trip was expensive but all inclusive, and for me and my family of 3 on vacation l, it was 100% worth every penny
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188heidio
Apr 30, 2025
Pinxtos and txakoli wine tasting - We had 2 great tours.
First was pinxtos tasting in Old Town with Martin. He was very knowledgeable about each stop, food we were trying and Basque culture as well. Lots of laughs!
We also spent a fun day with Ania touring Zumaia cliffs with spectacular views, picturesque wine tasting on the patio overlooking the ocean, and grilled fish lunch that was delicious. Learned a lot about the area and history and she also gave us recommendations for other areas we're traveling to.
Highly recommend both tours!
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Tourist37065009761
Oct 19, 2024
Awesome Day of Sightseeing, Wine and Fish - Markel with Ikusnahi Travel was our guide on this outing and a few more. We had a fantastic time and learned so much about the history of the area while visiting cliffs, a winery and then a grilled fish restaurant. We were driven around in a spacious immaculate bus. The food was amazing-the best fish I have ever had. The wine is delicious and goes perfectly with the fish. Our group was huge and Markel handled everyone with care and grace and more importantly, fun. I cannot recommend Markel or Ikusnahi Travel enough. They are wonderful.
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Lizdeland
Nov 13, 2023
Beautiful sights and a great guide - This was a great tour, we visited seaside fishing villages, rugged cliffs (aka Dragonstone), a beautiful outdoor sculpture at “Comb of the Wind” and saw the incredible coastline of the northern Basque country.
Our guide Daniel was incredibly knowledgeable, kind and kept us on track without being a “taskmaster.” He answered all of our many questions and his stories over meals entertained us endlessly. Even when a bomb cyclone hit the coast, he effortlessly navigated the roads and was able the shuffle our itinerary so that we didn’t miss a thing. Our transportation was very clean, comfortable and reliable.
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Isabellemarielopez
May 1, 2023
A perfect day trip - This tour was one of our highlights of our trip. Ernes our guide offers more than your average tour. He curates the experience based on your needs and interests and gives you an incredible amount of information and historical context about the places you go to. He also makes the trip a lot of fun! We came out of this experience feeling more knowledgeable about Txakoli and wine in general, and blown away by the views and by the seafood lunch in Getaria. Highly recommend booking this tour or any tours with Iskunasi!
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L9471dijamiek
Apr 24, 2023
Memorable day! - We loved our day with Anna! She picked us up in Rioja and meandered to San Sebastian with may beautiful and surprising stops. She was the perfect tour guide--knowledgable and fun. It was a day not to be missed.
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Erthors
Feb 16, 2022
Great tour with Ania - We absolutely loved this tour. Ania was both knowledgeable and entertaining. The txokali tour was so much fun and the wine tasting paired with different foods was exactly what we were hoping for.
The grilled fish lunch was an excellent finish to and amazing tour
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D9861huemmar
Nov 8, 2021
Perfection!! - 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!
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