Bilbao Art & Basque Coast: Private Cultural Odyssey

It’s a great way to see the Basque coast and the Guggenheim museum plus learn a lot about the Basque culture.

I had an amazing time touring the Guggenheim in Bilbao. My favorite building and I finally got to see it! Xabier was very knowledgeable and friendly. He also was my guide for a Pintxos tour around Bilbao. He showed me through the new and old city. He had lots of interesting gems of knowledge. We ended in his favorite locate spots. The next day Ernes drove me from Bilbao to San Sebastian. We made many stops on the scenic route in a few small villages. I had the best Pintxos on that journey! The next day Ernes pick me up for a tour of San Sebastian. I feel like we covered most of the city and it made me comfortable to venture out on my own and explore. Definitely a great experience!

Fantastic day trip—just the right amount of time at each of the four major stops. Guide Jan was excellent—very knowledgeable and very efficient.

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.

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

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

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.

Markel was a great guide, we learned so much about the Basque culture! This company was great and would highly recommend.

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 ✨

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.