Basque Masterpiece: Guggenheim & Dragonstone Full-Day Adventure
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Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay (Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastian. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Game of Thrones' 7th season was shot here, so find yourself at Dragonstone! After recovering from the steep path from the hermitage, head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum.
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Marketlover, 10/22/2025 6:45:55 AM
Guide very excellent. Very good lunch. Hike very difficult but beautiful surroundings Bilbao and Guggenheim great Thank you
Curious754170, 10/12/2025 3:05:22 AM
Incredible architecture and thought provoking art displays. Larger than life. The inside and outside are incredible. Use the audio guide.
Luanne_S, 10/10/2025 11:18:26 AM
We had a great day on this full day tour! We were picked up at our hotel in San Sebastián then about an hour drive to begin our tour at Gatzelugatxe. We were able to walk most of the way down to see it and take photos of the beautiful area. It is a challenging steep walk! Unbeknownst to our guide, the entrance to the park was timed, so a bit limited on time as we had to keep with the rest of our schedule for the day.* We then headed to Bilboa, had a nice lunch and a walking tour of the old town and city. Our tour guide, Alby, was very friendly and informative of the history. Ended the afternoon at the Guggenheim museum. We walked around the outside of the building with our guide, then toured the inside on our own. Alby gave us plenty of time to see the modern art exhibits then met up to head back to San Sebastián. I would highly recommend this tour which highlights the Basque area, also because of the small group and personable guide! *Note: if you are interested in spending more time at Gatzelugatxe, I suggest you book it as a single tour. It is a challenging, steep hike down and back requiring good shoes and water! And possibly trekking poles!
Matt1948, 10/2/2025 1:28:30 PM
Alby was an outstanding guide with a huge knowledge and understanding of the Basque Country. Great day enjoyed by the whole tour
O7249TNmichaelf, 10/1/2025 12:50:09 PM
The trip was great. Albi was a great tour guide and gave us lots of interesting information. Only 3 stops but the scenery is wonderful along the way. Gaztelgatxe was a challenge to get all they way to the top and back. You have great views that are well worth it if you don't go all the way. The Guggenheim is unique While the amount of time there is short it is more than adequate for a worthwhile visit.
Patricia_O, 10/1/2025 2:39:50 AM
The tour was very easy to book. We liked the size of the group and Alvy, our tour guide, was very friendly. We thought that the tour was fairly priced! Gazteligatxe is was a beautiful spot, be prepared to burn some calories!
991dominicb, 9/30/2025 2:45:34 PM
Our Ausi guide was absolutely perfect. The day was great from all aspects of nature, food, history and art. Thanks for the 887 recommendation. Great restaurant!
Brenda_S, 9/28/2025 3:35:25 AM
An hours drive from San Sebastián. The trek to gaztelugatxe is beautiful but steep. Be prepared with good shoes & water! Bilboa walking tour was interesting. Crowded city streets. Guggenheim museum is modern art & a treat for your eyes. The building itself is beautiful. Our local guide was outstanding giving insight on the area
V4178RZricardol, 9/23/2025 1:51:21 PM
A bit over an hour drive from San Sebastian but all worth it. Our guide Javier did an excellent job briefing us on all the details and made the day a memorable one. He shared many Interesting facts about Bilbao and Gastelugatxe’s history. He is an absolute encyclopedia! And by the way…lunch selection at Bilbao was also great!! What a wonderful experience it all was!
Diane_K, 9/20/2025 5:43:25 AM
We had an incredible day visiting Gaztelugatxe, Bilbao Old Town, and the Guggenheim. The landscapes at Bakio were stunning and the walk out the church is absolutely worth the trek. Bilboa is a charming city and the Guggenheim is truly one of a kind! Thanks to our guide Adur, who was welcoming, funny, and exceptionally knowledgeable. He helped make this day one we will never forget!
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children and infants must be accompanied by an adult.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- We strongly recommend to bring sport shoes and a spare Tshirt in case you want to climb the stairs all the way to the top of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage.
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- IMPORTANT - At all times, the advice given at access points must be followed, and the measures and recommendations established by health authorities should be respected. It is recommended to check the weather forecast for the day of the visit (Euskalmet) and to follow the authorities' recommendations in case of extreme weather events. On days with an orange alert and to avoid health incidents, it is advised not to hike up to the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage during the affected hours. In any case, it is recommended to take self-protection measures, such as wearing comfortable and suitable footwear, protecting yourself from the sun, and staying properly hydrated.
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• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • The duration of the activity is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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