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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
Tours & excursions · Best-sellers on Viator
The eight best-reviewed excursions in the Basque Country
Hand-picked from Viator's top-rated experiences on Basque Country, sorted by review volume and average rating. Free cancellation up to 24 h before, reserve now and pay later.
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San Sebastián pintxos and wine walking tour
4.9(3,200 reviews)
Small-group walking tour through the Parte Vieja stopping at 4–5 iconic pintxo bars. Every tapa is paired with Rioja, Txakoli or Basque cider and explained by a local food guide.
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- 4–5 pintxos included, from cold classics to hot txikitos
- Txakoli, Rioja and cider pairings
- Small groups (max 8) with a local foodie guide
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Bilbao Guggenheim skip-the-line guided tour
4.8(1,850 reviews)
Skip the ticket queue and walk through the temporary and permanent collections with an accredited art historian. Includes Richard Serra's 'The Matter of Time' and the outdoor sculptures.
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- Fast-track entry to the museum
- Art historian guide with audio headsets
- Meets 200 m from the museum entrance
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San Juan de Gaztelugatxe half-day tour from Bilbao
4.8(1,420 reviews)
Round-trip from Bilbao to the tied-island hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Includes the free timed entry booking, guide and a stop at Bakio for a Txakoli tasting.
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- Reserved timed entry to Gaztelugatxe
- Txakoli winery tasting in Bakio
- Round-trip transport from central Bilbao
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Rioja Alavesa wineries day trip from Bilbao
4.8(980 reviews)
Cross the Cantabrian range into Rioja Alavesa. Visit two contrasting wineries — one modern (Ysios or Marqués de Riscal), one traditional — with a stop for lunch and a walk in the medieval town of Laguardia.
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- Two winery visits with tasting flights
- Lunch in Laguardia included
- Small groups with an English-speaking sommelier guide
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San Sebastián old town walking tour
4.9(2,100 reviews)
Walk the Parte Vieja from Plaza de la Constitución to Santa María del Coro. History of the city's fires, the fishing quarter and the origins of the pintxo, ending with a free glass of Txakoli.
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- Local licensed guide
- Complimentary Txakoli tasting at the end
- Small groups (max 12)
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Basque coast day trip: Getaria, Zumaia and San Sebastián
4.7(760 reviews)
Full-day round trip from Bilbao along the Basque coast. Getaria for a Txakoli tasting, Zumaia's UNESCO flysch cliffs and free time in San Sebastián for lunch and a stroll of La Concha.
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- Round-trip transport from Bilbao
- Txakoli winery tasting in Getaria
- Free time in San Sebastián for pintxos
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Surf lesson in Zurriola or Zarautz
4.9(640 reviews)
Small-group beginner lesson with certified instructors on Zurriola (San Sebastián) or Zarautz. All equipment provided — soft-top board, wetsuit and helmet — plus a post-session photo pack.
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- All equipment included (board + wetsuit)
- Small groups (max 6 students per instructor)
- Beginners and improvers welcome
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Bilbao pintxos and Casco Viejo food tour
4.8(890 reviews)
Small-group evening walk through Bilbao's Casco Viejo. Stops at 4 traditional and modern pintxo bars, tastings of Basque cider, Rioja and Txakoli, and a walk over Zubizuri to admire the Guggenheim by night.
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- 4 pintxo bars visited
- Rioja, Txakoli and cider tastings
- Local food guide, groups max 10
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Are tours in Basque Country worth booking in advance?
The eight best-reviewed excursions in the Basque Country. The best-reviewed ones sell out first in high season, so book once your dates are fixed — most listed here confirm instantly.
Can I cancel if my plans in Basque Country change?
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