3 tours · €95–€325 per person · ★ 4.9
A day trip from San Sebastián to Bilbao usually pairs the Guggenheim with the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones rock, and the 3 tours here were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €95 per person for a shared day that includes the Gaztelugatxe tickets in every version and the museum tickets, lunch and pickup in the small group options to €325 for a private half day in Bilbao with your own guide. The third route swaps the museum for Guernica, with the tree, Picasso's mural and the air raid shelters.
A quick way to choose: the climb to the hermitage is a long staircase, so wear sport shoes, and the coach departures need a minimum number of adults to run, which the operator confirms two days ahead. The bilingual budget versions meet at a point and leave lunch to you. The best reviewed Bilbao day trips from San Sebastián come first below.
Bilbao & Gaztelugatxe Day Trips in San Sebastián: 3 tours, all from the 65 we kept after screening every one of the 401 tours Viator lists for San Sebastián, rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers and each one read and summarised by Guidekin.
Visit all the must see sights of Bilbao, narrated by a Private Guide. With free pick up and drop off included, all you need to do is enjoy this privat...
Experience an unforgettable excursion from San Sebastian to Dragonstone and Guernica. Visit the iconic hermitage of San Juan, the Game of Thrones loca...
Enjoy an unforgettable Dragonstone tour from San Sebastian, visiting the iconic hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where the Cantabrian Sea crashe...
Tours and prices on this page last updated November 2, 2026
Editorial picks checked: September 16, 2026 · Ranked by Rating weighted by review volume, then what the price covers and the conditions. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 3 day trips from San Sebastián to Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe by tickets included, lunch and pickup, and minimum numbers.
Choose Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe at €95 per person for 9h, bilingual no museum ticket option; no lunch or pickup. 4.8 from 224 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe | Both in one shared day | €95 per person | 4.8★ (224) | 9h | Base option: no museum ticket, lunch or pickup |
| Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private Tour | Private half day in Bilbao | €325 per person | 4.98★ (49) | 4h 30m | Minimum two; museum visit unguided |
| Gaztelugatxe and Guernica | The rock plus Guernica | €124 per person | 4.9★ (30) | 8h | Needs four adults per booking |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
Allow a full day for the shared Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe trip. If you have half a day, the private Bilbao and Guggenheim tour fits a plan focused on the city. Shared trips have a median duration of 8.5 hours; private trips, 4.5 hours. For example, Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe is €95 per person, rated 4.8 from 224 reviews. Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private Tour is €325 per person, rated 4.98 from 49 reviews.
Budget around €110 per person for a shared full day and €325 per person for a private Bilbao half day. The private fare is not a total for your group. These medians are a spread between different products, not a premium for the same trip. Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private Tour is €325 per person, rated 4.98 from 49 reviews. The private tour also has a minimum party requirement.
Treat museum entry, lunch and pickup as excluded from the base Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe option. If you want them included, select a booking option that explicitly lists them. Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe is €95 per person, rated 4.8 from 224 reviews. Hotel pickup is marked on 2 of 3 listings. That listing-level indication does not establish pickup with the displayed base fare: the base combined option explicitly excludes museum entry, lunch and pickup.
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For an infant or stroller, start with shared trips marked as accepting them. Gaztelugatxe and Guernica still has an adult booking minimum, which can rule out a family booking. The "strollers and infants accepted" flag appears on 2 of 2 shared trips. For example, Gaztelugatxe and Guernica is €124 per person, rated 4.9 from 30 reviews. Acceptance of infants and strollers does not establish whether a stroller can follow the walking route.
Operator-marked wheelchair-accessible tours: none. If you need step-free access, do not assume a private booking is suitable; the shared Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe trip involves stairs. Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe is €95 per person, rated 4.8 from 224 reviews. It advises sports shoes for the stairs. Filter first, then confirm with the operator whether a specific route meets your access requirements.
Choose the base Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe option if bilingual English and Spanish guiding suits you; it does not promise a departure conducted entirely in English. English and Spanish appear in the listed languages. For example, Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe is €95 per person, rated 4.8 from 224 reviews. For a departure conducted in one language, confirm the language arrangement of your selected option.
Figures in these answers come from the 3 tours on this page, as of November 2, 2026.