27 tours · €55–€642 per person · ★ 4.9
Day trips from San Sebastián reach three countries' worth of scenery in a few hours, and the 27 here were picked by hand from every listing rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €55 per person for a half day to Hondarribia and the fishing villages of Pasaia to €642 for a private day of wineries in Rioja Alavesa priced for the whole group. The directions split cleanly: south to the Rioja wineries and Laguardia, north across the border to Biarritz, Bayonne and Saint Jean de Luz, west to Bilbao, the Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe, and along the coast to Getaria for txakoli and the flysch cliffs of Zumaia.
A quick way to choose: the shared small group versions include hotel pickup and often lunch, the bilingual budget versions meet at a point and skip both, and the private days are priced per person or per group. Carry your passport for anything across the French border. The best reviewed day trips from San Sebastián come first below.
Day Trips from San Sebastián in San Sebastián: 27 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.
Enjoy a relaxed private day in Rioja designed to help you truly understand the region, from funky modern wineries to classic styles and long-establish...
Enjoy a day of wine tasting in Spain's famed Rioja region during this 9-hour guided tour and picnic from San Sebastian. Visit three wineries, tasting ...
Are these the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France? They are the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France. The Côte ...
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in a comfortable private car. - Experience the ultimate in exclusivity with a private tour...
'Gourmet' is a French word because our neighbors to the north know something about eating (well) and drinking (very well). We go to Gaul to have a few...
A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the ...
Booking this private tour is the best investment you can make if you want to spend a relaxed and intimate morning around the Basque Coast, its wine an...
I am a Basque native, in love with my country, culture and gastronomy. And after be working with travelers 7 years, in 2015 I started offering artisan...
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...
Get to know about the Rioja terroir, from classic Rioja wines to new trends while enjoying a drinking journey full of colors and vineyards along the w...
- Visit two to three top wineries in Rioja and enjoy guided tastings of 3–4 premium wines at each stop. - Discovering the winemaking process in Rioja...
The Côte Basque is world famous for its quality of life, beaches, landscapes, idyllic houses and amazing gastronomy. A tour with stories from the Bell...
In this amazing tour, we will take a full winery tour at Marques de Riscal, Best winery in the world, and we will visit Ysios, forth best winery in th...
This tour will feature the Basque wine region called Rioja Alavesa. This area is home to the best wineries in Spain. Along the way, find not only wi...
We have been guiding in Rioja for over 12 years offering only the best wine tastings on our tours, all guided by the most professional local tour guid...
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 27 day trips from San Sebastián by direction, shared or private, pickup and lunch, and the length of the day.
Choose Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe at €95 per person for 9h, bilingual no museum ticket option; no lunch or pickup. 4.8 from 224 reviews.
Choose the bilingual Hondarribia and Pasaia trip at €55 per person for 4h, boat included; no pickup or food. 4.82 from 215 reviews.
Choose bilingual Rioja and Laguardia at €110 per person for 8h: one winery with tastings, no lunch or pickup. 4.8 from 109 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe | Classic day out west | €95 per person | 4.8★ (224) | 9h | Base option: no museum ticket, lunch or pickup |
| Hondarribia, San Juan and San Pedro | Half day on the coast | €55 per person | 4.82★ (215) | 4h | Bilingual: no pickup or food; four adults to run |
| La Rioja Wines and Laguardia Tour | Bilingual Rioja, one winery | €110 per person | 4.8★ (109) | 8h | Bilingual: no lunch or pickup; four adults to run |
| Biarritz and the French Coast | Budget day to Biarritz | €79 per person | 4.59★ (227) | 6h–10h | Bilingual: no St Jean de Luz, lunch or pickup |
| Getaria Txakoli Wine Tour | Txakoli winery on the coast | €145 per person | 4.86★ (113) | 4h | Two adults per booking |
| Private Day in Rioja | Private Rioja, tasting fees in | €506 per person | 5★ (90) | 9h | Per person, minimum two |
| Zarautz, Getaria and Zumaia | Coast and flysch, half day | €55 per person | 4.8★ (74) | 4h | Bilingual: no pickup or food; four adults to run |
| Private Tour: Biarritz and Hondarribia | Private French coast day | €347 per person | 5★ (68) | 8h | Per person, minimum two; food extra |
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Experience an authentic Basque wine tour focused on txakoli, the fresh, saline, and vibrant white wine produced here since before the sixteenth centur...
Discover three coastal gems on a Hondarribia, San Juan, and San Pedro tour from San Sebastian, blending border history, Atlantic scenery, and seafarin...
Enjoy an unforgettable Dragonstone tour from San Sebastian, visiting the iconic hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where the Cantabrian Sea crashe...
Experience a day of exquisite wine tourism with our tour from San Sebastian to La Rioja, where you’ll discover why these lands, shaped since Roman tim...
Discover the French Basque Country with a Biarritz tour from San Sebastian or Bilbao (choose option when booking), blending Atlantic scenery, history,...
Choose the private Family Winery and Basque Coast Route for coast and wine in half a day; choose Rioja Wineries and Laguardia with Picnic for a full day focused on Rioja. For example, Private Tour at a Family Winery and Basque Coast Route is €395 per person, rated 4.98 from 56 reviews. Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic is €465 per person, rated 5 from 79 reviews. Both examples are private.
Budget per person for Private Day in Rioja, even though it is private. If you choose a trip sold per group, divide the vehicle price by your party size. Shared trips have a median of €135 per person; private trips, €395. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. 2 of 27 trips are priced per group. For example, Private Day in Rioja is €506 per person, rated 5 from 90 reviews; a minimum party size applies.
For a half day, choose the Basque coast; reserve a full day for Rioja or the French coast. Leave room for travel to the meeting point. Median listed durations within this page are 4 hours for the Basque coast, 8.5 hours for Rioja and 8 hours for the French coast. For example, the half-day Hondarribia, San Juan and San Pedro trip is €55 per person, rated 4.82 from 215 reviews; pickup is excluded and a minimum departure size applies.
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Start with private trips marked accessible by the operator for wheelchair needs; include shared trips for strollers and infants. A family winery name does not establish child suitability. Operator-marked wheelchair access: 4 of 15 private trips; none of 12 shared trips. Strollers and infants accepted: 8 of 12 shared trips and 9 of 15 private trips. Filter first, then confirm with the operator. For example, Private Tour at a Family Winery and Basque Coast Route is €395 per person, rated 4.98 from 56 reviews; its title proves neither child suitability nor accessibility.
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Choose Private Day in Rioja for included tasting fees; plan separately for museum admission and lunch on the base Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe option. For example, Private Day in Rioja is €506 per person, rated 5 from 90 reviews, with tasting fees included. Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe is €95 per person, rated 4.8 from 224 reviews; the base option excludes the museum ticket, lunch and pickup.
For guiding only in English, skip the bilingual Hondarribia and Pasaia option; choose it if you are comfortable with bilingual commentary. For example, the bilingual Hondarribia, San Juan and San Pedro trip is €55 per person, rated 4.82 from 215 reviews. An English language listing does not establish an English-only departure; confirm the booked departure's guiding language with the operator if that matters.
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Figures in these answers come from the 27 tours on this page, as of November 2, 2026.