Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao

Name: Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao
Brand: Local Experts Tours
Price: 79 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.59 (227 reviews)

4.6 · 227 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 89% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ San Sebastián Operated by Local Experts Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before

Duration: 6h–10h
Group: Group size varies by option: max 45 from €79 · private from €220
Guide languages: English, Spanish
Start & pickup: 08:00, 09:00 · Hotel pickup from 92 pickup points
Booking: Instant confirmation · mobile ticket

Guidekin's take

A day across the border to Biarritz, Bayonne and Saint Jean de Luz with hotel pickup and lunch included in the small group versions; the bilingual budget option meets at a point and skips both.

Bring your passport; €79 per person per person, rated 4.59 by 227 travellers.

Best for: Choose the bilingual Biarritz and Bayonne trip at €79 per person; no St Jean de Luz, lunch or pickup. 4.59 from 227 reviews. Biarritz & French Basque Country Day Trips comparison

Trade-off: Bilingual: no St Jean de Luz, lunch or pickup.

In our comparison: #27 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 16, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

5 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

Option	What the operator says	From, per adult
Bilingual from San SebastianThe page priceSpanish, English	No accomodation pick up: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point. Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking one or both languages are welcome. Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults, with a maximum of 45 adults. Duration: 6 hours: This tour option begins at 9.00 am and ends at 3.00 pm. Lunch is excluded: Contrary to the other tour options, this one does not offer lunch. Saint Jean de Luz excluded: This tour option doed not visit Saint Jean de Luz, only Biarritz & Bayonne. Bus: The vehicle used for this tour depends on demand, and could be a bus or minivan. Meeting point: San Sebastian bus station, Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. Main door of the cafeteria.	€79
From San Sebastian (English)English	Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 8 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English Pickup included	€220
From San Sebastian (Spanish)Spanish	Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 8 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish Pickup included	€220
From Bilbao (Spanish)Spanish	Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 10 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish. Pickup included	€280
From Bilbao (English)English	Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 10 hours Lunch included Hotel pick-up Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English Pickup included	€280

Children from €20 (ages 0 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

Private transportation
Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (not available for Bilingual group, meet at specified meeting point)
Professional guide
Saint Jean de Luz (not available for Bilingual group)
Lunch is included (not available for Bilingual group)

Food and drinks, unless specified
Rain clothes and umbrella

Reviews

4.6

227 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 202 of 227

Star breakdown of all 227 ratings

5 stars

182 · 80%

4 stars

20 · 9%

3 stars

10 · 4%

2 stars

8 · 4%

1 star

7 · 3%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where: For the Minibus Bilingual Tour option the meeting point is set at the San Sebastian Central Bus Station. Our tour leader will meet the group at the space between the escalator (downstairs) and the indoor cafeteria. There is only one escalator and one cafeteria at the Bus Station. · Open in Google Maps
Departure: 08:00, 09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return: This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup: Hotel pickup from 92 pickup points (92 pickup points listed by the operator, 91 of them hotels)
Operator: Local Experts Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

1
Biarritz
10:00am Arrival in Biarritz: Casino, Rocher de la Vierge, Hotel du Palais and Sainte Eugénie Church
1h
2
Bayonne
Arrival in Bayonne: Sainte Marie Cathedral, Port Neuf, Town Hall and Market
2h
3
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Arrival in St. Jean de Luz: Rue Gambetta, Saint-Jean Church, Grande Plage and Louis XIV Square (NOT included in the bilingual option)
45 min

About this tour, from the operator

Discover the French Basque Country with a Biarritz tour from San Sebastian or Bilbao (choose option when booking), blending Atlantic scenery, history, and local flavor in a relaxed day.

Start in elegant Biarritz: visit the Grand Plage, Rocher de la Vierge, Casino, and Hôtel du Palais while your guide shares Belle Époque stories, photogenic spots, and seaside recommendations.

Next, explore Bayonne, the Basque-French chocolate capital, wandering the Grand Bayonne, visiting Cathédrale Sainte-Marie, exploring the market, and enjoying the charm of half-timbered streets and artisan shops.

The journey culminates in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Stroll its harbor and charming streets to feel the shared maritime spirit of the Basque coast (not included in the bilingual group option).

This itinerary showcases imperial coastlines, medieval alleys, river bridges, and Basque hospitality. Perfect for a comfortable, authentic, and enriching day trip from San Sebastian or Bilbao.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Kids menu is available.

Accessibility

Strollers OK
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby

A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). 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
We would like to remind you that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.
Bilingual tour: This tour operates with a minimum of 4 adults. Individual bookings or groups of fewer than 4 people are welcome and may be joined with other travelers to reach the required minimum.
Bilingual tour: If the minimum number required to operate the tour is not reached, Local Experts Tours will contact you 3 days before the start date to inform you of the situation and offer alternatives.
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.

Good to know

Food included see what is included
Children from €20 ages 0 to 11

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days: Full refund
0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from San Sebastián

Tour	Price	Duration	Rating	Group
This tour · #27 of 27	€79	6h–10h	4.59 (227)	varies by option
Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian	€506	9h	5.0 (90)	private
Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian	€465	8h	5.0 (79)	private
Private Cultural Tour: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia	€347	8h	5.0 (68)	private

Ranked #27 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €642, median €307; typical length 8h. 15 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 27 Day Trips from San Sebastián

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