--- title: Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 79 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.59 reviews: 227 duration_minutes: 360 duration_max_minutes: 600 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Shared day, budget? rank_in_category: 27 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/biarritz-and-the-french-coast-from-san-sebastian-or-bilbao/ --- # Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao **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. **Shared day, budget?:** Choose the bilingual Biarritz and Bayonne trip at €79 per person; no St Jean de Luz, lunch or pickup. 4.59 from 227 reviews. Trade-off: Bilingual: no St Jean de Luz, lunch or pickup. (last checked September 16, 2026) In our comparison: #27 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 92 pickup points - Group size varies by option: max 45 from €79 · private from €220 - Starts 08:00, 09:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €20: ages 0 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 92 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €79 per person for the Bilingual from San Sebastian option; other options up to €280 - Duration: 6h–10h - Rating: 4.59/5 from 227 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Local Experts Tours - Group: Group size varies by option: max 45 from €79 · private from €220 - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00, 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.59 from 227 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 89% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 202 of 227. - 5 stars: 182 (80%) - 4 stars: 20 (9%) - 3 stars: 10 (4%) - 2 stars: 8 (4%) - 1 star: 7 (3%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Bilingual from San Sebastian | €79 / person | Spanish, 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. | | From San Sebastian (English) | €220 / person | 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 | | From San Sebastian (Spanish) | €220 / person | 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 | | From Bilbao (Spanish) | €280 / person | 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 | | From Bilbao (English) | €280 / person | 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 | ## What's 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) ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified - Rain clothes and umbrella ## Itinerary 1. **Biarritz** (1h) - 10:00am Arrival in Biarritz: Casino, Rocher de la Vierge, Hotel du Palais and Sainte Eugénie Church 2. **Bayonne** (2h) - Arrival in Bayonne: Sainte Marie Cathedral, Port Neuf, Town Hall and Market 3. **Saint-Jean-de-Luz** (45m) - Arrival in St. Jean de Luz: Rue Gambetta, Saint-Jean Church, Grande Plage and Louis XIV Square (NOT included in the bilingual option) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ599IHFqlUQ0Ra-q6lchvTmM Pickup points listed by the operator: 92 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - 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. - Kids menu is available. - Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. - Not recommended for people with reduced mobility. ## 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](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | €506 | 9h | 5.0 (90) | private | | [Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | €465 | 8h | 5.0 (79) | private | | [Private Cultural Tour: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-cultural-tour-biarritz-st-jean-de-luz-hondarribia/?format=md) | €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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/day-trips-from-san-sebastian/?format=md ## More in San Sebastián - All San Sebastián tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/biarritz-and-the-french-coast-from-san-sebastian-or-bilbao/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/?format=md