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French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian

5.0 · 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ San Sebastián Operated by Go Basque Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
8h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 84 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private day into the French Basque countryside over an old smugglers' pass to Sara, Espelette and Saint Jean Pied de Port, with easy strolls in each village and hotel pickup at €295 per person per person.

Minimum two people; food not included. Rated 5 by 41 travellers.

In our comparison: #6 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €295 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Local guide
  • Easy going strolls in the towns of Sara, Espelette, and St. Jean Pied de Port
  • Transportation in air conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in San Sebastian
  • Food and drinks, unless specified in inclusions
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
41 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 41 of 41

Star breakdown of all 41 ratings

5 stars
41 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 84 pickup points (84 pickup points listed by the operator, 84 of them hotels)
Operator
Go Basque; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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 border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery.

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

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified in…

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

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

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 27€2958h5.0 (41)private
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Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian€4658h5.0 (79)private
Private Cultural Tour: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia€3478h5.0 (68)private

Ranked #6 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

From €295 per adult