--- title: French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 295 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 41 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Sara, Espelette, countryside rank_in_category: 6 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/french-basque-countryside-tour-from-san-sebastian/ --- # French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 84 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified in… **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 84 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €295 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 41 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Go Basque - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 5.0 from 41 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 41 of 41. - 5 stars: 41 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's 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 ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified in inclusions - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Sare** (1h) - Sara, a Charming Mountain Village Our first stop is Sara, a beautiful mountain village surrounded by green hills and famous for its traditional whitewashed houses with red or green shutters. Sara is a delightful place to dive into Basque culture. Stroll through Sara's old... 2. **Espelette** (1h) - Next, we head to Espelette, a village renowned for its Espelette pepper, a protected agricultural product and a symbol of Basque cuisine. In this charming village, you can: Wander through streets adorned with red peppers drying on the facades of houses. Learn about the... 3. **Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port** (2h) - Final Stop: Saint Jean Pied de Port, a Gem of the Camino de Santiago We finish our day in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, a charming medieval village and one of the most iconic stops on the Camino de Santiago. This historic walled town offers a unique atmosphere filled with history... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 84 ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €590 | €295 | | 4 | €780 | €195 | | 6 | €900 | €150 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from San Sebastián start at €55 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from San Sebastián | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 27** | €295 | 8h | 5.0 (41) | private | | [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 #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. 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/french-basque-countryside-tour-from-san-sebastian/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/?format=md