--- 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: 40 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Sara, Espelette, countryside rank_in_category: 7 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-09-16 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 40 travellers. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €295 per person - Duration: 8h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 40 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Go Basque - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## 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: 2026-09-16 - 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. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A minimum of 2 people per booking is required ## How it compares in Day Trips from San Sebastián Ranked **#7 of 27** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 5.0 (87) 2. 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