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15 Best San Sebastian Day Trips from Bilbao

The coastal runs east: San Sebastian’s La Concha bay, Hondarribia’s painted fishing quarter and Getaria where Elcano sailed home first around the world. One day, three Basque towns, zero weak stops.

3.Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

Discover charming French and Spanish Basque coastal towns on this guided day trip from Bilbao, with free time, scenic views, and local food tasting included.

★ 4.5

“Activities advertised were spot on delivered. Freedom to wander solo or stay with group was appreciated! Pleasant sufficient time to wander.”

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4.Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz and San Sebastian from Bilbao

Explore the Basque Coast with visits to Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, and San Sebastian from Bilbao, including guided tours, stunning views, and local flavors.

★ 4.5

“We had an amazing experience thanks to our tour guide Aitor! Knowledgeable, friendly, and very organized — they made the whole trip smooth and memorable. Their passion for the local history and culture really brought everything to life. Highly recommended!”

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6.PRIVATE San Sebastian and Basque Coast Tour from Bilbao

Explore San Sebastian and the Basque Coast with a private guide. Discover historic sites, stunning scenery, and local flavors on this personalized day trip from Bilbao.

★ 5.0

“Irene and Zack did an excellent job giving us a tour of San Sebastian and the Basque coast. We covered a lot of ground and the couple were well informed and insightful. The tour was tailored to our needs and we especially liked that Irene…”

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7.Loyola Sanctuary, Getaria and San Sebastian from Bilbao

Discover the Basque country’s sacred sites, fishing villages, and San Sebastian’s stunning sights on this full-day Bilbao tour with expert guides and authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the places we visited and the advice given. Lunch in San Sebastián was brilliant following the recommendation of our guide. A day well spent.”

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10.From Bilbao: San Sebastian and Getaria Tour

Discover San Sebastian and Getaria on a guided Bilbao day trip featuring scenic coastal villages, local pintxos, and expert guides for an authentic Basque experience.

★ 4.8

“We had an excellent day with our guide and driver Nora. No one else signed up for the tour so it was just my wife and myself. She made the day interesting and with just us we’re able to walk thru both towns and see…”

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12.San Sebastian Private Tour, Pintxos & Winery Visit from Bilbao

Discover the Basque Country with this full-day private tour from Bilbao. Explore San Sebastian’s sights, enjoy pintxos, and taste local wine with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Jon our guide was very funny and knowledgeable. He is very familiar with San Sebastian and was able to adapt quickly when it turned out that the city happened to be overrun by tourists the day we were visiting. We also had a lovely time…”

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14.Private Tour San Sebastian & Getaria Fishing Village From Bilbao

Discover San Sebastian’s Old Town, savor pintxos and Txakoli, and explore Getaria’s charming streets on this private Bilbao day trip for authentic Basque experiences.

★ 5.0

“A very enjoyable visit to San Sebastian and Getaria. We had a great guide in Matteo who is local and enjoys sharing his knowledge of the area. We had good pinxtos and wine in a number of bars. It is however an expensive day out…”

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15.San Sebastian Full-Day Tour with Cider House Lunch (From Bilbao)

Discover San Sebastián with this full-day Bilbao tour, featuring a walking tour, spectacular coastal views, and a fun, authentic Basque cider house lunch.

★ 4.5

“Guide (Marina) was helpful, friendly and could be better when she becomes more experienced and deepen her knowledge. San Sebastián was beautiful and definitely worth the trip”

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