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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.

1.From Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastián, Hondarribia, and Getaria

Discover the Basque Coast with this full-day tour from Bilbao visiting Hondarribia, San Sebastián, and Getaria—perfect for lovers of culture, scenery, and cuisine.

Most Popular★ 4.7

“Excellent excurison. We visited several various towns and had a decent amount of time in each of them. Our guide was Danny who was very professional and full of knowledge about places we visited but also general stuff about Basque country and he definitely made…”

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2.Bilbao: Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, and San Sebastian Tour

Discover the Basque Coast with this full-day Bilbao tour visiting Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, and San Sebastian—stunning scenery, charming towns, and expert guides.

★ 4.4

“Loved the three towns, although San Sebastián was very crowded with the film festival. Lots of great commentary from Estephan. Architecture! Plus, he loves to laugh, which is a plus.”

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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

“Pascu. He made the whole excursion memorable with his knowledge of the Euskadi history and roots. My last name is Sagastume, born in Guatemala, and for many years wanted to visit this part of the World. I am finally here and have enjoyed my travels.…”

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5.From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian Tour

Discover the Basque Country's highlights on an 8-hour guided tour from Bilbao, visiting Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz, and San Sebastián with stunning views and expert insights.

★ 4.7

“very interesting tour! Getaria is an amazing small city with stunning views. our tour guide Stefan told us where we could try local wine and cuisine I highly recommend this tour with Stefan.”

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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

“Had the most amazing day with our tour guide Irene. She was very knowledgeable about the sites and engaging. Had a lovely fish lunch. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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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

“Somehow ended up being two couples only with Stefan as guide. It was very good unlike the too large and rushed tours we have taken over the past two weeks. Stefan was very knowledgeable, funny, friendly and hospitable.”

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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

“We were picked up right on time by our awesome tour guide Mateo! He was smiling from the time we met him, and he truly embodied the spirit of San Sebastian and the Basque hospitality throughout our entire time with him. He was full of…”

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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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