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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

“Our trip from Bilbao to San Sebastián, Hondarribia and Getaria was fantastic. The guide Wallace was friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We learned a lot about the differences Basque places, culture and hidden gems of each place, and the pace…”

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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

“The itenary was tight but covered a walking tour and 3 excursions. Absolutely must do if you have an additional day in Bilbao and don’t have a trip to France and San Sebastián in your plans yet. Totally worth it! I loved the guides and…”

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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

“Excellent experience! Very interesting places! The time in each place enough to visit the most interesting things! Very good guide (named Paola)”

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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

“There was nothing wrong with the trip itself. The tour guide was very nice and did a good job of sharing the history of the places we went to. I just think that 3 locations in 10 hours is too much and I felt rushed…”

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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

“Olaia was a great guide for our all day private tour. When faced with a sail away time for our cruise ship that was an hour earlier than expected she quickly made adjustments that still allowed us to cover all of our areas of interest.…”

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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

“Awesome. Stephen was nice, entertaining and very Knowledgeable. The bus was comfortable. We appreciate that he waited for us as we were running late to get the bus.”

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8.San Sebastian and Getaria tour from Bilbao

Discover San Sebastian, Getaria, and the Gipuzkoa Coast in a full-day guided tour from Bilbao, featuring pintxos, scenic villages, and local culture.

★ 5.0

“Jag och mamma hade en mycket trevlig dag. Guiden var kunnig och mycket trevlig. Mycket god mat och gott vin. San Sebastián gillade vi väldigt mycket, så vackert där. En dag att minnas.”

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11.Bilbao: San Sebastian, Getaria, and Basque Farmhouse Tour

Discover Basque Country's highlights on this guided tour from Bilbao, including San Sebastian, Getaria, and a traditional farmhouse, for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“Buena excursión! La actividad del caserío vasco me divirtió mucho y nuestro guía Josu es muy ameno y conversador. Recomiendo este tour.”

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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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