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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

“This was our second guided tour with Buendia tours and it was, yet again, great! It was a rainy day but we were blessed with sunshine in San Sebastian! If you're visiting Bilbao and want a day trip to San Sebastian this is a great…”

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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

“Our guide Mr. Unai is a true professional, well documented, attentive to hikers, good communicator. Keep in mind that these assessments come from a university professor of communication marketing.”

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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

“We were a group of 12, but were divided into 2 groups of 6 that toured individually. I really appreciated that. Our guide, Borja, spoke excellent English, and was so knowledgeable about Basque culture. We even were introduced to some really beautiful Basque music. Each…”

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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

“Lovely cities to visit, but timing for these visits is off. Smaller cities have siestas and close up so tgeres nothing to do. San Sebastian is the only vibrant city of the 3. We did not get full time there.”

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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

“Our guide (Stefan) was extremely pleasant and informative. We felt the tour was very good value and a great introduction to Basque culture.”

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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

“Tour was excellent. Zack, our guide, was knowledgeable and the trip, an all day event, was well organized. Our lunch was superb and not hurried like a lot of tours. We had a wonderful time.”

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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

“St Ignacio de Loyola and one of our founder El cano are both important people in our religious propagation and exploration.”

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9.From San Sebastian: Gaztelugatxe and Guggenheim Museum Tour

Discover Bilbao's iconic landmarks from San Sebastian with this full-day tour featuring Gaztelugatxe's dramatic cliffs and the Guggenheim Museum's modern art.

★ 4.7

“We had a great experience on our tour! Our guide, Eva Robles, was exceptional—her enthusiasm and sense of humor made the trip so much fun. She took us on a fantastic tour of Bilbao, sharing fascinating insights and hidden gems along the way. We couldn’t…”

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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

“Borja was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. So glad I went on this tour. San Sebastian is a beautiful, lively city.”

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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 found out our interests and personalized the tour for us. He got us to try Sardines at a little restuarant. We visited churches becuase we have an interest in history. Took us up a maintain. We loved San Sebanstain where he tooks us to…”

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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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