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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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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

“Superb excursion. Pick up on time, comfortable minibus. Exceptional courier Maider. Very knowledgeable, friendly and organized. Couldn’t have wished for better! Gives you a good introduction to the coastal towns of the Basque Country, with time to wander and get a real feel for the…”

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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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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 terrific. Her enthusiasm and style made the entire trip special. She is truly Basque and in love with Basque culture. Her knowledge of the history of San Sebastián and the Basque coast was very informative. We had lunch at a restaurant in Getara…”

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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

“Good experience an very informative private tour we sore a lot on the day and the tour guide was very informative”

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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

“A really fantastic tour. It was so much more than I expected. The guide was real, very authentic, honest and enthusiastic. I felt the sights he took us to were not just the ones on the checklist but ones that provided insight into San Sebastián.…”

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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

“Alby (our Aussie Guide) was amazing. He gave us the best tour of Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe. My best friend and I had the blast especially during lunch. Great conversations along the way and learned a lot about Basque region. Alby was on-time, accommodating, and very…”

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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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13.From Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe and San Sebastian

Explore Gaztelugatxe and San Sebastián in one day with a guided tour from Bilbao. Discover spectacular scenery, historic sites, and enjoy free time in vibrant San Sebastián.

★ 4.9

“Pasqal is am amazing guide with many years of experience in the tourism sector. He is knowledgeable and friendly and full of energy. His English language level is excellent. Spent a great day visiting San Sebastián and Hondaribbia with him and others in our group,…”

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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 great trip - door to door with no hassle! Knowledgeable and very friendly guide - we were taken to great pincho places and had a lovely walking tour of San Sebastián plus the fishing village of Getaria. Would highly recommend!”

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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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