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French-Basque Countryside Private tour Discover the hidden beauty of Pyrenees

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San Sebastian - Donostia, ES

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Experience the hidden beauty of the Pyrenees on a private tour of the French Basque countryside. Join our knowledgeable guides as they take you off the beaten path, exploring charming villages and immersing you in the local community. Discover the secrets of the countryside, from the farmers' lands to the producers of cheese, honey, jam, and wine. Begin your journey in Saint Jean Pied de Port, the starting point of the famous St. James Way pilgrimage. Move on to Bidarray and Espelette, where you'll be captivated by the unique charm of the town and the sights of dried red peppers hanging from houses. Then, visit Ainhoa, a quintessential Basque village, and Sare, a prehistoric site nestled at the base of the Pyrenees. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the picturesque beauty of the French Basque countryside.

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Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
7 hours - 8 hours
Suitable for 2-15 Participants
Private Tour
Guided Experience

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Bottled water
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
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Driver/guide
Transport by private vehicle

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Introduction

Immerse yourself in the picturesque landscapes and captivating culture of the French-Basque countryside with a private tour. With the guidance of a knowledgeable local, you'll uncover the hidden beauty of the Pyrenees mountain range and its charming villages. This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore off-the-beaten-path towns and connect with the local community, all while taking in the stunning natural scenery.

What to expect?

During this 420 to 480-minute tour, you can expect to embark on an unforgettable journey through the French Basque countryside. With a private guide by your side, you'll have the chance to explore the farmers' lands, visit cheese makers, honey and jam producers, and even indulge in tastings of local wines. Along the way, you'll drive along scenic hidden roads and discover the unique architectural style of the region, characterized by white and red houses and traditional Basque villages.

Who is this for?

This tour is perfect for anyone seeking an authentic and immersive experience in the French-Basque countryside. Whether you're a food lover eager to discover local culinary delights, an adventurer craving outdoor exploration, or simply someone intrigued by the history and local life of this fascinating part of the world, this tour is tailored to suit your interests and needs.

Why book this?

This tour stands out from the rest, as it provides an opportunity to explore the hidden gems of the Pyrenees and the French Basque countryside. With the expertise and personalized service of Basque Guides, a specialist guiding company, you can expect a truly unique and extraordinary experience. The local guides, who are native and multilingual, are passionate about showcasing their homeland and creating tailor-made tours for each guest. Whether you're seeking culinary delights, picturesque landscapes, or a mix of both, this tour promises to deliver an unforgettable journey.

Good to know

During the tour, you'll visit iconic destinations like Saint Jean Pied de Port, a medieval town and the starting point of the famous St. James Way pilgrimage. You'll also explore Bidarray and Espelette, where you can admire charming countryside towns and see their unique dried red peppers hanging from the facades. Additionally, you'll have the chance to visit Ainhoa, a quintessential Basque village with its vibrant handball court and traditional disc-topped monuments, and Sare, a beautiful village nestled at the base of the Pyrenees.

Reviews

Feedback from previous travelers highlights the exceptional knowledge and professionalism of the Basque Guides. Visitors have praised their ability to create engaging and memorable experiences, allowing them to discover the local culture and scenic beauty of the French-Basque countryside. Travelers have expressed their satisfaction with the in-depth insights provided by their guides, who have made their tours informative, enjoyable, and truly unforgettable. If you're looking for an enriching and authentic experience in the heart of the French-Basque countryside, this private tour is highly recommended.

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Basque Guides

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The company BASQUEGUIDES is a specialist guiding company that serves you personal assistance to offer unique experiences along the Basque Country. AIM OF OUR JOB Our goal is to take you to the heart of the Basque Contry’s cultural, gastronomical and geographical treasures. WHO WE ARE We are native and multilingual guides with professional knowledge of our homeland creating tailor-made tours to suit your interest and needs. Wheter you are looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, an adventure in the lush countryside, an insight into the history and loc of life of this intriguing part ot northern Spain and southern France; or a mixture of all of these, we will create your ideal tour.

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

SAINT JEAN PIED DE PORT It is considered the start point on the famous St. James Way, the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Belonged to Navarra kingdom, the Basque language is still spoken on both sides of the border. Beautiful medieval town.

Espelette

BIDARRAY AND ESPELETTE Charmy town of Bidarray, an off the track town in the countryside, drive along the famous Pass Du Roland to get to Espelette town. Labourd style houses makes this town unique, as it’s known for its dried red peppers hanging from their facades.

Ainhoa

AINHOA It gathers all you were looking for, a (jai-alai) handball court alongside the church, and a cemetery full of the traditional disc-topped monuments, white and red houses. The typical Basque village by far. SARE One of the most beautiful villages. Placed at the base of the first mountain in the Pyrenees mountain range, La Rhune, Sare is a major prehistoric site and has carefully preserved.

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Tom M

We had a wonderful day with Iker. He was very friendly and incredibly knowledgable. He showed us around several small towns/villages in French Basque country but always gave us the freedom to explore more and ask questions. While he clearly had a plan for the day, we always felt like the experience could be tailored as we went. Overall, his friendliness and genuine love for the experience made the day all the sweeter as he explained what we were seeing and added his own personal touches. I would absolutely recommend Iker to anyone wanting to have a fun day exploring the areas around San Sebastian! Finally, Iker's friendliness and helpfulness didn't end when the tour did. During our stay in San Sebastian were were able to ask Iker for recommendations, which he was more than happy to provide. He really went above and beyond and we were incredibly grateful!

Nicolene_S

Juan was exceptional and provided us much history of the area and it's Basque culture. Juan was very personable and made us feel comfortable as we spent the day with him exploring.

Chisoo_L

While the villages and sceneries were charming/beautiful, this tour was exceptional because of our guide Daniel. He impressed us with his knowledge and appreciated his obvious fondness for this part of the world. We enjoyed his company and felt like we were being shown around by a local friend. We should highly recommend this tour with Daniel.

journeymaid48

Iker was an excellent guide. The tour of the French side of the Pyrenees was fantastic. The countryside was beautiful and the villages were quaint. Espelette was the best! The trip to St. Jean Pied de Port was nice but the town itself was so amazing. The scallop shells and hostels everywhere as this is one of the major sites to begin the Camino to Santiago de Compostella. We learned so much about the Basque language and the history of the area. We even travelled on part of the Pass du Roland. Iker taught us so much and we came away with a deeper appreciation for the region and its culture.

Tyrie J

This is one of the best trips we’ve ever had. Iker was an amazing guide. So much good food so many great places to see so well organized. I cannot recommend them more strongly.

LPTexas

We spent a wonderful day with Iker touring the French basque country. Because the weather wasn't favorable to going up into the mountains, he altered the itinerary to make sure we really got a feel for the culture, terrain and food. His knowledge of the region is extraordinary and he shares it in a very entertaining way. We hope we get to return to the area and engage Iker again.

Kim S

My friend and I did a day trip enjoying the beauty of the northern Basque region and Spanish & French Pyrenees and French coastal towns with Iker, our guide. Iker was very knowledgeable and it was evident he has such a passion for what he does and for the Basque region. From teaching us how to say some of useful words in Euskara - the local language (it definitely is NOT Spanish!) to the wealth of knowledge about the region with several wonderful stops to explore and have a wonderful lunch......it was definitely a fun day tour. I would highly recommend Iker as a guide. He told us about his cooking tours and that would definitely be on my list for my next visit. Until then, for those of you traveling to the beautiful Basque region, book your tour(s) with Iker. You will not be disappointed!

Imprimis517

It's rare to find a guide with such passion for, and depth of knowledge of his subject, in this case being all things Euskadi. The very personable Mikel took us through the postcard villages of the Pyrenees while giving us a solid background in Basque culture, food, wine, agriculture, history and of course, politics. Frequent stops to stretch the legs provided a chance to experience these places up close. An excellent lunch in Espelette punctuated the day. Mikel's further suggestions as what to eat/drink/visit in and around Donostia proved to be spot on and were much appreciated. Booking directly with the very helpful Iker was drama free. As an aside, it was a pleasant surprise to find a company with such a relaxed cancellation policy.

AmarilisF_12

Excelente tour de la mano de un excelente guía. Además de visitar pueblos con encanto y recorrer paisajes de sueño, Iker te acerca a la cultura e historia vasca. ¡Gracias Iker!

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