Private half day tours in and from San Sebastian

Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of San Sebastian. San Sebastian walking private tour and panoramic views Enjoy the beatiful city like a local Learn about our Basque culture and history, starting the tour at the entrance of the Town Hall of San Sebastian, a former Casino – one of the most important meeting places for the bourgeoisie during the Belle Epoque. Going inside, we will travel to the past of San Sebastian; the oldest area will show us what it was like to live in a fortified city near the border, lives depending on the sea, and waiting for the battles to come. Continue visiting the historical areas like the Constitution Square, beautifull narrow streets and we will head to the magnificent Buen Pastor cathedral, stopping along the way at Guipuzcoa’ Square. After, we will walk through La Concha Bay’s promenade stopping at the beautiful Miramar’s Palace. Ending this walk we will find the sculpture ‘The Comb of the Winds’ from where the tour continues up to Igueldo’s hill, taking the popular Funicular, (train-cable car) to enjoy the best view of the city and the bay. Return to the meeting point. All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.

Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of Bilbao. Bilbao & Guggenheim . Private tour along Bilbao City and Guggenheim Enjoy this private tour along the center of Bilbao City and the Guggenheim museum. Walking tour along the old town-quarter of Bilbao admiring the beautifull arquitecture and charmy streets. Gather the local people while you visit the main sites like the City Hall, Arriaga Theatre, Santiago Cathedral, Ribera Market, San Anton Church and much more off the track places. Heading to the center of Bilbao, we will be walking the old train station building, Lopez de Haro avenue, the fanciest street, the circular square and the main attraction, the Guggenheim Museum, where you would enjoy full explanation of the architecture and the permanent exhibits inside Visiting along the tour; Guggenheim Museum City Hall Round Square Arriaga Theatre Old Quarter Santiago Cathedral San Anton Church Ribera Market All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.

Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of Pamplona. Discover Pamplona like a local Do you know the «Running of the bulls»? There's more than the event to see in this beautiful city, come to discover it! During the year, the tour includes the walk along the same way the bulls run during the festival and visiting the city’s the Castillo Square, the City Hall, the Ciudadella defensive walls, San Fermin’s church, San Saturnino church, local market, and the historic places in the Old Quarter. We will walk part of Saint James way «Camino De Santiago», the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Religious Heritage. Optional; Famous «pintxo»(tapas) hop on-off bars tour could be added to it. Feel free to ask for a quote to enjoy both on the same day-tour. During San Fermin festival for the “Running of the Bulls”(July 7th to 14th) Early morning departures from San Sebastian to Pamplona to see the world-famous running of the bulls. Watch the “race” from a balcony along the course of the running of the bulls, feeling the vibe, and enjoy the running from the first row. Local breakfast included! Once it’s finished, we’ll walk the whole race way, get a guided visit of the old town of Pamplona, so you learn about the tradition of San Fermin and taste the classic “chocolate with churros”. Ask for a quote for the balcony hiring. All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.

Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of Biarritz. Ask for this private guided tour and you will feel the experience of being where famous past history celebrities used to come to rest and enjoy the places. People like Napoleon III, Victor Hugo the famous french writer and many more. The tour includes private air conditioned transport, private guide serviced tour, all entrance fees, all transport costs, private driver. Magnificent drive along the coast watching the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful beaches of France. All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.

Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of Saint Jean de Luz Basque-French experience Private tour visiting Saint Jean de Luz and Hendaya on the French Basque side. Continuing the tour we will drive up to Jaizkibel mountain, stopping at the higgest point to see the best panoramic views of all the Basque French coastline before heading to San Sebastian. And of course, if you want to extend the tour, one of the best drives along the coast enjoying the views while we will explain and could stop anywhere you want to take pictures, breathe the breeze of the sea or enjoy a coffe facing the ocean. All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.

Cheese & Wine tour Drive you to a sheep farm in the countryside, learn how one of the famous local Basque cheese is made, Idiazabal labeled one, and tasting different ones after the pastor’s explanations. Walk along the farm’s facilities with the owner, offering us a deep knowledge into the production, starting with the milking process of the sheep, obteining the first milk, you will be making your own fresh cheese! We will be tasting a sort of different cheeses pared with local wines or cider.

Iker Bardaji private tour guide I am a specialist guide that serves you personal assistance to offer unique experiences along the Basque Country. AIM OF MY JOB My goal is to take you to the heart of the Basque Contry’s cultural, gastronomical and geographical treasures. WHO I AM I am a native and multilingual guide with professional knowledge of my 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, I will create your ideal tour. WHY WITH ME? The flexibility of mypersonal treat as a guide makes my tours unique. I take pride in customizing my tours to your individual priorities, enabling you to discover both the world class attractions and hidden corners of the Basque Country; extraordinary places which will bear remarkable memories. Discover the Basque Country & Rioja wine area like a local. Personalized tours adapted to your willing and need guided by the expert local tour guides. I am specialized in gourmet food and wine, culture, adventure and nature tours making you feel a temporarily basque citizen. PERSONALIZED & EXCLUSIVE Customized tours allows you to get the most out of your limited time, and gives you the chance to experience the extraordinary. I know how to explore the country in your way, ask for any idea and we will make it. Welcome to the Basque Country.

Beautiful drive along the mountain facing the ocean, discover the coast and countryside, spot the Pyrenees mountain range, enjoy the nature before reaching and visiting the town of Hondarribia on the Basque Spanish side, the best preserved medieval town in the area where many battles happened. Walk inside and beside the defensive medieval wall, be with the locals, taste real super home made food, local wines...All in half day and No rush!

Unique tour visiting the local white wine «Txakoli» region, exploring the vineyards of a family owned winery. Enjoy their Txakoli wines, produced with local grapes which grow along the slops on the surrounding hills, facing to sea. The secret of the wine, starts here! After learning about the production of this local wine, you will be tasting them with some local tuna, chilli peppers and a pintxo! Walking tour of the fishermen village of Getaria. This charmy little town is where the famous clothe designer Balenciaga, the museum is an option, and the first man navigating around the world, Elkano, not Magellan, were born! Much more to be discover along the narrow streets...best grilled fish restaurants in the area.

St.James way, famous «Camino de Santiago» along the coastline Hike this easy and famous pilgrimage trail, enjoying the amazing Basque Coast, stopping at the end of the walk, in the charmy fishermen village of Pasajes San Juan, where we could finish our tour with amazing food and wines in a seaview local restaurant. Stroll the pinturesque fishing village of Pasajes San Juan, where Victor Hugo the famous French writer lived and got inspired for his writings Scenic and picturesque trail not to be missed! Moderate level walk. Walking time: Around 3 hours, stoping along the way for pictures, rest, snacks… Total tour lenght around 4.5 hours.