Private tour to Biarritz & French Basque Coast from San Sebastian
Overview
Discover the French Basque Country on a private day trip from San Sebastian to Biarritz, Bayonne, and Saint-Jean-de-Luz, combining heritage, sea, and gastronomy in one unforgettable route.
Start in Biarritz, where La Grande Plage, the Rocher de la Vierge, and the Hôtel du Palais reflect its Belle Époque glamour and surf culture. Your local guide will share stories of royalty, elegance, and Basque tradition.
Continue to Bayonne, famous for its half-timbered houses, Gothic cathedral, and lively market filled with chocolate, charcuterie, and local produce, perfect for a relaxed lunch stop.
End the day in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a charming fishing town where King Louis XIV married Maria Theresa of Spain. Stroll through the harbor and cobbled streets lined with red-shuttered houses.
With private transport, flexible pacing, and expert guidance, this full-day tour lets you savor the essence of the French Basque Coast in comfort.
What's Included
- Lunch Choose between Starter + Main Dish or Main Dish + Dessert
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Local tour leader
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private experience
- Rain clothes and umbrellas
- Drinks at lunchtime, except from water
Meeting and Pickup
We can pick you up at any hotel/apartment of your convenience in San Sebastian. Please provide name and address. After booking we will send you a confirmation email.
What To Expect
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Biarritz
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bayonne
2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- We would like to remind you that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Solo travelers are welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
- Kids menu available.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Lunch. Choose between Starter + Main Dish or Main Dish + Dessert.
- Bottled water.
- Hotel pick up and drop-off.
- Local tour leader.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private experience.
- Rain clothes and umbrellas.
- Drinks at lunchtime, except from water.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private tour to Biarritz & French Basque Coast from San Sebastian is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private tour to Biarritz & French Basque Coast from San Sebastian will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchChoose between Starter + Main Dish or Main Dish + Dessert
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Local tour leader
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private experience
- Rain clothes and umbrellas
- Drinks at lunchtime, except from water
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- We would like to remind you that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Solo travelers are welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
- Kids menu available.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
