Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao
Overview
Discover the French Basque Country with a Biarritz tour from San Sebastian or Bilbao (choose option when booking), blending Atlantic scenery, history, and local flavor in a relaxed day.
Start in elegant Biarritz: visit the Grand Plage, Rocher de la Vierge, Casino, and Hôtel du Palais while your guide shares Belle Époque stories, photogenic spots, and seaside recommendations.
Next, explore Bayonne, the Basque-French chocolate capital, wandering the Grand Bayonne, visiting Cathédrale Sainte-Marie, exploring the market, and enjoying the charm of half-timbered streets and artisan shops.
The journey culminates in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Stroll its harbor and charming streets to feel the shared maritime spirit of the Basque coast (not included in the bilingual group option).
This itinerary showcases imperial coastlines, medieval alleys, river bridges, and Basque hospitality. Perfect for a comfortable, authentic, and enriching day trip from San Sebastian or Bilbao.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (not available for Bilingual group, meet at specified meeting point)
- Saint Jean de Luz (not available for Bilingual group)
- Lunch is included (not available for Bilingual group)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Rain clothes and umbrella
Meeting and Pickup
Included with the options “From Bilbao (English)”, “From San Sebastian (English)”, “From San Sebastian (Spanish)” and “From Bilbao (Spanish)”.
Please provide your hotel or apartment name and address (if option selected, not available for the bilingual tour option).
For the option “Bilingual from San Sebastian”.
Federico García Lorca Pasealekua
20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Biarritz
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bayonne
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Saint-Jean-de-Luz
45 minutes 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
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). 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.
- 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.
- Bilingual tour: This tour operates with a minimum of 4 adults. Individual bookings or groups of fewer than 4 people are welcome and may be joined with other travelers to reach the required minimum.
- Bilingual tour: If the minimum number required to operate the tour is not reached, Local Experts Tours will contact you 3 days before the start date to inform you of the situation and offer alternatives.
- 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 is available.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-40961P22
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Private transportation.
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (not available for Bilingual group, meet at specified meeting point).
- Saint Jean de Luz (not available for Bilingual group).
- Lunch is included (not available for Bilingual group).
- Professional guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
- Rain clothes and umbrella.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao 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
- Private transportation
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off (not available for Bilingual group, meet at specified meeting point)
- Saint Jean de Luz (not available for Bilingual group)
- Lunch is included (not available for Bilingual group)
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Rain clothes and umbrella
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). 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.
- 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.
- Bilingual tour: This tour operates with a minimum of 4 adults. Individual bookings or groups of fewer than 4 people are welcome and may be joined with other travelers to reach the required minimum.
- Bilingual tour: If the minimum number required to operate the tour is not reached, Local Experts Tours will contact you 3 days before the start date to inform you of the situation and offer alternatives.
- 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 is available.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
