Private 2-Day Tour in Basque Country, Bilbao and Gaztelugatxe

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Rock islet of Gaztelugatxe — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Guggenheim museum in Bilbao — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the lesser-known side of Basque Country in Northern Spain. Start in Bilbao best known for its Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with innovating design. Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe enjoy the breathtaking sea vue at the top. Visit some local villages in the area like Ondarroa, a fishing town with a beautiful historical center

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Kallisto Explorers Club Private Travel Services

Ages: Adults (18–64 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Day 1 · Bilbao city tour, Visit the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark of audacious configuration

Casco Viejo

3 hours

After breakfast, private city tour with your chauffeur, stopping at iconic landmarks of the city. Wander through the narrow streets of the Casco Viejo (Old Town). Explore Plaza Nueva square he historic center of Bilbao. Walk and drive through old romantic buildings, beautiful churches, the Cathedral de Santiago de Bilbao or Santiago Cathedral, and many restaurants and bars.

Late Lunch
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

4 hours Admission not included

Visit the Guggenheim Museum, a monument to modernism, the unique architecture of the space, with its spiral ramp riding to a domed skylight. It is built alongside the Nervion River, which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Cantabrian Sea

Free time

Dinner

Return to hotel, spend the night

Night at nice hotel in Bilbao included

Day 2 · Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe and visit fishing and canning port of Ondarroa

Bermeo

1 h 15 min

After breakfast check out of the hotel. Drive to the municipality of Bermeo. Visit iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, know also as the castle rock. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay and 35 km (22 miles) east from Bilbao. The island is connected to the mainland by a man-made stone bridge. The bridge transitions into a narrow path that contains 241 steps and zigzags its way back and forth to the top. These Iconic steps were featured in season 7 of Game of Thrones.

Lunch
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

1 h 15 min

Visit iconic San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, know also as the castle rock. San Juan de Gaztelugatxe is located just off the shore along the Bay of Biscay and 35 km (22 miles) east from Bilbao. The island is connected to the mainland by a man-made stone bridge. The bridge transitions into a narrow path that contains 241 steps and zigzags its way back and forth to the top. These Iconic steps were featured in season 7 of Game of Thrones.

Lunch
Ondarroa

4 hours

isit some local villages in the area like Ondarroa, a fishing town with a beautiful historical center. Its port, the Artibai River, the bridges that cross the river, and the historical buildings are part of the main attractions.

Drive back to Bilbao

End of the tour

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet by the main stage

End point

Meet by the main stage

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.