Basque Country Tours: 13 With the Prices and the Hours

1.Pierre IBAIALDE: Guided Tour Ham Workshop, tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · from $5Our pick

At Pierre Ibaialde’s workshop in central Bayonne, a French-speaking guide explains how ham is salted, dried, and prepared from start to finish. You’ll see the active salting room and dryer, then sample original house products. The 45-minute tour is a good fit for food lovers and families, but the visit is reached by stairs.

“La gentillesse de la guide L'espoir que nous avons découvert de l'authenticité qu'il faut à tout prix essayer de preserver”

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2.No Diet Club – Amazing local food in Biarritz !

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Spend three hours tasting Biarritz with a local guide such as Marion, Cathy, Cyril, Tristan, or Anina. Expect market food, cheese, cured meats, seafood, Basque cake, macarons, ice cream, and other seasonal treats, plus a relaxed walk through favorite city spots. Food is included, vegetarian guests are welcome, and groups are limited to eight.

“this was my first food tour and it was amazing! I will be trying the No Diet Club food tours in different cities in the future! Tristan the guide was very kind, funny, warm and knowledgeable. I attended the food tour as part of my solo trip and it was a great way to meet similar travellers and to try loads of different dishes that I wouldn't have been able to try on my own. handy restaurant, bakery and patisserie recommendations! Best idea to have started my trio with this tour!”

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3.Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque country: Boat tour along the Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $57

Leave from Pontoon A at Saint-Jean-de-Luz for a 90 to 210-minute coastal cruise. Your English or French guide takes you past Loya Bay, Abbadia Castle, Cap Figuier, Hendaye, Hondarribia, and Socoa Fort, with time for a swim when conditions allow. Bring a towel, water, sunglasses, and a jacket.

“The boat tour in Saint Jean de Luz was incredible! We had an amazing time Saturday 06/09/2025 with an awesome group and guide. He explained a little everything that we saw and we were able to swin, honestly fantastic. Thank you so much.”

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4.Capbreton / Hossegor discovery – 1h ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Join Mobilboard Capbreton at 5:00 pm for an English-language, one-hour guided outing through Capbreton and Hossegor. You’ll see the port, Hossegor canal, Atlantic Ocean, Silver Coast, Hossegor beaches, and the southern end of the marine lake. Groups are limited to eight people.

“Arrivé au point de rendez-vous pour notre réservation personne? Nous appelons le n°indiqué personne? Nous appelons le site Viator il essaie personne et nous propose de nous rembourser. Nous avons fait 20 km pour notre activité pour rien cela étais une surprise. Pour notre part 1 ère fois et dernière fois. Dans l'attente du remboursement pour les 2 réservation bien évidemment car le débit par contre à bien eu lieu.”

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5.Explore the Wild Beauty of the Basque Coast by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Set out from Saint-Jean-de-Luz on a small-group boat with an informative skipper, often Paul. In 2.5 hours, you’ll follow the Basque Corniche, see the Flysch cliffs, Château d’Abbadia, the Deux Jumeaux, Hondarribia, and Jaizkibel, with time for a 15-minute swim and snorkeling stop when conditions allow.

“Très beaux paysages, le professionnalisme et les explications de Paul le skipper, balade longue, à recommander.”

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6.Seignosse electric scooter excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Set out from Village-Club Cap Océan with iZi Rider for a 90-minute electric fat-scooter ride through Seignosse’s Landes forest. After a short introduction, follow sandy woodland tracks, with possible views toward Lake Hossegor and its golf course. Guides Julie, Jonas, or Cécile explain the forest ecosystem and help you handle the scooter.

“A l'occasion de l'EVJF d'une amie, nous avons opté pour la balade en trottinette électrique au départ de Seignosse.”

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7.Cours de surf sur la côte Basque.

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Meet your instructor in Biarritz for a two-hour beginner-friendly surf lesson at Marbella Beach. You’ll spend 30 minutes getting fitted, warming up, and learning the plan, then 90 minutes in the water with a French, English, or Spanish-speaking instructor. Boards suit all levels, and groups are limited to eight.

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8.Unusual Guided Tour in a Segway in Biarritz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Explore Biarritz and Anglet on a small Inmotion R1ex Segway with guide Manis or Manisi. After safety training, visit imperial villas, the old golf area, Côte des Basques, Port des Pêcheurs, the lighthouse, and more. Expect 90 minutes to two hours, a maximum of 10 people, souvenir photos, and an English-speaking guide whose fluency may vary.

“The guy was very animated. But his English was fair. I still recommend the tour because it’s a cool way to get around town and see a lot.”

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9.1.5-Hour Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Meet Axel by the lifeguard station at Marbella Beach for a small-group surf lesson in English, Spanish, or French. You’ll warm up on shore, learn board basics, practice standing up on the sand, then spend 1.5 hours in the water with a soft board and wetsuit. The full session lasts about two hours, with timing set by the tide.

“Small group with individual attention to basics (taught on land) with practice in surf after the break point. My girls ages 13 and 16 both got up a few times on the board. Safe. Beautiful beach. Hardest part was watching them carry the boards down and up the stairs especially after the lesson. All fine and they are stronger for it 👍”

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10.Guided Electric Bike Rides on the Basque Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Join Valerie for a 3.5-hour guided electric-bike ride from Biarritz along the Basque coast. Visit Guéthary and Bidart, pause at coastal viewpoints, and see the Rock of the Virgin, Grande Plage, and lighthouse. The group is limited to eight, but bike rental costs extra.

“REQUEST VALERIE! That's all you need to know about getting a fantastic experience. We had such a lovely afternoon riding along the coast, stopping a special places for a bit of local history or insight. We were even able to squeeze in a glass of wine with our host and travel companions before the return trip.”

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11.Walking tours of Biarritz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Biarritz with local guide Paul Brives, a native of Biarritz and the Basque Country. In about 60 to 90 minutes, visit the Port des Pecheurs, La Cote des Basques, and the Cloche du Plateau de l’Atalaye while learning how whaling, sea bathing, surfing, and modern tourism shaped the town.

“Really interesting talk, we learnt lots about Biarritz and how the town grew over the decades. Lots of fascinating facts- well delivered by our local guide Thoroughly recommend to all visitors”

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12.E-bike Guided Tour Biarritz & small villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Ride from Biarritz or Bidart with Valérie, a friendly local guide who combines coastal views, quiet paths, Basque stories, and secret coves. The 3.5-hour route suits couples, families, and small groups. E-bike rental costs extra, with child seats and two-seater bikes available for younger riders.

“It was amazing! It was my first time on an e bike and Valerie explained everything perfectly. She made me and my sister feel very comfortable and was always cognizant of our safety. Valerie also was extremely knowledgeable about Biarritz & the surrounding areas. Loved every minute of the tour. Would recommend wholeheartedly!”

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13.Biarritz and Bayonne from San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 35 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

Spend six hours crossing from San Sebastian into France with a Spanish and English speaking guide. See Biarritz’s Grand Plage, Rocher de la Vierge, Casino, and Hôtel du Palais, then explore Bayonne’s cathedral, market, chocolate shops, and old streets. Transport is air-conditioned, with shared and private options available.

“The trip and guide was excellent. Nothing was too much to help us have a good experience. The guide was very knowledgeable in a wide variety of subjects.”

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