Gaztelugatxe and Gernika Tour From San Sebastian
Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay (Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastian. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Game of Thrones' 7th season was shot here, so find yourself at Dragonstone! After a little break to have a rest learn about Basque history by visiting the legendary Gernika tree and the tragic bombing of the village during the Spanish civil war. Picasso´s Gernika portrayal will be visited along the way. The tour is conducted in bilingual (English and Spanish), so our guides will speak both languages simultaneously
Options
Bilingual tour
Bilingual tour: The tour is offered in bilingual (our tour leader will speak Spanish and English simultaneously).
Lunch not included: Lunch is not included in the tour. However free time will be offered for those who want to purchase food.
Minibus tour: The maximum capacity of the tour is 30 people in a minibus. If less than 8 people in total, the vehicle used will be a van.
Minimum group size: The minimum group size for the tour to be launched is 4 people. Please contact us to confirm the total amount of attendees.
What's included in Gaztelugatxe and Gernika Tour From San Sebastian
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Short hike to viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Gernika-Lumo
Arrival in Gernika and lunch. Walk through Assembly Hall, market and air shelters
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 4 adults per booking is required. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity (4 adults) 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
- IMPORTANT - At all times, the advice given at access points must be followed, and the measures and recommendations established by health authorities should be respected. It is recommended to check the weather forecast for the day of the visit (Euskalmet) and to follow the authorities' recommendations in case of extreme weather events. On days with an orange alert and to avoid health incidents, it is advised not to hike up to the San Juan de Gaztelugatxe hermitage during the affected hours. In any case, it is recommended to take self-protection measures, such as wearing comfortable and suitable footwear, protecting yourself from the sun, and staying properly hydrated.
- The minimum group size for this tour is 4 people, with a maximum of 30 people during the tour. For transportation, up to 60 people can be accommodated.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Main door of the cafeteria (there is only one).
