Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao
Join out tour guides and enjoy the best of Bizkaia region. First of all we will make the hike to the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, 241 steps of rock, sea and wind that will take us to enjoy spectacular views.
After returning to the starting point and taking a well-deserved rest, we will go to the charming fishing village of Mundaka, on the west bank of the Urdaibai River estuary, where we can see how the modernity of surfers mixes with the tradition of fishermen. in a villa with a unique appeal.
Finally we're going to take a deep dive into the heart of 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.
Options
Bilingual tour
No accomodation pick up: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point.
Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader will conduct the tour in both Spanish and English. Travelers who speak either language are welcome.
Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 people, and the maximum is 50 (the vehicle used is a bus).
Minibus: The vehicle used for this tour option is a bus of up to 50 people.
Meeting point: The meeting point is the Puppy flower dog at the entrance of Museum Guggenheim in Bilbao (Mazarredo street #66).
What's included in Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Enjoy the first viewpoint of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
Mundaka
Arrival in Mundaka and walk along the pier and estuary of the Urdaibai river
Gernika-Lumo
Arrival in Gernika and lunch. Walk through Assembly Hall, market and air shelters
Inclusions
- Access ticket to Gaztelugatxe area
- Private transportation
- Hotel/apartment pick up and drop off (if option selected, not for "Minibus bilingual tour option")
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required (minimum 4 adults for the minibus tour option). If a booking for only 1 person is made a confirmation message from the tour operator will be required to confirm the tour.
- 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.
- Steep hike in Gaztelugatxe
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please provide your hotel or apartment name and address (if small group option selected). Please note that the Minibus Bilingual Tour option (on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) does not offer hotel pick up.
Meeting / End Points
- The Minibus bilingual tour option, scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, has a specific meeting point (Puppy, floral sculpture in the shape of a dog, of the Guggenheim Museum) instead of hotel pick up.