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Overview
I serve you personal assistance to offer unique experiences along the Basque Country.
The flexibility of my personal treat makes my tours unique. I take pride in customizing my tours to your individual priorities, enabling you to discover both the world class attractions and hidden corners of the Basque Country; extraordinary places which will bear remarkable memories.
Discover the Basque Country & Rioja wine area like a local. Personalized tours adapted to your willing and need guided by the expert local tour guide.
I am specialized in gourmet food and wine, culture, adventure and nature tours making you feel a temporarily basque citizen.
PERSONALIZED & EXCLUSIVE
My customized tours allows you to get the most out of your limited time, and gives you the chance to experience the extraordinary.
I really know how to explore the country and I'd do it in your way, pace and wish.
Ask for any idea and I will make your dreamed trip become true.
Welcome to the Basque Country and Rioja!
Description
Stop At: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia
Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of San Sebastian.
San Sebastian walking private tour and panoramic views
Enjoy the beatiful city like a local
Learn about our Basque culture and history, starting the tour at the entrance of the Town Hall of San Sebastian, a former Casino – one of the most important meeting places for the bourgeoisie during the Belle Epoque. Going inside, we will travel to the past of San Sebastian; the oldest area will show us what it was like to live in a fortified city near the border, lives depending on the sea, and waiting for the battles to come.
Continue visiting the historical areas like the Constitution Square, beautifull narrow streets and we will head to the magnificent Buen Pastor cathedral, stopping along the way at Guipuzcoa’ Square. After, we will walk through La Concha Bay’s promenade stopping at the beautiful Miramar’s Palace.
Ending this walk we will find the sculpture ‘The Comb of the Winds’ from where the tour continues up to Igueldo’s hill, taking the popular Funicular, (train-cable car) to enjoy the best view of the city and the bay.
Return to the meeting point.
All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Bilbao, Bilbao
Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of Bilbao.
Bilbao & Guggenheim .
Private tour along Bilbao City and Guggenheim
Enjoy this private tour along the center of Bilbao City and the Guggenheim museum.
Walking tour along the old town-quarter of Bilbao admiring the beautifull arquitecture and charmy streets.
Gather the local people while you visit the main sites like the City Hall, Arriaga Theatre, Santiago Cathedral, Ribera Market, San Anton Church and much more off the track places.
Heading to the center of Bilbao, we will be walking the old train station building, Lopez de Haro avenue, the fanciest street, the circular square and the main attraction, the Guggenheim Museum, where you would enjoy full explanation of the architecture and the permanent exhibits inside
Visiting along the tour;
Guggenheim Museum
City Hall
Round Square
Arriaga Theatre
Old Quarter
Santiago Cathedral
San Anton Church
Ribera Market
All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Pamplona, Pamplona
Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of Pamplona.
Discover Pamplona like a local
Do you know the «Running of the bulls»? There's more than the event to see in this beautiful city, come to discover it!
During the year, the tour includes the walk along the same way the bulls run during the festival and visiting the city’s the Castillo Square, the City Hall, the Ciudadella defensive walls, San Fermin’s church, San Saturnino church, local market, and the historic places in the Old Quarter.
We will walk part of Saint James way «Camino De Santiago», the famous pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Religious Heritage.
Optional; Famous «pintxo»(tapas) hop on-off bars tour could be added to it. Feel free to ask for a quote to enjoy both on the same day-tour.
During San Fermin festival for the “Running of the Bulls”(July 7th to 14th)
Early morning departures from San Sebastian to Pamplona to see the world-famous running of the bulls.
Watch the “race” from a balcony along the course of the running of the bulls, feeling the vibe, and enjoy the running from the first row. Local breakfast included!
Once it’s finished, we’ll walk the whole race way, get a guided visit of the old town of Pamplona, so you learn about the tradition of San Fermin and taste the classic “chocolate with churros”.
Ask for a quote for the balcony hiring.
All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Biarritz, Biarritz
Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of Biarritz.
Ask for this private guided tour and you will feel the experience of being where famous past history celebrities used to come to rest and enjoy the places. People like Napoleon III, Victor Hugo the famous french writer and many more. The tour includes private air conditioned transport, private guide serviced tour, all entrance fees, all transport costs, private driver.
Magnificent drive along the coast watching the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful beaches of France.
All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz
Enjoy the city and the surrounding areas of Saint Jean de Luz
Basque-French experience
Private tour visiting Saint Jean de Luz and Hendaya on the French Basque side.
Continuing the tour we will drive up to Jaizkibel mountain, stopping at the higgest point to see the best panoramic views of all the Basque French coastline before heading to San Sebastian.
And of course, if you want to extend the tour, one of the best drives along the coast enjoying the views while we will explain and could stop anywhere you want to take pictures, breathe the breeze of the sea or enjoy a coffe facing the ocean.
All my tours are completely private and could be adapted to any need or willing even once here too.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia
Cheese & Wine tour
Drive you to a sheep farm in the countryside, learn how one of the famous local Basque cheese is made, Idiazabal labeled one, and tasting different ones after the pastor’s explanations.
Walk along the farm’s facilities with the owner, offering us a deep knowledge into the production, starting with the milking process of the sheep, obteining the first milk, you will be making your own fresh cheese! We will be tasting a sort of different cheeses pared with local wines or cider.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: San Sebastian - Donostia, San Sebastian - Donostia
Iker Bardaji private tour guide
I am a specialist guide that serves you personal assistance to offer unique experiences along the Basque Country.
AIM OF MY JOB
My goal is to take you to the heart of the Basque Contry’s cultural, gastronomical and geographical treasures.
WHO I AM
I am a native and multilingual guide with professional knowledge of my homeland creating tailor-made tours to suit your interest and needs.
Wheter you are looking for an unforgettable culinary experience, an adventure in the lush countryside, an insight into the history and loc of life of this intriguing part ot northern Spain and southern France; or a mixture of all of these, I will create your ideal tour.
WHY WITH ME?
The flexibility of mypersonal treat as a guide makes my tours unique. I take pride in customizing my tours to your individual priorities, enabling you to discover both the world class attractions and hidden corners of the Basque Country; extraordinary places which will bear remarkable memories.
Discover the Basque Country & Rioja wine area like a local. Personalized tours adapted to your willing and need guided by the expert local tour guides.
I am specialized in gourmet food and wine, culture, adventure and nature tours making you feel a temporarily basque citizen.
PERSONALIZED & EXCLUSIVE
Customized tours allows you to get the most out of your limited time, and gives you the chance to experience the extraordinary.
I know how to explore the country in your way, ask for any idea and we will make it.
Welcome to the Basque Country.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Hondarribia, Hondarribia
Beautiful drive along the mountain facing the ocean, discover the coast and countryside, spot the Pyrenees mountain range, enjoy the nature before reaching and visiting the town of Hondarribia on the Basque Spanish side, the best preserved medieval town in the area where many battles happened.
Walk inside and beside the defensive medieval wall, be with the locals, taste real super home made food, local wines...All in half day and No rush!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Getaria, Getaria
Unique tour visiting the local white wine «Txakoli» region, exploring the vineyards of a family owned winery. Enjoy their Txakoli wines, produced with local grapes which grow along the slops on the surrounding hills, facing to sea.
The secret of the wine, starts here!
After learning about the production of this local wine, you will be tasting them with some local tuna, chilli peppers and a pintxo!
Walking tour of the fishermen village of Getaria. This charmy little town is where the famous clothe designer Balenciaga, the museum is an option, and the first man navigating around the world, Elkano, not Magellan, were born!
Much more to be discover along the narrow streets...best grilled fish restaurants in the area.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Pasajes, Pasajes
St.James way, famous «Camino de Santiago» along the coastline
Hike this easy and famous pilgrimage trail, enjoying the amazing Basque Coast, stopping at the end of the walk, in the charmy fishermen village of Pasajes San Juan, where we could finish our tour with amazing food and wines in a seaview local restaurant.
Stroll the pinturesque fishing village of Pasajes San Juan, where Victor Hugo the famous French writer lived and got inspired for his writings
Scenic and picturesque trail not to be missed! Moderate level walk.
Walking time: Around 3 hours, stoping along the way for pictures, rest, snacks… Total tour lenght around 4.5 hours.
Duration: 4 hours
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 3 to 4 hours (Approx.)
- Departure Time:
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Customized private tours
12/1/2019 - 7/6/2025Monday - Wednesday : 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Thursday : 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM Friday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private group! just & only for you, I do not join people from other tours
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private licensed tour guide service
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Lunch
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.