San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

Outty Ranking 85 4.9 · 79 traveler reviews9 hoursFrom $108
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Outty Ranking

85/100

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Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 79 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao worth booking?

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao is a 9-hour experience in Bilbao, Spain, from $108 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 79 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
85 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (79)
Duration
9 hours
From
$108 per person

Experience the elegance of the Basque coast (Hondarribia + Zarautz or Getaria) with a San Sebastian tour that blends the best of the Belle Époque with the charm of nearby fishing towns. If bilingual group option is chosen visit: •Hondarribia 90 minutes guided tour •San Sebastian 90 minutes guided tour + 60 minutes free time for lunch (lunch is not included) •Zarautz 60 minutes guided tour •Pick up in meeting point •Up to 50 people If Small group options are chosen visit: •San Sebastian 90 minutes guided tour + pintxos lunch •Getaria 60 minutes guided tour •Hotel pick up and drop off •Up to 8 people

What you get

    About this experience

    Experience the elegance of the Basque coast (Hondarribia + Zarautz or Getaria) with a San Sebastian tour that blends the best of the Belle Époque with the charm of nearby fishing towns. If bilingual group option is chosen visit: •Hondarribia 90 minutes guided tour •San Sebastian 90 minutes guided tour + 60 minutes free time for lunch (lunch is not included) •Zarautz 60 minutes guided tour •Pick up in meeting point •Up to 50 people If Small group options are chosen visit: •San Sebastian 90 minutes guided tour + pintxos lunch •Getaria 60 minutes guided tour •Hotel pick up and drop off •Up to 8 people

    What's included

    Included

    • Hondarribia + San Sebastian + Zarautz (Bilingual group option)
    • San Sebastian + Getaria (Small group option)
    • 4 pintxos and 2 glasses of wine (not available for the Bilingual group option)
    • Hotel pick up and drop off (not available for the Bilingual group option)
    • Private transportation
    • Professional Guide

    Not included

    • Rain clothes and umbrellas

    What you'll see and do

    1. Hondarribia

      Guided visit in Hondarribia (if Bilingual group option is chosen)

      90 minutes here

    2. Donostia - San Sebastian

      •Guided visit •Pintxos lunch in the Old Town of San Sebastian (available just for the small groups option)

      180 minutes here

    3. Getaria

      Arrival in the Getaria region and guided tour of the town

      60 minutes here

    4. Zarautz

      Guided visit in Zarautz (if bilingual group option is chosen)

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Bilbao

    Meet your guide at the Puppy (a floral sculpture in the shape of a dog) at the Guggenheim Museum.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations.

    Ends at

    Meet your guide at the Puppy (a floral sculpture in the shape of a dog) at the Guggenheim Museum.

    Options you can book

    • 3 cities bilingual tour

      No accomodation pick up: Meet your guide at the Puppy (a floral sculpture in the shape of a dog) at the Guggenheim Museum. Bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking both languages are welcome. Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults. Duration: 9 hours Lunch: You’ll have free time for lunch, which is not included in the tour price. Your guide will recommend the best pintxos bars. Stops: This tour stops in Hondarribia, San Sebastian and Zarautz. Bus: The vehicle used for this tour depends on demand, and could be a bus or minivan. Meeting point: Meet your guide at the Puppy (a floral sculpture in the shape of a dog) at the Guggenheim Museum.

    • San Sebastian & Getaria | ESP

      Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Lunch: In San Sebastián, enjoy a guided pintxo tour with 4 pintxos and 2 glasses of wine. Vegetarian, gluten-free and non-alcoholic Stops: This tour stops in San Sebastián and Getaria. This tour option does not stop in Hondarribia. Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off. Language: This tour will be in Spanish. Pickup included

    • San Sebastian&Hondarrribia ENG

      Small group tour: Operated in minivan, small group tour. Duration: 8 hours Lunch: In San Sebastián, enjoy a guided pintxo tour with 4 pintxos and 2 glasses of wine. Vegetarian, gluten-free and non-alcoholic Itinerary: Bilbao pick-up → Hondarribia → Pasai San Pedro and Pasai Donibane → pintxo lunch and guided tour in San Sebastián → Bilbao Minivan vehicle Pickup included

    • San Sebastian & Getaria | ENG

      Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Duration: 8 hours Lunch: In San Sebastián, enjoy a guided pintxo tour with 4 pintxos and 2 glasses of wine. Vegetarian, gluten-free and non-alcoholic Stops: This tour stops in San Sebastián and Getaria. This tour option does not stop in Hondarribia. Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off. Language: This tour will be in English. Pickup included

    • San Sebastian&Hondarrribia ESP

      Pick up instructions: Provide your hotel or apartment address at least 48 hours before the tour, or the operator will assign a meeting point. Small Group Tour: Operated in a minivan. Duration: 9 hours Lunch: In San Sebastián, enjoy a guided pintxo tour with 4 pintxos and 2 glasses of wine. Vegetarian and gluten-free. Itinerary: Bilbao → Hondarribia → Pasai San Pedro and Pasai Donibane → pintxos and sightseeing in San Sebastián → Bilbao. Minivan vehicle Pickup included

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Local Experts Tours

    Know before you go

    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). If the minimum group for carrying out the activity 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
    • Vegetarian and gluten-free options available
    • Non-alcoholic drinks are available
    • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 78 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    10 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Food and drink

    7 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Small groups

    3 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Value for money

    2 mentions

    Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    78 verified traveler reviews for San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    trvlfun · October 2026

    San Sebastián - Worth the Drive!

    A recent trip to this beautiful part of the world included a stay in Bilbao, Spain. As we always do while planning what to do/see/eat when traveling, we did our research and found that articles, reviews, etc. that sang the praises of Bilbao (a truly charming city), also waxed poetic when describing the neighboring town of San Sebastián. We booked the San Sebastián/Getaria small group tour and spent the day affirming all the accolades we had read about this lovely city and its surroundings. Our host tour leader, Asier, (Local Experts Tours), was really exceptional; his friendly, knowledgeable way of sharing the history of the city made for a pleasurable trip. The tour included a pintxos stop for lunch - amazing - and was capped with an afternoon respite at an historic seaside locale. A couple of points: Asier met us and then dropped us back at the hotel - really convenient. While it wasn't an inexpensive tour, we think the price was worth it because it allowed us more time to savor the experience of visiting this special place. Definitely recommend!

    via Tripadvisor

    Arnel_E · September 2026

    Waste of time and money if you want to see Basque Country.

    The way the tour was described on Viator's website was not very clear and somewhat deceiving. The tour we booked was called Tour of Hondaribbia, San Sebastian, Getaria, Zarautz and was supposed to last 9 hours. The itinerary we were given even gave times at each city and the confirmation text was described as such. When the tour operator arrived, their itinerary only provided for San Sebastian and Getaria. I showed them our booking and their response was they don't offer such a tour. Since we were already on the road and couldn't cancel, we proceeded at least expecting a guided tour of San Sebastian. The guides were very friendly but didn't offer anything we could have done on our own. The highlight of the whole day was lunch which was excellent, but here again, the booking stated 4 pintxos, and 2 glasses of wine. We were offered 3 pintxos and a choice of drink. Needless to say, we were looking forward to an exciting day exploring Basque Country but instead, paid almost $200 each for an Uber ride to San Sebastian with lunch. Viator blamed us for not reading the fine print which gave you a choice o Small Group or Bilingual tour. The way the information was presented did not associate your particular choice with only a certain portion of the tour. All communications after booking implied we would visit all four cities. I would not recommend this tour if you are looking to see the Basque Country. You're better off doing it on your own by renting a car and buying a guidebook or watch YouTube videos to learn about where to go. Total waste of time and money!

    via Viator

    lee_w_sc · September 2026

    Fantastic tour of San Sebastián and Getaria

    We had a great experience on our tour to San Sebastián - Donostia and Getaria! Our guide gave us a very thorough tour of the city, which was beautiful and very different from Bilbao. He shared a lot of the history and culture too, which was great. Lunch was fantastic—local Pintxos and wine, with Basque cheesecake afterward. Getaria was nice too, albeit much smaller, so just a short stop and walk around. Overall length was 9 hours, just right. Value was fantastic. I highly recommend it if you’re in Bilbao and want to see a little more of the region!

    via Tripadvisor

    Lee_S · September 2026

    Fantastic tour to San Sebastián and Getaria!

    We had a great experience on the tour to San Sebastián - Donostia and Getaria! Our guide gave us a very thorough tour of the city, which was beautiful and very different from Bilbao. He shared a lot of the history and culture as well, which was great. Lunch was fantastic—local Pintxos and wine, with Basque cheesecake afterward. Getaria was nice too, albeit much smaller so just a short stop and walk around. Overall length was 9 hours, just right. I highly recommend it if you’re in Bilbao and want to see a little more of the region!

    via Viator

    P9971VZdebbiem · September 2026

    Great trip to San Sebastian from Bilbao

    Asier was a fantastic guide!! He was very knowledgeable, prompt and accommodating of particular needs and or interests. The day was fun and we had some great food in San Sebastián. Can fully recommend without reservation!!!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    9 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $108 to $260
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    28
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Local Experts Tours, who run 55 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 65.0 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

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    Why this scores 85

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)90
    Review evidence (18% weight)76
    Booking momentum (14% weight)72
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)81
    Local standing (8% weight)69
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bilbao.

    How much does San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao cost?

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    Prices start at $108 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bilbao usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao take?

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    Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bilbao is not rushed.

    Is San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 79 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bilbao, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao?

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    Around 28 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bilbao can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bilbao and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bilbao within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Bilbao?

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    On Outty we rank every Bilbao experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local, Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local, Dragonstone, Mundaka and Guernica from Bilbao. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Bilbao?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Bilbao?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao?

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    Included: Hondarribia + San Sebastian + Zarautz (Bilingual group option); San Sebastian + Getaria (Small group option); 4 pintxos and 2 glasses of wine (not available for the Bilingual group option); Hotel pick up and drop off (not available for the Bilingual group option); and Private transportation. Not included: Rain clothes and umbrellas. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 67 listed pickup locations in and around Bilbao. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available; and Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao?

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    Across 79 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    What booking options are available for San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao?

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    There are 5 options to choose from, including 3 cities bilingual tour, San Sebastian & Getaria | ESP, San Sebastian&Hondarrribia ENG, San Sebastian & Getaria | ENG. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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