Top Experiences in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Your driver and your private official tour guide, will pick you up in your private vehicle from your hotel or place of choice in San Sebastian or Bilbao. We will help you organize your completely personalized "Game of Thrones" unique experience in the Basque Coast

This is the tour starting from San Sebastian (starting from Bilbao would be the same itinerary, but the other way round):

Your first stop will be Getaria, a very attractive medieval fishing settlement located only 30 minutes away from San Sebastian.

You will then continue to Zumaia, the entrance to Dragonstone Castle, where John Snow first meets The Mother of Dragons.

Next stop will be San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. There is a chapel dedicated to St John baptist which is located in the high part of the rock, there is a manmade stair that lets you walk there. This is the place where Daenerys returns to dragonstone.

The last 3 places you will visit will be the nature reserve of Urdaibai, Mundaka and Bermeo.

In this experience you will visit the very best highlights of Bilbao, taste some local pintxos and visit the fabulous Guggenheim museum.
We also visit the popular Game of thrones filming location, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

Bilbao has a vibrant, avantgarde feel to it... You’ll see for yourself straight away that it exudes modernity. From it’s origins as an industrial hub, it has evolved into an international reference point for urban design and has set the standard as a model of urban regeneration.
if we had to stand out one regeneration that has secured Bilbao's place on the international stage that would have to be the Guggenheim. It can’t be denied that since it’s construction it has become a great highlight.

In this tour you will also visit Bilbao's casco viejo with a stop for some pintxos

Important: to access Gaztelugatxe we need tikets. So last minute bookings will depend on availability to access Gaztelugatxe! Other appealing options will be offered in the case.

With this excursion planned in detail, which combines guided tours and free time at the destinations, we introduce you to the natural beauty of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and the city of San Sebastian departing from Bilbao accompanied by an expert local guide.

You will enjoy a guided tour in San Sebastian to see the most important places and monuments of the city, and you will also have free time to eat some of the famous "pintxos".

In San Juan Gaztelugatxe, the views you will enjoy from the hermitage will leave you speechless. Located at the top, you will have to cross its stone bridge composed of 241 stairs, also famous for being the scene of "Game of Thrones".

A whole day to get to know many of the places to see in the Basque Country, book this unique experience now!

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.

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

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. Then head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum (entrance ticket included). All this in one day, and with the convenience of private transportation (pick up and drop off at your hotel) & lunch included in the tour price!

** Due to limited capacity, climbing the 241 stairs to the Gaztelugatxe hermitage is not guaranteed. Instead, you would first visit the town on the Biscayan coast Mundaka, known worldwide for its waves and fishing tradition, and then a stop would be made to enjoy a panoramic view of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from the viewpoint.

Game of Thrones, one of the most popular television shows, moved to the coast of the Basque Country to shoot several of the scenes that gave life to a new location called Dragonstone, for the seventh season. In the real life the beach and the island that form the place, are in fact located in two different places and during this tour, we will visit both! Follow the steps of your favourite Game of Thrones characters in the Basque Country visiting spectacular cliffs with a history of more than 60 million years and magical rocky island of pirates, witches and legends.

Cosmopolitan, open, welcoming, vital, elegant and modern; Bilbao combines traits of a unique and characteristic cultural heritage, with a new aesthetic social revitalization process.

Every village and town along the Basque Coast has been forged by the sea. The Cantabrian Sea has shaped both the landscape and our people for thousands of years and promises an unbeatable view.

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.
After recovering from the steep path from the hermitage, head to Bilbao and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum (entrance tickets included).

All this in one day, and with the convenience of private transportation (pick up and drop off at your hotel) & lunch included in the tour price!
* Due to limited capacity, climbing the 241 stairs to the Gaztelugatxe hermitage is not guaranteed. Instead, you would first visit the town on the Biscayan coast Mundaka, known worldwide for its waves and fishing tradition, and then a stop would be made to enjoy a panoramic view of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from the viewpoint.

Enjoy this personalized 8-hour private tour of Bilbao’s surroundings.

Meet your private guide and driver at 9am at your Bilbao hotel to kick off your day of personalized exploration of the towns and landscapes surrounding Bilbao. You can fully customize this full-day excursion by private vehicle to fit your own needs and interests (within a maximum radius of 50 miles), but possible stops could include the Vizcaya and Hanging Bridges, Getxo, the Old Port of Algorta, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, Bermeo, and Castillo de Butrón.

Your private official tour guide and luxury vehicle with chauffeur are at your disposal during the whole tour. After seeing the sights of your choice, sit back and relax as you're driven back to your hotel or other location of Choice in Bilbao, with drop-off at around 5pm.

Please note:  A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Local taxes are included, but all food, drinks, and entrance fees are at your own expense.

This is the most comprehensive day-tour that you can take in the Basque Country. This tour can be taken from San Sebastian or Bilbao. We will visit some of the best know and important places in the Basque Coast in a relaxed and informative manner: the Flysch, Gernika and Gaztelugatxe among them! You will enjoy a gourmet lunch included in the price and a coffee break. Finally you will have the option of visiting the Guggenheim museum on your own.

This should be your number one tour when you visit the Basque Country!

From Bilbao we will go to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where we will have free time to go up to the top if we want. Going up its 241 stairs we will feel like we are ascending to one of the most important fortresses in the series Game of Thrones: Dragonstone. We will then visit the town of Bermeo, a fishing village with a deep-rooted seafaring tradition. Before finishing our excursion, we will head towards Gernika, the Basque town that gives its name to the famous painting by Pablo Picasso, where we will visit the gardens of the “Gernika Assembly Hall”

We are offering the best experience focus on Wine & Gastronomy of Northern Spain partnering with local tour guides in order to show these regions combining history, beautiful landscapes, enology, gastronomy and education, to achieve a complete experience with a fun way of tourism.

Allow us to show you the way of enjoying our regions like a native and experience what only the locals know.

We are very flexible and we can add or change those things you want!
We can do the tour for minimum 2 people, please ask if you are a group since we can rent a bigger vehicle to offer the best experience!

Northern Spain private tour 10 - 14 days

10 days private Tour by car with a profesional private chauffeur mainly highlights of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and basque Country.

In Galicia; Walk around the old town of Santiago de Compostela.  Arrive to the "end of the world" Finisterrae and visit "La Torre de Hercules a lighthouse of first century.  Ribeira Sacra wineries tour following Sil river. in  Lugo we´ll walk the Roman walls.

Asturias says hello with a rice and lobster st Rinlo. later will stop in Silence Beach Vidio Cape and Cudillero.

Gijon and Oviedo, we´ll see higlghts of both cities. Cangas de Onis, covadonga Lakes and Covadonga Sanctuary. 

Cantabria.  Santander. Comillas. Santillana del Mar.  

Basque Country. Bilbao,  Gernika , San Sebastián. We can tailoring your tour once you finish your reservation.

-This experience offers a fantastic overview of the Basque coast, countryside and culture! Furthermore, this tour mixes an invigorating trek with the renowned Basque cuisine and wine!

-Please wear comfortable walking shoes and loose clothing as we will be hiking to the top of Gaztelugatxe with some of the most amazing views in the Basque Country! We also advise bringing a rain jacket, hat and sunblock as the weather can change a lot in this region.

-Following the hike, you will experience some delicious tapas/pintxos at a local restaurant in the quaint fishing village of Bermeo that exemplifies our love of food and drink!

-If you are visiting the Basque Country, it is an absolute must to come see our rugged and dramatically beautiful coastline.

-This tour is great mix of exercise, nature, food and wine that will surely be one of the highlights of your vacation!

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 recovering from the steep path from the hermitage, head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum.

Retrace the footsteps of Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Daenerys Targaryen by visiting the magnificent filming sites of “Game of Thrones Season 7” on this Basque Coast tour from San Sebastian by the hand of a local. You will enjoy a day away from the city surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes. This tour is also a wonderful way to include a bit of leisurely exercise during your stay in the Basque Country.

Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Embark on this Private Tour from Bilbao for an exploration of the Basque Country's history and stunning landscapes.

Visit the iconic Bizkaia Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, symbolizing industrial progress. Dive into the poignant history of Gernika, visit the Assembly House and the Tree of Gernika. In Bermeo, experience the maritime heritage at the charming port and the Ercilla Fishermen's Museum.

While the tour includes a stop at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, please note that entry to the hermitage is not included due to difficulty in obtaining access. However, you will enjoy stunning views from the Portuondo and Gaztelugatxe viewpoints, offering breathtaking vistas of the coastline.

Throughout the tour, your guide will provide enriching insights into the cultural and historical significance of each location.
This private tour offers a perfect blend of architectural marvels, historical exploration, and scenic beauty, promising an unforgettable experience in the Basque region.

In this amazing tour you will take a full visit to one of the most iconic places of the Basque Coast: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, made famous by the TV show Game of Thrones. We will also explore the coast of Biscay, and we will stop in Gernika for lunch and tour. Gernika is the symbol of the Basque autonomy and self governmet. It is also the place of the infamous bombing that inspired Picasso’s master piece.

On our way back to San Sebastian we will stop at the Flysch of Zumaia for a few pictures.

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Join our tour guides and enjoy the best of Basque coast.
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.
In the afternoon we will visit San Sebastián, where we will walk along the majestic bay of La Concha and enjoy the elegant buildings such as the City Hall and the Buen Pastor Cathedral before entering the bustling Old Town full of restaurants famous for their pintxos. After San Sebastian´s guided tour 2 hours free time will available to enjoy the city on your own.

The tour is done in bilingual (English and Spanish), so our guide will speak both languages simultaneously.

Approximate itinerary:
08:30 Pick up in Bilbao (Church of San Nicolas)
09:15 -11:00 Gaztelugatxe
13:00 Arrival in San Sebastian
13:00 -15:00 Tour of San Sebastian
15:00-17:00 Free time
17:00 Departure from the bus station.
18:30 Arrival in Bilbao

*For logistical reasons, the tour can be done in reverse.

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 recovering from the steep path from the hermitage, head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum (entrance tickets included).

Lunch is included in the tour price!
*Due to limited capacity, climbing the 241 stairs to the Gaztelugatxe hermitage is not guaranteed. Instead, you would first visit the town on the Biscayan coast Mundaka, known worldwide for its waves and fishing tradition, and then a stop would be made to enjoy a panoramic view of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from the viewpoint.

Booking this 8-hour tour you will visit several of the

Basque Coast villages of this rocky area in a luxury vehicle guided by a professional driver.
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe where scenes from "Game of Thrones" were shot.
- Urdaibai: Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika.
- Visit Getaria and Zumaia and its amazing "flysch". You can eat a typical basque lunch in a seaside restaurant.
- Visit San Sebastián old city center.
- Return to Bilbao or San Sebastian.

Departing from Bilbao, we will go to the famous Hanging Bridge of Getxo (without crossing it). We will continue to the imposing Butron Castle and then we will reach a viewpoint from where we will enjoy a panoramic view of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, one of the locations where Game of Thrones was filmed. We will visit the fishing village of Bermeo and finally, the last stop of the tour will be Gernika where we will learn about its tragic history and visit the its Assembly Hall.

"Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay (Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from Vitoria. 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 recovering from the steep path from the hermitage, head to Bilbao and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum (entrance tickets included).
Lunch included in the tour price!"
*Due to limited capacity, climbing the 241 stairs to the Gaztelugatxe hermitage is not guaranteed. Instead, you would first visit the town on the Biscayan coast Mundaka, known worldwide for its waves and fishing tradition, and then a stop would be made to enjoy a panoramic view of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe from the viewpoint.

Departing from Bilbao, you will discover San Sebastián and San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. We will make a guided tour around San Sebastián, where you will visit the most well-known places and monuments of the city and you will have some free time to taste delicious "pintxos".
With a local expert guide you will discover the famous scenarios of Game of Thrones in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

*Since 23rd of October the access to Gaztelugatxe is partially close. The bridge is close so you won't be able to climb the stairs due to works near by.

Join us on this Game of Thrones tour and enjoy the most spectacular filming locations from season seven. Visit the places that gave life to Dragonstone and King’s Landing and know everything about them and about the filming process.

We’ll walk on Dragonstone’s sand and walk up the stairs to reach the castle. We’ll see castles and amazing landscapes while we learn about Basque culture and gastronomy.

If you’re visiting Bilbao there is no excuse. You have to join Dragonstone Tours and visit Westeros!

After leaving Bilbao, We will go to a vieviewpoint from where we will see San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, famous for being one of the locations where Game of thrones was filmed. We will then take a walk through the village of Mundaka. Afterwards, we will visit Ekoetxea, an environmental centre that will allow us to learn about the natural wealth of the area and the importance of its conservation. To round off this experience, we will take a guided tour of a Txakoli winery, where we will discover the history, culture and production process of the famous Basque white wine.

If you love nature, geology and wine you will love this tour. We will introduce you to the stunning scenery that we have in Basque country full of cliffs, beaches, mountains and very rough seas. All of this gets even better when you enjoy it with a lovely glass of local white wine!

In this tour we will take you to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe where the famous Game of Thrones series was set. You will be able to take the most stunning pictures as you reach the top of the hermitage surrounded by the rough ocean waters. You have a maximum of 2 hours to make it to the top and back!

After the walk we will visit one of the traditional Basque txakoli wineries, the Basque local wine. You will enjoy a lovely visit to a family winery with a well-deserved wine tasting with local appetisers that will serve as lunch to finish the tour!

Important notes:
Please be aware that this tour requires extremely comfortable shoes (don´t bring heals, open sandals or flip-flops or you will regret it enormously)

The greatest advantage to my tours: flexibility.

I may propose or start the day with an itinerary in mind, but the tour will evolve according to your wishes.

My greatest asset: I have one foot firmly set in 2 countries/cultures:

I speak perfect American English, as I was born and raised in the US, yet my father is French, and my wife (and in-laws) are all French.

Having a unique point of view due to my international education and experiences, and a profound understanding of both French and American cultures, I appreciate and respect what English-speaking tourists are looking for in France - and can share this with you!

With over 28 years' experience driving in France, I provide safe transport, historical commentary & personal anecdotes about life in France as an American expatriate.

My objective: to help you maximize your time spent here in France - so that you comfortably enjoy all the beauty and history & return home filled with spectacular memories of a marvelous adventure.

*Since 23rd of October the access to Gaztelugatxe is partially close. The bridge is close so you won't be able to climb the stairs due to works near by.

On this Game of Thrones tour, you will enjoy the most espectacular filming locations from Season 7 of the most famous HBO TV Show. Of you want to know more about these places and facts about the filming process in Dragonstone and King's Landing, you need to join our tour.

We will walk on Dragonstone's beach and go up the stairs reaching Dragonstone Fortress. Moreover, you will learn about Basque Culture, Gastronomy and enjoy beautiful landscapes.

If you are staying in Bilbao, there is no excuse. You need to join us and enjoy our Game of Thrones tour with Dragonstone Tours.

This program offers the oppportunity to enjoy the Basque Country.

Minimum 2 adults per booking (rates based on double room/per person).

1 adult bookings under request (single supplement).

On this Game of Thrones tour you will enjoy the most spectacular locations of the seventh season of the acclaimed HBO series.

If you want to know every detail of the locations and the filming that brought Dragonstone and King's Landing to life, you have to join our tour.

We will walk through the sand of the island of Dragonstone and climb the stairs to the fortress. We will see impressive castles and landscapes and we will also get to know the culture and gastronomy of Euskadi.

You can also customize your itinerary to your liking, being able to take a half-day tour or visiting only the locations that interest you the most for as long as you want.

We take you to the coast so you can enjoy its people, its buildings and incredible places.
Mix with the people and feel one more

Take advantage of a transfer day during your stay in the Basque Country to get to know the entire Basque Coast by the hand of a local on this door-to-door private transfer tour from San Sebastian to Bilbao.

Take advantage of a transfer day during your stay in the Basque Country to get to know the entire Basque Coast by the hand of a local on this door-to-door private transfer tour from Bilbao to San Sebastian.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating history of the Transporter Bridge and its industrial past. We will follow the route to the coast until we reach the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. There, we will see from the distance at the lookout point, San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Next stop at the fishing village of Bermeo to enjoy a nice tasting. Then we will complete our route with a stop to the historic town of Gernika to visit the area of the Assembly House and famous Tree of Gernika.

We take you to the coast so you can enjoy its people, its conference and incredible places.
Enjoy a traditional wine tasting, the txakoli

This route runs along the Biscay coast enjoying one of the most attractive areas of the province. Gernika, a town with a very special meaning, due to the atrocious bombardment and the impressive painting by Picasso. Then continue through the Urdaibai Reserve towards the sea to Mundaka, where you can enjoy a fantastic walk by the sea. The next stop is the fishing village of Bermeo where we will walk through the narrow streets of its old town, ending with a walk through the Port.
What better end of the excursion than moving to the incomparable islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. An image that we will always remember since after going down a cliff and climbing 241 steps we will arrive at a special place.
So special that not long ago the huge dragons from Game of Thrones flew here.

You´ll visit the most beautiful places of the Biscay coast calmly, enyoing all the places. All tours are private, the costumers travel without other people, only you and the guide.
I'll take you at your accommodation and we'll return when the tour has finished.
The complete visit to Gaztelugatxe requieres a significant effort. It can also be seen from the viewpoints.