If you are looking for Real, Local, Licensed and Professional Basque Guides in San Sebastian, let you know that you found it!!

I was born in San Sebastian, Basque Country, I'm a person who loves travelling and sharing my experiences with people.
I have visited over 60 countries and guided travellers, friends and family for long time.
After travelling around the world in my last big trip, during 14 months, I'm even more prepared to guide you along the Basque Country and surroundings.

Would you like to listen to some of the stories I have to share, while I show you the beautiful country where I live in is?

I am a private local Basque guide and have a long experience guiding people along the Basque Country, over 15 years, in areas specially around San Sebastian, Bilbao, Pamplona, Vitoria as well as the French-Basque Country and the famous Rioja Wine region.

As well as I travel abroad often, I love to work showing my city and surroundings, guiding people to the best places, not only to the touristic ones, but to the off-the-track ones too. Always adding some of my little stories and anecdotes of each place making the journey more enjoyable and unique.

Living in a place with a food-culture like us, it adds an extra value to my tours, being a member of a Gastronomy Club(famous sociedad gastronómica) in San Sebastian as I am.
This is only one of some of the tips I would offer you, considering that the only way to visit and access to them is being invited by a member! Great experience not to be missed!!

Come and feel the experience of the Basque Country with a real local guide! Ongi etorri! ("Welcome" in Basque).

ACADEMIC DATA
- Degree in Tourism
- Training Credit Planning ,Assistance and Services Travel Guide. 2009-2010
- Over 14 year experience on Food & Wine tours
- Cook, big foodie, wine lover and member of a men's exclusive gastronomy-cooking club in San Sebastian since 2007.
- Degree in Draughtsmanship, obtained in June 1999.
- Studied interior designing for the 1994-95 academic year.

After so many years of being a private local tour guide, I know which ones are the best places to see, the hidden gems & the secrets.

Combine the typical coastal villages and the lovely mountain roads and views

Looking for hidden places? Off the beaten path sites? Found it!

Zarautz: The strong marine tradition of whale hunting lasted here until the 16th century. Beach town exploring.

Getaria; The charming small fishing village and home of Juan Sebastian Elcano, the first man to sail around the world lived. My favourite one!

Zumaia; Discover the famous "Game of Thrones" sites, where the mountains drop dramatically to sea level, with wonderful views and letting us observe the rough rock formations formed over millions of years. Travellers get amazed with this stunning part of the coast!

Driving by old Basque farmhouses, narrow mountainous roads, small villages, sheeps and cows, we will discover the essence of the Basque Country! Admire the mountains, stunnning views from the top, with no effort. . . .

San Sebastian Day trip: the Basque Coast and Countryside

After so many years of being a private tour guide in the Basque Country, I know which ones are the best places to see, do you want to get a real treat? Here you are THE plan;

4 Full day tours along the basque country. Visiting the main touristic places as well as of the track ones which only local people know.

1st day; Visiting San Sebastian. Do you want to know all the secrets? I was born here! I know every single corner and histories.

2nd day Visiting France and Spain in 1 day! Who can offer such a day? Enjoy the contrast between countries and both sides of the Basque Culture.

3rd day Visiting Bilbao and Guggenheim museum along the coast! What a plan! Sightseeing, art, culture and food in 1 day!

4th day. Wine tasting tour in the world renowned Rioja area. Willing to taste the best wines with a local expert? You found it! Foodie and good wines lover, my second place to be. 11 years guiding in the area and loving it

Please, do not hesitate to contact me for further details or for a personalized tour.

Highlights of the Basque Country: multiday private tour

"Ongi etorri! ("Welcome" in Basque). Ready for a unique and 360 overview of the Basque Country?

After so may years, in almost every single corner I have little stories and anecdotes to tell and make the journey more enjoyable.

I'm a long experienced guide born in San Sebastian, offering THE WAY to discover all like a local.

Departing from San Sebastian we will explore the small villages on the coast like Getaria or Hondarribia, nearby countryside mountains like Ernio, taking our time to really enjoy the views, local life and things that you could like most. No rush! The aim of this journey is to feel the Basque Country and capture it on photo shoot memorable holiday pictures.

We'll also deep in local life visiting food markets, tasting local savours like food and wine. Actually I am a cook and a member of a Gastronomy Club so I am passionate about it ! I'm sure I will be able to suggest you the best traditional options!

Willing to explore, not only travel? Do you want something different? You found it!

Tour guide in San Sebastian Iker B.

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