Basque Cultural Walking Tour

• Stroll through Saint-Jean-de-Luz with your expert local guide, discovering Basque culture and savoring pintxos at hidden local cafés

• Walk along the picturesque La Nive River, immersing yourself in the Basque countryside while your guide shares insights on local flora and fauna

• Experience an exclusive pepper tasting in Espelette, guided by a local farmer through their fields

• Meet passionate Pelota players after watching a match, gaining insider knowledge of this traditional Basque sport

• Traverse the vineyards of Irouleguy, learning about unique terroir and sustainable practices from your expert guide

• Visit a traditional farmstead to meet Michele, a local cheese maker, and taste artisanal Basque sheep’s milk cheeses

• Walk a historic section of the Camino de Santiago, following in the footsteps of pilgrims while your guide shares centuries-old stories

• Hike to the Jaitzubia watchtower, enjoying panoramic views stretching from Spain to France

• Explore the iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, marveling at its revolutionary architecture and world-class modern art collection while learning how it transformed the city’s cultural landscape

Travel + Leisure has awarded Classic Journeys the #1 World’s Best Tour Operator multiple times and says, "Classic Journeys provides unbeatable access to experiences around the globe." Here’s what that access means for you.

• Experience the world on foot and at eye level. Each day, join your guide on the most cinematic footpaths in the region.
• Exceptional full-time local guides who become your well-connected friend. Our amazing guides are with you throughout each day of the tour, share their lifelong connections as well as engaging anecdotes about the history and culture of the region.
• Small groups that provide you unrivaled access. An average of fewer than 10 guests per departure means we can offer you special access to sites like Stonehenge so you experience the stone circle when it’s closed to the general public, a guided visit to Zion Narrows that other companies cannot arrange because of larger group sizes, and vineyard walks with a count and countess in Tuscany.
• Award-winning hotels are waiting for you at the end of every day. Luxuriate in the finest and most distinctive accommodations in the region you’re exploring, including rainforest lodges, 16th century villas, and award-winning properties that show up on World’s Best and Gold lists.
• Eat like (and with) the locals. Food is a foolproof way into the hearts, homes and history of the places you visit with us. From gourmet picnics to coveted local restaurants, our meals offer you opportunities to explore native food traditions and fine dining.
• Handcrafted itineraries with all activities included. With our long-term friendships, we know our walking tour regions more personally than anyone else. So you get thoughtfully curated itineraries that combine explorations of the villages, organic farms, archeological sites and the people who know them best.
• Sustainable travel that supports the places you’re visiting. We put our local currency into the pockets of the people who live where we travel. It’s your guarantee that you’ll have authentic, up-close experiences on your trip. Best of all, our person-to-person approach helps sustain their ways of life.