13 Tours in Biarritz Worth Booking

1.Pierre IBAIALDE: Guided Tour Ham Workshop, tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 148 reviews · from $5Our pick

At Pierre Ibaialde’s workshop in central Bayonne, a French-speaking guide leads you through the active salting room and ham dryer. You’ll follow the process from meat selection to curing, see hundreds of hams, and finish with a tasting of house products. The 45-minute visit is simple, local, and best for food lovers comfortable with stairs and French.

“Visite très sympa à faire dans Bayonne ! Petite entreprise artisanale, visite intéressante et degustation à la fin. Je recommande !”

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2.No Diet Club – Amazing local food in Biarritz !

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 124 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Spend three hours tasting Biarritz with a local English- or French-speaking guide such as Marion, Cathy, Cyril, or Tristan. Expect Basque cheeses, meats, seafood, pintxos, pastries, and ice cream, plus a walk through favorite city spots. Groups are limited to eight, and all food is included.

“We had great fun with our Guide Cyril! Food and Entertainment wäre lovely!”

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3.Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Basque country: Boat tour along the Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 93 reviews · 90 - 210 minutes · from $57

Set out from Pontoon A in Saint-Jean-de-Luz with an English- or French-speaking guide. Cruise past the Basque Corniche to Loya Bay, Abbadia Castle, Cap Figuier, Hendaye, Hondarribia, and Socoa. Depending on conditions and departure time, you can stop for a swim or watch the sun sink over the Atlantic.

“Bonjour à vous, je recommande vivement cette promenade, qui était très agréable, guide impeccable et un vrai Basque, à conseiller…, bonne journée à vous…, cordialement, Mr P.J.”

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4.Explore the Wild Beauty of the Basque Coast by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Join Oceanboat64 for a 2.5-hour coastal cruise from Saint-Jean-de-Luz. With skipper Paul or another local guide at the helm, you’ll see the Basque Corniche, Château d’Abbadia, the Deux Jumeaux sea stacks, Hondarribia, Socoa, and Jaizkibel, with time to swim and use onboard snorkeling gear.

“Beautiful walk, beautiful scenery, interesting explanations, and the swimming break was much appreciatedAuto-translated”

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5.Unusual Guided Tour in a Segway in Biarritz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Guide Manis takes you across Biarritz and nearby Anglet on a mini Segway, with a safety lesson before a lively tour of palaces, beaches, surf spots, fishing huts, and historic churches. Expect photo stops, ocean views, local history, and a short discussion of tides and erosion. English is offered, though the guide’s fluency may vary.

“Visita agradable a Biarriz. Vimos bastante de la ciudad. El guía muy agradable y amable. Nos reímos mucho”

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6.1.5-Hour Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Meet Axel by the lifeguard station at Marbella Beach for a two-hour surf session, including 1.5 hours in the water. You’ll warm up, learn board skills on the sand, then practice in low-tide waves with an instructor speaking English, French, or Spanish. Groups are limited to six, and the exact start time is confirmed the evening before.

“The instructor was friendly but there was very little instruction for a complete beginner.”

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7.Guided Electric Bike Rides on the Basque Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Explore Biarritz and the Basque coast on a 3.5-hour guided e-bike ride with Valérie. You’ll stop in Guéthary and Bidart, see the Rock of the Virgin, Grande Plage, lighthouse, coastal viewpoints, and lesser-known lookout spots. The tour is limited to eight people, but bike rental costs extra.

“Valerie was a wonderful guide full of knowledge of the area and good humor. She us with lots of patience.”

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8.Walking tours of Biarritz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Biarritz with local guide Paul Brives, tracing the town from its whaling days at Port des Pecheurs to the birth of European surfing at La Cote des Basques. This private English-language tour lasts about 1 to 1.5 hours, costs $24.03 per person, and returns to its starting point.

“Paul was very nice and professional - due to the recent quarantine and travel disruptions I was the only one who showed up, but nevertheless he was a great sport and went on with the excursion, as planned. He is very friendly and energetic. Totally recommended!”

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9.E-bike Guided Tour Biarritz & small villages

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 3h 30m · from $69

Ride from Bidart or Biarritz toward the Basque coast with Valérie, a friendly local guide who explains the area’s food, culture, buildings, and ocean views. You’ll use cycle paths, stop at scenic coastal spots, and explore secret coves on a modern e-bike. Choose a two-hour discovery ride or a 3.5-hour half-day tour.

“Valérie shows us some great(hidden) places around Biarritz, which I definitely couldn’t have found by my own. She had interesting stories to tell and had always an eye on our safety. I definitely can recommend that tour.”

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10.From San Sebastian: Lourdes Private Full-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 8 hours · from $442

Travel from San Sebastian to Lourdes in a private vehicle with a guide and driver. You’ll have about 4.5 hours at the sanctuary for Mass, prayer, the grotto, spring water, Bernadette’s house, and a city walk. Guides may include Andoni or Daniel, with Spanish, Basque, and English available.

“we had Daniel as our guide, the whole day was great. we really enjoyed it.”

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11.Biarritz and Bayonne from San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 35 reviews · 6 hours · from $93

Travel from San Sebastian to Biarritz and Bayonne in six hours with a Spanish and English-speaking local guide. See Biarritz’s Grand Plage and Rocher de la Vierge, then explore Bayonne’s cathedral, market, rivers, and chocolate tradition. Choose a shared or private tour, with transport in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Felix was a terrific guide...ideal knowledge of the sights, answered all of our questions and had nice spots for food and bathroom breaks. Didn't hurt that we had the most spectacular weather imaginable”

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12.Basque visit in Biarritz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Walk from the Phare de Biarritz to the town hall with local guide Alan, learning how geography, Basque culture, imperial visitors, Russian heritage, architecture, and seaside life shaped Biarritz. This 90-minute English tour has a maximum of 11 people, with hotel pickup available for an extra €20.

“Alan was very friendly and knowledgeable and brought the geography, history and architecture of Biarritz to life for us .we even got to see ghosts !”

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13.Unusual and ecological ride on a Segway and electric bike in Bayonne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Spend about two hours exploring Bayonne by Segway and electric bike with Manis, a friendly local guide who mixes the city’s ramparts, festivals, cathedral, markets, and favorite shops. The small group, helmet, photos, and patient instruction make this an unusual way to see both famous sights and less obvious corners.

“L’originalité de la visite hors des sentiers battus. La gentillesse du guide et ses explications sur la ville.”

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