From Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Guernica and txakoli
Day trip from Bilbao to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Game of Thrones' Dragonstone, with guaranteed access, guided visits to Bermeo, Mundaka and Guernica, and a txakoli tasting at a winery. Rated 4.7/5 from 3,229 reviews.
4.73,229 reviews
Photo credits
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Practical details
- Duration
- 10 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Guaranteed access to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- Guided visits to Bermeo, Mundaka and Guernica
- The Tree of Gernika and the Guernica mural
- Txakoli tasting at a winery
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Our take
It's the most complete day trip from Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe with access sorted, three towns and txakoli to finish, for under €50. With over 3,000 reviews it's the city's most-booked trip. Just bear in mind the climb to the hermitage is tiring.
What's included
- Official guide in Spanish and English
- Air-conditioned coach
- Access to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- Guided visits to Bermeo, Mundaka and Guernica
- Free time in Mundaka
- Txakoli tasting
Not included
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- ID card or passport
- Trainers or hiking shoes
- Water
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
- People with low fitness
Things to keep in mind
- Reaching the Gaztelugatxe hermitage means 241 steps and a steep walk down and back up
- The order of stops can change depending on the Gaztelugatxe access slot
- Lunch is on your own in Mundaka
Meeting point
Calle Mazarredo, 60, Bilbao, by the Guggenheim's Puppy.
The guide waits by the Puppy sculpture in front of the Guggenheim Museum. Arrive 15 minutes early.
The experience
What you will see
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Game of Thrones' Dragonstone.
- The harbours of Bermeo and Mundaka.
- Guernica, with the Tree and the Assembly House.
- A txakoli winery.
How it works
You leave by coach from the Guggenheim's Puppy, walk down to and up the Gaztelugatxe hermitage with the guide, stroll round Bermeo, have lunch in Mundaka, visit Guernica and finish with the txakoli tasting before heading back to Bilbao.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone wanting to see Gaztelugatxe without worrying about the booking.
- Game of Thrones fans.
Who I don't recommend it for
- People with reduced mobility: there are lots of steps.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Gaztelugatxe permit included?
Is the climb hard?
Where do we eat?
What do we see in Guernica?
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