Tour of villages in Basque French Pyrenees Peleta and Ainhoa and Sare

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10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

We started the day in Espelette, famous for its houses decorated with red peppers. On the guided tour you will discover the church of Saint-Étienne, the Castle of the Barons and the market square, with emblematic buildings such as La Poste and the Pepper Centre. Then you’ll have free time to walk, take photos or visit craft shops.

We continue to Ainhoa, one of the most beautiful villages in France. We walk along its main street, with stops at the laundry room, the town hall and the church of Señora, surrounded by Basque steles. You will also enjoy free time.

We finish in Sare, with its rural charm, where you can have lunch and explore before returning through unique landscapes.

What's Included

Tour guide
Transfer by bus
Guided tours in Espeleta and Ainhoa
Entrance fees to monuments
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Our first stop will be the charming village of Espeleta. We will enjoy a guided tour of approximately 30 minutes, during which we will discover the church of Saint-Etienne, the historic Castle of the Barons of Espeleta (now the seat of the city council), and we will immerse ourselves in the beauty of its old town. After the visit, you will have free time to stroll in your own way, explore its alleys and admire the traditional architecture that makes this corner of the Basque-French Pyrenees so special.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will resume our route to Ainhoa. In this picturesque village, considered one of the most beautiful in France, we will take a guided tour to discover charming places such as the Church of Ainhoa and its former laundry room, witnesses of local history and traditions. After the visit, you will have free time to tour the center at your own pace, enjoy the quiet atmosphere and be surprised by the architecture and unique character of this beautiful corner of the French Basque Country.

    1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The last stop will be Sare, one of the most charming villages in the French Basque Country. Once there, participants will have free time to have lunch and enjoy the surroundings in total tranquility. It will be the perfect time to taste the local cuisine, stroll through its streets full of history and soak up the traditional atmosphere of this beautiful Pyrenean corner.

    3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Buendía

Tags

Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours

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