Espelette, Ainhoa & Zugarramurdi Caves Tour from Biarritz or Bayonne
Overview
Our first stop is Espelette, a charming French village world-famous for its iconic chili pepper, celebrated every October during the Pepper Festival, as well as for its traditional architecture, lively historic center, and characteristic red façades that decorate its houses.
We then continue to Ainhoa, considered one of the most beautiful villages in the French Basque Country, where we enjoy a guided visit to its church, main street, and town hall, discovering its authentic and well-preserved traditional charm.
Next, we cross the border into Spain to visit the legendary Zugarramurdi Caves, a fascinating karstic site shaped by water erosion over time. Known for its myths of witches’ gatherings and ancient rituals, this unique natural space blends geology, history, and legend, and is also linked to the famous Baztán literary trilogy.
We return at approximately 14:30 to the original departure point after a memorable excursion combining French and Spanish Basque culture, scenic landscapes, and centuries-old traditions on both sides of the border.
This activity includes:
- Local tour guide
- Walking tour in Espelette
- Walking tour in Ainhoa
- Transport
- Tickets with guided tour of the Zugarramurdi Caves
On arrival
This tour has two meeting points depending on your departure location.
-If you're coming from Bayonne, please arrive at 9:15 am at: Bayonne tourism office. Address: 25 Pl. des Basques, 64100 Bayonne, France
-If you're coming from Biarritz, please arrive at 9:30 am at: Tourist office of Biarritz. Address: Sq. d'Ixelles, 64200 Biarritz, France
Things to note
- Minimum group size: 4 adults.
- In the event that your booking does not reach the minimum number of participants required to operate the tour , the procedure is as follows:
Three days before the date of your tour, we will send you an email so that you can decide whether you wish to wait until the last day or if you prefer to change to one of the alternatives with guaranteed departure that we propose.
If you wish to change your tour, simply confirm by replying to that email and we will arrange the change.
If you prefer to wait until the last minute to see if more bookings come in from other customers, you do not need to reply to the message; our team will keep you informed of any developments.
If, by the deadline, the day before the tour at 4:30 p.m., the minimum number of participants has not been reached, we will notify you of the cancellation of your booking and proceed to refund 100% of the value of your booking.
- This tour is bilingual; your guide will speak in English and Spanish simultaneously.
Cancellation policy
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
