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A wall covered with red chili peppers. 1
A cave entrance with a wooden walkway and a stream. 2
A cobblestone street lined with traditional European buildings, some with red shutters and ivy. There are potted plants along the sidewalk and a no parking sign visible. 3
A cave with a large archway, illuminated by artificial lights, and a group of people sitting at the bottom. 4
A historic riverside town with buildings along the water, a stone bridge, and lush greenery. 5
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Overview

    • Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Basque Country
    • Explore the charming village of Espelette and its iconic chilli peppers
    • Discover the beauty of Ainhoa, one of the most beautiful villages in France
    • Cross the border into Spain to visit the legendary Zugarramurdi Caves
    • Learn about the history of witchcraft in the region from your guide

Activity location

    • Biarritz
    • Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Sq. d'Ixelles, 64200 Biarritz, Francia | If you're coming from Biarritz, please arrive at 9:30 am at: Tourist office of Biarritz Address: Sq. d'Ixelles, 64200 Biarritz, France
    • Basque Country, Spain

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking tour of Espelette
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Ainhoa
  • Inclusions
    Tour of Zugarramurdi Caves
  • Inclusions
    Local tour guide
  • Exclusions
    Food or drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Non-folding wheelchairs
    • Not suitable for: People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Begin your day trip with a walking tour of Espelette, a French village world-famous for its iconic chilli pepper, celebrated every October during the Pepper Festival. Admire the traditional architecture, lively historic centre, and the distinctive red façades typical of Basque architecture.

    Next, continue to Ainhoa, one of the most beautiful villages in the French Basque Country. Visit the church, the high street, and the town hall accompanied by your local guide.

    Then, cross the border into Spain to begin your tour of the legendary Zugarramurdi Caves, a karstic site (a geological formation shaped by water erosion in soluble rock) where galleries carved by water evoke ancient witches’ gatherings and the memory of Navarrese witchcraft. Explore its most emblematic spaces, a place where myth and reality have coexisted for centuries, inspiring literary works such as Dolores Redondo’s famous Baztán Trilogy.

    Finally, return to the starting point after an unforgettable excursion combining destinations in France and Spain, green landscapes, ancestral culture, and fascinating stories that make the Basque Country one of the most charismatic regions in northern Spain and southwestern France.

Location

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    • Biarritz
    • Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Sq. d'Ixelles, 64200 Biarritz, Francia | If you're coming from Biarritz, please arrive at 9:30 am at: Tourist office of Biarritz Address: Sq. d'Ixelles, 64200 Biarritz, France
    • Basque Country, Spain
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    • 25 Pl. des Basques, 64100 Bayonne, Francia | If you're coming from Bayonne, please arrive at 9:15 am at: Bayonne tourism office Address: 25 Pl. des Basques, 64100 Bayonne, France
    • Basque Country, Spain