Discover Pamplona and Vitoria, an Authentic Experience, from Bilbao
Two Basque capitals in one day out of Bilbao: this guided excursion pairs Pamplona, the Navarrese city famous for its bull-running festival, with Vitoria-Gasteiz, whose medieval old town sits inside a celebrated green belt. Transport and guiding are handled throughout, so you spend the day walking, tasting, and simply taking both cities in.
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Two Basque capitals in one day out of Bilbao: this guided excursion pairs Pamplona, the Navarrese city famous for its bull-running festival, with Vitoria-Gasteiz, whose medieval old town sits inside a celebrated green belt. Transport and guiding are handled throughout, so you spend the day walking, tasting, and simply taking both cities in.
This excursion covers two inland cities in one go: Pamplona, the old capital of the kingdom of Navarre, and Vitoria-Gasteiz. The whole thing runs about 10 hours, and that figure includes the driving. Expect roughly 2 hours in Pamplona and around 4 in Vitoria, with the rest spent on the road.
The day starts with a guided walk through Pamplona, a city known worldwide for its San Fermines festival and its Hemingway connection. A local guide leads you through the emblematic corners and fills in the history, then you get free time to poke around on your own. After the drive to Vitoria-Gasteiz, there is an introduction to the city, free time for lunch, and then another guided walk through the city's main sights, ending with a tasting of a traditional local sweet.
It suits travellers who want to visit both Pamplona and Vitoria-Gasteiz in a single day. One reviewer noted the drive to Pamplona is long but judged the trip worthwhile, since both old towns are beautiful and you get both guided walks and time to explore independently. Lunch is not included, so budget for that separately.
A few practical points will shape the day, from the long drive to the walking pace required in both old towns.
Common issues. One reviewer called the drive to Pamplona long, though the same reviewer still recommended the trip. Another reviewer flagged that the tour did not include a visit to the bull ring. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and is closed to anyone with mobility problems, and the guide will not wait for slow walkers. Lunch is an extra cost. The experience requires a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for lack of numbers, you are offered a different date or a full refund. Group size can reach 50, though walking groups are capped at 25 per guide.
Transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, a local guide, and a food tasting of a traditional Vitoria sweet are included. Lunch is not, nor is anything not listed among the included services. Admission to the stops on the itinerary is free.
The total duration is 10 hours, and that includes road travel time. You spend about 2 hours in Pamplona and around 4 hours in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Times are a reference only and may vary.
No. You get free time in Vitoria-Gasteiz to have lunch on your own. The listing asks travellers to inform the guide at the beginning of the tour if they have any food restrictions.
No. The listing states the tour is not wheelchair accessible and is not suitable for clients with mobility problems or slow walking. If you cannot keep up with the group's walking pace, the guide will not be able to wait for you.
Yes, for a full refund you must cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before are not refunded or accepted. If the tour is cancelled because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Bring your EU ID or a non-EU passport, money for lunch, and clothing for the weather, since the tour runs rain or shine. Infant seats are available if you are travelling with a small child, and the child rate applies only when sharing with two paying adults. Tours are conducted in Spanish and English, sometimes with a multilingual guide.
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