Small Group French Basque Markets & Local Specialties Food Tour
Overview
Spend a day tasting the French Basque Country through the places where locals actually eat. In a small group, explore Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, and Bayonne while discovering the markets, producers, and traditions that shape the region’s food culture.
The experience begins in Saint-Jean-de-Luz on lively market day, where even Michelin-starred chefs shop for produce. Among colorful stalls, taste regional cheeses with fresh baguette and Bayonne ham, then visit Maison Adam to try the famous Basque macaron created here in the 17th century.
Continue to elegant Biarritz to walk the coastal promenade before visiting Les Halles market. Here you’ll taste Atlantic seafood such as oysters, shrimp, or bulots paired with regional wine. Afterwards enjoy free time to have lunch or explore the seaside town.
Finish in Bayonne, cultural capital of the French Basque Country, where you’ll stroll historic streets and taste artisan chocolate in one of the city’s traditional chocolate houses.
What's Included
- Cheese, ham, macaron tasting in Saint-Jean-de-Luz during the market day
- Seafood tasting with Wine in Biarritz
- Hot or cold chocolate drink with pralines in Bayonne
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- A passionate driver/guide
- Guided visit of 3 French Basque Towns
- Food and drinks, unless specified in the description
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
De Okendo Plaza
1, 20004 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Saint-Jean-de-Luz
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Maison Adam
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Phare de Biarritz
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado Les Halles
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Biarritz
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bayonne
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Adults only
- Carry your passport or European ID with you
- Not recommended for vegans, vegetarian options are limited
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
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Activity code: C-31929P36
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Cheese, ham, macaron tasting in Saint-Jean-de-Luz during the market day.
- Seafood tasting with Wine in Biarritz.
- Hot or cold chocolate drink with pralines in Bayonne.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan.
- A passionate driver/guide.
- Guided visit of 3 French Basque Towns.
- Food and drinks, unless specified in the description.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Small Group French Basque Markets & Local Specialties Food Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small Group French Basque Markets & Local Specialties Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Cheese, ham, macaron tasting in Saint-Jean-de-Luz during the market day
- Seafood tasting with Wine in Biarritz
- Hot or cold chocolate drink with pralines in Bayonne
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- A passionate driver/guide
- Guided visit of 3 French Basque Towns
- Food and drinks, unless specified in the description
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Adults only
- Carry your passport or European ID with you
- Not recommended for vegans, vegetarian options are limited
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
