Guided tours in Urdaibai

We have been discovering this wonderful place for years now, learning from people that know its secrets, living its towns traditions, listening to its stories and legends from all over the place. Now, it’s our turn to show it to you first-hand in our guided tours.

Guided visits in Urdaibai

We have been discovering this wonderful place for years now, learning from people that know its secrets, living its towns traditions, listening to its stories and legends from all over the place. Now, it’s our turn to show it to you first-hand in our guided tours.
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Nerea en las escaleras mirando hacia el estuario de Urdaibai

Un lugar de película en Urdaibai

Te mostramos el Urdaibai más desconocido y glamuroso, para luego desvelar qué hizo que se salvara la reserva. ¿Te vienes?

En el camino, descubriremos que la ría y su entorno eran pura medicina, conoceremos la historia del tren y del hotel en el que se alojaron multitud de famosos y aristócratas que venían a descansar a finales del siglo XIX y principios del XX.

  • Visitas guiada (1h) por la zona de Abiña y Txatxarramendi
  • Visita en el barco Izkira por la ría (1h)
  • Degustación de pintxo y txakolí a bordo
Puerto de Bermeo desde la cofradía nueva

Tideborn: The spirit of Bermeo

In this guided tour we will travel through the fishing village to discover the events that forged the particular character of its people. A millennia of history told as a tale, so that not a single drop of boredom gets in.
Urdailife-Bermeo-San-Juan-Gaztelugatxe

Three steps to legend: The journey to Gaztelugatxe

A fairytale-like meandering staircase awaits you. It’s a small price to pay to discover the secrets that it hides and marvel at the most epic sights in the Cantabrian sea.

Ortube: A tuna boat unique in the world

Dive in the history of this piece of patrimony from Bermeo and discover how fishermen live in the sea: how they work, how the sleep, how the fish is stored… At the end, you will think tuna is cheap!

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Moving Urdaibai: between land an sea

Would you like to discover Urdaibai like no one before? Walking through its trails and shipping across its river, we will marvel at the views and tell the history of Urdaibai, from its most ancient times to the more recent events.
If there is a special way to visit Gaztelugatxe, that is by sea. This journey allows us to enjoy the breathtaking views of the basque coast, but also gives us a unique viewpoint of the emblematic ermitage and its surroundings.

Have you just arrived in Gernika and want to discover its history and culture on a guided tour?

An entertaining walking tour through Gernika-Lumo, where you’ll learn lots of facts and curiosities about Basque culture, our history, and traditions.

Gernika-Lumo Private Guided Tour

An entertaining walking tour through Gernika-Lumo, where you’ll discover fascinating facts and curiosities about Basque culture, our history, and traditions.

Grupo de una visita guiada personalizada mirando Urdaibai desde Atxarre

San Pedro de Atxarre, Urdaibai's viewpoint

You will not find a better view of Urdibai. Painted with all the colors that the reserve has to offer, Atxarre shows us sea, forest, sand, earth and river. A breathing canvas that changes in front of your eyes.

An Outdoor Escape Room in Gernika

An outdoor escape experience that doesn’t require a game master or guide. Everything you need to play is included in the game kit.

Legends of Mundaka & Boat Ride

We’ve got a great plan for you in Mundaka! Discover the village’s history, nature, and surroundings — and enjoy the best way to experience the Mundaka estuary from a different perspective: a boat ride from the port of Mundaka.

Fotografiando el puerto de Elantxobe desde un mirador

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A la caza de la ballena

Hoy las admiramos, pero hubo una época en la que los habitantes de Urdaibai eran expertos cazadores de ballenas. Gracias a ellas, se poblaron y enriquecieron los pueblos de la costa. Descubre a través de esta ruta los secretos ocultos de la ballena en la Reserva de la Biosfera de Urdaibai.

Would you like a tailor-made tour?

Would you like to experience a different kind of guided tour?
Would you like to discover Urdaibai at your own pace, without the hassle?
We can organize a tailor-made tour, with or without a guide, fully adapted to your needs.

We offer visits for groups and families, with personalized activities tailored to your rhythm and budget.

Sara y Nerea, fundadoras de Urdailife, en el rompeolas de Bermeo, frente a la isla de Izaro, en Urdaibai

Although we live in Urdaibai (you can learn more about us here), we’ve spent the last four years researching this amazing place — learning from the people who know its secrets, experiencing local traditions, and listening to the stories and legends of each area. We’re always learning!
We’ve written many articles about what we’ve discovered, and now we want to share it with you in person.