Basque Country Food Tour

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 7 guests
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Language
English, French
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Experience the flavors of Basque Country aboard a vintage VW combi. With guide Clémence, explore culinary delights from ham to cheese and enjoy picturesque village stops.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Jump aboard our VW combi from the 70's to discover the many flavors of the Basque Country.


During this tour, Clémence, your epicurean guide, will reveal the many secrets of the Basque Country, famous for its culinary traditions.


Ham, Cheese, Peppers, cakes, Liqueurs… you will discover (…and taste!) the many reasons why the Basque Country plays a strong role in the French Culinary Heritage!


During this tasty journey, you will be crossing small villages classified amongst the most beautiful of France! You will also have the opportunity to visit a Basque Shepheard farm and discover his job, his sheeps and of course...his cheese!

What You Get

All Fees and Taxes
Bottled water
Dégustations
Lunch

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Biarritz (Pass By)

Departure from Biarritz, in front of the Cité de l'Océan. We will cross the french Basque Countryside aboard our VW Combi, to rich our first stop. During this time, your guide will introduce you to the Basque Country culture and traditions.
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Sare

We will make a first stop in the charming village of Sare, located at the spanish border. You will discover our tradition of Kintoa ham and delicatessen products (chorizo, lomo, saucisson and so on…), followed by a tasting.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Espelette

We will finish our tour by visiting the lovely village of Espelette, famous for its red peppers. This trendy condiment, very appreciated by French chefs, hangs on all the house fronts in the village! Annie, an Espelette pepper farmer, will welcome us in her shop for a tasting of local specialties made with this condiment. Enjoy the tasty atmosphere of Espelette with free time in the village, before heading back to Biarritz!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
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Itxassou

We will then head to Itxassou, to visit the farm of Mirentxu the shepherd, to discover her work, her sheep and the famous Ossau Iraty cheese. Taste the flavors of this local cheese…with a touch of Black cherry jam! This is a way we eat it here!
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

6 Av. de la Plage, Avenue de la Plage, Pyrénées-Atlantiques Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, FR, 64200

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Rendez-vous sur le parking en face de la "Cité de l'Océan" à Biarritz.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Beautiful afternoon in the Basque Country
June 06, 2025
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What an amazing experience! Clemence was incredible and fun! We learned so much about the basque culture and food. She truly loves her country as we do. Thank you!

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May 19, 2025
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everything very green and clean, the beautiful scenery, the excellent food, the very friendly people and nightlife. I think we will come back but more to summer

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Meet three PDOs
July 16, 2024
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A unique experience on board Joe... A gastronomic discovery! Our taste buds remember so much the products are top quality! A Guide who knows her region and made us discover it with love of the coun...read more

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To do absolutely
May 21, 2024
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Promise kept, after 2 tours in September 2023, I have just done the gourmet tour, a real treat in every sense of the word. Thank you Clémence, another moment of sharing and discoveries, to make us...read more

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Tremendous !!!
August 16, 2023
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A super nice moment full of authenticity and beauty across the Basque hinterland! In a vintage van! What a privilege! Happy tasting! Meetings with breeders who love their land! Clémence is a fantas...read more

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