What to do and see in Navarra, Spain: The Best Cultural Tours

October 25, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Discover the best top things to do in Navarra, Spain including Pamplona and Olite Royal Palace in small group tour, lunch included, Private tour of Pamplona from San Sebastian with 3 course meal, Customized & Exclusive Private tours in & from San Sebastian, Private City Tour Pamplona, Unspoiled FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRYSIDE - Private Cultural Adeventure, Visit and tasting Pago de Otazu, Visit and tasting Señorío de Otazu, Pamplona, after the death of San Fermín, Tour of the Zugarramurdi witches museum, cave and town with pintxo., Pamplona and Olite Royal Palace small group tour, lunch included.
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1. Pamplona and Olite Royal Palace in small group tour, lunch included

Local Experts Tours Bilbao
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

The medieval flavor of Olite Castle makes it a unique experience even for the seasoned traveler. Discovering Pamplona, with its quaint old quarter and city walls, and all the spots where the crazy and wild happens during the San Fermin festivities: the running of the bulls' path through the streets, the town hall square where the 'chupinazo' (kick off of the festivities) takes place,... and many more!

Inclusions: Local guide, Alcoholic Beverages, Lunch, Olite Royal Palace´s ticket is included, Small group tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By SandraSM09

This day tour allowed us to see the most of San Sebastian and Basque Coast in one day. There were a lot of incredible sights. We had only one day to visit the Basque Country and we were really satisfied with this tour. Our tour guide Josu really helped us make the most of it. The food was really good with lot of pintxos options to choose and different wines to pair with the food. I would highly recommend txakoli local wine. It was greatt day with a great guide.

2. Private tour of Pamplona from San Sebastian with 3 course meal

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All our tours will respect Spanish social distancing rules at all times and the guide will wear a mask in closed spaces. Pamplona is a city with a lot of history to tell, magnificent arquitecture, culture and exquisite gastronomy. Pamplona is also host to the world famous bull race that takes place through the streets of the old quarter up to the bull ring. On this experience we will replicate the race step by step and after we would also discover all the best highlights of this city with an expert guide. Pamplona has a medieval fortress called “la cuidadella”. This fortress has some very interesting history that I will share with you while we walk through it’s gardens, surrounded by its enormous walls. A traditional Basque 3 course meal is included in the highly reputed Cafe Iruña.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, 2 way transport included, Bilingual British/Basque guide, 3 course meal Is included.

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Reviewed By jamesmSJ

Since we arrived in Spain nearly 2 weeks ago, we have participated in several tours as we traveled across Spain. All very enriching, insightful, and worth while. As the cliché goes “save the best for last!” Jamie, tour operator/owner, picked us up bright and early from our hotel and off we went to Bilbao. Jamie brought along his cousin/operator in training, which we were totally cool with and actually it added another level to the tour. Compared to our other tours, they ultimately felt, for the like of a better word, like tours. You were paying someone to show you around. There was some invisible boundary that separated operator from client, totally fine but it feels fake sometimes. This tour felt different, it felt like a couple friends taking a road trip from San Sebastián to Bilbao. One of the friends being really knowledgeable, Jamie. One of the friend working off that energy, Jaime cousin. The other friends going along for the ride, us. It was refreshing and fantastic. Having conversations as we drove between the two cities made the time whiz by so quickly. That’s a plus! Normally, one of us, fiancé or I, are falling asleep as we get to a destination. Not this time around, Jaime and his cousin were really engaging. Admittedly, I had some doubts that we wouldn’t get a breathe of Bilbao in a day but, I have to be honest, we really felt like we got immersed in the city. He guided us through the streets and history. Showed us local spots and let us on our own at the Guggenheim to take in the art. Afterwards we chatted our way back to our hotel. We could have hung out with both Jaime and his cousin all day. Next time, we are back in town, we will take him up on one of his other tours. Highly recommend having him show you around. Super knowledge and engaging. I can not recommend this tour any higher.

3. Customized & Exclusive Private tours in & from San Sebastian

Iker Bardaji Private Tour Guide
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I serve you personal assistance to offer unique experiences along the Basque Country. The flexibility of my personal treat makes my tours unique. I take pride in customizing my tours to your individual priorities, enabling you to discover both the world class attractions and hidden corners of the Basque Country; extraordinary places which will bear remarkable memories. Discover the Basque Country & Rioja wine area like a local. Personalized tours adapted to your willing and need guided by the expert local tour guide. I am specialized in gourmet food and wine, culture, adventure and nature tours making you feel a temporarily basque citizen. PERSONALIZED & EXCLUSIVE My customized tours allows you to get the most out of your limited time, and gives you the chance to experience the extraordinary. I really know how to explore the country and I'd do it in your way, pace and wish. Ask for any idea and I will make your dreamed trip become true. Welcome to the Basque Country and Rioja!

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Private licensed tour guide service, Air-conditioned vehicle, On Rioja wine tasting tour, Pintxos food tasting in San Sebastian or Bilbao tour, Tickets for Bilbao and Guggenheim museum tour, Wine tastings in Rioja tour, Private group! just & only for you, I do not join people from other tours

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4. Private City Tour Pamplona

Pl. del Castillo, 20, 31001 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain Trip Navarra Tours y Visitas Guiadas
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If you plan to visit Pamplona, this city tour is a must, because in aproximately 2 hours you will know all our hidden gems. Our main monumentos, historical sites, city walls... and also, we will walk along the streets where every morning during Running of the Bulls Festival, thousands of people run in front of the Bulls.

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Reviewed By Gerald S

Javier did an absolutely over the top tour for my wife, daughter, granddaughter and myself. He was able to make it a great tour for all of us with ages that range from 18 to 75. He is insightful, knowledgeable about every tour he takes and a great person on top of it all. DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY to go on a tour with him.

5. Unspoiled FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRYSIDE - Private Cultural Adeventure

Ikusnahi Tours
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Experience the magic of untouched French Basque countryside in a in-depth cultural adventure that takes you through narrow back roads, hidden medieval villages, the starting point of Camino de Santiago and the fields of small red pepper that became the queen on Parisian plates.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, High quality local snacks and a glass of wine, Water

Exclusions: Food, drinks and tickets, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Agnieszka_Filipowicz

Can, getting to know the city, its architecture, history and traditions, be interesting and not boring at all? Well, difficult, specially if we talk about San Sebastian (Basque Country, Spain) so beautiful city, that just see it leaves breathless. When I came to live to San Sebastian in 2006 I was totally impressed by the beauty of this town, however I did not discovered the soul of the city until I experienced the unrivalled city tour with Ikusnahi this summer. We have been walking around the city with Ania, who explained everything in such amazing and interesting way, natural and very funny at the same time! She left space for open discussion for you to begin to discover for yourself, in an imperceptible way, that you know the city more deeply, understanding the local culture and people much better.

6. Visit and tasting Pago de Otazu

Calle de Otazu, 4, 31174 Etxauri, Navarra, Spain Bodega Otazu
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It is a tour during which history, architecture, nature, wine and art come together to offer a complete sensory experience, visiting the old building of the 19th century winery converted into a wine museum and spaces of contemporary art from the Otazu Foundation, the impressive barrel room known as “the Wine Cathedral”, the production room and the wine cemetery where the bottles rest. Bodega Otazu has been awarded as ‘Best Winery Open to Tourism’ by the V Wine Tourism Awards ‘Ruta del Vino de España’ (2020), awarded by the Spanish Association of Wine Cities (ACEVIN).

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Tasting of 3 wines, with 3 types of prepared pintxos, Wifi

Exclusions: Private transportation, Lunch

Reviewed By jf-Aarhus

Visited with children and the Bodega is indeed very Beautifull itself. And then there is art all over making Otazu very special and so interesting. The combination is fantastic. They way Otazu speak about the wine you feel the passion. Thx Paula for a great tour

7. Visit and tasting Señorío de Otazu

Calle de Otazu, 4, 31174 Etxauri, Navarra, Spain Bodega Otazu
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It is a journey from the medieval to the contemporary during which history, architecture, nature, wine and art come together to offer a complete sensory experience. You will discover the historic Señorío de Otazu with its 12th century Romanesque church, its 14th century dovecote tower and its 16th century palace, before continuing in the old 19th century winery building where you will be able to appreciate the museum of the Señorío de Otazu and the contemporary art spaces of the Otazu Foundation, without forgetting the impressive underground barrel room known as “the Wine Cathedral”, the production room and the wine cemetery where the bottles rest. Bodega Otazu has been awarded as ‘Best Winery Open to Tourism’ by the V Wine Tourism Awards ‘Ruta del Vino de España’ (2020), awarded by the Spanish Association of Wine Cities (ACEVIN).

Inclusions: Tasting of 3 wines, with 3 types of prepared pintxos, All Fees and Taxes, Wifi

Exclusions: Private transportation, Lunch

Reviewed By jf-Aarhus

Visited with children and the Bodega is indeed very Beautifull itself. And then there is art all over making Otazu very special and so interesting. The combination is fantastic. They way Otazu speak about the wine you feel the passion. Thx Paula for a great tour

8. Pamplona, after the death of San Fermín

Puerta del Socorro, Av. del Ejército, 1, 31002 Pamplona, Navarra, Spain Escape the City Pamplona
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A totally different activity: we propose the idea of overcoming the mythical "Escape Room", but in the street. So in reality, you will not have to leave any room, but you will have to perform different team activities to solve the enigma that surrounds you. All this through a secret route through Pamplona and its unique corners. Looking to enhance teamwork, give true value to everything around us and, above all, bring the true essence of the city to everyone while you have a good time.

Inclusions: Own objects of the activity

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9. Tour of the Zugarramurdi witches museum, cave and town with pintxo.

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The witches of zugarramurdi is the name used for Spain’s best known witch real court case and the place where the highest amount of witches where killed in all of Europe. The witches lived in the small village of zugarramurdi and the case was taken ahead by the court of the Spanish Inquisition in Logroño. Now a days the village conserves most it's old architecture and has a very creepy feel to it. In this tour we will drive 30-40 minutes through the Navarra mountain land up to the zugarramurdi village and visit the cave where the witches gathered to do they’re “aquelarre” and plot against the village people. Our next stop will be at the museum of witchcraft and history of zugarramurdi where we will spend our next hour or so.. To finish this tour with a savoury feeling we will enjoy a delicious local pintxo lunch before departing back to our Hotel or apartment.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By jamesmSJ

Since we arrived in Spain nearly 2 weeks ago, we have participated in several tours as we traveled across Spain. All very enriching, insightful, and worth while. As the cliché goes “save the best for last!” Jamie, tour operator/owner, picked us up bright and early from our hotel and off we went to Bilbao. Jamie brought along his cousin/operator in training, which we were totally cool with and actually it added another level to the tour. Compared to our other tours, they ultimately felt, for the like of a better word, like tours. You were paying someone to show you around. There was some invisible boundary that separated operator from client, totally fine but it feels fake sometimes. This tour felt different, it felt like a couple friends taking a road trip from San Sebastián to Bilbao. One of the friends being really knowledgeable, Jamie. One of the friend working off that energy, Jaime cousin. The other friends going along for the ride, us. It was refreshing and fantastic. Having conversations as we drove between the two cities made the time whiz by so quickly. That’s a plus! Normally, one of us, fiancé or I, are falling asleep as we get to a destination. Not this time around, Jaime and his cousin were really engaging. Admittedly, I had some doubts that we wouldn’t get a breathe of Bilbao in a day but, I have to be honest, we really felt like we got immersed in the city. He guided us through the streets and history. Showed us local spots and let us on our own at the Guggenheim to take in the art. Afterwards we chatted our way back to our hotel. We could have hung out with both Jaime and his cousin all day. Next time, we are back in town, we will take him up on one of his other tours. Highly recommend having him show you around. Super knowledge and engaging. I can not recommend this tour any higher.

10. Pamplona and Olite Royal Palace small group tour, lunch included

Local Experts Tours La Rioja

The medieval flavor of Olite Castle makes it a unique experience even for the seasoned traveler. Discovering Pamplona, with its quaint old quarter and city walls, and all the spots where the crazy and wild happens during the San Fermin festivities: the running of the bulls' path through the streets, the town hall square where the 'chupinazo' (kick off of the festivities) takes place,... and many more!

Inclusions: Lunch, Local tour guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

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