# Gaztelugatxe Tour - An independent travel guide to visiting San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, covering free tickets, access rules, trails, parking, buses and the natural site itself.

> This is an independent travel guide to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the hermitage on an islet between Bakio and Bermeo in Biscay. It covers free ticket reservations, access rules, walking routes, car parks, buses from Bilbao, and the history and legends of the site. It is not an operator, a seller of travel or a booking platform.

Site: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Spain, Basque Country (province of Biscay).
Facts checked: 2027.

## Verified facts
- Access to Gaztelugatxe is free of charge, but on controlled-access days a free online ticket must be reserved in advance. Source: https://www.bizkaia.eus/es/gaztelugatxe
- The site has a daily limit of 1,462 visitors to protect the natural area. Source: https://www.bizkaia.eus/es/gaztelugatxe
- Tickets are booked on the official Gaztelugatxe Tiketa site, which has Basque, Spanish, English and French versions. Source: https://public.tiketa.eus/gaztelugatxe/
- A booking is cancelled automatically if the visitor has not arrived 60 minutes after the stated time. Source: https://public.tiketa.eus/gaztelugatxe/normativa-de-reserva/
- The climb to the hermitage is 241 steps. Source: https://www.bizkaia.eus/es/gaztelugatxe
- The attention points and first-aid kit are staffed from 10:00 to 19:00. Source: https://www.bizkaia.eus/es/gaztelugatxe
- Visitors are told to allow about two and a half hours for the visit. Source: https://www.bizkaia.eus/es/gaztelugatxe
- The walk is physically demanding and is not recommended for people with heart problems, breathing problems or reduced mobility, nor with strollers. Source: https://www.bizkaia.eus/es/gaztelugatxe
- Cars can no longer drive down to the bridge because of unstable ground, so visitors walk down the hillside from car parks beside the old road. Source: https://www.visitbiscay.eus/es/-/san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-castillo-de-roca-sobre-el-mar
- From September to June there is no direct bus from Bilbao: take Bizkaibus A3518 to Bakio or A3527 to Bermeo, then the A3524 van-taxi, which takes cash only. Source: https://www.bizkaia.eus/es/gaztelugatxe
- Flying drones is prohibited. Source: https://public.tiketa.eus/gaztelugatxe/normas-del-espacio-natural-protegido-de-gaztelugatxe/
- Dogs must be on a leash at all times, loose dogs are prohibited. Source: https://public.tiketa.eus/gaztelugatxe/normas-del-espacio-natural-protegido-de-gaztelugatxe/

## Tours listed on this site
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- Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika Day with Txakoli (Next to the Puppy sculpture, Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 60, Abando, 48009 Bilbao, operated by Buendía) - from $55 per person, 10 hours, rated 4.7 from 3,393 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-bermeo-gernika-tours/#tour-1 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/bilbao-l93/bilbao-gaztelugatxe-bermeo-mundaka-gernika-wine-t414027/
- Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao (The Puppy (floral sculpture in the shape of a dog) of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, operated by Local Experts Tours) - from $77 per person, 6 hours, rated 4.7 from 2,517 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-bermeo-gernika-tours/#tour-2 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/bilbao-l93/from-bilbao-gaztelugatxe-gernika-and-mundaka-t350146/
- Gaztelugatxe with Access, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao (Mazarredo Zumarkalea, 65, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain, operated by Servicios Turisticos Integrales) - from $33 per person, 6 hours, rated 4.3 from 620 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-bermeo-gernika-tours/#tour-3 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/gernika-l7936/gaztelugatxe-with-access-bermeo-and-gernika-from-bilbao-t154125/
- Gaztelugatxe Walking Day with Bermeo and Gernika (Meliá Bilbao, Leizaola Lehendakariaren Kalea, 29, Abando, 48011 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain, operated by Destination Consultant) - from $78 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.8 from 879 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-bermeo-gernika-tours/#tour-4 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/bermeo-l100812/from-bilbao-walking-gaztelugatxe-bermeo-gernika-t416717/
- Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika Tour (Outside the Melia Bilbao hotel (09:20) or outside the Sercotel Coliseo hotel (09:30), on the street next to the entrance, operated by Destination Consultant) - from $68.11 per person, 5 hours, rated 4.4 from 38 reviews on Viator. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-bermeo-gernika-tours/#tour-5 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Bilbao/VIZCAYA-BRIDGE-URDAIBAI-SAN-JUAN-DE-GAZTELUGATXE-BERMEO-AND-GERNIKA/d4485-66467P2
- Gaztelugatxe and Basque Coast Walk from Bilbao (Plaza Erkoreka Ernesto, 5A, Ibaiondo, 48007 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain, operated by Bilbao Green Tours) - from $78 per person, 3.5 hours, rated 4.9 from 261 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-small-group-tours/#tour-6 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/bilbao-l93/bilbao-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-and-walk-along-basque-coast-t629250/
- Gaztelugatxe Small-Group Visit with Access Included (Pickup from your hotel in Biscay, operated by Descubre la Costa Vasca) - from $72 per person, 3 hours, rated 5.0 from 23 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-small-group-tours/#tour-7 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-l7937/san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-dragonstone-guided-sightseeing-tour-with-entrance-ticket-t1484684/
- Basque Coast and Gaztelugatxe Small-Group Tour (Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, operated by Descubre la Costa Vasca) - from $78 per person, 4 hours, rated 4.9 from 112 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-small-group-tours/#tour-8 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/bermeo-l100812/basque-coast-guided-tour-with-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-t1416315/
- Gaztelugatxe Hike, Bermeo Port and Pintxo Lunch (The Best of Basque) - from $153.25 per person, 4-5 hours, rated 5.0 from 71 reviews on Viator. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-small-group-tours/#tour-9 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Bilbao/Hike-San-Juan-de-Gaztelugatxe-Fishing-Town-of-Bermeo-and-Pintxo-Lunch-from-Bilbao/d4485-23938P7
- Gaztelugatxe and Cape Matxitxako Tour from Bilbao (Pickup location: Ugeraga, operated by Daniel Colorado) - from $80 per person, 4 hours. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-small-group-tours/#tour-10 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-l7937/from-bilbao-gaztelugatxe-cape-matxitxako-private-tour-t1541800/
- Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian (San Sebastián Bus Station, Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 1, 20012 Donostia / San Sebastián, operated by Local Experts Tours) - from $106 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.7 from 99 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-tours-from-san-sebastian/#tour-11 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/bilbao-l93/bilbao-guggenheim-and-gaztelugatxe-from-san-sebastian-t134520/
- Gaztelugatxe and Gernika Tour from San Sebastian (San Sebastian bus station, main door of the cafeteria, operated by Local Experts Tours) - from $147.58 per person, 8 hours, rated 4.9 from 34 reviews on Viator. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-tours-from-san-sebastian/#tour-12 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/San-Sebastian/Guernica-Mundaka-Urdaibai-and-Bermeo-Tour-lunch-included/d5505-40961P31
- Gaztelugatxe and San Sebastian Day Trip from Bilbao (Water Fountain underneath the main gate at Museum Guggenheim, Bilbao, next to the bus stop, operated by Local Experts Tours) - from $106 per person, 10 hours, rated 5.0 from 9 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-tours-from-san-sebastian/#tour-13 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/bilbao-l93/from-bilbao-gaztelugatxe-and-san-sebastian-t447490/
- Private Biscay Coast Day with Gaztelugatxe (Your accommodation (pickup included), operated by Jose Luis Ugena Menchaca) - from $99.90 per person, 8-10 hours, rated 5.0 from 162 reviews on Viator. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/private-gaztelugatxe-tours/#tour-14 Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Bilbao/Enjoy-the-Coast-of-Biscay/d4485-194419P3
- Private Gaztelugatxe and Txakoli Winery Day (Northern Spain Gastronomy) - from $251 per person, 7 hours, rated 5.0 from 5 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/private-gaztelugatxe-tours/#tour-15 Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/bilbao-l93/bilbao-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-and-txakoli-wine-day-trip-t421363/

## Guide pages
- https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/bilbao-to-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe/ - Get from Bilbao to Gaztelugatxe in 2027: a 45-minute drive, Bizkaibus and the van-taxi, Euskotren, free tickets and tours. Plan your day trip.
- https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/dragonstone-game-of-thrones-location/ - Dragonstone is San Juan de Gaztelugatxe on the Basque coast, a stone bridge and 241 steps. See what the show changed and how to visit in 2027.
- https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-bermeo-gernika-tours/ - Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika day tours from Bilbao in 2027: which walk to the hermitage, which hold the access booking. Compare and pick yours.
- https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-small-group-tours/ - Small group Gaztelugatxe tours from Bilbao in 2027: group caps, time at the hermitage and which hold the access booking. Compare and pick yours.
- https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/gaztelugatxe-tours-from-san-sebastian/ - Compare Gaztelugatxe tours from San Sebastian in 2027: Gernika or Bilbao and the Guggenheim, islet access included. See which day fits you.
- https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/is-san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-worth-it/ - San Juan de Gaztelugatxe in 2027: a 2.5-hour walk, 241 steps, free timed tickets and honest skip-it advice. Plan your visit early.
- https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/private-gaztelugatxe-tours/ - Private Gaztelugatxe tours in 2027: a Biscay coast day or a txakoli winery day, your party only. See inclusions and who books the access slot.
- https://gaztelugatxetour.com/guides/san-juan-de-gaztelugatxe-tickets/ - Entry to Gaztelugatxe is free 2027 but slots sell out. Learn when to book, the 1,462 daily cap and what to do if tickets are gone.

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