# The Local Way > Private, local-led day tours across the Basque Country, the French Basque Coast, Pamplona and Lourdes, guided by Alex, who was born in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, grew up in Hendaye on the French-Spanish border and lives in the Larraun valley in Navarre. Every day is private (no mixed groups), shaped around the traveller rather than a fixed itinerary, and guided in Spanish, English, French or Basque. Bookings at https://thelocalway.es — WhatsApp +34 623 16 59 22. The site is bilingual: English at https://thelocalway.es/ and Spanish at https://thelocalway.es/es/. ## What makes it different - Private only: the group is the people the traveller books with, 1 to 8 depending on the tour. - The guide is a local of the region, not a guide assigned by a marketplace. - The route can change during the day, with the weather, the tide or what the traveller wants. - Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. - Languages: Spanish, English, French, Basque (Euskara). ## Tours ### Biarritz and French Basque Coast Private Tour - URL: https://thelocalway.es/costa-francesa/ - Spanish version: https://thelocalway.es/es/costa-francesa/ - From 200€ per person. Group size 1-8 people. - Places: Biarritz, Bayonne, Saint-Jean-de-Luz - Biarritz, Bayonne and Saint-Jean-de-Luz in one day, one guide, your pace. Private tour from San Sebastián, transport included, from 200€ per person. - Price per person by group size: 1 person = 595€; 2 people = 350€; 3 people = 275€; 4 people = 275€; 5 people = 240€; 6 people = 225€; 7 people = 210€; 8 people = 200€ ### San Sebastian Hidden Pintxo Tour Where Locals Go - URL: https://thelocalway.es/pintxo/ - Spanish version: https://thelocalway.es/es/pintxo/ - From 115€ per person. Group size 2-8 people. - Places: San Sebastián Old Town, Gros - San Sebastián's Old Town bar by bar, the ones locals actually queue for. Private pintxo tour across the Old Town and Gros, 2 to 3 hours, from 115€. - Price per person by group size: 2 people = 199€; 3 people = 165€; 4 people = 145€; 5 people = 135€; 6 people = 125€; 7 people = 119€; 8 people = 115€ ### Pamplona Pintxo Tour - URL: https://thelocalway.es/pintxo-pamplona/ - Spanish version: https://thelocalway.es/es/pintxo-pamplona/ - From 99€ per person. Group size 2-8 people. - Places: Pamplona Old Town, Plaza del Castillo - A private route through four local bars in Pamplona's Old Town, away from the usual stops. Pintxos, stories and the city at your pace, from 99€ per person. - Price per person by group size: 2 people = 179€; 3 people = 149€; 4 people = 129€; 5 people = 119€; 6 people = 109€; 7 people = 105€; 8 people = 99€ ### Larraun Valley Local Experience - URL: https://thelocalway.es/larraun/ - Spanish version: https://thelocalway.es/es/larraun/ - From 175€ per person. Group size 1-3 people. - Places: Larraun Valley, Lekunberri, Navarre - The river, the mountain, caves, txalaparta and the food he actually eats. A real day in the Navarrese valley where Alex lives, for 1 to 3 people, from 175€. - Price per person by group size: 1 person = 325€; 2 people = 215€; 3 people = 175€ ### Lourdes Private Day Trip - URL: https://thelocalway.es/lourdes/ - Spanish version: https://thelocalway.es/es/lourdes/ - From 210€ per person. Group size 1-8 people. - Places: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Grotto of Massabielle - The Sanctuary and the Grotto, timed to avoid the busiest hours, with time to simply be there. Private day trip from the Basque Country, from 210€ per person. - Price per person by group size: 1 person = 650€; 2 people = 425€; 3 people = 325€; 4 people = 295€; 5 people = 260€; 6 people = 240€; 7 people = 225€; 8 people = 210€ ## Frequently asked questions - **How is this different from booking through Viator or GetYourGuide?** You book directly with me — the same person who guides you, not an assigned stranger. No middleman, no anonymous support ticket if something changes. - **How does booking and payment work?** Pick a date on the tour page and pay securely through Stripe. You’ll hear from me directly afterward to confirm the details. - **What’s your cancellation policy?** Free cancellation up to 24 hours before any tour. - **What languages do you guide in?** Basque, French, Spanish and English — the real languages of the region, not a phrasebook. - **Do you offer tours that aren’t listed here?** Yes — La Rioja, Bilbao and medieval Navarre, among others. Message me directly and we’ll build the day. - **What if the weather doesn’t cooperate?** We can still go — I’ll adjust the order of the day, or you can cancel at no cost. - **Can we add a stop in Spain, like Getaria or Zumaia?** Sometimes, depending on the day. Ask me when you book and I’ll see what fits. - **Why only 11:30 AM or 7:30 PM?** Those are the two times I can guarantee every kitchen on the route is open, so you get access to the most pintxos possible. - **Is food included?** Some pintxos and drinks are included, depending on the tour — I’ll tell you exactly what’s covered when you book. - **Is this tour suitable for a group of 2?** Yes — 2 is the minimum group size for the pintxo tour. - **What if I don’t drink alcohol?** Non-alcoholic alternatives are available for each of the 4 drinks. - **Where do we meet?** Plaza del Castillo, right in front of Café Iruña. I’ll message you on WhatsApp before we start. - **Is this a finished tour?** Not yet. Treat this as an invitation to help me test it, not a polished product. - **Why would I do this instead of one of the other tours?** Because it’s the most honest version of what “local” means to me — this is where I actually live. - **What if it doesn’t go as planned?** That’s part of it. We adapt as we go — there’s no fixed itinerary to fall back on. - **Is this tour only for pilgrims?** No — the day adapts to what you’re looking for, whether that’s time at the Sanctuary or the surrounding Pyrenees. - **Why does this cost more than the other tours?** It’s a longer day and a longer distance — transport time is built into the price. ## Reviews 12 reviews on TripAdvisor, all of them 5 out of 5, as of September 2026. Source of record: https://www.tripadvisor.es/Attraction_Review-g187457-d34582834-Reviews-The_Local_Way-Donostia_San_Sebastian_Province_of_Guipuzcoa_Basque_Country.html ## Contact - WhatsApp: +34 623 16 59 22 (https://wa.me/34623165922) - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearethelocalway - Booking calendar: https://cal.com/the-local-way - Based in Lekunberri, Navarre, Spain. Tours depart from San Sebastián unless agreed otherwise. --- Prices and details on this page were last updated on 2026-09-19. 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