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A row of traditional half-timbered houses with red shutters, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall. 1
A church interior with wooden pews, a balcony, and a stained glass window. 2
A cobblestone street lined with white buildings with red shutters and balconies, leading towards a cloudy sky. 3
A historic building with a clock tower, surrounded by a cemetery with headstones and a large tree. 4
A church interior with a central altar, statues, and a blue ceiling with stars. 5
By Lisa Cusinato EI - HORIZONTEAK
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$243 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Enjoy a friendly private tour, adapted to your pace.
    • Admire the Basque houses and traditional architecture of Ainhoa.
    • Explore one of the Most Beautiful Villages in France.
    • Learn about the history and traditions of the Basque Country.

Activity location

    • Ainhoa
    • Ainhoa, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Karrika Nagusia, 64250 Ainhoa, France | The meeting point is in front of the Ainhoa fronton, in the heart of the village. I will meet you there a few minutes before the tour starts. If a game of Basque pelota is in progress, I will wait for you near the fronton, where we will begin our exploration of Ainhoa.
    • Ainhoa, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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Ainhoa: Private tour of one of the most beautiful villages in France

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Starting time: 11:15 AM
Price details
AU$242.57 x 1 TravellerAU$242.57
Total
Price is AU$242.57
Until Thu, 24 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Private Tour of Ainhoa
  • Inclusions
    Accompaniment by a professional live guide
  • Inclusions
    Admission to the Church of Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption (subject to opening times)
  • Inclusions
    Personalised advice for exploring the village and its surroundings
  • Exclusions
    Drinks and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the meeting point
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Explosive substances, Party groups

What you can expect

  • Discover Ainhoa, classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, on a private walking tour in the heart of the Basque Country. From the fronton, a true symbol of local life, discover the history of Basque pelota before continuing to the church and its cemetery, where you'll learn more about Basque funeral traditions and the famous discoidal stelae.

    The tour continues in the high street of the village to discover the magnificent Labourdine houses, their architecture, their symbols, and the importance of the etxe, the family home, a true pillar of Basque society. You will also see a remarkable lintel, which bears witness to the history of the families that shaped the village.

    Throughout the walk, your live guide will share with you anecdotes, customs, and historical facts that make Ainhoa one of the most iconic villages in the Basque Country, with its heritage, architecture, and way of life.

Location

Activity location

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    • Ainhoa
    • Ainhoa, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Karrika Nagusia, 64250 Ainhoa, France | The meeting point is in front of the Ainhoa fronton, in the heart of the village. I will meet you there a few minutes before the tour starts. If a game of Basque pelota is in progress, I will wait for you near the fronton, where we will begin our exploration of Ainhoa.
    • Ainhoa, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France