Biarritz Historical Landmarks Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
Discover how a small Basque whaling and fishing community became one of Europe's most elegant seaside resorts. On this relaxed English-language walking tour, explore Biarritz's most iconic landmarks and hear the stories that shaped the town: Empress Eugénie's love affair with the coast, the dramatic rebirth of the Hôtel du Palais, the rise of sea bathing, the forgotten whaling era and Napoleon III's unsuccessful dream of building a harbour protected from the Atlantic. The walk includes the Hôtel du Palais, Grande Plage, Rocher de la Vierge, the fishermen's port, Port-Vieux and views of Villa Belza. Combining history, ocean scenery and local anecdotes, it is an ideal introduction for first-time visitors.
Inclusions
What's included
- historic facts about Biarritz and the Basque Country
- guide
- Fun facts and recommendations!
Itinerary
Iconic landmarks such as the Hôtel du Palais, the casino.
Iconic landmarks such as St Eugenie Church, the harbour and the Rocher de la Vierge.
Iconic landmarks such as the Port Vieux and Villa Belza.
Modern Biarritz sightseeing spots and recommendations!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Let's meet at the end of the promenade, facing the Hôtel du Palais!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Biarritz in 2 Hours: Imperial History and Ocean Legends
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Biarritz
- Its from-price is 88% below the median of the 103 experiences we list in Biarritz.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Biarritz
Biarritz is a seaside resort on France's Basque coast, with surf beaches, Belle Époque villas and the Pyrenees inland.
Biarritz began as a fishing and whaling village and became fashionable when Empress Eugénie, wife of Napoleon III, built a summer villa here in the 1850s, now a grand hotel above the Grande Plage. Rocks and small coves line the shore, and the Rocher de la Vierge, a rock topped by a statue and joined to the shore by a footbridge, is the town's symbol. Belle Époque villas, a lighthouse and a Russian Orthodox church complete the scene.
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