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A group of people standing on a sandy beach with surfboards, wearing leis. 1
A group of people with surfboards lined up on a beach, with a building and trees in the background. 2
A surfer riding a wave with buildings in the background. 3
A surfboard with a sticker that reads 'BARLAND ROTT SURFBOARDS.' 4
Two men standing next to a vehicle with a surfboard on top and the word 'SURF' on the back. 5
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Price is $172 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the history of surfing in Biarritz on a guided walking tour
    • Learn about the geography, geology, and oceanography of the area
    • Hear about the habits and customs of the Basques and Biarrots
    • Walk along the coast from historic spots like the Cote des Basques
    • Finish at the Surfing Walk of Fame and learn about the legends of the sport

Activity location

    • Biarritz
    • Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 6 Av. Beaurivage, 64200 Biarritz, France | We will meet next to the famous bar Etxola Bibi under the Tamaris tree near the pétanque court above the beach of the cote des Basques
    • Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

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Valid for 2 Hours, Biarritz: Surfing and Ocean History Walking Tour in Multilingual

  • Earn $5.17
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
$172.28 x 1 Traveler$172.28
Total
Price is $172.28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking tour along the Biarritz coast
  • Inclusions
    Geographic, geologic and oceanographic explanations
  • Inclusions
    Historical insights into Biarritz history and surfing culture
  • Inclusions
    Overview of the Surfing Walk of Fame
  • Inclusions
    Pictures
  • Inclusions
    Interact with locals
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transportation to the starting point

What you can expect

  • Begin your journey by learning about the geography, geology, and oceanography of Biarritz. Discover the natural mechanisms behind swell and wave formations and much more.

    Next, delve into the habits and customs of the Basques and Biarrots toward the ocean from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Understand why there is such a deep bond between the Basques and the iodine salt water in movement.

    Then, learn about the history of surfing, the iconic actors, the legends, and the surfboards, alongside incredible anecdotes. Discover the current lifestyle and the different ways to ride the swell nowadays.

    During this visit, walk along the coast from historic spots like the Cote des Basques all the way to the modern beach break of Anglet and finish with the famous Surfing Walk of Fame.

Location

Activity location

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    • Biarritz
    • Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 6 Av. Beaurivage, 64200 Biarritz, France | We will meet next to the famous bar Etxola Bibi under the Tamaris tree near the pétanque court above the beach of the cote des Basques
    • Biarritz, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France