Discover the beauty of Biarritz city tour

Discover the beauty of Biarritz city tour

Discover Biarritz in a 1.5-hour walk. A city that does not shine through harmony, but radiates its beauty through a unique architecture in conjunction with the ubiquitous ocean.
Learn the story of whale catchers, Napoleon III and his wife Eugenie. A story from the fishing village to the summer residence of the rich, nobles and famous, told by a knowledgeable guide.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Biarritz France, 2 Place Bellevue, 64200 Biarritz, France

From Place Bellevue you have a unique view of the city and the sea.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Parking Grande Plage, 1 Boulevard du Général de Gaulle, 64200 Biarritz, France

The historical buildings of the Hotel du Palais (former mansion of Napoleon III) and the Casino explain the history of Biarritz.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Port des Pecheurs, Biarritz France

At the fishing port of Biarritz, Biarritz's maritime history and the violence of the Atlantic are explained.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Aquarium de Biarritz, Esplanade du Rocher de la Vierge, 64200 Biarritz France

Again, a great vantage point for great pictures. The aquarium is not visited.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rocher de la Vierge, Entre le Port-Vieux et le Port des pêcheurs, Biarritz France

The war memorial tells the history of Biarritz during the 1st and 2nd world wars. Walking through the bridge to the cliff of the Blessed Virgin gives you a perfect panorama of the sea and the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Port Vieux Beach, Esplanade du Port Vieux, 64200 Biarritz France

The old harbor was used by the former whale-catchers, today an idyllic beach.

Duration: 10 minutes