Published on May, 2024

The tour was very good and we even got to make our own cheese . The wine was exceptional and something we would not have experienced by ourselves.

Published on Mar, 2024

Incredible days with an incredible guide. Some of the best days of any trip I’ve ever taken. You’d be a fool to hire anyone else in Basque Country!

Published on Sep, 2023

Markel was an amazing tour guide. We took the wine and cheese tour with him and had a wonderful day. As he drove a us around the Basque countryside he regaled us with tales of local heroes and shared his enthusiasm for his culture. In the mountains, we learned how cheese is made in the traditional way. And near the coast we visited a winery with fantastic views, learning about how these specific grapes must be grown about head height to take advantage of the ocean breezes and avoid mold. Down in Ameztoi, the fishing village just up from Getaria, Markel helped us order fresh fish grilled on-location, and we sat at a lovely outdoor patio overlooking the bay where the ships come in with their catch. Fantastic food, and wonderful company. I would endorse Markel for anyone who wants to enjoy a day of stimulating conversation and culinary delight.

Published on Sep, 2023

My husband and I were on a trip celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. There were a lot of itineraries to choose from on TripAdvisor but this is the only one that included visiting a cheese farm. So, so happy we chose it. First of all, Markel was an incredibly, well-informed, well-spoken guide from the Basque country who was able to explain the land and culture so well. So we were already learning a lot on our drive to a family-owned cheese farm. We loved meeting this family and hearing about their business as well as meeting their goats and seeing the way they make their cheese. I've been on cheese cave tours before but never got to see (and smell) rennet made on a farm. This is the most detailed cheese experience I've ever had. Seeing every aspect and the passion of the people who make it just made my day. We went to a txakoli winery for a tasting (note that you don't do the wine-making tour which I was expecting but didn't mind as I was ready to just enjoy some wine and views after the cheese tour). I wish I had bought more bottles to bring back with me. Last was a delicious lunch of fresh, flaky fish, a tour of the village and some ice cream. Thank you Markel, for an informative, lovely day full of great memories and conversation.

Published on Jun, 2023

Well where to begin with our review, 31 reviews for this company, all 5*, only begins to describe the experience. We booked a private tour of local cheese and wine and were picked up at our accommodation by Markel in a luxury Mercedes. From the onset Markel was absolutely delightful and we were made to feel completely at ease and in the safest of hands. He was the most polite and respectful individual, courteous at all times and attentive. The passion for his heritage was infectious so by the time we reached our first destination we were completely engaged. Our first stop was a fourth generation artisan cheese producer, of some renown, still working the sheep farm of his forefathers and producing the most exquisite product. We spent quite some time on the farm going through life as they have known it for years, it was like being part of the best written documentary. One of the nicest things was that Markel was as interested as us, it felt like a family visit. This experience continued through the day were Markel was greeted by our hosts as part of their family which only made our presence all the more pleasant and enjoyable at the winery and then for lunch at a fishing village. Absolutely fabulous, priceless.