Biarritz Walking Tour: Surf Heritage, Sea & Legends

Discover Biarritz on this 90-minute walking tour that traces the town's journey from a humble whaling village to a legendary surf destination and elegant imperial resort. Starting at the Casino esplanade, you'll see the Rocher de la Vierge, the Grande Plage, and the Port des Pêcheurs, before admiring the refined Belle Époque elegance of the imperial city — the Villa Eugénie and Hôtel du Palais, built for Empress Eugénie and Napoleon III — from the Plateau de l'Atalaye. The tour winds along the Côte des Basques and ends at the lively Halles de Biarritz market, the perfect spot to continue tasting local flavours.