The Caves of Sare Guided underground tour in the heart of the Basque Country

Opening hours

Open

  • Monday 09:45 am - 06:00 pm
  • Tuesday 09:45 am - 06:00 pm
  • Wednesday 09:45 am - 06:00 pm
  • Thursday 09:45 am - 06:00 pm
  • Friday 09:45 am - 06:00 pm
  • Saturday 09:45 am - 06:00 pm
  • Sunday 09:45 am - 06:00 pm

Closes at 06:00 pm

Closing

  • December 24, 2026
  • December 25, 2026
  • January 1, 2027
  • January 4 to February 7, 2027

Useful information

  • Guide du Routard
  • Petit Futé
  • Lonely Planet

Location : In the countryside

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Bank cards accepted
  • Basque spoken
  • Chèques Vacances (Holiday voucher)
  • Disable access
  • English spoken
  • Eusko Local currency of the Basque Country
  • Groups
  • Open all year round
  • Parking
  • Spanish spoken
  • Speaks French
  • English
    • An original exploration of the underground world!

      20km from Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in the heart of a remarkable natural and historical area, lies a prehistoric site where the echo of a thousand-year-old human adventure still resonates…

      More than just a history or geology lesson, the guided tour of the Sare Caves offers a journey in the footsteps of our ancestors, where emotions mingle with the whispers of the earth. It's an opportunity to grasp and reconnect with the profound bond that unites us with nature, the source of our beliefs and cultures.
      The megalithic park and site museum, which are freely accessible, allow visitors to complement the knowledge acquired during the guided tour.

      A unique, educational and entertaining experience for young and old, to be enjoyed whatever the weather, indoors and at 14°C all year round!

      A protected site:
      The Sare Caves are part of the Natura 2000 network. They are home to a very rich fauna and flora, including some endemic species. Inside the cave, special monitoring and protection are given to certain inhabitants… the bats!

      Relaxation and dining:
      To enjoy the soothing atmosphere of the place, a picnic area, a bar open year-round and a panoramic dining room (open in summer) are available.


      2026 Timetable:

      • From January 2nd to 4th : every day from 1pm to 5pm.
      • From February 9th to March 29th: from 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, from 1pm to 5pm on weekends and school holidays.
      • From March 30th to July 5th: every day from 9:45 am to 6 pm.
      • From July 6th to August 30th: Every day from 9:30am to 7:30pm.
      • From August 31st to November 1st: Every day from 9:45 am to 6 pm.
      • From November 2nd to January 3rd, 2027: from 2pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, from 1pm to 5pm on weekends and school holidays.

      Closing days: December 24, 25, 2025 and January 1, 2027.

      2026 Prices:

      • Adult: €10
      • Children (aged 5 to 13 inclusive): €6
      • Teenager (14-17 years old inclusive) / Student: €8.50
      • Family Pass: €32 (2 adults and 3 children aged 5 to 13 inclusive)


      Reservation :
      Due to the limited number of people allowed per visit, advance booking is mandatory.
      It can be done online or from one of the 19 tourist information offices of the Basque Country Tourist Office.

      IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
      Animals, strollers and taking photos/videos are not allowed in the cave.
      All information can be found on the website.

      Downloads:

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Traveller Reviews The Caves of Sare

4.5 sur 5 6008 reviews

  • Marlene Techer

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Marlene Techer on 16/04/2026

  • Galder Gonzalez

    1 sur 5 Reviews posted by Galder Gonzalez on 16/04/2026

    The cave is wonderful, and the visit is nice. But I don't offer it in Basque. It is in a Basque-speaking environment, a large part of the public that goes there is Basque, but the visit is only offered in French or Spanish, even though they have staff who speak Basque.

  • philip styles

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by philip styles on 14/04/2026

Traveller Reviews The Caves of Sare

4.1 sur 5 1069 reviews

  • "Interesting anthropological history"

    3 / 5 Reviews posted by lottevdv (Utrecht, The Netherlands) on 19/08/2024

    Nice caves that can be accessed with tours in French, Spanish or Basque. The caves have a very interesting (anthropological) history and the guide on my tour was particularly knowledgeable. There is...

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  • "The place needs more English signs"

    2 / 5 Reviews posted by 05_Rose3 (Ace, Texas) on 22/11/2023

    The leaflets and signages in English are not adequate. It is a very cold place that needs double jacketed visitors.

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  • "Nature's own artistic work"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by John D (Strasbourg, France) on 12/06/2023

    Well organised with capable guide. Site of geological interest with magnificent rock formations, well illuminated and competently explained. Thank you for a pleasant visit.

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Address

Grottes de Sare
64310 Sare

GPS coordinates

43° 16'6.85"N, 1° 34'15.97"W

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