100% active bull runnersEvery instructor runs the streets every morning during San Fermin 2027.
Industry trustedThe go-to expert bull runners for all other tour operators in Pamplona.
Singular focusOnly company dedicated exclusively to bull run education and safety.
San Fermin tour packages and bull run instruction
Hour-long walks along the full Pamplona bull run route with active bull runners sharing tactics, approaches, and deep expertise. Choose the San Fermin tour that fits your needs for 2027.
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Runner-led bull run tour
An hour-long walk of the running of the bulls route with our most experienced bull runners, answering all your questions about the encierro.
€125 per person, July 5 to 13
- Seasoned, respected bull runner guide
- Gain an insider’s perspective
- Extensive strategy discussions
- Exhaustive Q&A session
- Up to 20 guests per tour
Early morning encierro tour
For tight schedules in Pamplona. Our guides meet you at 5:30 AM to prepare for your bull run with the same depth as our standard tour. Pre-run and post-run rituals included.
€325 July 7 onlyBook this tour
VIP experience package
Shoulder-to-shoulder with Pamplona’s bull runners at San Fermin. Tailor the festival to your needs, with pre-Fiesta planning support.
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Private bull run tour for a group of up to 20? One flat price: €1,500 in the evening or €2,000 at 5:30 AM on July 7. Book a private group tour
What guests say about our bull run tours
4.98 out of 5 from 50 guest reviews on Airbnb Experiences. Read all reviews
“Dennis is THE expert on running with the bulls in Pamplona.”
“Must-do if you plan to run. But also a lot of knowledge if you are interested in the encierro”
“Outstanding experience! If you're a bull running newbie, you want someone knowledgeable to give you tips …”
“Other tour companies in Pamplona hire Encierro’s experts for bull run instruction. There’s a reason for that. Nobody else does what they do.”
International Tour Operator, Pamplona, Spain
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Years running with the bulls
Experienced bull runners since 2007
Encierro is not your typical tour company. We are specialists, a team of dedicated active bull runners who live and breathe the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain.
Whether you’re a first-time runner seeking tactical knowledge or a spectator wanting to understand the San Fermín Festival 2027 from the balconies.
- All instructors are experienced, active bull runners
- We do not encourage running, we educate those who are considering it
- Singular focus on bull run expertise, not general tourism
- Trusted by other tour operators in Pamplona as subject matter experts
- Deep tactical knowledge of the entire Pamplona bull run route, from corral to bullring
- Focus on awareness and respect for the San Fermín tradition
Watch before you run
Comprehensive running of the bulls video instruction from our team of active bull runners. Visual learning for tactics, bull running safety, and understanding the San Fermin tradition.
The Definitive Guide to Running of the Bulls in Pamplona
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From the route
In-depth articles, tactical analysis, and cultural context from experienced bull runners. Your go-to running of the bulls guide for Pamplona education.
Runner's Guide, Safety & Risk
Which day should you run with the bulls? No day takes the risk away
Which day to run with the bulls? Encierro founder Dennis Clancey on weekends, the first morning, Bastille Day, balconies and where the risk really sits.
History of the Bulls, Route & Strategy
How Long Is the Running of the Bulls? It’s Funny That You Ask
Runner's Guide, Safety & Risk
Is Running with the Bulls Safe for Beginners? An Honest Answer from a Veteran Runner
Safety & Risk, The Encierro
How Dangerous Is the Running of the Bulls? The Records Can Only Say How Dangerous It Has Been
Route & Strategy, Runner's Guide
What to Do If You Fall in the Running of the Bulls Depends on One Thing: How Close the Bulls Are
Festival Culture & Traditions
Pamplona Has a Second San Fermín. The Only Bulls Have Wheels, and the Peñas Keep Their Doors Open.
We teach the bull run. We live it.
People are going to run the encierro whether they have guidance or not. The more first-time runners who understand the bull run route, respect other runners, and know how to respond in different situations, the safer that morning is for everyone on the street. That is why we exist. Anyone preparing to run with bulls should learn from people who run it themselves, people for whom the answers actually matter. Our guides are active bull runners who discuss strategy as a team, watch how the run evolves year to year, and stake their own safety on the same knowledge they share with you.
During San Fermín, we are on the Pamplona bull run route from before dawn until well after dark. No one in this city has invested more time educating runners about the running of the bulls, and that repetition is how we have refined our bull run instruction further than anyone. Those who leave our tours become ambassadors for the tradition. Our tours are not over until our clients say so. Every question gets answered. That is our commitment.
Own a piece of the encierro
Authentic artifacts and original content from the world’s most famous bull run. Two ways to bring Pamplona home.
Street stones
Authentic Pamplona adoquín cobblestones, excavated from the actual encierro route. Each stone witnessed decades of San Fermin history beneath the hooves of fighting bulls.
Browse street stonesEncierro shirts
Premium quality apparel inspired by the Running of the Bulls. Authentic Encierro designs celebrating the culture, tradition, and spirit of San Fermin in Pamplona.
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Questions about our running of the bulls tours, the Running of the Bulls 2027, or booking information? Our team of expert bull runners is here to help. Running of the Bulls: daily at 8:00 AM, July 7 to 14, 2027.