Private Tour
History and Highlights Walking Tour in San Sebastian, Small Group
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the History, Highlights & Hidden Stories of Donostia / San Sebastián.
This walking tour is perfect for first-time visitors who want to understand this city, not just tick off landmarks.
We’ll explore the historic heart of the city and uncover the events, people, and quirks that shaped it into the city you see today — all brought to life with engaging storytelling, photos, maps, and old postcards.
I focus on history that’s clear, interesting, and memorable, rather than long lists of dates or names.
After 22 years living here, I love showing visitors the streets, stories, and secrets that make this city unique.
Join me to discover the essentials of this wonderful Basque city. I can’t wait to show you around!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
La Concha Beach
We'll start the tour by discovering the origins of the city while overlooking the fabulous bay of La Concha.
Ayuntamiento de San Sebastian
Discover the origins of the iconic city hall (outside visit)
What‘s Included
Clear, engaging history brought to life with stories, context, and surprising local details.
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History and Highlights Walking Tour in San Sebastian, Small Group
Reviews
8 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative and Interesting Tour
Amy P,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave was an excellent tour guide who provided super interesting background on San Sebastián’s history and current day culture. We saw a variety of sites and enjoyed learning about this fascinating town. Dave had a prepared program and was always happy to address our questions. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you want to learn more than can be found online or in guidebooks.
Dave was awesome and so...
Mikaela F,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dave was awesome and so knowledgable on both the ancient and modern history of the area! The tour has seriously enriched our walks around the city now as we know where we are and the history behind it all. Thanks so much Dave for a great walking tour, we enjoyed it thoroughly!
Great Tour of San Sebastian!
Elizabeth L,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great guide - so patient, kind, and interesting! Highly recommend. He's originally from UK, so fluent English is hepful!!!
San Sebastián: its origins and current lifestyle
Margie L,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was terrific and extremely knowledgeable about San Sebastián and its history. He was personable and extended our tour to cover everything he wanted us to know. I highly recommend this overview tour of the beautiful city!
Well Prepared Guide for San Sebastian Spain Walking Tour
Kathleen B,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guide Dave was on time and extremely prepared with a notebook of pictures to support his oral presentation. He led the walk at a good pace, always giving full historical details and answering questions. I learned so much and appreciated his clear and honest answers.
Hidden Gems
Bonnie B,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour gives you history of San Sebastian and places in the city you wouldn't find on your own. Even in the rain, we didn't feel rushed. We went back after tour and visited some of the places Dave recommended.
Afternoon in San Sebastian
Michaela T,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of San Sebastián , he was personable and very informative! He also showed us some historical pictures of San Sebastián and made some great recommendations for our stay ! Thank you again !!
Local perspectives!
Explore768522,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was raining off and on but our tour with Dave was excellent and added an appreciated perspective to our experience here. A bit of history, local culture, recommendations of places to eat and go, and a sense of what it's like to live in San Sebastian. We enjoyed our time with Dave immensely.
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