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2 hours
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Meet San Sebastian's most interesting spots by walking across its historic area! Join our local guides and do not miss any of the secrets that this emblematic city hides, learning every detail of its buildings and its people.
Departing from the border of Old and New Towns (where the 19th century city walls were built!) we will take you through the serpentine Old Town streets, visiting the two main churches and the pintxo streets. Later on we will show you the expansion of the city during the early 20th century with the influence of the Spanish Queen Maria Cristina in the construction of many of San Sebastian's most characteristic buildings such as Hotel de Londres and Maria Cristina (named after her), the catherdal of Buen Pastor (Good Shepherd), the Tabakalera museum, Victoria Eugenia auditorium and many more. This activity includes a pintxo round in a traditional bar in La Parte Vieja, the Old Town!
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
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
A minimum of 2 adults (4 adults for the mid-sized group tour option) is required to carry out the tour.
If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered.
If your booking doesn’t meet the minimum group size, we will contact you at least 3 days in advance to let you know. Feel free to reach out anytime to check the total number of bookings for your tour date.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Local guide
Local pintxo and drink in the Old Town (if option selected, not for Bilingual medium sized group)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Rain clothes
Food and drinks for underaged
Discover the Belle Époque charm of San Sebastián as we explore its most iconic landmarks. Our journey begins at the City Hall (Ayuntamiento), a stunning building with a rich history. Strolling along the famous La Concha Beach, you'll hear how the city became a luxurious spa retreat for Spanish royalty. Next, we'll visit the impressive Cathedral of Buen Pastor, home to one of Europe’s largest organs. Our journey continues as we cross the María Cristina Bridge, an architectural gem inspired by the bridges of Paris, offering breathtaking views of the Urumea River. We'll then admire the exterior of the María Cristina Hotel, a glamorous symbol of the San Sebastián Film Festival, still bearing scars from the Spanish Civil War. Just across, we'll see the Victoria Eugenia Theatre, a historic venue that has witnessed the city's vibrant cultural life.
In this second part of the tour, we’ll delve into the narrow streets of the Old Town, where one of the city's most intense battles took place. We will visit the Market of La Bretxa, a historic marketplace that has been a vital part of local life for centuries. As we explore, you'll discover century-old shops, some over 190 years old! We’ll step inside the Church of San Vicente, a Gothic gem that holds a relic older than the city itself, and visit the famous Plaza de la Constitución, which conceals fascinating hidden secrets. Our journey ends at the iconic Church of Santa María del Coro, where we’ll admire its stunning Baroque façade from the outside.
Pintxo and drink inclusion: This tour option includes a pintxo and a drink in a traditional restaurant in the Old Town.
Minimum group size: The minimum group size for this tour option is 2 adults in total. Children are welcome free of charge, but no pintxos.
Pintxo and drink inclusion: This tour option includes a pintxo and a drink in a traditional restaurant in the Old Town.
Minimum group size: The minimum group size for this tour option is 2 adults in total. Children are welcome free of charge, but no pintxos.
Bilingual tour option: This tour is offered in bilingual. Our tour leader will speak Spanish and English simultaneously.
No pintxo and drink inclusion: This tour option does not include pintxos and drinks in the Old Town. The route ends in the same place as the meeting point.
Minimum and maximum group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults, and the maximum is 20 adults. Children are welcome free of charge.
205 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nicole M,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
A lovely tour of San Sebastián! Our guide was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to, and provided great historical and architectural information. And the pintxos and wine were a great way to end the tour! We only had a few hours in town, and it was a perfect way to spend them.
Lauren L,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
Requested a tour in English. Guide spoke with a very heavy accent and her English wasn’t very good. All of us on the tour had no idea what she was saying.
Guy B,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
Great guide, learnt a lot and saw a lot. Would highly recommend this tour on first day so you get a good feel for where to go
Kerry W,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
A lot of walking not at lot of information. It was raining on the tour and the guide walked quickly so we may have missed information regarding San Sebastián
David W,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
Fran is very passionate about telling the history of San Sebastian, its culture, its passion for food, and the Basque culture and area. He also walked the group by some very good Pintxo bars that he recommended that we could check out later after the tour.
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