Zarautz, Getaria And Zumaia From San Sebastian
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience a full day along Gipuzkoa’s western coast on a tour from San Sebastian, combining viewpoints, seafaring towns, and cinematic landscapes.
Start with views from Talai Mendi, then visit Zarautz, with its elegant promenade and Atlantic vibe, before continuing to Getaria, the hometown of Cristobal Balenciaga, where the harbour, Calle Mayor, and grill-fish tradition tell the story of local whalers and sea culture.
The journey ends in Zumaia, facing Itzurun Beach and the iconic flysch cliffs, with the Hermitage of San Telmo, featured in “Ocho apellidos vascos”, offering a cinematic finale.
With a bilingual guide and private transport, this tour blends culture, landscape, and gastronomy, with selected stops, pintxo tips, and photo-worthy corners, returning to Donostia with sea salt on your skin and stories to share.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
A minimum of 2 adults is required to carry out the tour (4 in case of the Minibus bilingual tour option).
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Orio
At the beginning of the tour, we pass through Orio, a well-known village famous for its rowing team, one of the best in the region. On competition days, locals show their support by hanging yellow flags from the balconies. We may also spot pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago, as our route follows part of their journey.
Zarautz
Panoramic view from Talai Mendi, offering breathtaking coastal scenery, followed by a visit to Zarautz, where you can experience its vibrant surfer atmosphere.
What‘s Included
Hotel/apartment pick up and drop off (excluded from Minibus Bilingual Tour)
Private transportation
Local guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Food and drinks not included
Rain clothes and umbrellas
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Small group (Spanish)
Pickup included
Medium-sized group (Bilingual)
No accomodation pick up: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point.
Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking both languages are welcome.
Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 people, with a maximum of 30 people during the tour. For transportation, up to 60 .
Minibus: The vehicle used for this tour option is a minibus of up to 30 people.
Meeting point: San Sebastian bus Station, Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. Main door of the cafeteria.
Small group (English)
Pickup included
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great 1/2 day tour
Dawn C,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ive just been on this tour with Eider and i loved it. The places we stopped were beautiful and Eider was very knowledgeable, friendly, professional and always happy to take a few photos for me :-)
great tour
sunseeker846,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have just returned from this tour with Eider. The tour was great, amazing views & Eider was very friendly, knowledgeable & always happy to take a photo. Would definitely recommend.
Getting to know fishing villages
Pablo M,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great views and the villages are lovely. Travel to the Game of Thrones series and the film eight Basque surnames.
Enjoyable Tour
dic356,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a tour with Eider, who was knowledgeable and fun. We had a little mishap as the van broke down, she handled it with ease and we were on our way in no time. Really enjoyed our tour to 3 lovely coastal towns. Thanks Eider. Lee & Diane.
Incredible landscapes
norar754,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was one of the best tours I've ever done. Not only because of the places toured but because the Eider guide was wonderful. He is a super warm, very knowledgeable and funny human being. It was an excellent experience
Summer Walks
TrailBlazer324483,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zarautz beach and the ghetto mouse and then about 3 km away is Zumaia beach where they made the movie game of thrones with a very nice sunset
Fun day trip
maria t,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience to visit and learn about the 3 villages outside of San Sebastián. The day trip was fun and the guide, Iker, was very knowledgeable, helpful, fun, and answered any question anybody had. The trip was well worth the price…the views in the 3 villages were amazing!
Superb tour
juan bermejo dom,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time, Iker is a crack, very enjoyable and fun, good explanations and recommendations. Beautiful places , magnificent passages, do not touch good weather and we enjoy it very much
Very explanatory about...
Helen C,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very explanatory about region. Friendly and helpful. Enjoyed seeing the little towns and a chance to wander.
Interesting tour of charming villages
J5071RAlarsk,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very nice trip to Zarautz, Getaria and Zumaia with Eider as a guide. She was nice and knowledgeable and told a lot about a fascinating culture, charming small towns and exciting geology. Recommended!
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