Tours in San Sebastian

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Experience a day of exquisite wine tourism with our tour from San Sebastian to La Rioja, where you’ll discover why these lands, shaped since Roman times, are synonymous with excellence. With private transport and hotel pick-up in Donostia, head to Rioja Alavesa to visit two contrasting wineries (one small and family-run, the other mid-sized) exploring traditional and innovative vineyard and cellar methods. Stroll among vines and barrels and enjoy a guided wine tasting highlighting the red fruit, vanilla, and spice notes typical of crianzas and reservas. Continue to Laguardia, a medieval gem with cobbled streets and underground cellars, for a pintxos lunch paired with local wines and tips to explore the wine route further. No expertise is needed, just a love of landscapes, conversation, and wine. Choose a small-group or private option for a comfortable, intimate, and adaptable day discovering La Rioja’s culture, gastronomy, and scenery.

Discover San Sebastian in the most agile and sustainable way with our guided bike tour. An authentic experience that lets you explore more in less time while keeping Donostia’s relaxed spirit. Starting in the city center, ride along the cycle paths by the three beaches—Ondarreta, La Concha, and Zurriola—as your local guide shares stories, curiosities, and food tips. See Chillida’s Peine del Viento, the Belle Époque landmarks like the City Hall, Hotel María Cristina, and Victoria Eugenia Theatre, then head east toward the Kursaal, the Paseo Nuevo, and the Dove of Peace with views of Mount Urgull and the Urumea River. The mostly flat route includes bike, helmet, guide, and insurance. A comfortable, authentic, and scenic San Sebastian bike tour that combines the sea breeze, culture, and local life in one unforgettable ride.

Join a passionate local guide for the ultimate 3-hour pintxos adventure into the real San Sebastián. We'll skip tourist traps and explore two iconic neighborhoods—trendy Gros and the historic Old Town—visiting the legendary family-run bars and spots where locals truly go. This journey is a masterclass in Basque cuisine. You'll learn the art of txikiteo (bar-hopping) and experience an authentic cider house with cider poured straight from the barrel! Taste incredible dishes, from rich foie gras mushrooms to a special off-the-menu tasting of tender chipirones (baby squid) paired with crisp Txakoli wine. We finish with a sweet finale at San Sebastián's oldest bakery, savoring the original pantxineta pastry recipe. Come hungry and get ready to eat, drink, and explore like a true local!

Enjoy an unforgettable Dragonstone tour from San Sebastian, visiting the iconic hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where the Cantabrian Sea crashes against cliffs and cinematic views await. Continue along the coast to Bilbao for a stroll through the Old Town and estuary, where seafaring heritage meets striking architecture. Pause for traditional Basque pintxos and drinks at a local lunch. The day ends with a guided visit to the Guggenheim Museum, tickets and audio guide included, showcasing contemporary masterpieces in Frank Gehry’s landmark building. With private transport, a local guide, and a relaxed pace allowing photos, pintxos, and insider tips, this tour blends nature, history, and world-class art—a perfect full-day journey from Donosti / San Sebastian linking Gaztelugatxe and Bilbao.

San Sebastián offers elegance, tradition, and coastal charm—but local insight makes all the difference. Explore the city with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. Museum visits can be arranged upon request. Your guide contacts you in advance to shape the tour around your interests, revealing hidden corners and local favorites beyond the obvious sights.

Discover three coastal gems on a Hondarribia, San Juan, and San Pedro tour from San Sebastian, blending border history, Atlantic scenery, and seafaring charm in just a few hours. Begin in Hondarribia, where the walled town and La Marina district showcase historic elegance and colorful balconies, while your guide shares maritime anecdotes and local tips. Climb Mount Jaizkibel for panoramic Basque coastline views, then continue to the Bay of Pasaia, visiting San Juan (Pasai Donibane) and San Pedro with stone houses, narrow lanes, and grill-fish taverns. Follow in Victor Hugo’s footsteps and, weather permitting, cross the estuary by boat for perfect photo opportunities. With a bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and small groups, this tour offers an agile, cultural, and photogenic day trip from San Sebastian, combining heritage, viewpoints, and maritime life before returning to Donostia.

Depart from Bilbao or San Sebastian and experience an unforgettable day in three of the most iconic destinations in the French Basque Country: Biarritz, Bayonne and San Juan de Luz. A complete excursion combining history, coastal elegance, traditional architecture and local cuisine. We start in Biarritz, a city of aristocratic air and spectacular views of the Atlantic. We will visit places like the Grande Plage, the Casino, the Hotel du Palais and the church of Sainte Eugénie, with free time afterwards to enjoy the surroundings. We will continue to Bayonne, where we will take a guided tour of its historic center, including the City Hall, the church of San Andrés and the Gothic cathedral. Then you will have time to have lunch and explore at your own pace. We close the day in San Juan de Luz, a charming fishing village where we combine a short guided tour with free time to stroll, shop or relax. A complete experience with guidance, transportation and the perfect balance between culture and leisure.

Discover the charms of San Sebastian, including a private meal in a famous Sociedad Gastrónomica (men's cooking club), during this 4-hour private tour of Spain's culinary capital. This all-inclusive experience includes hotel pickup/drop-off, climate-controlled private transport and a local guide just for your group.

Embark on a captivating journey to three distinct and spectacular French towns: Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, and Hendaye. Your expert guide will lead you through their charming streets, revealing their most captivating highlights and sharing their rich history. > > Additional Information: > * Confirmation will be received at the time of booking. > * Enjoy comfortable transportation from your hotel. > * An optional three-course menu of the day is available for lunch. > * This is a private tour experience.

On this full-day exploration of San Sebastian, we’ll get an edible crash course on the very roots of this seaside city's cuisine, delighting in peak seasonal ingredients, learning about local culinary traditions and visiting iconic haunts, old and new. Stop by stop, from classic pintxos to new school ciders, funky gastrobars to sleek dining rooms, the throughline will reveal itself, and that is the irresistible Basque way of enjoying food.

Experience an unforgettable excursion from San Sebastian to Dragonstone and Guernica. Visit the iconic hermitage of San Juan, the Game of Thrones location, where the Cantabrian Sea crashes against the cliffs. Cross the rocky walkway with a bilingual guide before continuing to Guernica, the symbolic heart of the Basque people, exploring the Tree of Guernica, Picasso’s mural, and historic air raid shelters. Travel comfortably by private coach in a mid sized group. The tour includes transport, entrance to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, and local tips to make the most of each stop. A full day experience linking nature, heritage, and art, perfect for photos, history, and an authentic taste of the Basque Country.

Experience the famous bar hopping tour tasting couple of pintxos, basque tapas, drinking local wine while gathering with locals in the old town of San Sebastian. Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a food-culinary expert guide on this amazing and fun tour. Enjoy the tour as a local on our private small group of just you, which means you can get to know the real taste of some typical San Sebastian pintxos. Amazing tastes of local different pintxos and wines, beers or soft drinks Learn about the culinary-gastronomy culture of San Sebastian Visit bars and restaurants like a local Private small groups for an intimate atmosphere. PRIVATE TOURS. WE DO NOT JOIN PEOPLE OR OTHER GROUPS TO OUR PRIVATE TOURS!

Discover San Sebastian like a local with our walking tour with pintxos, a guided journey from the elegant Centre to the narrow lanes of the Old Town, showing why this Atlantic jewel captivates at first sight. Start among boulevards, theatres, and historic hotels of the Belle Epoque and Queen Maria Cristina, as your guide shares stories of the city’s nineteenth-century origins, twentieth-century expansion, and vibrant cultural life around City Hall, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Tabakalera, and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Continue into the historic heart, where San Vicente and Santa Maria churches watch over squares and pintxo-lined streets. Learn about Donostia’s gastronomic tradition and receive genuine recommendations for further exploration. The tour concludes with a pintxo and drink in a classic Old Town bar, the perfect toast to a stroll that blends heritage, culture, and flavor. Ideal for a dynamic, friendly, and delicious introduction to San Sebastian.

This visit gives you a chance to learn about the work of Basque farmers visiting a 16th-century farmhouse. Afterwards, the trip continues through the landscape until we reach the Cider House. You will get to know the family that runs it and the steps required to make Basque cider will be explained. You will then taste the product, first in the bottle and then sitting down to a traditional cider house menu. * The guided tour, as it is a shared service, may be in several languages depending on the origin of the clients.

Embark on an excursion to the Baztan Valley and Zugarramurdi Caves from Pamplona or San Sebastian (choose departure at booking), a journey where nature, history, and legend intertwine. We depart for Elizondo, the elegant capital of the valley, famed for its stately houses, stone bridges over the River Bidasoa, and welcoming atmosphere reflecting Navarre’s essence. After strolling its streets and squares, we continue to the Zugarramurdi caves, a unique natural site shrouded in mystery, linked to ancient akelarres and the history of witchcraft in Navarre. There we explore rock galleries that have fuelled myths and traditions for centuries. We return to meeting point, after a journey blending green landscapes, ancestral culture, and fascinating stories evoking Dolores Redondo’s trilogy: The Invisible Guardian, The Legacy in the Bones, and Offering to the Storm. The tour includes a bilingual guide, private transport, visits to Elizondo, Baztan Valley and entry to the Zugarramurdi caves.

Enjoy a privileged view of the Bay of the Shell and Santa Clara Island in Donostia-San Sebastian The ride lasts 30 minutes to Santa Clara Island. Scan the QR that you will see when you enter the boat and access with your smartphone our free audio guide (available in Basque, Spanish, English and French). There you can go down, visit it as long as you want, and come back with the next departures although if you don’t feel like it, you can only take the walk, in which case the estimated duration is 40 minutes. Santa Clara Island, in a natural paradise in the middle of La Concha Bay. There you can enjoy the views of the bay, walk along its paths, know its cliffs, have a drink at the bar (in summer) or take a bath and sunbathe. In addition, the House of the Lighthouse houses the work "Hondalea" by Cristina Iglesias, visitable in Easter and summer

On this Shared Walking Tour of San Sebastian you will discover one of the most beautiful cities in northern Spain, where urban elegance blends with coastal charm. We will walk through the Old Town, with its lively streets full of history and local flavor, until we reach the emblematic Plaza de la Constitución, ancient nerve center of the city. Continue to the majestic Bay of La Concha, undisputed symbol of San Sebastian, and explore the Romantic Area, with its stately architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere A complete and close tour to enjoy San Sebastian in all its diversity: its historical past, its architectural wealth and its unmistakable gastronomic and seafaring spirit.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the French Basque Country! Explore Bayonne, Biarritz, and Saint Jean de Luz with expert guide. Indulge in local flavors and coastal beauty. At 9 am, depart from San Sebastián to Bayonne, the heart of the French Basque Country. Wander its Gothic streets, explore the cathedral, and enjoy a relaxing walk along the picturesque Nive River. Continue to Biarritz, a coastal gem renowned for its surfing heritage and stunning promenade. Visit Les Halles market to sample local delicacies. End the tour in Saint Jean de Luz, where history comes alive in charming streets. Visit Maison Adam, birthplace of the iconic macaron.

Discover the essence of San Sebastian on this private walking tour, designed to showcase the city's most iconic sights and hidden gems, led by an expert local guide. Your journey begins at the majestic Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro, where you'll marvel at its intricate Baroque facade. Stroll through the charming streets of the Old Town, each corner teeming with stories and culinary delights. Admire the elegant Belle Époque buildings that line the way to La Concha Beach, known for its picturesque bay. Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights into San Sebastian's unique traditions, from the renowned pintxos culture to its celebrated festivals. This tour does not include entrance fees, as it's designed to appreciate the city's beauty from its streets and plazas, making it an ideal choice for those looking to explore at their own pace with the expertise of a local guide.

Immersive experience: Immerse yourself in a dazzling sound and visual experience inside the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd an architectural gem in the heart of San Sebastian. The celestial chants of a choir merge with the spatial soundtrack. Discover the acoustic richness of one of the most beautiful churches in Spain. Let yourself be carried away by projections that magnify the building and delicately reveal every architectural detail.

Donostia San Sebastian Sailing wants to share with you our passion for the sea , nature and sail navigation. specialized in socio-educational activities of any topics, we try to make things different and avoid crowds and always enjoy the city from the best and most exclusive views. Always unparaleled and imposible to find anywhere except in our boat. The offer a unique way to experience a location while learning about sailing and related topics like marine life, history, and culture. You will enjoy a socio-educational sailing experience.

Experience an authentic Basque wine tour focused on txakoli, the fresh, saline, and vibrant white wine produced here since before the sixteenth century. Depart from San Sebastian along the coastal towns of Getaria and Zarautz, where the Atlantic breeze and sea-facing vineyards shape the unique character of Getaria Txakoli DO. Stroll through Getaria’s harbor and Old Town, then visit a txakolindegi (winery) to see grape-to-glass production, including steep-slope viticulture, harvest, pressing, and fermentation. Enjoy a guided tasting of different txakoli styles paired with a local Cantabrian aperitif. With hotel pick-up and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, and small-group or private options, this tour combines wine, scenery, and gastronomy while providing tips for exploring more wineries and restaurants along the Basque coast.

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.