Discover the secrets of San Sebastian on a historic walking tour. Explore the city’s iconic buildings and taste delicious pintxos in the Old Town.
Discover the secrets of San Sebastian on a historic walking tour. Explore the city’s iconic buildings and taste delicious pintxos in the Old Town.
- Centro - Experience the Belle Époque allure of San Sebastian by exploring its most renowned landmarks. The adventure starts at the City Hall (Ayuntamiento), a magnificent building steeped in history. As you walk along the renowned La Concha Beach, you’ll learn about the city’s transformation into a luxurious spa destination for Spanish royalty….
- Centro - Experience the Belle Époque allure of San Sebastian by exploring its most renowned landmarks. The adventure starts at the City Hall (Ayuntamiento), a magnificent building steeped in history. As you walk along the renowned La Concha Beach, you’ll learn about the city’s transformation into a luxurious spa destination for Spanish royalty. The next stop is the impressive Cathedral of Buen Pastor, which houses one of Europe’s largest organs.
The journey continues over the Maria Cristina Bridge, an architectural masterpiece inspired by Parisian bridges, offering stunning views of the Urumea River.
You’ll then admire the exterior of the Maria Cristina Hotel, a glamorous icon of the San Sebastian Film Festival, still showing marks from the Spanish Civil War. Nearby, the Victoria Eugenia Theatre stands as a historic venue that has hosted the city’s vibrant cultural events.
- Old Town - In the second part of the tour, explore the narrow streets of the Old Town, the site of one of the city’s most intense battles.
Visit the Market of La Bretxa, a historic marketplace integral to local life for centuries. As you wander, you’ll find century-old shops, some over 190 years old!
Step inside the Church of San Vicente, a Gothic treasure that holds a relic older than the city itself, and visit the famous Plaza de la Constitucion, which hides intriguing secrets. The journey concludes at the iconic Church of Santa Maria del Coro, where you’ll admire its stunning Baroque façade from the outside.
- 31 de Agosto - To wrap up, the guide will invite you to select one pintxo and a drink, offering a perfect opportunity to savor local white wine and immerse yourself in the city’s rich culinary culture (only included in the small group option).

- Local guide
- Local pintxo and drink in the Old Town (if option selected, not available for Bilingual group)
- Local guide
- Local pintxo and drink in the Old Town (if option selected, not available for Bilingual group)
- Food and drinks unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Rain clothes
- Food and drinks for underaged
- Food and drinks unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Rain clothes
- Food and drinks for underaged
Explore San Sebastian like a local with our guided walking tour, taking you from the sophisticated city center to the charming alleys of the Old Town, revealing why this Atlantic gem enchants visitors instantly.
Begin your journey amidst the boulevards, theaters, and historic hotels of the Belle Epoque and Queen Maria Cristina. Your guide will share…
Explore San Sebastian like a local with our guided walking tour, taking you from the sophisticated city center to the charming alleys of the Old Town, revealing why this Atlantic gem enchants visitors instantly.
Begin your journey amidst the boulevards, theaters, and historic hotels of the Belle Epoque and Queen Maria Cristina. Your guide will share fascinating tales of the city’s 19th-century beginnings, 20th-century growth, and lively cultural scene around City Hall, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Tabakalera, and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.
Venture into the historic core, where the San Vicente and Santa Maria churches overlook bustling squares and streets lined with pintxos. Discover San Sebastian’s rich culinary heritage and receive authentic recommendations for further exploration.
The tour wraps up with a pintxo and drink in a traditional Old Town bar (not included for bilingual tour), a perfect way to celebrate a walk that combines history, culture, and taste. An ideal and delightful introduction to San Sebastian.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group 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 was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.