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 enchanting Belle Époque allure of San Sebastian as we explore its most renowned landmarks. Our adventure begins at the City Hall (Ayuntamiento), a magnificent building steeped in history. As we stroll along the famous La Concha Beach, you’ll learn how the city transformed into a luxurious spa destination for Spanish…
- Centro - Experience the enchanting Belle Époque allure of San Sebastian as we explore its most renowned landmarks. Our adventure begins at the City Hall (Ayuntamiento), a magnificent building steeped in history. As we stroll along the famous La Concha Beach, you’ll learn how the city transformed into a luxurious spa destination for Spanish royalty. Next, we’ll visit the impressive Cathedral of Buen Pastor, which houses one of Europe’s largest organs.
Our journey continues as we cross the Maria Cristina Bridge, an architectural masterpiece inspired by the bridges of Paris, offering stunning views of the Urumea River.
We’ll then admire the exterior of the Maria Cristina Hotel, a glamorous icon of the San Sebastian Film Festival, still bearing marks from the Spanish Civil War. Just across, we’ll see the Victoria Eugenia Theatre, a historic venue that has been a witness to the city’s vibrant cultural life.
- Old Town - In this second part of the tour, we’ll explore the narrow streets of the Old Town, where one of the city’s most intense battles occurred.
We will visit the Market of La Bretxa, a historic marketplace that has been an essential 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 treasure that holds a relic older than the city itself, and visit the famous Plaza de la Constitucion, which hides fascinating secrets. Our journey concludes at the iconic Church of Santa Maria del Coro, where we’ll admire its stunning Baroque façade from the outside.
- 31 de Agosto - To conclude, the guide will invite you to choose one pintxo and a drink, a perfect opportunity to enjoy our local white wine and immerse yourself in the city’s rich gastronomic 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.