• Hotel La Perla - Meeting Point

Join Esteban and Martin in front of Hotel La Perla on Plaza del Castillo — the renowned hotel near where Ernest Hemingway stayed during his visits to San Fermin. From this location, you will be guided through the serene early-morning streets of the Old Town to the balcony, setting the stage for the experience ahead.

• Calle Estafeta - Arrival at the Balcony

Welcome to your exclusive balcony overlooking the heart of the encierro route. As you enjoy your Navarra breakfast — hot coffee, freshly baked pastries, juice, and local produce — Martin and Esteban begin the pre-lockdown briefing. They will inform you about today’s bull breed and their reputation, explain the significance of the two rockets, describe the strategies used by the most experienced runners, and share insider insights about this particular stretch of Estafeta.

• Calle Estafeta - The Encierro

The first rocket is fired. The corral gates open. Within moments, six fighting bulls and their accompanying steers charge down the cobblestone streets toward the bullring. From your balcony, you’ll witness the runners positioning themselves, the crowd’s energy surging, and the herd thundering past just meters below. Martin and Esteban provide live commentary — highlighting key moments, explaining the events in real time, and ensuring you capture every detail of this 2- to 4-minute spectacle.

• Hotel La Perla - Post-lockdown Debrief

The bulls have passed, but the experience continues. Share a celebratory toast with your fellow guests as you watch the TV replay together and relive the highlights. Martín and Esteban answer your questions, share personal stories from years of San Fermín, and offer insider recommendations for the rest of your day in Pamplona — the best pintxo bars, the afternoon bullfight, and the hidden corners of the festival most tourists never discover.

• Private balcony on Estafeta Street, the longest and most intense stretch of the encierro
• Small group experience — intimate gathering, not a crowded tour
• Expert local host: bilingual guide, born and raised in Pamplona
• Traditional Navarra breakfast: lattes, artisan pastries, juice, regional produces
• Pre-lockdown briefing: today’s bull breed, runners’ tactics & what the rockets signal
• Post-lockdown celebratory toast to relive the highlights with your group
• A Guide to Where to Eat, What to Do, and Hemingway’s Footsteps

Stand on the iconic Estafeta Street, near the balcony where Hemingway once observed the lockdown. From this elevated viewpoint, immerse yourself in every moment of Pamplona’s famous Running of the Bulls — the sound of hooves on cobblestones, the crowd’s excitement, and the white and red blur rushing by below.

Begin your morning at 6:50 AM with Esteban, your local guide and a passionate San Fermin aficionado. Enjoy a traditional Navarra breakfast featuring coffee, artisan pastries, and local produce, as Esteban briefs you on the day’s bull breed, the runners’ strategies, and the insider tips only locals know.

At 8:00 AM, the rocket signals the start. The bulls race down Estafeta — the longest part of the course — with Esteban and Martin providing live commentary. After the run, join in a celebratory toast as you and your group relive the highlights.

This isn’t just a seat in the stands. It’s the closest experience to the encierro without actually running it yourself.

Watch it here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVooG2XjUk9/

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.