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Camino Hike: San Sebastian to Pasaia Views
4.8
29 Ratings
Donostia
Embark on a picturesque hike along the St. James Way from San Sebastian to San Pedro. Enjoy stunning trails, breathtaking viewpoints, and a delicious local pintxo along the way.
Embark on a picturesque hike along the St. James Way from San Sebastian to San Pedro. Enjoy stunning trails, breathtaking viewpoints, and a delicious local pintxo along the way.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kursaal - Departure from San Sebastian at 9:00 AM. The meeting point is at the ticket office of this remarkable building.
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Monte Ulia - Begin the hike at 9:20 AM on Mt Ulia, heading towards San Pedro (known as Pasaia in the Basque language). Enjoy breathtaking views of San Sebastian and the Pasaia bay, including the lighthouse on Mt Ulia.
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- Kursaal - Departure from San Sebastian at 9:00 AM. The meeting point is at the ticket office of this remarkable building.
- Monte Ulia - Begin the hike at 9:20 AM on Mt Ulia, heading towards San Pedro (known as Pasaia in the Basque language). Enjoy breathtaking views of San Sebastian and the Pasaia bay, including the lighthouse on Mt Ulia.
- Pasai San Pedro - Arrive in San Pedro at 12:30 PM, explore the area, and enjoy a round of pintxos and drinks. Experience the charm of a traditional Basque fishing village on the left bank of the Pasajes bay in San Pedro. A pintxo and a drink will be provided here (not included in the bilingual tour option).
- Kursaal - Return to San Sebastian by 2:00 PM. Transportation back to the meeting point will be provided by private vehicle for small or private groups, or by a comfortable taxi service for the bilingual group.
What's Included
- Pintxo and drink per person at Pasaia San Pedro (not included in the bilingual tour option)
- Local guide
- Return transfer from San Pedro to San Sebastian
- Pintxo and drink per person at Pasaia San Pedro (not included in the bilingual tour option)
- Local guide
- Return transfer from San Pedro to San Sebastian
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Suitable clothes and shoes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Lunch
- Suitable clothes and shoes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Additional Information
Set off on a hike from San Sebastian that embodies the essence of the Camino de Santiago: dramatic cliffs, lush Atlantic forests, and stunning sea vistas.
Commencing in Donostia / San Sebastian, the journey follows the coastal trail over Mount Ulia, navigating the scallop-marked paths while enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and pausing at scenic viewpoints…
Set off on a hike from San Sebastian that embodies the essence of the Camino de Santiago: dramatic cliffs, lush Atlantic forests, and stunning sea vistas.
Commencing in Donostia / San Sebastian, the journey follows the coastal trail over Mount Ulia, navigating the scallop-marked paths while enjoying the fresh ocean breeze and pausing at scenic viewpoints overlooking the bay and Faro de la Plata. This route is perfect for hiking enthusiasts seeking a taste of the Camino at a leisurely pace.
The trek concludes in the charming fishing village of San Pedro (Pasaia), where stone houses, boats, and taverns showcase genuine maritime culture. Here, visitors can savor a pintxo and a drink before a vehicle comfortably returns them to San Sebastian (not included in the bilingual group).
With a bilingual guide, a relaxed pace, and included return transport, this adventure seamlessly combines nature, history, and tradition into a memorable day.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Water and raincoat (depending on the weather) are recommended
- 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.
- Hike is not suitable for all ages and conditions: elderly people and pregnant women should consider alternative routes (inform us before before taking the hike). Some areas on the hike from San Sebastián to San Pedro can be slippery, wear sturdy, slip-resistant hiking shoes and proceed with caution, especially after rainfall or in wet conditions.
Location
Kursaal
Zurriola Hiribidea
The meeting point is: Kursaal Auditorium ticket office. Address: Av. de la Zurriola, 1-3, 20002 Donostia / San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa. The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(29 Ratings)
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R9801dsrachelc
Sep 21, 2025
Lovely hike - Beatrice was fantastic - best guide I’ve had! Loved getting to know her and learning all about Basque. The hike was beautiful and fun even in the rain.
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Jennifer_s
Jul 29, 2025
We recommend this beautiful hike - Jonathan was friendly and kept at a pace that we were comfortable with. The hike offered many beautiful views, even on a cloudy day with some rain. The start and end times were accurate. We would recommend this tour.
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Myke_l
Jul 17, 2025
Enjoyed a scenic hike... - Enjoyed a scenic hike from San Sebastian to San Pedro along with insights into Basque culture throughout history to modern day. Our tour guide Andrea27 went above and beyond the call of duty making sure we found a place to enjoyed a local meal and beverages upon completion of our tour.
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Elke
Jul 7, 2025
Hike from San Sebastian to San Pedro across St James Way - The hike offered fantastic views over the ocean and coastline. It was mostly shaded and fauna and flora were beautiful. Our guide, Begonia, was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about Basque Country. We enjoyed every minute of it including our final stop at a small place in St Pedro to enjoy delicious Pintxos and the local Txakoli wine. Highly recommend this tour!
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Irledia_m
Mar 29, 2025
Exceptional experience - Our guide, Imanol, was outstanding: knowledgeable, personable, and passionate about the region. He not only led us through breathtaking trails but also enriched the experience with fascinating insights about the landscape, history, and local culture. His friendly, engaging nature made for effortless conversation, and he took the time to ensure we felt comfortable asking questions. It truly felt like hiking with a friend who happened to be an expert in everything around us.
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Jo_n
Oct 2, 2024
Life list of Must Do It List - How fabulous to be with an educated Forester, a local and an historian! So grateful for the hand on the spippery slopes down
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Kellyk171
Sep 13, 2024
100% recommend! - This was an unexpected treat for us. We book this ahead of time thinking it was just going to be a normal, run of the mill hike. It was MUCH more than that. We went up Mount UlÃa and headed to San Pedro via the Camino de Santiago which is an old religious pilgrimage. I'll let you look it up instead of me telling you about it and butchering it but there are bits of this trail in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. If you go to the visitors Center you can get a passport and have it stamped as you hike these trails. It was a really fun and interesting experience that our guide (I feel terrible that I can't remember her name! Alua or Arua maybe? But we LOVED her!) told us all about during our 6 mile hike. The hike isn't difficult although there are some parts that are a bit more challenging than others. But I would still rate it as any age can make it. And at the end we went to a bar in San Pedro for some Pintxos and cider! I would absolutely do this hike again. It was a nice little break from the city and shopping and we got some much needed exercise after days of eating and drinking.
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459ibais
Sep 10, 2024
Excursion Costa San Sebastian Passages. - We did the family outing and it was fascinating. We followed the Recommendation of friends to hire the excursion with this company. The landscapes are spectacular, a mixture of sea and incredible mountain. It is advisable to do the excursion with Guide so as not to miss. The Inigo Guide was very kind to us and all his information was interesting. This excursion is a must-see activity for anyone visiting San Sebastian. Interesting to see the weather forecast. For all audiences.
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Maria_b
Sep 3, 2024
Camino hike - Our hike guide was informative and friendly. Explained significant scenery and paths along the way . Begonia made the entire experience a memorable one
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Marylin_r
Jul 5, 2024
Family Camino Day - Walking the Camino is an enriching experience any time and any place. This part of the Camino is filled with a silent beauty unlike other more populated stages. Our guide was very knowledgeable and encouraging on difficult terrain.
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