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 Sebastián 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 famous La Concha Beach, learn about the city’s transformation into a luxurious spa destination for Spanish royalty. The next…
- Centro - Experience the Belle Époque allure of San Sebastián 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 famous La Concha Beach, 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 María Cristina Bridge, an architectural masterpiece inspired by Parisian bridges, offering stunning views of the Urumea River.
Admire the exterior of the María Cristina Hotel, a glamorous icon of the San Sebastián 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. Discover century-old shops, some over 190 years old!
Enter the Church of San Vicente, a Gothic treasure holding a relic older than the city itself, and visit the famous Plaza de la Constitución, which hides intriguing secrets. The journey concludes at the iconic Church of Santa María del Coro, where you can admire its stunning Baroque façade from the outside.
- 31 de Agosto - To wrap up, the guide will invite you to select a pintxo and a drink, providing a perfect opportunity to enjoy local white wine and immerse yourself in the city’s rich culinary culture.

- Local guide
- Local pintxo and drink in the Old Town (if option selected, not for Bilingual medium sized group)
- Local guide
- Local pintxo and drink in the Old Town (if option selected, not for Bilingual medium sized 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 walking tour featuring pintxos, a guided adventure from the sophisticated Centre to the charming alleys of the Old Town, showcasing why this Atlantic gem enchants at first glance.
Begin amidst the boulevards, theatres, and historic hotels of the Belle Epoque and Queen Maria Cristina, as your guide narrates…
Explore San Sebastian like a local with our walking tour featuring pintxos, a guided adventure from the sophisticated Centre to the charming alleys of the Old Town, showcasing why this Atlantic gem enchants at first glance.
Begin amidst the boulevards, theatres, and historic hotels of the Belle Epoque and Queen Maria Cristina, as your guide narrates tales of the city’s nineteenth-century beginnings, twentieth-century growth, and lively cultural scene around City Hall, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Tabakalera, and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.
Proceed into the historic core, where the San Vicente and Santa Maria churches overlook squares and pintxo-filled streets. Discover Donostia’s culinary tradition and receive authentic recommendations for further exploration.
The tour wraps up with a pintxo and drink in a traditional Old Town bar, the perfect way to celebrate a walk that combines heritage, culture, and flavor. Perfect for a lively, welcoming, and tasty introduction to San Sebastian.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- A minimum of 2 adults (4 adults for the mid-sized group tour option) is required to carry out the tour.
- 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 doesn’t meet the minimum group size, we will contact you at least 3 days in advance to let you know. Feel free to reach out anytime to check the total number 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.