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Perched in the heart of San Sebastian’s La Concha Bay, Santa Clara Island is one of the city’s gems. Discover it on this fun boat trip, which comes complete with an audio guide you can access using your smartphone. Choose whether to stay longer and explore the island’s beaches and the “Hondalea” artwork (in season) or return on the next boat back.

Discover many of Bilbao’s top landmarks, all in a single excursion—and learn about the different eras of the city’s development—on this small-group walking tour. Pick between morning or afternoon start times, and meet your guide in its scenic Old Town. You’ll see highlights like the Ribera Market, Plaza Nueva, Santiago Cathedral, and more, before discovering modern-day favorites like the Guggenheim and Zubizuri Bridge.

Escape the bustle of the city and elevate your afternoon in Donostia with an unprecedented maritime experience. As the sun descends, our state-of-the-art catamaran – equipped with an advanced hybrid zero-emission propulsion system – takes you into the waters of the Cantabrian Sea. Unlike traditional boats, we offer you navigation in absolute silence. No vibrations. No smell of fuel. Just you, the sea breeze and the sound of the ocean. Enjoy the magic of the Golden Hour from our panoramic deck. It’s the perfect time to sip a drink from our onboard bar service, as you watch the Wind Comb, Santa Clara Island and the city skyline tinge with coppery and pink tones. A sustainable luxury designed for those who demand the best perspective.

Stroll through the historic Old Town of San Sebastian with a guide on this walking tour. Through a guide's commentary, learn about the city's people, culture, architecture, and history. With a small group of just 10 people or fewer, travelers will enjoy personalized attention and the chance to ask questions on the tour, which will stop at a local bar for a round of pintxos (tapas) and a drink.

San Sebastián offers elegance, tradition, and coastal charm—but local insight makes all the difference. Explore the city with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. Museum visits can be arranged upon request. Your guide contacts you in advance to shape the tour around your interests, revealing hidden corners and local favorites beyond the obvious sights.

Discover San Sebastian through the eyes of a local on this small-group walking tour. Leave the history books behind as you tick off the Bay of La Concha, lively streets of the Old Town, Donostia Boulevard, and more. Stroll through hidden corners and soak up the city's culture as you explore beyond the main sights. With its shorter duration, you'll also have plenty of time to shop and dine at your leisure afterwards.

San Sebastian’s reputation as the best food city in the world is deserved. On this walking food & wine tour, we’ll show you why. In three hours, you’ll experience true Basque cuisine across two iconic neighborhoods: trendy Gros and the historic Old Town, where pintxos culture was born. Your local guide will introduce you to family-owned bars and world-renowned dining spots alike, each offering flavors that tell the story of Basque culinary heritage. From perfectly paired Mosto spritz to the sweet finale of traditional pantxineta, every bite connects you to centuries of tradition. You’ll discover the sagardotegi (cider house) experience, master the art of txikiteo, and understand how locals perfected these flavors long before the world took notice.

No place in the world excites us as much as the Basque Country. Its culture, landscape, history and society are for us a unique and great mix. We are also very involved in the street culture, the music, nature and sports and we love to share our discoveries and passions with new friends and help them have a real local experience. We have a strong commitment with providing socially sustainable experiences, so between some other good practices we only host small groups for the best experience for everyone involved. Ask about our experiences at the seaside as well! Come join us!

Spend a great half day cycling around Bilbao, learning all about the city’s highlights from your guide. Either join a small group,or take this tour privately. You’ll stop at several places today, including architectural sites, the Guggenheim, parks, government buildings, the Maritime Museum, City Hall, La Ribera Market, and then finish up where you started.

Book this small group tour to explore Getxo and the Vizcaya Bridge with hotel pickup included, so transportation and your guide are all taken care of. Learn about the Ibaizabal river, the history of the bridge, and explore the area around Getxo. After this half-day tour, the rest of your day is free.

Step inside the world-famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, one of Spain's most iconic cultural landmarks and a masterpiece of contemporary architecture designed by Frank Gehry. With an immersive multimedia tour, discover the museum's fascinating history, innovative design, and its role in transforming Bilbao into a global cultural destination. This engaging format allows you to explore the impressive galleries at your own pace, uncovering detailed stories and fun facts about the modern and contemporary artworks by internationally renowned artists. Admire captivating exhibitions, thought-provoking installations, and iconic outdoor sculptures while learning about the creativity and artistic movements behind the collections. Gain fascinating insights into the museum's architecture, cultural significance, and the masterpieces that have made the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao one of Europe's most celebrated art institutions.

Visit the highlights of San Sebastian in a short amount of time on this guided bike tour. Cruise around the easy-to-bike city with a guide, stopping at more than 7 hotspots, including three beaches. This tour departs from a centrally located location at two convenient times, offering you some flexibility.

Join this small group and cycle around San Sebastian with your guide, and learn all about Basque history and culture. Ride along the city’s fantastic bike trails and get to the beaches to check the surf. You’ll pass by several attractions, where you can stop and learn a bit about each of them. This tour lasts around two and a half hours.

Enjoy a dinner to remember—and discover the highlights of Bilbao’s vibrant food scene—during this small-group food tour. Meet your guide in central Bilbao, and be sure to come hungry: you’ll taste the best of the city’s many pintxos (tapas) bars. Try a number of local bites, learn all about what sets the Basque Country’s culinary offerings apart, enjoy drinks with your nibbles, and follow your guide to locals-frequented favorites.

Immerse yourself in the Basque region’s dramatic coastal scenery, discover some of its key monuments, and cap off your visit with a trip to vibrant Bilbao on this private, full-day tour. Following morning pickup at your hotel, you’ll visit Gernika (immortalized in a Picasso painting), will discover the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, will see the Dragonstone filming location from “Game of Thrones,” and will explore Bilbao’s iconic Guggenheim.

Do something a little different for dinner on this small-group food-and-wine tour in Bilbao. Rather than opt for a sit-down meal, follow your guide around local bars to try traditional pintxos. Enjoy enough small plates, paired with drinks, to make up a full meal. Learn about Bilbao's history as you go from bar to bar, passing by city highlights along the way.

The Essential Tour of Bilbao! You have the perfect opportunity to enjoy the most complete tour of the historic center of Bilbao. We have the best team of professional local guides at your service. Discover the heritage, culture and history of Bilbao with rigor and entertainment, without haste, dressed with anecdotes and curiosities. Enjoy! Brief description and itinerary: From its medieval old town (Las Siete Calles) to the alternative Bilbao La Vieja, we will explore the origins of this mercantile city from the beginning of the 14th century, walking through its first streets, buildings, squares and markets. You will discover the importance of the estuary, mining and industrial activity and historical events. The history of great characters awaits us on a visit essential to know Bilbao Meeting point: Plaza Arriaga - White Umbrellas

San Sebastian’s architecture and golden sands look their best from the water. Experience them for longer when you join this intimate cruise that covers not just San Sebastian’s bay but the bay of Pasaia. Soft drinks, a Polaroid photo, and Wi-Fi are included, as well as a downloadable audio guide. Upgrade for the sunset tour, which is longer than the morning or afternoon cruises, and features a glass of cava.

Discover pintxos tradition on a small-group food tour in San Sebastian's Old Town. Visit several venues, including pintxo bars, restaurants, and gourmet shops. Taste local specialties like Iberian ham, mussels, and marinated anchovies, and enjoy glasses of Basque wine in a small-group setting, for a more intimate experience.

Rediscover the "Pearl of the Cantabrian" aboard the 'Ciudad San Sebastián', the most modern and sustainable catamaran in the city. Forget conventional tourist boats. We revolutionize navigation in Donostia with an advanced hybrid propulsion system, eliminating noise, vibrations and smoke. Quiet Navigation : Enjoy the sea breeze in a 100% CO2-free environment. A total respect for the biodiversity of our bay. Unrivalled Views : Get as close as anyone to the iconic Wind Comb, Santa Clara Island and the San Sebastian landscape. Culture at your own pace: We have replaced the annoying public address with an interactive audio guide customized for your smartphone. History and culture. Spacious panoramic decks, onboard bar and freedom of movement to capture the perfect photograph. The perfect plan: Whether on our daytime walks or on the exclusive Sunset Tours, Donostia lives from the sea with the standard of comfort and sustainability.

Pintxo culture is at the heart of San Sebastian’s food scene. Enjoy reserved seating at some of the city’s most fascinating venues—plus a tour of Mercado de la Bretxa—when you prebook this intimate tour, available as small-group and private options. Sample wine, charcuterie, desserts, and more, and leave with recommendations for the rest of your stay. Note that when the market is closed, your tour includes an additional two pintxo stops.

Discover the History, Highlights & Hidden Stories of San Sebastián. Perfect for first-time visitors, this small-group walking tour helps you understand San Sebastián, not just see it. We'll explore the historic heart of the city, uncovering the people and events that shaped the city you see today. Along the way I'll bring its past to life with historic photographs and old postcards. I focus on engaging, memorable history rather than long lists of dates and names. As a Brit who's called the Basque Country home for over 20 years, I love helping English-speaking visitors discover the streets, stories and hidden corners that make this city so special. Whether it's your first day or your only day here, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of San Sebastián and ideas for what to explore next. There's plenty of time for questions, plus recommendations for pintxo bars, restaurants and places to visit afterwards. Join me for an engaging introduction to this wonderful Basque city!

Discover the San Sebastian coast and the bay of La Concha the intimate way, aboard a private sailboat just for you and your group of family and friends. As your local skipper steers you along the coast from Donostia, you’ll relax on deck, soaking up the sights away from the land-based crowds.