Top San Sebastian Day Trips

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Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

Departing from Bilbao or San Sebastián : live an unforgettable day through three of the most iconic destinations in the French Basque Country: Biarritz, Bayonne and San Juan de Luz. A complete excursion combining history, coastal elegance, traditional architecture and local cuisine. We start in Biarritz, a city of aristocratic air and spectacular views of the Atlantic. We will visit places like the Grande Plage, the Casino, the Hotel du Palais and the church of Sainte Eugénie, with free time afterwards to enjoy the surroundings. We will continue to Bayonne, where we will take a guided tour of its historic center, including the City Hall, the church of San Andrés and the Gothic cathedral. Then you will have time to have lunch and explore at your own pace. We close the day in San Juan de Luz, a charming fishing village where we combine a short guided tour with free time to stroll, shop or relax. A complete experience with guidance, transportation and the perfect balance between culture and leisure.

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Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

11 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(14)

from $77

Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(206)

from $113

Price varies by group size

Hondarribia, San Juan & San Pedro from San Sebastian

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(205)

from $65

Price varies by group size

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Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao

Maximize time in the Basque Country on this full-day tour from San Sebastian or Bilbao, which takes you across the border into France. Visit the glamorous beach city of Biarritz and the historic town of Bayonne with a professional guide. Upgrade to a tour in your choice of Spanish or English that also includes a restaurant lunch, transfers, and a visit to the seaside town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

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Biarritz and the French Coast from San Sebastian or Bilbao

6 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Gaztelugatxe and Guernica from San Sebastian

Spend a full day touring from San Sebastian to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and Guernica. Walk the rocky path to the hermitage featured in Game of Thrones, then explore Guernica's historic sites including the Tree of Guernica with its history and Picasso's mural inspired by his Guernica painting. Travel comfortably by private coach in a mid-sized group with entrance fees included for a seamless Basque Country experience.

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Gaztelugatxe and Guernica from San Sebastian

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(30)

from $155

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from San Sebastian

San Sebastian is a great springboard for visiting Spain’s La Rioja, a wine-growing region known for its high-quality red wines. Explore the vine-covered hills on this small-group door-to-door tour, visiting two wineries to see their vineyards and production facilities. At each estate, enjoy a wine tasting to sample different varieties, and finish with a small pintxos lunch paired with local wines in the beautiful town of Laguardia.

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La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from San Sebastian

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(105)

from $131

Price varies by group size

Tour of villages in the French Basque Pyrenees Sare, Ainhoa and Espelette

Discover the charm of the French Basque Country on an excursion from Bilbao and San Sebastian. You will cross to France to visit Sare, one of the most beautiful villages, with free time to tour its historic center and church. Continue to Ainhoa, famous for its main street of white houses and traditional atmosphere. The route ends in Espelette, known for its red pepper, where you can have lunch, walk and enjoy its gastronomy. A complete experience between landscapes, culture and traditions, ideal to know some of the most authentic corners of the region in one day.

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Tour of villages in the French Basque Pyrenees Sare, Ainhoa and Espelette

10 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.0

from $77

" Basque Farm House & Cider house" tour + meal from San Sebastian

This visit gives you a chance to learn about the work of Basque farmers visiting a 16th-century farmhouse. Afterwards, the trip continues through the landscape until we reach the Cider House. You will get to know the family that runs it and the steps required to make Basque cider will be explained. You will then taste the product, first in the bottle and then sitting down to a traditional cider house menu. * The guided tour, as it is a shared service, may be in several languages depending on the origin of the clients.

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" Basque Farm House & Cider house" tour + meal from San Sebastian

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(16)

from $111

Likely to Sell Out

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.

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2 bays, mornings and afternoons, and sunset with cava

2 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(161)

from $77

Private Dragonstone, Mundaka and Guernica tour from San Sebastian

Experience Biscay on a private tour from San Sebastian, starting at San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the Game of Thrones islet with 241 steps, sea views, and wind-swept landscapes. Continue to Mundaka, a fishing gem in the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, known for its legendary wave, harbor, churches, lookouts, and smoky grills along the quay. The route ends in Guernica, the symbolic heart of the Basque people, visiting the Tree of Guernica (Gernika in Basque), walking historic streets, and pausing before the mural inspired by Picasso’s Guernica. This private tour includes an expert local guide, hotel pick-up and drop-off, air-conditioned transport, and Gaztelugatxe tickets, offering a perfectly rounded day linking nature, culture, and memory in Biscay.

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Private Dragonstone, Mundaka and Guernica tour from San Sebastian

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(4)

from $351

Price varies by group size

Camino de Santiago hike in San Sebastian

Experience the green path of St. James’ Way (Camino de Santiago) on this nature-focused tour. Hike across Mount Ulia, enjoying views of San Sebastián and the bay of Pasaia, and visit the Ulia lighthouse. End in the fishing village of San Pedro with a pintxo and drink, then return comfortably to San Sebastián. This moderately strenuous hike requires good fitness and is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

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Camino de Santiago hike in San Sebastian

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(33)

from $46

Price varies by group size

Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from San Sebastian

Get to know the wines of La Rioja on a full-day small-group tour from San Sebastian. Skip the hassle of a rental car and admire the scenery while your guide does the driving. Visit a winery and stroll through the vineyards while learning about the local winemaking process. Relax over a traditional lunch complete with a wine tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience.

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Rioja wine tour: winery and traditional lunch from San Sebastian

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(51)

from $297

Price varies by group size

Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(104)

from $165

San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option

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.

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San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(258)

from $14

Price varies by group size

Enjoy a full-day getaway with our Pamplona tour from San Sebastian, a cultural and culinary experience exploring Navarre’s capital and the famous Running of the Bulls route during the San Fermin festival (July 6–14). With a bilingual guide and transportation included, start at Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the stage of the chupinazo, then walk along calle Estafeta, the Fuente de la Navarrería, and Plaza del Castillo, where historic cafés share stories of travelers and bullfighters. Admire the exterior of Pamplona Cathedral, stroll the Renaissance walls, and enjoy the Citadel’s green spaces while learning about San Fermin traditions, pintxos, and the city’s heritage. The tour allows time for lunch (not included in the price, free time will be offered), photos, and a relaxed pace, returning to San Sebastian having experienced Pamplona’s excitement, culture, and local flavor.

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Pamplona tour from San Sebastian

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(3)

from $106

Small Group Bayonne, Biarritz, St.Jean De Luz from San Sebastian

This tour is limited to a very small group of maximum 7 people, creating a relaxed and personal atmosphere that’s impossible on standard day trips. Led by a warm, knowledgeable local guide, the day feels more like traveling with a friend than following a script. The small group size allows for flexibility, easy conversation, and time to enjoy each place properly, from everyday life in Bayonne to the coastal charm of Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz. It’s a social and well-paced way to experience the French Basque Country from San Sebastián.

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Small Group Bayonne, Biarritz, St.Jean De Luz from San Sebastian

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(22)

from $273

Boat by the Bay and Santa Clara Island in Donostia San Sebastian

40 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.4

(67)

from $10

Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian

Txakoli is a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque region, with green bottles common in San Sebastian’s bars. This half-day, small-group tour reveals its secrets in the medieval fishing town of Getaria, a noted txakoli center. Tour the old town and visit a winery for a guided tour, tasting different txakoli styles paired with local appetizers. Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus air-conditioned transport, are included.

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Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian

4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(105)

from $172

Price varies by group size

Private Tour Gaztelugatxe, Gernika, and Flysch w/ Lunch

In this amazing tour you will take a full visit to one of the most iconic places of the Basque Coast: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, made famous by the TV show Game of Thrones. We will also explore the coast of Biscay, and we will stop in Gernika for lunch and tour. Gernika is the symbol of the Basque autonomy and self governmet. It is also the place of the infamous bombing that inspired Picasso’s master piece. On our way back to San Sebastian we will stop at the Flysch of Zumaia for a few pictures. _____ We are a 5 stars agency, check us out @northcoastours

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Private Tour Gaztelugatxe, Gernika, and Flysch w/ Lunch

9 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $421

Price varies by group size

Day trip to Espelette, Ainhoa and Sare from San Sebastian

Discover the French Basque Country from San Sebastian on this guided day trip to Espelette, Ainhoa, and Sare. Departing early from the tourism office, visit picturesque villages in the French Basque Pyrenees. Explore Espelette’s historic center and famous red peppers, Ainhoa’s church, streets, and town hall with insights from a local guide, and enjoy free time in Sare, known for its smuggler legends and scenic surroundings. This bilingual tour in English and Spanish includes transportation, offering a comfortable, cultural, and immersive experience in the heart of the French Basque Country.

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Day trip to Espelette, Ainhoa and Sare from San Sebastian

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

from $94

San Sebastian E-bike trour: Basque History and Cultural.

2 hours 20 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(434)

from $58

Private Guggenheim Bilbao & Basque Coast Tour from San Sebastian

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.

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Private Guggenheim Bilbao & Basque Coast Tour from San Sebastian

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(17)

from $445

Price varies by group size

San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(1,255)

from $122

Price varies by group size

Bilbao, Ribera market and Guggenheim Museum from San Sebastian

This half-day excursion from San Sebastian offers a well-paced introduction to Bilbao, combining panoramic viewpoints, historic heritage and contemporary art. Travelling by private transport with a local bilingual guide, the tour begins with a stop at the Artxanda Viewpoint, providing a clear overview of the estuary, bridges and urban development of the city. The experience continues with a guided walking tour through Bilbao’s Old Town, including the Seven Streets and the Ribera Market, where the city’s commercial roots, industrial past and social transformation are explained. The visit then includes an audio tour inside the Guggenheim Museum with the provided audio guide, highlighting its iconic architecture and key exhibitions. After a short break for lunch on your own (please note that lunch is not included), the group returns to San Sebastian, arriving mid-afternoon. A complete yet efficient way to experience Bilbao’s highlights in just a few hours.

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Bilbao, Ribera market and Guggenheim Museum from San Sebastian

6 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $113

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La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha)

Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución)

Buen Pastor Cathedral

Monte Igueldo

San Sebastian Old Town (Parte Vieja Donostiarra)

Miramar Palace (Palacio de Miramar)

La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha)

Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución)

Buen Pastor Cathedral

Monte Igueldo

San Sebastian Old Town (Parte Vieja Donostiarra)

Miramar Palace (Palacio de Miramar)

La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha)

Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución)

Buen Pastor Cathedral

Monte Igueldo