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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.

Do Eat Better Experience San Sebastian Food Tour will make you discover and experience the city like a true local. During this tour, which lasts about 3.5 hours, you will have the opportunity to stop in at least 4 venues and taste the typical pixtos that the city has to offer. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal, tasting various tapas and drinks. During the tour, you will be with our Local Expert, who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosity. Our tour is a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing local culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. Our tours are in shared groups, but groups are up to 12 people max because we want to keep the experience as authentic and intimate as possible.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

This walking tour is the ideal way to get your bearings of San Sebastian, learn about the local community, and best of all—try its delicious pintxos. Instead of spending hours doing your own research, learn where to find the city’s tastiest bites from a passionate local foodie. Along the way, stroll through two neighborhoods, discover more about pintxos culture, and enjoy five stops for tastings.

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.

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.

Explore the Basque coastline and some of its most charming seaside enclaves—Hondarribia, Pasajes de San Juan, and Pasai San Pedro—on this half-day tour from San Sebastian. Opt for a dual-language tour in a larger group, or upgrade to a more intimate small-group tour in either Spanish or English. Small-group tours include 2-way transfers from your San Sebastian hotel or apartment.

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.

Discover the delicious gastronomy of San Sebastian on this small-group tasting tour in the Old Town. Visit different spots to sample pintxos that are perfectly paired with local Spanish wines. Explore this fascinating quarter in between tastings and learn about the history, culture, and people of this Basque city during the tour.

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.

Discover the Basque Country’s cider culture at a traditional cider house with this half-day tour. Explore apple orchards, learn about how cider is produced, and drink unlimited cider during your visit. A typical Basque lunch with cod and roasted meat plus round-trip transportation are included in the tour.

Start your French Basque countryside tour in style with pickup from your San Sebastian address. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day, with a private guide and vehicle just for your group. This is an ideal way to make the most of your time—you’ll visit several spots over the day including Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Saint-Etienne-de-Baigorry, and Espelette, while your guide clues you in on their culture and history.

Wine lovers and enthusiasts will find this full-day private experience the perfect way to discover La Rioja, one of Spain’s most celebrated wine regions and home to world-renowned vineyards, outstanding wineries, and breathtaking landscapes. During the day, you will visit three carefully selected wineries, where you will discover the fascinating winemaking process, from the vineyards and harvest to fermentation, aging, and bottling. Each visit includes the opportunity to taste a selection of excellent local wines and learn about the traditions that have made La Rioja famous worldwide. To complete the experience, you will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch at a local restaurant, featuring classic regional specialties such as Rioja-style potatoes, grilled lamb chops, and fine local wine. The tour also includes time to explore a charming medieval village, where cobbled streets, historic architecture, and timeless atmosphere offer the perfect finishing touch to an unforgettable day.

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.

Swap noisy and crowded San Sebastian sightseeing cruises for a far more peaceful alternative—a private sailing tour with just your group and the crew. Discover spectacular scenery, sail past the beautiful La Concha Beach, and have a chance to disembark and explore the quaint Basque fishing village of Pasai Donibane.

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.