Top San Sebastian Tours by Duration

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

San Sebastian is home to countless pintxo bars, but it's tricky to know which serve the best bites. This small-group food tour takes the guesswork out of eating like a local, leading you to carefully selected bars to sample pintxos paired with regional drinks. Along the way, your guide shares the stories behind Basque cuisine, ensuring you leave with a full belly and deeper appreciation of the city's food culture.

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.

Choosing where to eat in San Sebastian can be overwhelming, especially with so many tempting pintxos (small snacks) bars. This guided walking tour takes you beyond the obvious spots to sample local favorites you might not order on your own. Come hungry, as you taste specialties such as Iberian acorn ham, oysters, croquettes, olives, and Spanish omelet, all while learning the stories behind the flavors from your guide.

Known as the city that serves the best of Basque cuisine, San Sebastián is a top destination for food lovers in Europe. But, its tastiest plates and local restaurants may be difficult to find without insider help. This small-group food tour offers just that, with an itinerary that showcases San Sebastián’s culinary credentials. Visit family-run bars and bakeries, make the Basque snacks “pintxos,” sip cider, and learn about the city’s culture from a local guide.

Immerse yourself in the culture and regal history of San Sebastian during this private half-day tour, with transfers direct from your hotel. Explore the gardens of the Miramar Palace, soak up the atmosphere at a city market, see surfers in action on Zurriola Beach, stroll romantic San Sebastian Old Town, take in city views from the Monte Igueldo headland, and more.

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.

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.

Enjoy a full-day trip to Lourdes from San Sebastian, Biarritz, or Bayonne, traveling comfortably through the stunning landscapes of the French Pyrenees. With hotel pick-up and private transportation, you will visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, including the Massabielle Grotto, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary, and the underground Basilica of Saint Pius X. You will also discover the House of Bernadette and have the option to see the Fortified Castle overlooking the valley. Enjoy free time to light a candle, stroll the esplanade, and savor a traditional two-course French lunch before returning. Faith, history, and gastronomy in one inspiring journey.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Gipuzkoa coast, without having to plan how to get around, thanks to this convenient whistle-stop half-day tour. Travel with ease in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide to provide commentary about the fishing villages and hidden local gems you pass—such as the pretty town of Zarautz, the quaint fishing port of Getaria, and the small village of Orio.

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.

Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a culinary expert guide on this food tour of its charming old town. Travel with a small group of just eight people, which means you can get to know your host and fellow adventurers as you go. Taste some typical San Sebastian pintxos, washed down with local drinks, and listen to in-depth commentary on the local culinary culture.

Discover this unique and Interesting Wine that you can only taste in the Basque Country In this tour we will go to Zarautz viewpoint enjoying of this impressive view and learn about the wine area and what we are going to visit, after that we walk through Getaria and learn about the history of this beautiful fishing village. Now in time to taste some Wine! We will visit one of the best Txakoli Winery of the area, walking through the vineyard and learn about the wine making process and at the and taste he flavor of this local white wine with some local snacks enjoying the view Remember all our tours are private, so we are flexible to add, remove or change anything.

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.

Explore the Rioja wine region on a private tour visiting two to three premier wineries with guided tastings of 3–4 premium wines at each stop. Learn about the winemaking process and savor a traditional lunch in LaGuardia, a charming 10th-century medieval town, immersing yourself in its historic atmosphere and timeless beauty.

Explore the Basque Country beyond San Sebastian on this full-day, small-group, guided tour. Get picked up at your hotel or apartment and set out to see the 10th-century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Stroll through the old town of Bilbao and along the riverbank to explore the striking Guggenheim Museum with an audio guide. Lunch in a traditional restaurant is included.

Benefit from personalized attention and private round-trip transportation for your group on this multi-stop Rioja wineries tour. There's no need to rent a car or choose who will be the sober driver; sample famous and lesser-known drops at three Rioja winery stops. Learn about the history and viniculture of this particular variety of Spanish wine, and soak up the alcohol with tasty local snacks, such as cheese and chorizo.