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If you only have a short time to explore the beautiful city of San Sebastian, then join this small group tour. Your guide will streamline the experience, while still taking you to the most famous spots in town. They will also give you personal stories of what it’s like to be a resident. Just meet your guide at the designated meeting spot, and get ready to cover some ground.

Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of the Pyrenees from San Sebastian. Visit local charming villages and travel off the beaten path with your guide, finding hidden gems that you might not otherwise encounter. Experience local agricultural practices and taste local wine, honey, jam, and cheese. This private tour means you can travel at your own pace and ask plenty of questions.

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.

For a private religious experience, book this private tour of the Sanctuary of Lourdes. Visit the spiritual market town of Lourdes, wander through the area with your guide, and learn all about this incredibly religious destination. Feel free to go at your own pace on this tour.

Are you ready to join me for a surprise walk around San Sebastian? From my many experiences and personal interactions in San Sebastian, I have gathered a personal checklist of must-sees with my most memorable places. Don’t miss out on the chance to see San Sebastian from a unique perspective and understand why I call this place my home! Create a deeper connection with the city, just like I have, and enjoy exclusive anecdotes, tips and tricks, and secret revelations of San Sebastian.

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.

White uniforms, red scarfs, adrenaline, bulls and a celebration of the history - it is what hypnotised Ernest Hemingway on his visit to Pamplona. You don’t have to run to be a part of this unforgettable festival. Experience the thrill of bull running from a safe balcony with fantastic views!

This tour is a perfect introduction to the rich culinary heritage of San Sebastián. Take the guesswork out of trying to find the city’s best “pintxos”, and let a guide take you on a journey through the Old Town to “pintxos” bars that locals love. Along the way, learn about Basque traditions, and taste five delicious samples of “pintxos” as well as five drinks.

Walk The Nicest Vineyard Trail out of the tourist path. This tour has everything you have ever wanted: - You will travel by train from San Sebastian to Zarautz (25 minutes only)admiring the gorgeous landscapes - You will walk the Camino de Santiago (St James walk) - You will eat at a LOCAL market - 3 Wine tasting at a Txakoli Winery - You will discover a tiny fishermen village The walk is easy (9km) with only 70 minutes uphill. 2:15 PM Once the excursion is over, you can choose between going back to Donostia-San Sebastián by bus or staying the afternoon in Getaria (recommended). We help you if you need something else. We hear you! Shall we start?

Take in the scenery on the French Basque Coast on this private tour from San Sebastian. With round-trip transportation taken care of, you can focus on the landscape of Biarritz, Guethary, and Saint-Jean-De-Luz. Commentary from your driver/guide sheds light on the history, culture, and architecture of the stops as you travel. This private tour ensures personalized attention for you and your party.

Discover Cote Basque today on this private tour that takes only you and your group to visit Bayonne, Biarritz, and Saint Jean de Luz. You’ll hear stories about the region from your guide about the gastronomy, cathedrals, pirates, surfers, and much more as you travel in a private car from place to place. Feel free to tailor this trip to your interests-just ask your guide.

Follow in the footsteps of two of your favorite characters on HBO’s “Game of Thrones” on this full-day, guided tour to season seven shooting locations. Set foot on the beach where Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen meet for the first time, walk the 241-step footbridge to ‘Dragonstone’ (hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe) and see the rocky landscape (The Flysch) leading to the castle shores.

Escape the city bustle for a scenic, full-day tour along the French Basque coast from San Sebastian. Cross the Bidasoa River to the French side of the Basque Country and visit the charming city of Bayonne, the fishing village of Saint Jean de Luz and the glamorous town of Biarritz. Learn about local gastronomy over lunch during this small-group tour.

San Sebastian is famously known for its gastronomy. Feast on a wealth of Basque cuisine and learn to cook these regional signatures with a professional chef during this small-group cooking class. Prepare and eat several dishes washed down with red wine, the signature local sparkling white, txakoli, and a glass of cider, and leave with newfound confidence in your cooking skills. This experience is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Make your way from San Sebastian to Bilbao along the Basque Coast on this private transfer. You don’t have to make extra side trips to places like Playa de Zarautz, Getaria Fishing Port, Zumaia, and more. Instead, you stop along the way, making your journey to Bilbao an adventure.

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.

Ideal for traveling wine lovers, this private tour from San Sebastian sees you tasting a range of top Rioja wines. Visit Haro, Laguardia, two boutique wineries, and the famous Marques de Riscal winery, all with a designated driver to handle local traffic for you. Enjoy local homemade food and flexible tastings tailored to your preferences on this intimate wine experience.

Take your wine tasting to the next level on a tour of Marques de Riscal, voted the best winery in the world. You won't have to worry about driving after tasting wine, as round-trip transfers let you sit back and enjoy the scenery. Plus, local cheese and cold cuts, plus a 3-course lunch showcases San Sebastian's world-renowned cuisine.

The tour begins from our small store in the center steps from the old town of Donosti, we offer the historical city-tour of 2h30, The tour will leave every day, 10 am and 3 pm. We will go to the “wind comb” along the bay, where our guide will tell you the story and will go through all the main and essential points and corners of the city. Along the way with several stops at points of interest throughout the city, you will learn about art, gastronomy and its history behind the sculptures enjoying its incredible landscape. Discover Donostia, San Sebastian like a Donostiarra!

Immerse yourself in San Sebastian's culinary culture on this private tasting tour. Led by an expert guide, explore the Old Town's narrow streets and discover the authentic taste of San Sebastian savoring local pintxos and wines. Enjoy a combination of Basque food, Spanish wines, and the stunning backdrop of La Concha Beach.

Learn about religion and spirituality in the Basque culture on a comprehensive tour of Oñati and Aranzazu Sanctuary. In Oñati, discover Sancti Spiritus University, the church of San Miguel, the Bidaurreta Monastery, the Plaza de los Fueros, the Plaza de Santa Marina, and the palaces of Antia, Madinabeitia, and Baruekua. Next, visit Aranzazu Sanctuary, a place of devotion and pilgrimage.

For the early risers amongst you the Sunrise SUP (stand up paddle board) private trip is a very special time to be on the water, with perfect glassy conditions and nobody around. Paddle board as the sun comes up and see San Sebastian from the sea. La Concha is a famous, picture postcard, natural bay right in the heart of the city. It`s surrounded by two white-sand beaches overlooked by Santa Clara Island. While the city's still sleeping we’ll will take you on a magical mystery tour, tailor-made to suit your level, stopping off for dips with a pit-stop on the island and breakfast. It's an incredible way to start the day. (We tend to get booked up quickly for this tour so please reserve as far in advance as possible)

Taste your way through Spain’s most celebrated wine region on a completely private tour of La Rioja from San Sebastian. Sample bold red blends at two different wine cellars, including some of the oldest underground wine caves in the area, and see the famous winery designed by architect Frank Gehry. State your appetite and venture off the tourist track with lunch at an authentic Basque restaurant, and explore the charming medieval streets of Laguardia village on this mouthwatering, personalized experience.

With a seemingly endless variety of classic Basque-country pintxos, or small snacks, to choose from, deciding where to eat in Donostia can be daunting. This guided tour eliminates the guesswork by taking you to tried-and-true establishments known for their high-quality pintxos—and might push you out of your comfort zone to try favorite local varieties. Enjoy a snack and a drink at each while chatting with your guide on this friendly private tour of the city.