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San Sebastian Tours and Activities

In San Sebastian, locals often gather at the lively Mercado de la Bretxa for fresh produce and chatting. Stroll along La Concha beach or savor pintxos in Parte Vieja, and consider browsing our curated activities for a deeper experience.

The best San Sebastian tour packages

For exceptional views, the iconic La Concha beach stands out, while a walk through the romantic Old Town immerses you in the vibrant café culture and local life.

Tour image of San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour
3 hours
4.89 (1087)
San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour
$121.97
Tour image of Discover San Sebastián’s Best Pintxos on a Unique Culinary Tour
3 hours
4.99 (602)
Discover San Sebastián’s Best Pintxos on a Unique Culinary Tour
$207.24
Tour image of San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)
3 hours
4.96 (618)
San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)
$148.03
Tour image of Small-Group Electric Bike Tour in San Sebastián
3 hours
4.92 (599)
Small-Group Electric Bike Tour in San Sebastián
$66.32
Tour image of San Sebastian E-bike trour: Basque History and Cultural.
2.3 hours
4.89 (367)
San Sebastian E-bike trour: Basque History and Cultural.
$58.03
Tour image of San Sebastian Evening Pintxo Tour with Wine
3 hours
4.92 (318)
San Sebastian Evening Pintxo Tour with Wine
$207.24
Tour image of San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town
3 hours
4.93 (273)
San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town
$165.79
Tour image of San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Spanish Wines
3 hours
4.81 (196)
San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Spanish Wines
$130.26
Tour image of Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
9 hours
4.83 (177)
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
$278.29
Tour image of Hondarribia, San Juan & San Pedro from San Sebastian
4 hours
4.81 (177)
Hondarribia, San Juan & San Pedro from San Sebastian
$65.13
Tour image of San Sebastian Walking Tour with Pintxo and Drink
2 hours
4.64 (205)
San Sebastian Walking Tour with Pintxo and Drink
$17.76
Tour image of San Sebastian Top Pintxos Private Tour
3 hours
4.99 (140)
San Sebastian Top Pintxos Private Tour
$213.16
Tour image of Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English
3.5 hours
4.96 (141)
Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English
$153.95
Tour image of "2 bays, mornings, afternoons, sunset with a glass of cava
2.2 hours
4.97 (130)
"2 bays, mornings, afternoons, sunset with a glass of cava
$76.97
Tour image of Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian
8 hours
4.59 (193)
Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian
$93.55
Tour image of Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch
4.5 hours
5 (114)
Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch
$254.6
Tour image of Private Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastián
4 hours
4.99 (101)
Private Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastián
$349.34
Tour image of San Sebastian Food Tour with 12 Tastings of Locals Favorites
3.5 hours
4.91 (100)
San Sebastian Food Tour with 12 Tastings of Locals Favorites
$117.04
Tour image of San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local
3 hours
4.99 (90)
San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local
$117.24
Tour image of Walking Tour Old town
2 hours
4.94 (90)
Walking Tour Old town
$81.71
Tour image of Discover the Essence of Txakoli Wine from San Sebastian
4 hours
4.9 (93)
Discover the Essence of Txakoli Wine from San Sebastian
$171.71
Tour image of Pintxos in San Sebastian Private Gastronomic & Cultural Adventure
3 hours
5 (83)
Pintxos in San Sebastian Private Gastronomic & Cultural Adventure
$254.6
Tour image of Full-Day Private Cultural and Gastronomic Adventure in Rioja
9 hours
5 (80)
Full-Day Private Cultural and Gastronomic Adventure in Rioja
$569.6
Tour image of San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine
3 hours
5 (79)
San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine
$207.24
Tour image of Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian
9 hours
5 (76)
Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian
$550.65
Tour image of Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian
8 hours
4.78 (89)
Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian
$284.21
Tour image of Taste the best of San Sebastian and make an impact
3 hours
5 (68)
Taste the best of San Sebastian and make an impact
$176.45
Tour image of Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town
2.5 hours
4.72 (87)
Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town
$164.6
Tour image of Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch from San Sebastian Private Tour
10 hours
4.94 (70)
Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch from San Sebastian Private Tour
$467.76
Tour image of New! Eating San Sebastian: Beyond Pintxos Tour
3 hours
5 (66)
New! Eating San Sebastian: Beyond Pintxos Tour
$140.92
Tour image of Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia Private Cultural Adventure
8 hours
5 (63)
Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia Private Cultural Adventure
$387.23
Tour image of Private Tour at a Family Winery and Basque Coast Route
5 hours
4.98 (54)
Private Tour at a Family Winery and Basque Coast Route
$223.81
Tour image of San Sebastian Centro Neighborhood Pintxos & Wine Tour
2.5 hours
4.93 (56)
San Sebastian Centro Neighborhood Pintxos & Wine Tour
$129.08
Tour image of Zarautz, Getaria And Zumaia From San Sebastian
4 hours
4.83 (58)
Zarautz, Getaria And Zumaia From San Sebastian
$65.13
Tour image of Hike the heart of the Basque country
10 hours
4.98 (50)
Hike the heart of the Basque country
$760.26
Tour image of San Sebastián Food & History Tour: Dinner with a Local Twist
4.5 hours
4.98 (50)
San Sebastián Food & History Tour: Dinner with a Local Twist
$254.6
Tour image of Eat Pintxos As A Local in San Sebastian
2 hours
5 (49)
Eat Pintxos As A Local in San Sebastian
$200.13
Tour image of San Sebastian Bike Tour
2.5 hours
4.51 (74)
San Sebastian Bike Tour
$50.92
Tour image of Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience
3 hours
5 (46)
Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience
$207.24
Tour image of Coastal "Winery Camino Trail" Walking Tour from San Sebastian
5.5 hours
4.84 (51)
Coastal "Winery Camino Trail" Walking Tour from San Sebastian
$189.47
Tour image of BAYONNE, BIARRITZ and SAINT JEAN DE LUZ - Private Cultural Adventure
9 hours
4.96 (46)
BAYONNE, BIARRITZ and SAINT JEAN DE LUZ - Private Cultural Adventure
$387.23
Tour image of Biarritz & French Basque Coast Private Tour from San Sebastian
8 hours
4.88 (49)
Biarritz & French Basque Coast Private Tour from San Sebastian
$740.13
Tour image of Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch
9 hours
4.93 (46)
Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch
$467.76
Tour image of Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private tour
4.5 hours
5 (42)
Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum Private tour
$384.87
Tour image of Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian
5 hours
4.98 (42)
Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian
$272.37
Tour image of Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian
8 hours
4.87 (45)
Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian
$296.05
Tour image of SAVEURS of French BASQUE COUNTRY - Private Gastronomic Adventure
9 hours
5 (40)
SAVEURS of French BASQUE COUNTRY - Private Gastronomic Adventure
$491.44
Tour image of "Basque Cider House" guided tour + meal from San Sebastian
4 hours
4.88 (40)
"Basque Cider House" guided tour + meal from San Sebastian
$92.37
Tour image of French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian
8 hours
5 (36)
French Basque Countryside Tour from San Sebastian
$331.58
Tour image of San Sebastian SIGHTSEEING and PINTXOS - Private Cultural & Gastronomic Adventure
4.5 hours
5 (35)
San Sebastian SIGHTSEEING and PINTXOS - Private Cultural & Gastronomic Adventure
$342.23

Attractions in San Sebastian

  • La Concha Beach: Relax along this picturesque urban shore.
  • Old Town (Parte Vieja): Savor some of the best pintxos.
  • Pintxos Cooking Class: Learn to create traditional Basque dishes.
  • Boat Tour of La Concha: Explore the bay's beauty by water.
  • Mount Igueldo Hike: Enjoy panoramic city views from above.

Most popular destinations close to San Sebastian

Day trips in San Sebastian

Getaria

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Highlights: Renowned for seafood, beautiful beaches, and stunning landscapes.
  • Best for: Food lovers and nature enthusiasts.

Hondarribia

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Highlights: Charming old town and picturesque harbor views.
  • Best for: History buffs and travelers seeking tranquility.

Bilbao

  • Duration: Full-day loop
  • Highlights: Iconic Guggenheim Museum and vibrant urban atmosphere.
  • Best for: Art lovers and cultural explorers.
Tour image of Full-Day Private Cultural and Gastronomic Adventure in Rioja
9 hours
5 (80)
Full-Day Private Cultural and Gastronomic Adventure in Rioja
$569.6
Tour image of Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian
9 hours
5 (76)
Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian
$550.65
Tour image of Hike the heart of the Basque country
10 hours
4.98 (50)
Hike the heart of the Basque country
$760.26
Tour image of Biarritz & French Basque Coast Private Tour from San Sebastian
8 hours
4.88 (49)
Biarritz & French Basque Coast Private Tour from San Sebastian
$740.13
Tour image of Full Day Tasting The Unknown Rioja Wine Region
9 hours
5 (34)
Full Day Tasting The Unknown Rioja Wine Region
$503.29
Tour image of Rioja Wine Private Tour from San Sebastian
9 hours
4.92 (36)
Rioja Wine Private Tour from San Sebastian
$503.29
Tour image of RIOJA UNCORKED - Private Enological Adventure
9 hours
5 (21)
RIOJA UNCORKED - Private Enological Adventure
$582.63
Tour image of Customized Basque Country & Rioja Private Tour
8 hours
5 (20)
Customized Basque Country & Rioja Private Tour
$704.6
Tour image of From the market, to the secret kitchen
8 hours
5 (14)
From the market, to the secret kitchen
$760.26
Tour image of The Real Rioja Explore Tour - Private experience
9.5 hours
5 (12)
The Real Rioja Explore Tour - Private experience
$568.42
Tour image of Pintxo Workshop and Fest in the secret kitchen
5 hours
5 (12)
Pintxo Workshop and Fest in the secret kitchen
$645.39
Tour image of Discover the artisan producers of the mountain
10 hours
5 (11)
Discover the artisan producers of the mountain
$873.94
Tour image of BORDEAUX region UNCORKED - Private Premium Enological Adventure
10 hours
5 (10)
BORDEAUX region UNCORKED - Private Premium Enological Adventure
$778.02
Tour image of Coast, fish and txakoli wine
10 hours
5 (6)
Coast, fish and txakoli wine
$873.94
Tour image of VIP Gourmet Tour of Biarritz and the French Basque Coast
8 hours
5 (4)
VIP Gourmet Tour of Biarritz and the French Basque Coast
$651.31
Tour image of Surfing adventure for all levels
9 hours
5 (3)
Surfing adventure for all levels
$873.94
Tour image of Lourdes Sanctuary tour- Catholic pilgrimage sanctuary
8 hours
4.25 (4)
Lourdes Sanctuary tour- Catholic pilgrimage sanctuary
$888.15
Tour image of Get lost in the last classic pintxo taverns
4 hours
5 (2)
Get lost in the last classic pintxo taverns
$645.39
Tour image of Full-day French Basque Coast Private Tour
8 hours
5 (2)
Full-day French Basque Coast Private Tour
$710.52
Tour image of Private City Tour of San Sebastian with introduction to Pintxos Culture
4 hours
5 (2)
Private City Tour of San Sebastian with introduction to Pintxos Culture
$608.68
Tour image of Highlight of the Basque/French territory
9 hours
5 (2)
Highlight of the Basque/French territory
$908.28
Tour image of Live in the cider house, the tradition of the txotx.
4 hours
5 (1)
Live in the cider house, the tradition of the txotx.
$531.71
Tour image of Rioja Wine Country Day Trip
11 hours
5 (1)
Rioja Wine Country Day Trip
$592.1
Tour image of El Camino and the Pyrenees Private Day Tour from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port To Roncesvalles
8 hours
5 (1)
El Camino and the Pyrenees Private Day Tour from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port To Roncesvalles
$828.94
Tour image of Private Premium Tour of San Sebastian and Chillida Leku Museum
5 hours
4 (1)
Private Premium Tour of San Sebastian and Chillida Leku Museum
$646.57
Tour image of San Sebastian: Day trip to Biarritz and the Basque Coast
9 hours
1 (1)
San Sebastian: Day trip to Biarritz and the Basque Coast
$1598.67
Tour image of FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRY • BIARRITZ • SAINT JEAN LUZ • Markets, Walks & Lunch
8 hours
1 (1)
FRENCH BASQUE COUNTRY • BIARRITZ • SAINT JEAN LUZ • Markets, Walks & Lunch
$592.1

Hidden gems

  • Discover artisanal shops in Gros neighborhood.
  • Visit the quaint Mercado de San Martín.
  • Stroll around the serene gardens of Alderdi Eder.

San Sebastian Expert Travel Tips

  1. Try pintxos with a side of local white wine.
  2. Bring €1 coins for lockers at public transportation stations.
  3. Use the 'MUGI' app for easy travel on buses.
  4. Arrive early for the best selection at markets.
  5. Respect local dining hours for a true experience.

Travel San Sebastian your way

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Outdoor Activities

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Classes & Workshops

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Best time to visit San Sebastian

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Spring 2025

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Temperatures are mild with blooming flowers; enjoy the San Sebastian Day festival in April.
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Summer 2025

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Warm weather invites beachgoers; experience the lively Jazzaldia music festival in July.
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Autumn 2025

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Cooler days bring colorful leaves; take part in the annual film festival in September.
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Winter 2025

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Mild winters are cozy; indulge in the festive atmosphere of local holiday markets.
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FAQs

Reservations are not usually necessary, but they can be helpful during peak hours, especially for larger groups.
San Sebastian is quite walkable, with most attractions easily accessible within a short distance from one another.
The best way to reach La Concha is by walking from the city center, taking around ten minutes.
Entry to the Guggenheim Museum costs €16 for adults, with discounts available for students and seniors.
Yes, several shops around the city offer bike rentals at reasonable rates, typically around €10 per day.

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