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San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option

4.7 Great 270 reviews
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1h 30m–2h
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English, Spanish
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Cheap first walk? in our Walking Tours comparison. A walk from the centre into the Old Town at €12 per person; pintxo and drink as an add on, two adults needed to run. 4.68 from 270 reviews.

Trade-off: Needs two adults to run.

Last checked: September 16, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

A guided walk from the Belle Époque centre into the Old Town lanes with a local guide for €12 per person, with a pintxo and drink as an optional add on in the small group versions. The tour needs at least two adults to run, more for the bilingual group. Rated 4.68 by 270 travellers.

From the guide

Discover San Sebastian like a local with our walking, a guided journey from the elegant city centre to the narrow lanes of the Old Town, showing why this Atlantic jewel captivates at first sight.

Start among boulevards, theatres, and historic hotels of the Belle Epoque and Queen Maria Cristina, as your guide shares stories of the city’s nineteenth-century origins, twentieth-century expansion, and vibrant cultural life around City Hall, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Tabakalera, and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.

Continue into the historic heart, where San Vicente and Santa Maria churches watch over squares and pintxo-lined streets. Learn about San Sebastian’s gastronomic tradition and receive genuine recommendations for further exploration.

The tour concludes with a pintxo and drink in a classic Old Town bar (not included for bilingual tour), the perfect toast to a stroll that blends heritage, culture, and flavor. Ideal and delicious introduction to San Sebastian.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 3 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Bilingual group

from €12 / person
Guide: English, Spanish

Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking both languages are welcome.

What this option includes

Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults, with a maximum of 25 adults.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No pintxo and drink inclusion: This tour option does not include pintxos and drinks in the Old Town. The route ends in the same place as the meeting point.

Hotel pick-up not included: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point.

Minibus: The vehicle used for this tour depends on demand, and could be a bus or minivan.

Meeting point: San Sebastian Tourism Office, at the Town Hall side entrance facing the Boulevard

Address: Ijentea Kalea, 1, 20003

Small group (English)

from €39 / person
Guide: English

Group size: Small group tour up to 10 participants.

What this option includes

Duration: 2 hours

Pintxo and drink inclusion: A pintxo and a drink in a traditional restauran are included. Children are welcome free of charge, but without pintxos.

Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation.

Language: This tour will be in English.

Small group (Spanish)

from €39 / person
Guide: Spanish

Group size: Small group tour up to 10 participants.

What this option includes

Duration: 2 hours

Pintxo and drink inclusion: A pintxo and a drink in a traditional restauran are included. Children are welcome free of charge, but without pintxos.

Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation.

Language: This tour will be in Spanish.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 16:00
Scheduled through September 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 16:00. Scheduled through September 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 16, 2026.

What's Included

Local guide
Local pintxo and drink in the Old Town (if option selected, not available for Bilingual group)

What's Not Included

Food and drinks unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Rain clothes
Food and drinks for underaged

Itinerary

Discover the Belle Époque charm of San Sebastian as we explore its most iconi... Stop 1
Discover the Belle Époque charm of San Sebastian as we explore its most iconic landmarks. Our journey begins at the City Hall (Ayuntamiento), a stunning building with a rich history. Strolling along the famous La Concha Beach, you'll hear how the city became a luxurious spa retreat for Spanish royalty. Next, we'll visit the impressive Cathedral of Buen Pastor, home to one of Europe’s largest organs. Our journey continues as we cross the Maria Cristina Bridge, an architectural gem inspired by the bridges of Paris, offering breathtaking views of the Urumea River. We'll then admire the exterior of the Maria Cristina Hotel, a glamorous symbol of the San Sebastian Film Festival, still bearing scars from the Spanish Civil War. Just across, we'll see the Victoria Eugenia Theatre, a historic venue that has witnessed the city's vibrant cultural life.
1h
In this second part of the tour, we’ll delve into the narrow streets of the O... Stop 2
In this second part of the tour, we’ll delve into the narrow streets of the Old Town, where one of the city’s most intense battles took place. We will visit the Market of La Bretxa, a historic marketplace that has been a vital part of local life for centuries. As we explore, you'll discover century-old shops, some over 190 years old! We’ll step inside the Church of San Vicente, a Gothic gem that holds a relic older than the city itself, and visit the famous Plaza de la Constitucion, which conceals fascinating hidden secrets. Our journey ends at the iconic Church of Santa Maria del Coro, where we’ll admire its stunning Baroque façade from the outside.
40 min
31 de Agosto Stop 3
To conclude, the guide will invite you to choose one pintxo and a drink, a perfect moment to enjoy our local white wine and immerse yourself in the city's rich gastronomic culture (only inlcuded in the small group option)
20 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Meeting point: San Sebastian Tourism Office, at the Town Hall side entrance facing the Boulevard Address: Ijentea Kalea, 1, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.

End point

Meeting point: San Sebastian Tourism Office, at the Town Hall side entrance facing the Boulevard Address: Ijentea Kalea, 1, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
  • A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
  • If small group tour option is selected: Non-alcoholic beverages available
  • If small group tour option is selected: Vegetarian and gluten-free options available

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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