--- title: San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 12 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 270 duration_minutes: 90 duration_max_minutes: 120 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Cheap first walk? rank_in_category: 8 of 8 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-09-16 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-walking-tour-with-pintxo-and-drink-option/ --- # San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option **Guidekin's take:** 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. **Cheap first walk?:** 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) ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €12 per person - Duration: 1h 30m–2h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 270 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Local Experts Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Bilingual group | €12 / person | English, Spanish | Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking both languages are welcome. Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults, with a maximum of 25... | | Small group (English) | €39 / person | English | Group size: Small group tour up to 10 participants. 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... | | Small group (Spanish) | €39 / person | Spanish | Group size: Small group tour up to 10 participants. 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... | ## What's included - Local guide - Local pintxo and drink in the Old Town (if option selected, not available for Bilingual group) ## Not included - Food and drinks unless specified - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Rain clothes - Food and drinks for underaged ## Itinerary 1. **Discover the Belle Époque charm of San Sebastian as we explore its most iconi...** (1h) - 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... 2. **In this second part of the tour, we’ll delve into the narrow streets of the O...** (40m) - 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,... 3. **31 de Agosto** (20m) - 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) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-16 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. ## Good to know - 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 ## How it compares in Walking Tours Ranked **#8 of 8** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/explore-san-sebasti-n-s-history-taste-its-flavors-at-lunch/?format=md) — €215 per person, 5.0 (114) 2. [Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/walking-tour-explore-the-old-town-of-san-sebastian/?format=md) — €63 per person, 4.95 (101) 3. [San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour | Small Group](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-history-highlights-walking-tour-small-group/?format=md) — €39 per person, 5.0 (36) Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/walking-tours-san-sebastian/?format=md ## More in San Sebastián - All San Sebastián tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-walking-tour-with-pintxo-and-drink-option/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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