---
title: Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian
lang: en
type: tour
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
price: 63
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 101
duration_minutes: 90
duration_max_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Old Town, small?
rank_in_category: 2 of 8 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-16
data_updated: 2026-09-16
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/walking-tour-explore-the-old-town-of-san-sebastian/
---

# Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian

**Guidekin's take:** A small group walk through the Old Town with a guide who keeps numbers low and hands out pintxo suggestions for later, at €63 per person for 1h 30m–2h. The route is wheelchair accessible. Rated 4.95 by 101 travellers.

**Old Town, small?:** A small group Old Town walk, low numbers, pintxo tips for later, at €63 per person for 1h 30m–2h; wheelchair accessible. 4.95 from 101 reviews. Trade-off: No food included. (last checked September 16, 2026)

## Overview

I love what I do and people can perceive that enthusiasm. 
I prefer small groups for a better atmosphere and a more exclusive experience.

## Key facts

- Price: from €63 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m–2h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 101 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Francisco Jimenez Avolio

## What's included

- Pintxo Guide & Suggestions

## Itinerary

1. **Ayuntamiento de San Sebastian** (10m) - One of the most important buildings of the town, not just for the architecture but also for the context in which it was built and the curious purpose of its construction
2. **Mercado De La Bretxa** (20m) - One of the main historical spots, where we will see the ruins of the old walls and pictures showing the changes of San Sebastian during the centuries. Besides that, we will visit the historical market of the city and the typical products, with particular attention on the...
3. **Konstituzio Plaza** (15m) - We will reach the heart of the old town of San Sebastian, the square with its former bullring, where every celebration of the city has taken place.
4. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro** (10m) - We will see the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus, which is over 200 years old and survived a fire. Its great facade is one of the best examples of Baroque in town.
5. **San Bizente Martiriaren Eliza** (15m) - We will walk through the oldest street in town and see San Vicente Church, an ancient construction of 16th century. Walking inside we will see the majestic altar and its famous French organ.
6. **San Telmo Museoa** (pass by, no stop) - We will see two exponents of very different architectural styles: Renaissance and contemporary The museum hosts the history of the Basque Country and other temporary exhibitions.
7. **Monte Urgull** (pass by, no stop) - We will walk up the Mount Urgull to experience some nature and visit a special lookout where you can have a great view of the city.

## 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

You can use "La Mejillonera" as a reference point 

## 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## How it compares in Walking Tours

Ranked **#2 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. [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)
3. [San Sebastian Highlights Private City Tour with Hotel Pick up](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-highlights-private-city-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) — €130 per person, 4.98 (42)

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