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title: "Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian"
lang: en
type: tour
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
price: 74
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 105
duration_minutes: 90
duration_max_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Old Town walk?
rank_in_category: 2 of 8 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-16
data_updated: 2026-10-27
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 €74 per person for 1h 30m–2h. The route is wheelchair accessible. Rated 4.95 by 105 travellers.

**Old Town walk?:** Choose an Old Town walk with pintxo tips for later at €74 per person for 1h 30m–2h; English only, no food included. 4.95 from 105 reviews. Trade-off: No food included. (last checked September 16, 2026)

In our comparison: #2 of 8 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: You can use "La Mejillonera" as a…
- Starts 10:00, 16:00: 2 departures a day
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €37: ages 5 to 13

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €74 per person
- Duration: 1h 30m–2h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 105 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Francisco Jimenez Avolio
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 16:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-16

## Reviews

4.95 from 105 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 104 of 105.

- 5 stars: 102 (97%)
- 4 stars: 2 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## 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 
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJEdogE02lUQ0R0VzNG4EkGWY

## 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

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 8** | €74 | 1h 30m–2h | 4.95 (105) | shared |
| [Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/explore-san-sebasti-n-s-history-taste-its-flavors-at-lunch/?format=md) | €215 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (114) | shared |
| [San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour / Small Group](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-history-highlights-walking-tour-small-group/?format=md) | €39 | 2h | 5.0 (39) | private |
| [San Sebastian Highlights Private City Tour with Hotel Pick up](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-highlights-private-city-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md) | €130 | 3h | 4.98 (44) | private |

Ranked #2 of 8 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €12 to €215, median €45; typical length 2h. 4 of 8 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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