--- title: Zarautz, Getaria and Zumaia from San Sebastian lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 55 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 74 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Flysch and Getaria? rank_in_category: 23 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-09-16 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/zarautz-getaria-and-zumaia-from-san-sebastian/ --- # Zarautz, Getaria and Zumaia from San Sebastian **Guidekin's take:** The western coast of Gipuzkoa in a morning: the Talai Mendi viewpoint, the promenade of Zarautz, Getaria's harbour and Balenciaga's hometown, and the flysch cliffs at Zumaia, with pickup in the small group options at €55 per person. No food included. Rated 4.8 by 74 travellers. **Flysch and Getaria?:** Talai Mendi, Zarautz, Getaria and the flysch of Zumaia in a morning with pickup in the small group options at €55 per person; no food. 4.8 from 74 reviews. Trade-off: No food included. (last checked September 16, 2026) ## Overview Experience a full day along Gipuzkoa’s western coast on a tour from San Sebastian, combining viewpoints, seafaring towns, and cinematic landscapes. Start with views from Talai Mendi, then visit Zarautz, with its elegant promenade and Atlantic vibe, before continuing to Getaria, the hometown of Cristobal Balenciaga, where the harbour, Calle Mayor, and grill-fish tradition tell the story of local whalers and sea culture. The journey ends in Zumaia, facing Itzurun Beach and the iconic flysch cliffs, with the Hermitage of San Telmo, featured in the film “Ocho apellidos vascos”, offering a cinematic finale. With a bilingual guide and private transport, this tour blends culture, landscape, and gastronomy, with selected stops, pintxo tips, and photo-worthy corners, returning to San Sebastian with sea salt on your skin and stories to share. ## Key facts - Price: from €55 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 74 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 | €55 / person | English, Spanish | No accomodation pick up: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point. Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking both languages are welcome.... | | Small group (English) | €79 / person | English | Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Minivan : This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English. Pickup included | | Small group (Spanish) | €79 / person | Spanish | Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish. Pickup included | ## What's included - Hotel/apartment pick up and drop off (only available for small group options) - Private transportation - Local guide - Air-conditioned vehicle ## Not included - Food and drinks not included - Rain clothes and umbrellas ## Itinerary 1. **Zarautz** (1h) - Panoramic view from Talai Mendi, offering breathtaking coastal scenery, followed by a visit to Zarautz, where you can experience its vibrant surfer atmosphere. 2. **Getaria** (1h) - Visit to the fishing village of Getaria, where we’ll stroll through the Old Town, its particular San Salvador church, and the charming pier. Along the way, we’ll share the stories of two important historical figures from this town who left a lasting mark on history. 3. **Zumaia** (1h) - Visit to Itzurun Beach in Zumaia, home to the stunning Flysch cliffs, a unique geological formation. This breathtaking location was also featured as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones! Enjoy the spectacular coastal views and admire the San Telmo small chapel perched on top of the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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 The meeting point is San Sebastian bus station, at the main gate of the indoor cafeteria, next to the escalator. There is only one cafeteria and one escalator. The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours. *Only applies for the bilingual group. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - 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 there are children included in the booking, three days before the tour we will contact you by email to confirm their weight and height and to select the appropriate child seat for the car (this applies only to those who select the small group option). - Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. ## How it compares in Day Trips from San Sebastián Ranked **#23 of 27** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 5.0 (87) 2. [rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 5.0 (79) 3. 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