---
title: Walking Tours in San Sebastián
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
tours: 8
price_from_eur: 12
reviews_total: 701
as_of: 2026-09-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/walking-tours-san-sebastian/
---

# Walking Tours in San Sebastián

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 16, 2026)

We compared 8 walking tours in San Sebastián by price, group size, whether food comes with it and private or shared.

- **Cheap first walk?:** [Walking Tour with Pintxo and Drink Option](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-walking-tour-with-pintxo-and-drink-option/?format=md). 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. — now €12 per person, 4.68 (270)
- **Old Town, small?:** [Walking Tour: Explore the Old Town](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/walking-tour-explore-the-old-town-of-san-sebastian/?format=md). 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. — now €63 per person, 4.95 (101)
- **Walk plus lunch?:** [History Walk and Pintxos at Lunch](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/explore-san-sebasti-n-s-history-taste-its-flavors-at-lunch/?format=md). The main sights with a bilingual guide, then five pintxos and five drinks for lunch at €215 per person for 4h 30m; no hotel pickup. 5 from 114 reviews. Trade-off: No hotel pickup. — now €215 per person, 5.0 (114)

Also compared:

- [Private Custom Walking Tour with a Guide](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-guide/?format=md): Private, two to eight hours. Trade-off: Per person; food extra. — now €45 per person, 4.83 (60)
- [Highlights Private City Tour with Pickup](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-highlights-private-city-tour-with-hotel-pick-up/?format=md): Private with hotel pickup. Trade-off: Still few reviews. — now €130 per person, 4.98 (42)
- [Private Walking Tour in San Sebastián](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-walking-tour-in-san-sebastian/?format=md): Private, priced per group. Trade-off: No pickup; few reviews. — now €140 per group/vehicle, 4.69 (39)
- [Historic Walking Tour in Small Group](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-historic-walking-tour-in-small-group/?format=md): Budget small group history. Trade-off: Monument tickets not included. — now €30 per person, 4.92 (39)
- [History and Highlights Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-history-highlights-walking-tour-small-group/?format=md): British guide, old photos. Trade-off: Small review base. — now €39 per person, 5.0 (36)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 8 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | Pintxos & Food Tours | €215 per person | 5.0 (114) | 4h 30m | daily 10:30–17:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 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) | 1h 30m–2h | daily 10:00–16:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 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) | 2h | daily 09:30–16:00 | private · up to 6 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 4 | [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) | Private Tours | €130 per person | 4.98 (42) | 3h | daily 10:00–16:00 | private · up to 7 · free cancel · pickup · en/es |
| 5 | [San Sebastian Historic Walking Tour in Small Group](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-historic-walking-tour-in-small-group/?format=md) |  | €30 per person | 4.92 (39) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–16:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 6 | [San Sebastian : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-private-custom-walking-tour-with-a-guide/?format=md) | Private Tours | €45 per person | 4.83 (60) | 2h–8h | daily 08:00–18:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/fr |
| 7 | [Private walking tour in San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-walking-tour-in-san-sebastian/?format=md) | Private Tours | €140 per group/vehicle | 4.69 (39) | 2h–4h | daily 10:00–18:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 8 | [San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-walking-tour-with-pintxo-and-drink-option/?format=md) |  | €12 per person | 4.68 (270) | 1h 30m–2h | daily 10:00–16:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |

## Why each made the list

- **Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch** — A walk through the centre and the Old Town with a bilingual guide, then a lunchtime pintxos route of five pintxos and five drinks chosen by the guide on the day, at €215 per person for 4h 30m. Hotel pickup is not included. Rated 5 by 114 travellers.
- **Walking Tour: Explore the Old town of San Sebastian** — 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.
- **San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour | Small Group** — A small group walk led by a British guide with two decades in the city, using old photographs and postcards to bring the history to life, with bar and restaurant recommendations at €39 per person for 2h. Wheelchair accessible. Rated 5 by 36 travellers.
- **San Sebastian Highlights Private City Tour with Hotel Pick up** — A private city tour with hotel pickup that covers the Belle Époque resort years and the seaside highlights with a local guide, priced at €130 per person per person for 3h. Rated 4.98 by 42 travellers.
- **San Sebastian Historic Walking Tour in Small Group** — A small group walk through the Old Town, the Plaza de la Constitución, the Bay of La Concha and the Romantic Area with a local guide at €30 per person for 1h 30m, offered in English or Spanish. Monument tickets are not included. Rated 4.92 by 39 travellers.
- **San Sebastian : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide** — A private walking tour shaped around your interests, from two to eight hours, meeting at your accommodation in town or at the cruise terminal, from €45 per person per person. Museum visits can be arranged on request; food and transport are extra. Rated 4.83 by 60 travellers.
- **Private walking tour in San Sebastian** — A private, tailor made walk through the centre and the Old Town with a local expert, in two or four hour versions priced per group from €140 per group/vehicle, for up to four people or larger parties. Runs in all weather; no food or pickup. Rated 4.69 by 39 travellers.
- **San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option** — 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.

## Other collections in San Sebastián

- [Day Trips from San Sebastián](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/day-trips-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 27 tours
- [Pintxos & Food Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/pintxos-tours-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 22 tours
- [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/private-tours-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 21 tours
- [Rioja Wine Tours from San Sebastián](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 11 tours
- [Biarritz & French Basque Country Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/biarritz-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 7 tours
- [Basque Coast & Txakoli: Hondarribia, Getaria, Zumaia](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/basque-coast-day-trips/?format=md) — 5 tours
- [Bike & E-Bike Tours](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/bike-tours-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Bilbao & Gaztelugatxe Day Trips](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/bilbao-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Basque Cooking Classes](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/cooking-classes-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 3 tours
- [Hiking & Camino Walks](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/hiking-san-sebastian/?format=md) — 3 tours

## FAQ

**How many walking tours in San Sebastián are available on Guidekin?**

8 walking tours are available for booking in San Sebastián on Guidekin. The top-rated is Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch with 5/5 from 114 reviews.

**How much do walking tours in San Sebastián cost?**

Prices range from €12 to €215 per person. The most affordable option is San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option at €12. The premium choice is Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch at €215.

**What are the best walking tours in San Sebastián?**

Based on 701 traveler reviews across 8 tours, Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 5/5 (114 reviews).

**How long do walking tours in San Sebastián last?**

Duration ranges from 1h 30m to 4h 30m. The shortest is San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option at 1h 30m. The longest is Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch at 4h 30m.

**How do I book walking tours in San Sebastián on Guidekin?**

Browse 8 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most walking tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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