San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour | Small Group

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City Hall — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The beautiful Gipuzkoa Square — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the History, Highlights & Hidden Stories of San Sebastián.

Perfect for first-time visitors, this small-group walking tour helps you understand San Sebastián, not just see it.

We'll explore the historic heart of the city, uncovering the people and events that shaped the city you see today. Along the way I'll bring its past to life with historic photographs and old postcards.

I focus on engaging, memorable history rather than long lists of dates and names.

As a Brit who's called the Basque Country home for over 20 years, I love helping English-speaking visitors discover the streets, stories and hidden corners that make this city so special.

Whether it's your first day or your only day here, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of San Sebastián and ideas for what to explore next.

There's plenty of time for questions, plus recommendations for pintxo bars, restaurants and places to visit afterwards.

Join me for an engaging introduction to this wonderful Basque city!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Dave

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: British guide with 20+ years of local experience
Included: Engaging history brought to life through photos, stories and local insights
Included: Recommendations for pintxo bars, restaurants and places to visit

Itinerary

La Concha Beach

10 min

We'll start the tour by discovering the origins of the city while overlooking the fabulous bay of La Concha.
Ayuntamiento de San Sebastian

10 min

Discover the origins of the iconic city hall (outside visit)
Parte Vieja

30 min

We'll move on to the old town via the port, learning about how it was in medieval times. We'll also discover the disaster of 1813, learn about the Basque language and local sports and customs.
Kursaal

10 min

Leaving the old town, we'll make our way to see the Kursaal convention centre (outside visit) and discover the secrets of the east of the city.
Victoria Eugenia Antzokia

10 min

Discover the secrets of the International Film Festival with an outside visit to the Victoria Eugenia Theatre and the luxurious Maria Cristina Hotel
Gipuzkoa plaza

10 min

Experience the stunning first public park in Donostia, and discover its hidden stories.
Alderdi Eder parkea

10 min

Experience this amazing park overlooking the bay

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

I'll meet you in front of City Hall - I'm the tall chap carrying a green folder.

City hall is the building with two towers and a clock that says "CASA CONSISTORIAL" below it.

End point

I'll meet you in front of City Hall - I'm the tall chap carrying a green folder.

City hall is the building with two towers and a clock that says "CASA CONSISTORIAL" below it.