The 13 Best Tours in San Sebastian

1.San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Our pick

Spend three hours in San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja with a local guide and up to eight other guests. Visit eight food and drink stops for pintxos, Iberian ham, mussels, anchovies, steak, Basque cheesecake, cider, wine, and txakoli. Guides such as Hector, Lily, Gorka, Sandra, and Amaia add food knowledge and local history.

“We had a fantastic time with Sandra. She was very friendly, professional, and forthright. She provided us ample background and information on the Basque Country, etc., and ensured all individuals within the party felt welcomed. We ventured to a number of different eateries, trying a variety of food and beverages, finishing off with a nice, velvety cheesecake. The only challenge we encountered was ensuring we found the meeting point. Recommend including a note to look for the Dual Memorial for Victims of the Franco Regime behind the San Sebastian City Hall/Library, next to the yacht club.”

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2.Boat Tour with Stop at Santa Clara

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 733 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

You’ll cruise La Concha Bay for about 30 minutes, passing San Sebastian’s Town Hall, La Perla Spa, Mount Urgull, Miramar Palace, and Peine del Viento before reaching Santa Clara Island. Use the QR code for audio in English, French, Spanish, or Basque, then swim, walk to the lighthouse, or return on a later boat.

“unfortunately we were not advised to download the ap before going so had no idea what we were seeing.advi”

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3.San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend about three hours eating through San Sebastián with a local guide such as Jon, Gabby, Gorka, Martin, or Daria. Visit Bretxa Market, a private gastronomic club, and several Old Town bars for Iberian ham, cheese, olives, eight pintxo plates, four local drinks, dessert, and Basque licor. Groups are limited to nine.

“The absolute best - you have to do this tour with Jon. Ever engaging, entertaining, informative whilst with a fun and friendly nature. Excellent variety of Pintxos paired with wines and local cider in a variety of bars in the Old Town. Catered for a gluten free diet. An overall thoroughly enjoyable 3 hour experience. Jon was a joy to be around and made our experience a superb one.”

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4.Small-Group Electric Bike Tour in San Sebastián

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 603 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $67

Ride an Orbea electric bike through San Sebastián with an English-speaking local guide such as Colten, Pelayo, Alain, Nerea, or Iñigo. In three hours, you visit La Concha, Miramar Palace, Monte Igueldo, Anoeta, and Zurriola Beach, while crossing neighborhoods, bike lanes, bridges, and a long city tunnel. Helmets, water, and bikes are included.

“Colton was the best tour guide . Highlight of our trip was learning about the history while biking around .”

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5.Sustainable Catamaran Cruise with Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 527 reviews · 40 min · from $16

Spend 40 minutes aboard the hybrid Catamarán Ciudad San Sebastián, sailing quietly from the traditional harbor around La Concha Bay. You’ll see Santa Clara Island, Miramar Palace, Kursaal, Mount Ulia, Mount Igeldo, and Chillida’s Peine del Viento. Bring headphones for the free smartphone audio guide. Bar service and restrooms are available.

“bonne sortie en famille mais il n’y a pas d'explication”

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6.San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Walk San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja with a local guide, stopping at traditional bars for eight pintxos paired with three Denomination of Origin wines, Basque cider, and a local liqueur. Guides such as Jonathan, Francisco, Julen, Beatriz, and Josu add food, history, and practical ordering tips. Choose a small shared group or private tour.

“We had such a fun time. I loved that it was a small group and we stopped at 5 places! Got to try lots of food and wine! Highly recommend! Our guide, Jalen was hilarious and fun to be around!”

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 423 reviews · from $18

Explore San Sebastián by open-top double-decker bus with a one-day ticket, an audio guide in eight languages, and stops near the Old Town, La Concha, Zurriola, Mount Igueldo, Miramar Palace, and the city’s grand bridges. Ride the full loop in about an hour or hop off to visit key sights.

“A lot of the ports weren’t working so a few of our group did not get to hear the audio 😣”

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8.Guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 419 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

Ride through San Sebastián with an English-speaking local guide on a premium e-bike. In three hours, you’ll follow the city’s 30-kilometer network of bidegorris, visit La Concha, Miramar Palace, Mount Igeldo, Peine del Viento, Gros, Reale Arena, and quieter neighborhoods. Guides such as Nerea, Colton, Hegoi, and Alain add local history, culture, and restaurant tips.

“fantastic tour with hegoi. His knowledge of the history and passion for his culture stood out and enriched the experience. The bikes were in good condition and the route wasnt at all demanding but you felt like you were seeing parts of the city that you wouldnt otherwise see. Overall very worth while trip and would recommend to others”

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9.Pintxos and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 340 reviews · from $146

Spend three hours tasting eight pintxos and five local drinks across San Sebastián’s Old Town. Guides such as Gorka, Mila, Sandra, and Cristina explain Basque food, history, and bar customs, from cider poured high above the glass to the city’s famous cheesecake. The tour is limited to eight people and covers a full meal.

“Highly recommended. Our tour guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Pinxos and wine were excellent.”

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10.Walking Tour with Pintxo and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $17

Walk from San Sebastian’s tourist office through the Belle Époque centre and Old Town with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. See City Hall, Buen Pastor Cathedral, Hotel Maria Cristina, the Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Bretxa Market, and two historic churches, then finish with one pintxo and drink when the small-group option is selected.

“Fabian was a great guide. Very informative in an entertaining way. Led the tour at our pace allowing for questions & conversation on the way. Thoroughly enjoyed the pinto at the end of the tour!”

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11.2 Bays Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Cava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Join local couple Ruth and Asier for a two-hour cruise from San Sebastián toward Pasaia. The small boat carries up to 12 people and passes La Concha, Urgull, Zurriola, dramatic Ulia cliffs, and the Pasaia fjord-like bay. Sunset departures include sparkling wine, soft drinks, an audio guide, blankets, and a Polaroid photo.

“It was a beautiful evening tour. The guides were friendly and helpful. We are considering doing the tour again!”

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12.Market, Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $162

Spend three hours walking San Sebastian’s market and Old Town with guides such as Jon, Daria, Arantxa, and Telmo. Taste six pintxos, local ham, olives, Gilda, wine, cider, and licor while learning about Basque culture, private cooking clubs, and the story behind each stop. Small-group and private options are available.

“Darya was an amazing guide with funny stories and so much passion for the food and culture of San Sebastián. We had such a fun afternoon sampling local bites and learning so much about the area. I highly recommend this tour!”

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13.Hondarribia, San Pedro & San Juan Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 104 reviews · from $63

Join a four-hour small-group trip from San Sebastian to medieval Hondarribia, Mount Jaizkibel, and the fishing villages of San Juan and San Pedro. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Iker, Ainhoa, Felix, or Joanes, handles the driving, local stories, and two-minute Pasaia boat crossing.

“Our guide was phenominal, courteous, accommodating, knowledgeable and flexible. Great tour re history, natural beauty and architecture”

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