Top San Sebastian Half-day Tours

Experience San Sebastian’s highlights and lesser-known delights on this small-group electric bike tour. Hop on an easy-to-ride bike and see more than you ever could on a walking tour as you travel along the city's large network of bike lanes. Discover La Concha, the Boulevard, and Monte Igueldo for bird’s-eye views, and explore often-overlooked districts such as the university and sports quarter. Ideal for first-time and short-on-time visitors, with a choice of departures.

Discover the tradition of pintxos (Basque tapas) during this small-group food tour in San Sebastian. See the city through a local’s lens and visit six pintxos bars meeting the families behind them along the way. Taste a variety of snacks and Spanish wine as you stroll through San Sebastian in a group limited to just eight people.

Explore the Basque coastline and some of its most charming seaside villages—San Pedro and San Juan—on this half-day tour from San Sebastian. All transportation is provided, and you'll travel with a small group of just eight people or fewer, enjoying personalized attention.

'Txakoli' is a lightly sparkling white wine predominantly from the Basque region: its green bottles dominate San Sebastian’s bars. This half-day tour lifts the lid on its secrets at two 'txakoli'-producing coastal towns: Getaria and Zarautz. Tour both towns, and visit a Getaria 'txakolindegi' (winery) to see and learn about its vineyards and taste its wines alongside local delicacies. Upgrade for a private tour, with just you and your guide.

Tantalize your taste buds with traditional Basque cuisine on a ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of San Sebastiàn. Explore the winding streets of the atmospheric Old Town with a gastronomic guide and discover local haunts that serve the best pintxos in town. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of six exquisite eateries and sample styles ranging from classic to contemporary. Sip cider and fine wines designed to compliment each dish and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 10 people.

Maximize time in the Basque Country on this full-day tour from San Sebastian. Visit small fishing villages along the French Basque coast like Saint Jean de Luz and glamorous beach towns like Biarritz. Learn about local gastronomy as you explore the historic city of Bayonne and the town of Hendaye, on the border of France and Spain.

The beauty of the San Sebastian coast is best seen from the water, with views of rugged cliffs that plunge into the sea. On this small-group yacht cruise, you’ll discover the most impressive stretches of the Basque Country coastline, skipping the land-based crowds and enjoying time to swim, too. Local “pintxos” snacks and organic cider are among the perks.

Stroll through the historic Old Town of San Sebastian with a guide on this walking tour. Through a guide's commentary, learn about the city's people, culture, architecture, and history. With a small group of just 15 people or fewer, travelers will enjoy personalized attention and the chance to ask questions on the tour, which will stop at a local bar for a round of pintxos (tapas) and a drink.

Explore the Basque Country beyond San Sebastian on this full-day private tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set out to see the 10th-century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. Stroll through the old town of Bilbao and along the riverbank to see the striking Guggenheim Museum. Lunch in a traditional restaurant is included.

Visit the highlights of San Sebastian in a short amount of time on this guided bike tour. Cruise around the easy-to-bike city with a guide, stopping at more than 10 hotspots, including three beaches. This tour departs from a centrally located location at two convenient times, making it an easy to incorporate it into your day.

I strongly suggest you to book my Experience for your first day in San Sebastian. Market stroll and tasting, fun pouring cider and learning our basque language, meeting market people and eating the best of our pintxos! What you get apart from 4 great pintxos and 4 Basque National drinks ( Rioja wine, txakoli, local cider, soft drinks): - MARKET STROLL and a TASTING of a Spanish best Jamón, Gilda, amazing olives and best olive oil in a TOP olive oil stand (except weekends and bank holidays will have Ham and Gilda at a gourmet shop) - learn about our traditions and history - taste the r-evolution of pintxos in recent years - visit authentic corners of a lifetime - curiosities and local anecdotes while we walk - tricks to become a professional pintxo hunter. Let me teach you where you can have the best, how to find them and how to eat them. It will change your idea of "pintxo" from the first day of your holidays. You will be more than satisfied! No two experiences are the same and you will have the best gastronomic experience. Success is guaranteed!

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and art of Bilbao with this half-day tour from San Sebastian. Listen to guided commentary on the city and explore the Guggenheim museum's world-class art. Round-trip transportation from San Sebastian means no need to rent a car or fuss with public transportation.

With a seemingly endless variety of classic Basque-country pintxos, or small snacks, to choose from, deciding where to eat in Donostia can be daunting. This guided tour eliminates the guesswork by taking you to tried-and-true establishments known for their high-quality pintxos—and might push you out of your comfort zone to try favorite local varieties. Enjoy a snack and a drink at each while chatting with your guide on this friendly private tour of the city.

Immerse yourself in the culture, cuisine, and history of San Sebastian during this private tour. Work together with your guide to determine an itinerary focused on the sights and attractions that interest you. Stroll through the city at your own pace with plenty of time to ask questions.

Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a culinary expert guide on this food tour. Travel with a small group of just eight people, which means you can get to know your host and fellow adventurers as you go. Taste some typical San Sebastian pintxos and listen to in-depth commentary on the local culinary culture.

Take a deep dive into the traditions of Basque cider making on this tour in San Sebastian. Follow the cider maker in a cellar tour and learn about how the cider is made in this family-run establishment. Taste some samples and visit other local highlights, such as the Flysch Route, the Abaola Maritime Factory, the Idiazabal Cheese Factory, and a local produce market.

Swap noisy and crowded San Sebastian sightseeing cruises for a far more peaceful alternative—a private sailing trip with just your group and the crew. Discover spectacular scenery, sail past the beautiful La Concha Beach, and have a chance to disembark and explore the quaint Basque fishing village of Pasai Donibane.

KID & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY TOUR. We will start out with the history & CULTURE of the Basque people, and show you why you are not in Spain, but in the Basque Country. We will visit the main market and talk about manY things that you will find very interesting and helpful for the remainder of your stay here. The second part is all about Food & Wine. The guide becomes your flavor guide and provide 5 different Pintxos and pair those with a local wine or cider This town is famous for Michelin Star restaurants and pintxos. For the pintxo bars you really need someone on the inside who knows what to order at what bar on that specific day. We have spent many years exploring the pintxo bars with family & friends, particularly through my WIFE´S LOCAL FAMILY, and have come up with a variety different pintxos that people from outside of the Basque Country should enjoy. We take you to the best traditional bars and order their house speciality. Pintxos & drinks not included for children 0-13.

Discover the Basque Country’s cider culture at a traditional cider house with this half-day tour. Explore apple orchards, learn about how cider is produced, and drink unlimited cider during your visit. A typical Basque lunch with cod and roasted meat plus round-trip transportation are included in the tour.

Discover the majestic Basque-French coast. Starting with Bayonne, with her old streets and houses from the XVI-XVII centuries, following the stately and beautiful Biarritz (city of kings’ holidays for centuries), will make you enjoy the best of the French coast on an unforgettable day.

This tour is a perfect introduction to the rich culinary heritage of San Sebastián. Take the guesswork out of trying to find the city’s best “pintxos”, and let a guide take you on a journey through the Old Town to “pintxos” bars that locals love. Along the way, learn about Basque traditions, and taste five delicious samples of “pintxos” as well as five drinks.

Lets surf, explore and escape the crowds for the best trip with all the locals insiders knowledge. From Hossegor to Mundaka this coastline is one of the most famous places in the world for surfing. There's an amazing variety of beach breaks, points and reefs so there really is a surf trip to suit everyone and all levels. We'll head up into France or west in Spain. The countryside is incredible and we'll take our time with one long session or two shorter ones at different breaks. Topping it off with pur traditional Basque picnic which will definitely hit those hunger pains. Bring your own gear or we can provide you with all the equipment you need.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Gipuzkoa coast, without having to plan how to get around, thanks to this convenient whistle-stop half-day tour. Travel with ease in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a guide to provide commentary about the fishing villages and hidden local gems you pass—such as the pretty town of Zarautz, the quaint fishing port of Getaria, and the small village of Orio.

Dig into San Sebastian's legendary gourmet scene with a private pintxos and wine tour. Stroll through the medieval Old Town with a personal guide to learn a brief history of the city, stopping along the way at some of the best pintxos bars to taste a variety of the intricate, bite-sized Basque tapas. Bring out the rich regional flavors with a selection of Spanish and Basque wine pairings as you learn to order and eat just like a local.