Top San Sebastian Cultural Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visit vineyards overlooking the sea with this Txakoli winery tour along the coast from San Sebastian. Learn about how Txakoli white wine is made and taste it alongside classic Basque appetizers. Stroll through traditional fishing villages with a local guide sharing stories about the region’s history. Private transportation is included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Benefit from personalized attention and private round-trip transportation for your group on this multi-stop winery tour. There's no need to rent a car or choose who will be the sober driver; you can sample as much wine as you like at three Rioja winery stops. Learn about the history and viniculture of this particular variety of Spanish wine.

Get to know the wines of La Rioja on a full-day small-group tour from San Sebastian. Skip the hassle of a rental car and admire the scenery while your guide does the driving. Visit a winery and stroll through the vineyards while learning about the local winemaking process. Relax over a traditional lunch complete with a wine tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience.

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.

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.

Explore the classic wines and food of the La Rioja region on a 9-hour wine tour from San Sebastian, visiting three local wineries for tastings at each location. Your day in La Rioja also features an elegant Spanish picnic accompanied by crianza wine at a fourth winery, as well as time to explore the picturesque medieval village of Laguardia. With pickup and drop-off at San Sebastian hotels, and all tastings and lunch included, this wine tour is an indulgent way to discover La Rioja wines.

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.

What do you get when you mash up history, art, and culture, add a sprinkling of beaches and palaces, and mix it all up with some Basque charm on two wheels? The best San Sebastián bike tour ever, that’s what! Give your brain a workout along with your legs and learn all about San Seb while riding the city’s fabulous bike trails and Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene.

Enjoy a private city tour around San Sebastian’s historic center. Visit over 15 landmarks such as San Vicente Church and Plaza de la Constitución and learn about the history of each landmark from your informative guide. Finish the tour with a pintxo and a drink in one of the traditional bars of the old town.

Start your French Basque countryside tour in style with a hotel pickup. It’ll be the ultimate stress-free day, as you’ll be in a small-group, ensuring you have access to your guide if you have any questions. An ideal way to make the most of your time—you’ll visit many spots in a day including Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Saint-Etienne-de-Baigorry, and Espelette, and Ainhoa.

Discover the natural beauty and rich culture of the Basque Country on this private tour that takes you to Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, and Hondarribia. You'll visit beautiful beaches, small fishing villages, and a colorful market selling delicious cheeses, charcuterie, and pastries. This private tour can be customized to your own interests.

Build your own itinerary on this fully customizable private tour through the Basque country. With a private guide, check any number of Basque country highlights off your list, depending on the pace at which you'd like to travel. Pickup and drop-off at your selected departure points; timing is flexible according to your schedule and budget.

Discover the soaring cliffs, beautiful beaches, and fishing villages of the Guipuzcoa Coast on this full-day tour from San Sebastián. Visit the seafront towns of Orio and Zarautz, drive through the scenic vineyards of Getaria, tuck into traditional Basque cuisine at a local restaurant, and see filming locations from Game of Thrones in Zumaia.

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This private sightseeing tour of the Basque region gives you all the flexibility of independent sightseeing plus all the perks of a traveling with a guide. Choose one of three pre-made 2-day itineraries—all open to customization options—and let your guide handle travel logistics and itinerary planning for a hassle-free trip through the Basque country.

Combine some of the Basque country's top destinations—Rioja, Bilbao, Biarritz, and San Sebastian—on this 4-day tour. This comprehensive excursion with a guide follows a carefully curated itinerary, so you won't miss a thing. You'll learn about the area's culture, history, architecture, food, and people through stops at landmarks and hidden gems, along with guided commentary.