Spain · Walking Tours

San Sebastian - Donostia Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide

2 Hours Round trip from Donostia / San Sebastián Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private walking tour of San Sebastián with a professional local guide
02 See major landmarks including City Hall, Plaza de la Constitución, and the Good Shepherd Cathedral
03 Learn about the city’s history from its monastic foundation to modern times
04 Discover stories of Napoleonic destruction, the Belle Époque, and the rise of ETA
05 Explore the historic center’s squares, churches, museum, and theater
06 Opportunity to customize the tour with your local guide on the spot

Discover the historic side of San Sebastián, also known as Donostia, on a private walking tour through the city’s elegant streets, squares, and landmarks. Beyond its famous beaches and culinary reputation, the city reveals a rich story shaped by religion, trade, conflict, and cultural renewal.

With a professional local guide, you’ll explore key sights including the City Hall, Plaza de la Constitución, Santa Maria del Coro Basilica, San Telmo Museum, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Puente Maria Cristina, and the Good Shepherd Cathedral. Along the way, learn about San Sebastián’s origins, its role on the Bay of Biscay, the impact of Napoleonic rule, the Belle Époque era, and the city’s modern identity.

Discover the historic side of San Sebastián, also known as Donostia, on a private walking tour through the city’s elegant streets, squares, and landmarks.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City San Sebastian

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

You will see: San Sebastian City Hall Santa Maria del Coro basilica Plaza de la Constitución San Bizente Eliza Church San Telmo Museum Victoria Eugenia Antzokia Performing Arts Theater Puente Maria Cristina Good Shepherd of San Sebastian Cathedral

You will learn about: Foundation as a monastery Important harbour Strategic point in the Golf of Biscay Napoleonic Rule and destruction of the city 19th century to the Belle Epoche Resistance against Franco and the rise of ETA Modern San Sebastian

The route