Spain · Storytelling Tours

San Sebastian Quest: The Basque Goddess of the Old Town

4 Hours Round trip from Donostia / San Sebastián Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Self-guided Basque mythology quest through San Sebastian’s Old Town
  • 02 Play as Mari, the Basque goddess, in a story-driven city game
  • 03 Solve clues and challenges at 15 stops across the Parte Vieja
  • 04 Explore landmarks including San Telmo Museum, Constitution Square, and Santa Maria Church
  • 05 Walk at your own pace with no fixed schedule
  • 06 Finish the experience at Zurriola Bridge

Step into the legends of the Basque Country on a self-guided quest through San Sebastian’s Old Town. In this story-driven city game, you play as Mari, the Basque goddess, following clues and solving challenges as you search for your missing sons through historic streets, squares, churches, and seafront viewpoints.

Over around 4 hours, explore the Parte Vieja at your own pace, from Kiosko Boulevard and Bretxa Market to San Telmo Museum, Santa Maria Church, and Zurriola Bridge. With no fixed schedule and no guide to follow, it’s a flexible way to discover local mythology, hidden symbols, and some of the city’s most atmospheric corners.

In this story-driven city game, you play as Mari, the Basque goddess, following clues and solving challenges as you search for your missing sons through historic streets, squares, churches, and seafront viewpoints.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 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

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Day 01

You will begin at Kiosko Boulevard. Here you will be given your first clue to solve the challenge that awaits you, which will unlock the next part of the story and give you the directions to the next stop.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Bretxa Market. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at San Telmo Museum. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Saint Vincent (San Vicente) Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Constitution Square. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Fermin Calbeton Street. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at 31 Agosto Street. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Saint Mary (Santa Maria) Church. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Old Theatre (Teatro Principal). You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Corner Of Gastronomy. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Sea Gate (Portaletas). You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Aquarium de San Sebastián. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at Empty Construction. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will be given a new clue to solve the challenge that awaits you at The Balcony @ The New Promenade. You can stop for as long as you like and continue exploring at your own pace.You will finish at Zurriola Bridge. Here is where both the story and the city exploration games end.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Donostia / San Sebastián 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Self-guided Basque mythology quest through San Sebastian's Old Town
  • Play as Mari, the Basque goddess, searching for her sons stolen by the devil
  • Explore City Hall, the Parte Vieja, and the route to Zurriola Bridge on foot
  • Puzzles and Basque legends woven into the streets, squares, and churches of the Old Town
  • One device works for up to 3 players; buy extra tickets for the full multiplayer experience

What's Not Included

  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the Questo app)

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • - Unlock your city game in the Questo app using this link:
  • - Download the Questo app using this link (it’s free):
  • - Head to the starting point and enjoy your city game!

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Donostia / San Sebastián, ES
Tour start
Donostia / San Sebastián, ES
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Donostia / San Sebastián.

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