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Welcome to one of the most authentic ways to experience San Sebastián. The person guiding you lives and breathes this city, and can't wait to share its hidden corners, its stories, and its way of understanding Basque culture. Together we'll walk through the Old Town, its streets and squares, their legends, their role in the city's history, and how San Sebastián became what it is today. A perfect introduction to Basque culture, told with warmth and a real passion for detail.
This booking guarantees your spot on the Free Tour. A Free Tour is a walking tour led by someone passionate about the city and its history, doing everything possible to give you an unforgettable experience. It's called "free" because there's no fixed price set in advance: at the end, each participant decides the amount they feel is fair, based on their satisfaction and their own budget.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will pick you up at Plaza Cervantes Square, next to the next to the sculpture of Don Quixote and look for the guides wearing ORANGE clothes and umbrella. You’ll need to be there at least 10 minutes before the tour starts. If you don’t arrive in good time, you could lose your booking.
Itinerary
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1Alderdi Eder parkea
Discover the “beautiful place” (in Basque) and the building originally built as the city’s Grand Casino, a glimpse of the Belle Époque.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2La Concha Beach
Stroll along one of the world’s most beautiful urban beaches, with its signature railing as the backdrop.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Gipuzkoa plaza
Visit one of the city’s most emblematic squares, home to the Provincial Council, and walk the Boulevard, the shopping hub linking the old and new parts of town.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Learn about the Tamborrada, the city’s biggest festival, surrounded by colourful balconies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Church San Vicente
See what is considered the oldest monument in San Sebastián.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Calle 31 de Agosto
Walk the streets where pintxo bars take centre stage and find out why Donosti is the birthplace of this culinary art.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro (Pass by)
Wander the cobbled streets of “lo Viejo”, as locals call the old quarter, to reach this Baroque basilica.
Admission ticket free -
Mercado De La Bretxa (Pass by)
Pass by this local landmark on the edge of the Old Town.
Admission ticket free -
San Telmo Museoa (Pass by)
See the outside of the museum, set in a former convent at the foot of Mount Urgull.
Admission ticket free -
Puerto de San Sebastián (Pass by)
Walk down to the port and end the tour with a panoramic view of the Cantabrian Sea in its purest form.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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