San Sebastián day trip from Biarritz: Private tour with guide

A private guide walks you through San Sebastián's best views and oldest quarters in one day.

A private full-day tour from Biarritz to San Sebastián includes hotel pickup, 8 hours of private vehicle transport, and a 4-hour official tour guide in the city itself. You'll see Monte Igueldo for the best view of the bay, walk past the Catedral del Buen Pastor and Palacio Miramar, and spend time on La Concha Beach and in the Old Town before returning to Biarritz with free time for lunch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. San Telmo Museum15m
2. Monte Igueldo30m
3. Buen Pastor Cathedral15m
4. La Concha Beach1h
5. Miramar Palace15m

Private full day tour of San Sebastian

• Hotel pick-up in Biarritz
• Travel to San Sebastian
• Meet private tour guide
• View San Telmo Museum exterior
• Admire view from Monte Igueldo
• See Buen Pastor Cathedral exterior
• Visit La Concha Beach
• Visit Miramar Palace exterior
• Free time for lunch
• Return to Biarritz hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel or preferred location in Biarritz in a private vehicle, then a drive to San Sebastián where an official tour guide meets you at a central point. The 4-hour guided portion covers the city's main landmarks: the City Hall, a view of the San Telmo Museum, Monte Igueldo (where you get the best view of the bay), the Catedral del Buen Pastor, and La Concha Beach. The most important beach in the city. You'll also visit Palacio Miramar from the outside and walk through the Old Town, called La Parte Vieja, with its narrow streets and pintxos bars.

After the guided tour ends, you have free time for lunch before the drive back to Biarritz. The full day is 8 hours from pickup to drop-off, so the pace is unhurried. You're not rushing between stops. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and the vehicle is private, so the itinerary can flex slightly if something catches your interest. Infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children.

What’s included

• Official tour guide for 4 hours in San Sebastián.
• private luxury vehicle with driver for the full 8 hours.
• private hotel pickup and drop-off in Biarritz.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 09:00 and 09:30

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Tour Travel & More

Is this one for you?The full day from Biarritz means you're not rushing. The 8-hour window includes the drive both ways, so the pace stays comfortable and you have free time for lunch without cutting the tour short.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the best viewpoint of San Sebastián's bay that I'll see on this tour?

Monte Igueldo is where the tour takes you to admire the best view of San Sebastián and its bay. It's one of the main stops during the 4-hour guided portion.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

You'll walk through the Old Town and past several landmarks like the cathedral and Palacio Miramar, but the itinerary is designed for all fitness levels. The pace is steady rather than strenuous.

Is lunch included, or do I need to find a restaurant on my own?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. After the guided portion ends, you have free time to eat on your own. The Old Town has many pintxos bars and restaurants to choose from.

Can the guide adjust the stops if I want to spend more time at one place?

The itinerary covers the main sites, but since it's a private tour, there's some flexibility. The 4-hour guided portion and the overall 8-hour day give you room to linger at places that interest you most.