San Sebastian Bike Tour: 30km Coastal & Old Town Routes

Thirty kilometres of San Sebastián unfolds from the saddle of a bike

You cycle 30 kilometres through San Sebastián's coastal paths, neighbourhoods and beaches with a local guide who explains the city's history and culture as you ride. The tour includes your bike, helmet, and stops at La Concha Beach, Miramar Palace, Zurriola beach and the Gros district, ending where you started on Reyes Católicos street.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Buen Pastor Cathedralpass by
2. La Concha Beach15m
3. Miramar Palacepass by

San Sebastian bike city and beach tour

• Meet guide on Reyes Católicos street
• Visit Buen Pastor Cathedral
• See first city bridge and architecture
• Explore Gros neighbourhood and Cataluña Plaza
• Cycle along Zurriola beach and watch surfers
• Pass by Kursaal building
• View emblematic building between old and new town
• Enjoy city and ocean views
• Ride along boulevard to La Concha beach
• Stop and appreciate La Concha beach views
• Follow bike path to Miramar Palace and Ondarreta beach
• See city views and contemporary art
• Discover Basque modern art and old neighbourhood
• Follow Urumea River past villas and palaces
• End tour at Reyes Catolicos street

The experience

The tour starts on Reyes Católicos street, where you meet your guide and get fitted to your bike. From there, you're already moving: heading straight toward Buen Pastor Cathedral, the city's emblematic building that rises above the old town. The route doesn't waste time on flat loops. It takes you through the neighbourhoods where San Sebastián actually lives. Gros is first, the busy, hip district where locals gather at Cataluña Plaza. Your guide points out the cost of living, the rhythm of the city, the spots where people actually sit and watch the world. You're not reading about San Sebastián. You're cycling through it.

The bay opens up as you ride toward Zurriola beach, where surfers are always in the water. The Basque coast takes its waves seriously. Then comes Kursaal, the controversial glass structure that separates old from new, and after that the contemporary boulevard that runs between the two halves of the city. This is where the San Sebastian bike tour really breathes. La Concha Beach appears ahead, one of Europe's most recognisable stretches of sand, and your guide shares the local legend that connects this city to Japan: the kind of detail that sticks with you. The bidegorri bike path follows the shoreline all the way to Miramar Palace, a belle époque mansion that overlooks everything, and then to Ondarreta, where locals actually swim and sunbathe instead of tourists.

You loop back through the oldest neighbourhoods, past contemporary art installations, through a "secret passage" that connects two parts of the city, and along the Urumea River with its villas and bourgeois palaces rising on either side. The whole route is about 30 kilometres spread across the day, but it doesn't feel like a distance. It feels like a conversation with someone who knows the place. Helmet and bike are included, and the paths are flat enough that all fitness levels can manage it. When you finish back on Reyes Católicos, you'll know why locals bike here instead of drive, and your guide will point you toward the best food on the street if you're hungry.

What’s included

Your day includes the use of a bicycle and helmet, a private local guide who shares the history and culture of San Sebastián and the Basque Country, and cycling through 30 kilometres of the city's bike paths, neighbourhoods and beaches including La Concha, Zurriola, Gros, Miramar Palace and the Old Town. The tour starts and ends on Reyes Católicos street in the city centre.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 80 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by San Sebastian Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see San Sebastián the way locals do (from the bike paths that connect the beaches, neighbourhoods and landmarks) without navigating the city yourself or stopping to plan each route.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is the bike tour suitable for beginners?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the bike paths throughout San Sebastián are designed for casual cycling rather than steep terrain.

What's included in the tour?

The tour includes the use of a bicycle and a helmet. Your guide provides local knowledge and history throughout the route.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the starting point?

The tour begins on Reyes Católicos street in the city centre. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the starting point.

What neighbourhoods does the tour cover?

The route passes through Gros, the Old Town, and several of San Sebastián's oldest and most authentic neighbourhoods, plus stops at La Concha Beach, Zurriola beach, and Miramar Palace.

Is this a private tour or a group tour?

This is a private tour, meaning you book it for yourself or your group rather than joining strangers.