San Sebastian E-bike Tour: Basque History and Beaches

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Duration2h 20m

GroupUp to 12

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

Four beaches, one river, and the stories that connect them on two wheels.

This e-bike tour of San Sebastian follows the city's bike trails from the historic center through neighborhoods, beaches and palaces, with a professional guide in English. The route covers roughly 140 minutes and includes the cathedral, Gros district, Zurriola and La Concha beaches, Miramar Palace, and Ondarreta Beach, ending back near the starting point on Reyes Católicos street. Children from age 1 can join (in a seat or pram), and the pace suits all fitness levels.

2h 20m

Step-by-step itinerary

San Sebastian E-bike city tour

Meet guide at Reyes Católicos street
Cycle to Buen Pastor Cathedral
Visit first city bridge and view architecture
Explore Gros neighborhood and Cataluña Plaza
Enjoy views and surfers at Zurriola beach
Pass by Kursaal building
See emblematic building separating old and new town
Admire city and ocean views
Ride along Boulevard to La Concha beach
Follow bike path to Miramar Palace and Ondarreta beach
Learn history of Ondarreta beach
View city and contemporary art
Discover Basque modern art and secret passage
Follow Urumea River past villas and palaces
Return to city centre at Reyes Católicos

The Experience

The tour starts on Reyes Católicos in the old town, where you meet your guide and get fitted to your e-bike. From there, you head straight to Buen Pastor Cathedral, an emblematic building that marks the boundary between the old quarter and the newer city. The guide walks you through the architecture and the decades of growth visible in the streets around it, then you move into Gros—one of the city's busiest neighborhoods—where locals hang out at Cataluña Plaza. This is where the guide talks about everyday life in San Sebastian: what things cost, where people gather, the rhythm of the place.

As you cycle toward the water, you'll pass Kursaal, a controversial modern building with a glamorous history, and ride along Zurriola Beach where you can watch surfers in the Bay of Biscay. The route then follows the contemporary Boulevard that separates the old town from the new part, leading you to La Concha Beach—one of Europe's most beautiful stretches of sand. Here the guide shares local lore: why there are so many small trees in this area, and how a legend connects San Sebastian to Japan. From there, you follow the bidegorri bike path along the shoreline up to Miramar Palace, then down to Ondarreta Beach, another local favorite where you stop to take in the view and see contemporary art installations.

The final stretch takes you through some of the city's oldest and most authentic neighborhoods, including a "secret passage" that connects two parts of the city, before you follow the Urumea River back toward the center, passing villas and bourgeois palaces. The tour ends near where it began, and your guide can point you toward food on Reyes Católicos or suggest what to explore next.

What’s included

Professional guide in English; use of an e-bike for the full route.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by San Sebastian Adventures

Is this one for you?Most city bike tours stick to the main squares and museums; this one uses the bike trails to show you where locals actually live and surf, moving between neighborhoods and beaches in a way that only makes sense on two wheels.