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San Sebastián: Electric Bike Tour with Monte Igueldo ViewsYou’ll cycle San Sebastián’s bike lanes with an easy-to-ride electric bike, stopping at La Concha Beach, Miramar Palace gardens, Monte Igueldo’s sweeping viewpoint, and lively neighborhoods locals call home. Expect laughter with your guide, small surprises (like that tunnel ride), and moments where you just want to pause and take it all in.
San Sebastián: Old Town Pintxos Tour with Drinks & GuideYou’ll wander San Sebastián’s Old Town with a local guide who knows every pintxo bar worth visiting. Taste five handpicked pintxos paired with cider or Txakoli wine, learn quirky Basque traditions, and share laughs with locals along the way. It’s more than food—it’s feeling like you belong for an evening.
San Sebastian Pintxos Tour & D.O. Wines Old TownYou walk the Old Town with a local guide, stopping at eight restaurants to taste pintxos paired with three wines, cider, and liqueur. Between tastings, the guide shares stories about the historic squares and churches that shape the neighborhood. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options are available when you book. Small groups mean you move at a human pace and can actually talk to the guide.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand how San Sebastian actually eats — the guide and the small-group pace mean you're not rushing through, and the mix of tastings and stories keeps it from feeling like a checklist.
San Sebastian: Pintxos & Tapas Food Tour with Local GuideYou walk with a local expert through San Sebastian's bar scene, stopping at four venues to taste pintxos, jamón, regional wines, and finish with Basque cheesecake. Groups stay small (max 12), all food and drinks are included, and the tour lasts 3.5 hours. Book if you want to eat like a local without figuring out which bars to hit or what to order.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a San Sebastian local without spending the evening figuring out which bars to enter or what to order — the guide does that, and the fixed route means you hit the right places in the right order.
San Sebastian to Guggenheim & Gaztelugatxe: Bilbao Day TripYou hike to a clifftop hermitage in the morning, explore Bilbao's medieval streets at midday, and spend the afternoon inside one of Europe's most recognizable museums — all without arranging transport between the three or buying tickets separately. The fixed schedule means you see the coast, the city, and the art in a single day without the coordination.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main sights — the hermitage, the city, the museum — in one day without arranging transport or buying tickets separately; the private vehicle and fixed schedule are what make three different places fit into a single morning-to-evening trip.
Hondarribia & Pasajes Bay: Coastal Towns & Mount Jaizkibel from San SebastianYou get picked up from your San Sebastian hotel, visit Hondarribia's walled old town and colorful Marina district with a local guide, climb Mount Jaizkibel for panoramic coastline views, then explore the fishing villages of San Juan and San Pedro across Pasajes Bay via included boat shuttle. The tour returns you by early afternoon, leaving time for lunch or the beach.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Basque coastal highlights in one morning without arranging transport or timing the boat crossing yourself—the fixed schedule and included guide are what fit three separate villages and a viewpoint into a single half-day.
San Sebastian: Pintxos Lunch Walk with Local Food GuideYou’ll wander San Sebastian’s old town with a local guide who tailors your pintxos tour to your tastes — sampling five unique bites and drinks along the way. Expect laughter over shared plates, stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and that feeling of being welcomed into real Basque life for an afternoon.
San Sebastian to Getaria: Txakoli Wine Tour & Harbor WalkYou’ll ride from San Sebastian along the Basque coast to taste fresh txakoli wines right where they’re made, wander Getaria’s harbor with a local guide, and sample traditional snacks like anchovies or gildas. Expect steep vineyards, sea air, stories about Basque wine traditions—and a few moments you might want to linger in longer than planned.
La Rioja & Laguardia: Private Wine Tour from San SebastianYou’ll sip wines straight from La Rioja’s cellars, stroll damp vineyards with a local guide, then share pintxos in Laguardia’s winding lanes. Expect stories from winemakers’ own mouths and quiet views over endless vines — plus hotel pickup so you can just relax into the day.
San Sebastian: Basque Cooking Class & Pintxos with ChefYou’ll roll up your sleeves in a real San Sebastian kitchen with a local chef guiding you through classic Basque dishes—Gilda pintxos, tortilla, even burnt cheesecake—then sit down together for lunch with cider and wine pairings. Expect laughter over imperfect flips and stories behind every recipe. You’ll leave full (and maybe smelling of onions), recipes and apron in hand.
San Sebastian Pintxos Tour: 5 Stops & Local Wine TastingYou walk through two San Sebastian neighbourhoods, stopping at five local bars to eat pintxos and drink wine or cider with people who know the place. The guide explains the Basque food tradition and how to navigate the scene, but mostly you're eating and absorbing how locals spend their evenings. Each booking funds a meal for someone in the city's soup kitchen, and the whole thing takes three hours with minimal walking between stops.Is it for me?Right for anyone who travels to eat and wants to understand how locals actually spend their evenings, not how restaurants stage them for visitors — the small group and the unhurried pace between bars is what makes that possible.
San Sebastian Old Town Walking Tour & Pintxos GuideYou walk the old town's key landmarks—Monte Urgull, San Telmo Museum, Constitution Square, and the 16th-century San Vicente Church—with a guide who knows the pintxos spots and the history behind each street. Small groups keep the pace relaxed, and everything is wheelchair accessible. The whole experience runs 3 to 4 hours.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to understand San Sebastian's actual layout and history without arranging separate stops—the guide's knowledge of pintxos and the Basque context is what makes the walk more than just sightseeing.
San Sebastian: Pintxo Lunch Tour & Wine Pairings Old TownYou’ll join a small group to wander San Sebastian’s Old Town at lunchtime, tasting classic and modern pintxos paired with local wines and cider at five buzzing bars. A friendly local guide shares stories (and maybe a few jokes), while you sample everything from salty anchovies to rich beef cheeks. Expect laughter, new flavors, and plenty of tips for exploring more on your own.
San Sebastian: Old Town & Miramar Palace Private Walking TourYou walk San Sebastian's Belle Époque centre and Old Town with a local guide who explains the architecture, history, and local rhythm of each stop. Choose 2 hours for the historic core or 4 hours to add Miramar Palace, Tabakalera, and Chillida's coastal sculpture. The guide tailors the pace and duration to your group, and you leave with both the main sights and genuine tips for exploring on your own afterward.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main sights and local context without arranging a route yourself—the guide's knowledge of timing, light, and which streets matter most is what turns a walk into an understanding of how the city actually works.
San Sebastián: Chef-Led Pintxo Tour with Food & DrinksYou’ll wander San Sebastián’s Old Town with a local chef as your guide, tasting pintxos at five different bars—think veal cheeks, seared squid, maybe even crispy pig ear—with drinks perfectly paired at each stop. Expect laughter over language slips and stories swapped between bites. You’ll leave full of flavors and memories you didn’t plan for.
San Sebastian Bike Tour: 30km Coastal & Old Town RoutesYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Bay of Biscay: Private Sea Fishing Trip & Dolphin SightingYou’ll cast your line into deep blue water off the Basque coast, try your luck at tuna or pargo fishing with a local guide showing you tricks passed down generations. Watch for dolphins skimming past your boat as you learn new techniques—trolling or bottom fishing—and soak up views of tiny villages tucked under green hills. It’s not just about catching fish; it’s about feeling part of this wild stretch of sea.
San Sebastian: Private Flamenco Class & TechniqueYou arrive at the studio in central San Sebastian and spend 1.5 to 2 hours learning flamenco footwork and arm technique from an experienced instructor who tailors the class to your level. You'll pick up the history of the form and leave understanding why this dance has lasted centuries. Book Monday through Friday; the private format means the teacher focuses on your progress, not the group's pace.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn flamenco in a focused setting where the teacher watches your technique instead of managing a room full of people — the private format is what makes it possible to go at your pace and leave understanding the form, not just the steps.
