San Sebastian Private Tour: Local Insights & Hidden Gems

Experience the authentic San Sebastian with a private walking tour led by a passionate local guide. Discover hidden gems, gain insider knowledge, and navigate the city like a pro.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Parte Vieja - The Old Part is the area corresponding to the historic center of the city of San Sebastian, Basque Country, Spain. Framed in the district of Centro, its limits correspond to those of the old walled city of San Sebastian. It is located at the foot of Mount Urgull and includes the port of the city.
What's Included
  • Private Walking Tour
  • Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city) or cruise terminal
What's Not Included
  • Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
  • Local transportation around the city (it’s a walking tour, car transportation isn’t included)
  • Personal expenses
Additional Information

San Sebastián exudes elegance, tradition, and coastal allure, but having local knowledge truly enhances the experience. Discover the city alongside a local on a private walking tour.
This customized tour enables participants to explore the exteriors of landmarks, such as museums, while gaining insights into the city’s history and culture. Arrangements…

Location
Parte Vieja
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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575stephenz
May 14, 2026
Outstanding private tour. - Our guide, Jose Manuel, was very knowledgeable about the history of, people and politics of the Basque region. He encouraged questions and customized our experience.
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Robinsons
May 11, 2026
The tour guide was great... - The tour guide was great . Jose Manuel was a terrific guide. He was informative and very personable. The tour was good by itself, but Jose made it special.
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500dianneb
Apr 21, 2026
Sunshine in Basque Country - Fabulous walking tour with Jose yesterday on a glorious day in San Sebastián! He picked us up at our hotel and we walked through the city together to Old Town. His enthusiasm for Basque Country and its people and history is contagious. We had insider views, in depth background and insight to the struggles and successes of the Basque people. He loves it here and now so do we! Jose is incredibly knowledgeable, charming and intelligent. Highly recommend!
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Mlssrs
Apr 19, 2026
A True Gem! - Jone, out tour guide, was exceptional. We made a last minute decision due to a change of plans and it was absolutely serendipitous. Jone made our second day in San Sebastián so memorable. It was wonderful being able to spend time with her given the fact she was born and raised in San Sebastián. Her insights and knowledge of her country’s history was very special. She was able to provide a feel and flavor for this magnificent city that we may not have experienced had it not been for her And to top it off she recommended two Pintxos stops and the a restaurant recommendation for cheesecake that was exceptional. It was ra pleasure to spend time with Jone. A real gem!
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Rosalinda_a
Mar 31, 2026
We had a wonderful... - We had a wonderful experience with our private tour guide, Jose Manuel. Communication both prior to and on the day of the tour was excellent, making everything smooth and stress-free. He is knowledgeable and shared insights that truly enhanced our experience. On top of that, he was friendly and easy to get along with, which made the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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Luis_v
Mar 26, 2026
Our guide Mikel was... - Our guide Mikel was fantastic it was a rainy day in San Sebastian and despite that he taught us even more than we expected. The rain calmed down after an hour and we were able to hike to Mount Urdull which we really wanted to do. We knew a lot about the history of San Sebastian. We had a great day. And at the end of the tour he gave us tips to continue our visit and places to eat.
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Mark_p
Mar 24, 2026
Excellent walking tour in San Sebastian - We had an excellent tour of San Sebastian with Mikel as our guide. Though we requested the tour in Spanish, I know he can also provide tours in English. As a result, I will submit this review in both languages. From the start, Mikel takes his role as a guide very seriously, connecting several weeks before the tour by WhatsApp and reviewing our preferences for the walking tour, including the subjects that interested us the most. He also prepared us well for the kinds of weather we might encounter, as well as providing tips on places of interest and restaurants in the day leading up to the tour. The tour itself was excellent. Mikel is punctual, and offers a detailed view of San Sebastian, covering decades of history which is connected to his own family history of the city. He also makes a good sense of humor and knowledgeable about even the tiniest details of the city. Overall, we highly recommend Mikel. You will learn a lot and enjoy your time with him. We did an excellent tour of San Sebastian with Mikel as our guide. Although we request the tour in Spanish, I know you can also offer it in English, so I will send this review in both languages. From the beginning, Mikel takes his role as a guide very seriously: he contacted us several weeks earlier via WhatsApp and reviewed our preferences for the walking tour, including the topics we were most interested in. It also prepared us very well for the type of weather we could find, as well as giving us recommendations on sights and restaurants in the days before the tour. The tour itself was excellent. Mikel is punctual and offers a detailed overview of San Sebastian, spanning decades of history that also connects to his own family’s history in the city. He also has a good sense of humor and demonstrates a great knowledge of even the smallest details of the city. Overall, we highly recommend Mikel. You will learn a lot and enjoy your time with him.
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Vm1955
Mar 24, 2026
Simply enjoyable experience - Very pleasant, relax and adapt to our interests. All topics were well covered.
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Joy_p
Mar 3, 2026
We had a great tour with... - We had a great tour with Kyle and really enjoyed our hike and tour hearing all about the wonderful city of San Sebastián and its complex history. Thank you Kyle! Look forward to returning one day soon!
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Gdxfg9hwgx
Apr 27, 2026
Great guide but I am disappointed with Viator. - I loved our guide! But I made a minor error in booking this reservation for the wrong date. When I went into the app 5 MINUTES LATER to change the date , they charged me and REFUSED TO GIVE ME A REFUND. I was charged twice for human error and I am very disappointed in Viator.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).