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The Best Things to Do in San Sebastián – Pintxos, Cider & the Basque Coast

We compared the tours that really start in San Sebastián: pintxo and food tours, cider houses, cooking classes, walks and day trips along the Basque coast and into France. Most of the offer is on foot and at the table – the water tours are few, and we say so.

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San Sebastian: Boat Tour with Stop at Santa Clara

San Sebastian: Boat Tour with Stop at Santa Clara

· 4.6 (949)

Enjoy a 30-minute boat tour around the bay of San Sebastian, along with a to visit Santa Clara Island. Enjoy insightful commentary as you sail with the included audio.

from €8 per person

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San Sebastian food tour: pintxo tasting paired with wines
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San Sebastian food tour: pintxo tasting paired with wines

⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (835)

Enjoy eight bites, five drinks, and a several stories on a guided pintxo route in San Sebastian. Savor the city like a local as you try typical dishes and Denomination of Origin…

from €131 per person

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San Sebastian: Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus
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San Sebastian: Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Bus

· 3.9 (768)

Explore the city at your own pace with the Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus. Get on and off at any of our stops to discover the main tourist attractions!

from €16 per person

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San Sebastian: Pintxos and Wine Tour

San Sebastian: Pintxos and Wine Tour

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (649)

Visit the best pintxos and wine bars in San Sebastian on an exclusive tour. Discover some of the best local, family-run eateries and hidden gems.

from €103 per person

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San Sebastian: Guided E-Bike Tour
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San Sebastian: Guided E-Bike Tour

⏱ 3 hours · 4.8 (533)

Join an English-speaking local guide and explore San Sebastian on an electric bike tour. See all the main sights and go off the beaten path to discover the attractions not liste…

from €59 per person

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San Sebastian: walking tour with pintxo and drink

San Sebastian: walking tour with pintxo and drink

⏱ 1.5 - 2 hours · 4.5 (317)

Experience the city step by step: a walking tour of San Sebastian featuring history, architecture and ending with a pintxo and a drink.

from €15 per person

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San Sebastian: 2 Bays Tour, AM, PM or Sunset with Cava

San Sebastian: 2 Bays Tour, AM, PM or Sunset with Cava

⏱ 2 hours · 4.9 (267)

Take the Kantauri 2 Bays sightseeing cruise from San Sebastian along the eastern coast, past dramatic cliffs and La zurriola beach. Enter Pasaia bay to see Pasai San Juan and Sa…

from €79 per person

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San Sebastián: Traditional Cider House Tour with Lunch

San Sebastián: Traditional Cider House Tour with Lunch

⏱ 4 hours · 4.9 (193)

Travel from San Sebastián for a guided tour of a cider house, cellar, and the surrounding apple orchards. Experience the ‘Txotx’ ritual and taste natural Basque cider in a tradi…

from €83 per person

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From San Sebastian: Hondarribia, San Pedro & San Juan Tour
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From San Sebastian: Hondarribia, San Pedro & San Juan Tour

⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (155)

Head east from San Sebastian to discover the wonderful fishing villages of Hondarribia, San Juan, and San Pedro. Enjoy views of the Basque coast from the Jaizkibel viewpoint and…

from €55 per person

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San Sebastián: Basque Cooking Class, Wine & Cider Tasting

San Sebastián: Basque Cooking Class, Wine & Cider Tasting

⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.8 (144)

Join a top-rated San Sebastián cooking class and learn to prepare authentic Basque dishes with local chefs. Enjoy a hands-on culinary experience with wine, cider, and a full mea…

from €139 per person

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San Sebastian Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local

San Sebastian Food Tour with Pintxos & Drinks with a Local

⏱ 3 hours · 4.9 (140)

Embark on a San Sebastián Guided Food Tour and savor gildas, ham tasting, a selection of traditional pintxos paired with local wine and liquors, Basque cheesecake.

from €99 per person

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San Sebastian: Premium Market, Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour

San Sebastian: Premium Market, Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour

⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (134)

Enjoy the flavors of San Sebastian on a guided walking tour and learn about its rich culture. Visit a local market and other popular eateries to taste delicious pintxos and the…

from €145 per person

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San Sebastian food tour: pintxo tasting paired with wines First evening 3 h ★ 4.8 (835) €130.66 Check price →
San Sebastian: Boat Tour with Stop at Santa Clara A first look from the water 0.5 h ★ 4.6 (949) €8 Check price →
San Sebastián: Traditional Cider House Tour with Lunch Cider and a long lunch 4 h ★ 4.9 (193) €83 Check price →
From San Sebastian: Hondarribia, San Pedro & San Juan Tour A half day outside town 4 h ★ 4.7 (155) €55 Check price →
San Sebastian: Guided E-Bike Tour Covering ground without tiring 3 h ★ 4.8 (533) €59 Check price →

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The booking feed mixes in tours that start in Bilbao, Biarritz or further away. We kept the genuine departures from San Sebastián and the day trips that leave from here.

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Free cancellation

The Basque coast has changeable Atlantic weather. Almost every tour can be cancelled free up to 24 hours before departure – check the terms of each offer.

The honest version

San Sebastián is a city for eating and walking, not a boat harbour: only a handful of water tours start here. We state the departure point and tell you when a famous sight – the Guggenheim, say – is in another city.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a pintxo tour worth it, or can I just go on my own?

You can go on your own: the Old Town bars work without a guide. A tour adds a route chosen for you, explanations and usually drinks and a set number of stops. Read the inclusions rather than judging by price.

Does San Sebastián have boat tours?

Only a few. The city is about food, walking and day trips; the best-known boat offer is a short bay tour with a stop at Santa Clara island. The island ferry follows a seasonal schedule.

Is the Guggenheim in San Sebastián?

No, it is in Bilbao. Some day trips from San Sebastián include it, but plan most of a day: the offers in our list run roughly nine hours.

Can I visit France from San Sebastián?

Yes. Biarritz and the French Basque coast are within day-trip distance; the half-day and full-day tours in our list start from San Sebastián.

Which airport do I use?

San Sebastián airport is in Hondarribia, about 22 km away, with few routes, mostly domestic. Many visitors fly into Bilbao instead and take a bus of roughly an hour and a half.

When is cider house season?

The traditional txotx season, with cider tapped from the barrel, runs from winter into spring. Outside it, cider houses still serve food, but the experience is different.

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