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San Sebastián, or Donostia, is a Basque seaside city around a shell-shaped bay, with a golden beach, a hilltop fort and a pintxo scene known across Spain.

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San Sebastián curves around La Concha Bay, a near-perfect shell-shaped inlet with a white-railed promenade and a sheltered city beach. Monte Urgull guards the east end with an old fort, and Monte Igueldo, at the west end, has a funicular and a viewpoint. The Parte Vieja, the old town, was rebuilt after the fire of 1813 and is packed with bars and a baroque basilica.

Zurriola Beach, on the other side of the Urumea River, is the surfers' beach, and at the western tip Eduardo Chillida's sculpture Peine del Viento stands on the rocks, with its steel combs facing the waves. Pasaia and Hondarribia, fishing harbours, and Getaria, with its txakoli vineyards, are close, and the French border towns of Hendaye and Saint-Jean-de-Luz are under an hour away.

Pintxos fill the bars of the Parte Vieja, from anchovy and olive skewers called gildas to grilled mushrooms and foie gras, washed down with txakoli or cider poured from a height. Txuleta, a thick beef steak, is grilled over embers, and the region's chefs have won many Michelin stars. The film festival in September and the Jazzaldia in July keep the city busy.

  • Free cancellation on 92% of experiences
  • 4.8 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in San Sebastián

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  1. Number 1

    San Sebastian Old Town (Parte Vieja Donostiarra)

    4.94k reviewsfrom $34
  2. Number 2

    La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha)

    4.92k reviewsfrom $9
  3. Number 3

    Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $7
  4. Number 4

    Miramar Palace (Palacio de Miramar)

    4.91k reviewsfrom $6
  5. Number 5

    Buen Pastor Cathedral

    4.8863 reviewsfrom $3
  6. Number 6

    Hondarribia

    4.8857 reviewsfrom $30
  7. Number 7

    Monte Igueldo

    4.9842 reviewsfrom $64
  8. Number 8

    Victoria Eugenia Theatre (Teatro Victoria Eugenia)

    4.8346 reviewsfrom $7
  9. Number 9

    Monte Urgull

    5.0312 reviewsfrom $7
  10. Number 10

    Santa Clara Island (Isla de Santa Clara)

    4.8246 reviewsfrom $9

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Day trips from San Sebastián

81

Cruises and boat trips in San Sebastián

7

Guided tours in San Sebastián

198

Walking and bike tours in San Sebastián

48

Food and drink experiences in San Sebastián

110

Outdoor and adventure activities in San Sebastián

23

Signature experiences in San Sebastián

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    8–9 hr4.698 reviewsfrom $3
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Questions about San Sebastián

What is there to do in San Sebastián?
We list 397 experiences in San Sebastián. The largest groups are day trips (86), city tours (45).
What are the top attractions in San Sebastián?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in San Sebastián are San Sebastian Old Town (Parte Vieja Donostiarra), La Concha Beach (Playa de la Concha), Constitution Square (Plaza de la Constitución), Miramar Palace (Palacio de Miramar).
What is the most popular experience in San Sebastián?
By number of traveller reviews it is "San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,298 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in San Sebastián take?
The typical experience in San Sebastián lasts about 4 hours; the middle half run between 2.5 hours and 8 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in San Sebastián?
The operator lists free cancellation on 93% of the 397 experiences we hold for San Sebastián. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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