Private tours in San Sebastián

Private Tours in San Sebastián Discover San Sebastián with your own licensed official tour guide: La Concha, the pintxo bars locals actually use, the flysch coast and Biarritz across the border — always at your pace, never in a group. Tour Travel & More organises 100% private tours in San Sebastián with luxury vehicle, hotel pickup and a travel coordinator available 24/7.
Private Walking Tour of San Sebastian city centre

Private Walking Tour of San Sebastian city centre

From 40€

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of San Sebastián with our exclusive Private San Sebastián Discovery Walking Tour. Discover historic landmarks, charming streets, and panoramic views, guided by experts every step of the way.... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • 2 hours
  • Guided tour
  • Tickets
Private San Sebastian Walking Tour with Mount Igueldo

Private San Sebastian Walking Tour with Mount Igueldo

From 60€

Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of San Sebastián with our exclusive Private San Sebastián Discovery Walking Tour. Discover historic landmarks, charming streets, and panoramic views, guided by experts every step of the way.... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • 4 hours
  • Guided tour
  • Tickets
Private San Sebastian city tour with guide and vehicle

Private San Sebastian city tour with guide and vehicle

From 129€

Embark on a journey through the enchanting city of San Sebastián with our private tour. Discover its breathtaking beaches, historical treasures, and vibrant cultural scene in the luxury and comfort of a personalized tour experience. Explore San Sebastián like never before and create unforgettable memories in the heart of the... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 4 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Premium Tour of San Sebastián with tickets

Private Premium Tour of San Sebastián with tickets

From 150€

Embark on an exclusive journey through San Sebastián with our Private Premium Tour of San Sebastián with tickets. Curated to provide you with an unforgettable experience. Discover the rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and iconic landmarks of this Basque gem, accompanied by guide and transportation.... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 5 hours
  • Guided tour
  • Tickets
Private Bilbao Tour from San Sebastian

Private Bilbao Tour from San Sebastian

From 209€

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of Bilbao with our Exclusive Private Bilbao Tour from San Sebastián. Explore iconic landmarks, hidden treasures, and architectural wonders, and discover the best of this dynamic city with personalized guidance from our expert guides.... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 8 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Tour of San Juan de Luz and Hondarribia from San Sebastián

Private Tour of San Juan de Luz and Hondarribia from San Sebastián

From 150€

Join us on a private 5-hour tour from San Sebastián to the captivating towns of San Juan de Luz and Hondarribia. Delve into the Basque region's history, explore stunning architecture, and savor local flavors, all under the guidance of our expert guides. This tour promises an exclusive and enriching experience,... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 5 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Tour to Hondarribia, San Juan and San Pedro

Private Tour to Hondarribia, San Juan and San Pedro

From 133€

Explore the hidden treasures of the Basque Country on our Private Excursion Tour to Hondarribia, San Juan, and San Pedro. Discover medieval castles, quaint fishing villages, and stunning coastal landscapes as you immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this enchanting region.... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 4 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Pintxos Tour in San Sebastián

Private Pintxos Tour in San Sebastián

From 109€

Join us on a private pintxos tour in San Sebastián and experience the best of Basque culinary traditions. From classic dishes to modern takes, let us guide you through a flavorful exploration of this food lover's paradise.... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • 3 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Tour of Zumaia, Zarauz and Guetaria

Private Tour of Zumaia, Zarauz and Guetaria

From 200€

Join us for a 6-hour private excursion to the stunning coastal towns of Zumaia, Zarauz, and Guetaria. Delve into the geological wonders, bask on beautiful beaches, and savor the rich culinary heritage under the guidance of our expert guides. This tour offers an intimate exploration of the Basque Country's most... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 6 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Tour San Juan de Luz and Biarritz from San Sebastián

Private Tour San Juan de Luz and Biarritz from San Sebastián

From 200€

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery on our Saint Jean de Luz and Biarritz Private Tour from San Sebastian. This tour will take you to explore two charming coastal towns that combine the rich history, vibrant culture and breathtaking scenery of the French Basque region.... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 6 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Tour of San Sebastian and Biarritz

Private Tour of San Sebastian and Biarritz

From 200€

Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich cultural heritage of San Sebastián and Biarritz on our Private Tour. Explore charming coastal towns, indulge in culinary delights, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of these iconic destinations. With expert guidance and personalized service, this tour promises an unforgettable experience for travelers... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 6 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Tour of San Sebastian and Getaria with Txakoli Tasting

Private Tour of San Sebastian and Getaria with Txakoli Tasting

From 230€

Embark on a private tour of San Sebastian, Getaria, and indulge in a Txakoli tasting at a local winery. Discover the rich history and culinary delights of the Basque Country as you explore charming coastal towns, sample traditional pintxos, and savor the crisp flavors of Txakoli wine. With expert guidance,... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 6 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Tour of San Sebastián, Zumaia and Loyola

Private Tour of San Sebastián, Zumaia and Loyola

From 200€

Discover the stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture of the Basque Country on our Private Tour of San Sebastian, Zumaia, and Loyola. Explore charming coastal towns, marvel at geological wonders, and immerse yourself in the spiritual heritage of the region. With expert guidance and personalized service, this tour promises... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 6 hours
  • Guided tour
Private Tour of Logroño with a visit to two local wineries

Private Tour of Logroño with a visit to two local wineries

From 329€

Join our Private Tour of Logroño and delve into the heart of La Rioja with exclusive visits to two of the region's most distinguished wineries. Experience the vibrant tapas culture of Logroño and savor the exquisite wines that make La Rioja a global icon of viticulture.  ... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 10 hours
  • Guided tour
Private tour to 3 wineries in La Rioja from San Sebastian

Private tour to 3 wineries in La Rioja from San Sebastian

From 279€

This exclusive 10-hour private tour will take you from San Sebastian to the renowned wine region of La Rioja, where you will have the opportunity to visit three of its best wineries. Experience Spanish wine culture as you tour stunning vineyards and enjoy exceptional wine tastings. This is our private... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • 10 hours
  • Guided tour
Private IN/OUT transfer in San Sebastian

Private IN/OUT transfer in San Sebastian

From 22€

Experience seamless transportation with our Exclusive Private San Sebastián Transfer. From airport pickups to door-to-door service, enjoy personalized assistance, child-friendly options, and flexible booking for a stress-free journey to your destination in San Sebastián and beyond.... Learn more

  • Free cancellation
  • Luxury vehicle
  • Transfer

Why book a private tour guide in San Sebastián?

San Sebastián holds more Michelin stars per square metre than almost anywhere on earth, a beach that belle-époque royalty built a city around, and a pintxo culture with unwritten rules that locals enforce with a raised eyebrow. It’s also the doorway to a coastline — Getaria, Zumaia, Hondarribia, Biarritz — that most visitors never manage without wheels. A licensed official tour guide unlocks both the bar counters and the coast.

Every Tour Travel & More visit in San Sebastián is 100% private — your group and your guide, never strangers — with flexible itineraries, luxury vehicle options with chauffeur, and a travel coordinator available 24/7. Start with the private San Sebastián tour with guide and vehicle.

Private tours in San Sebastián: what you can do

La Concha beach, San Sebastian

La Concha and the belle-époque city

The scallop-shaped bay, the old town under Monte Urgull, the city the Spanish court summered in — and Monte Igueldo’s funicular viewpoint over it all. The private walking tour of San Sebastián reads the city’s elegance at your pace.

La Concha · Parte Vieja · Monte Igueldo

Pintxos bar, San Sebastian

Pintxos, done by the rules

Which bar for the tortilla, which for the txuleta, when to stand and when to move on — the Parte Vieja has a choreography. The private pintxos tour is a masterclass eaten standing up, in the bars your guide would take their own family to.

Parte Vieja · Mercado de la Bretxa · Gros

Flysch cliffs, Zumaia

The Basque coast: Zumaia, Getaria, txakoli

The flysch cliffs of Zumaia (Game of Thrones’ Dragonstone), Getaria’s fishing port and grills, and txakoli poured from a height at the winery. The private Getaria and txakoli tour — or the Zumaia and Loyola route — turns the coastline into the day’s main course.

Flysch de Zumaia · Getaria · Bodega de txakoli

France across the border

Two countries in one day: Biarritz and the French coast

Twenty minutes from the old town, the border dissolves into Hondarribia’s painted balconies, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and imperial Biarritz. The private San Sebastián and Biarritz tour does Spain and France before dinner — no other Spanish city can.

Biarritz · Saint-Jean-de-Luz · Hondarribia

San Sebastián shore excursions for cruise passengers

Cruise calls on the Basque coast — at San Sebastián’s bay or nearby Getxo-Bilbao — pair perfectly with the private format: guide and chauffeur at the terminal, La Concha and the Parte Vieja in half a day, pintxos where the locals stand, and the clock always planned backwards from your all-aboard time with our coordinator watching it.

What’s San Sebastián like to visit?

Beach & climate

La Concha is routinely voted Europe’s best city beach — but this is the green Atlantic north: pack a light rain layer alongside the swimsuit.

History & monuments

Belle-époque elegance, two castles-worth of hills and a rebuilt old town — charming more than monumental; the scenery does the heavy lifting.

Food & markets

Arguably the best food city in Europe: pintxo counters, cider houses, txakoli and a constellation of Michelin temples.

Walkable centre

The bay promenade, the old town and Gros all connect on foot along the water. Few cities reward aimless walking this generously.

Day-trip base

Bilbao and the Guggenheim, the flysch coast, Rioja wineries, and France starting twenty minutes away — a two-country playground.

Nightlife & buzz

The night here is a long pintxo crawl and a gin-tonic by the bay, not a club queue. In September, the film festival dresses the whole city up.

If San Sebastián’s mix of elegance and appetite is your thing, Barcelona plays the same food-and-architecture game at metropolitan scale, and Paris — the original belle-époque capital — is the natural next chapter. Madrid adds the palaces and the Prado.

Chasing the Mediterranean sun instead? Valencia, Málaga and Mallorca trade Atlantic green for turquoise blue.

Private tour vs. marketplace: what’s the difference?

Tour Travel & More Marketplaces (Viator, GetYourGuide…) Free tours
Guide Licensed official guide, language confirmed at booking Varies by listing, often unverified Unlicensed in most cases
Group Always 100% private “Private” varies by seller Up to 30 people
Vehicle Luxury vehicle with chauffeur available Rarely included Not included
Itinerary Fully flexible, adapted to you Fixed per listing Fixed route
Support Travel coordinator 24/7 Platform ticket system None
Cancellation Free up to 48h (guide & vehicle) Varies by seller

In short: a private tour in San Sebastián with Tour Travel & More always includes a licensed official tour guide, a 100% private group, optional luxury vehicle with chauffeur, a fully flexible itinerary, a 24/7 travel coordinator and free cancellation up to 48 hours before. Marketplaces such as Viator or GetYourGuide resell third-party listings with variable conditions, and free tours operate with groups of up to 30 people and generally unlicensed guides.

Frequently asked questions about private tours in San Sebastián

How much does a private tour in San Sebastián cost?
The private walking tour of the centre starts at 40€ (60€ with Monte Igueldo). The city tour with guide and vehicle starts at 129€ and the pintxos tour at 109€. Coastal and cross-border days run from 133€ (Hondarribia) through 200-230€ (Biarritz, Zumaia, Getaria with txakoli) to 209€ for Bilbao and the Guggenheim. All prices are per group, not per person.
What languages do your San Sebastián guides speak?
Our official guides in San Sebastián work in English, Spanish and French — particularly handy here, where the day often crosses into France. The language of your guide is confirmed in writing at booking.
Do your tours include hotel pickup?
Yes. Tours with vehicle include pickup and drop-off at your hotel. For walking and pintxos tours, your guide meets you at your accommodation or a convenient point by the old town.
Can we combine Spain and France in one day?
Yes — it’s the signature move of this corner of Europe. Biarritz, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Hondarribia are all within thirty minutes, and our private vehicle format makes the two-country day seamless: no schedules, no border logistics, lunch on whichever side you prefer.
When is the best time to visit San Sebastián?
June and September are the sweet spot — beach weather without August’s peak. September adds the International Film Festival, when the city dresses up. Winter is quiet, green and made for eating; just bring the rain layer, this is the Atlantic north.
Can we customise the itinerary?
Completely. Every tour is private: more pintxos, a cider house in season, the Chillida sculpture at the Peine del Viento, Rioja wineries or the Guggenheim day. Tell us what you enjoy when you request your quote and we’ll build the day around it.

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons — Ermell, Nicolas Vollmer, ElviraOliver, Florian Pépellin, Danbu14, Carlos Delgado, Diego Delso, Berthold Werner, Thomas Wolf (CC BY / CC BY-SA).

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