Donostia Trip Overview
What do you get when you mash up history, art, and culture, add a sprinkling of beaches and palaces, and mix it all up with some Basque charm on two wheels? The best San Sebastián bike tour ever, that’s what! Give your brain a workout along with your legs and learn all about San Seb while riding the city’s fabulous bike trails and Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene.
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* Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes
* Starts: Donostia, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Donostia, Euskadi, Spain
What do you get when you mash up history, art, and culture, add a sprinkling of beaches and palaces, and mix it all up with some Basque charm on two wheels? The best San Sebastián bike tour ever, that’s what! Give your brain a workout along with your legs and learn all about San Seb while riding the city’s fabulous bike trails and Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Buen Pastor Cathedral, Plaza del Buen Pastor, 20006 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
Your San Sebastian cycle adventure begins in the historic street of Reyes Católicos. After meeting your guide and getting acquainted with your new wheels, we’ll head towards historic Buen Pastor Catredal
Stop At: Puente de Santa Catalina, 20004 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
First bridge built in the city with historical information. Perfect place to appreciate some emblematic buildings of the city for its spectacular architecture and see how the city has been growing over the decades.
Duration: 8 minutes
Stop At: Galtzada Nagusia, Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Next, we’ll glide through one of the city’s busiest and hippest neighbourhoods: Gros. Here, we’ll take time to mingle with the locals and we’ll show you where to find the best people-watching spots. At Cataluña Plaza you’ll learn about life in the city, as you’re guide talks about the cost of living in this popular local neighbourhood.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zurriola Beach, Paseo de Zurriola, 20002 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
As you cycle, we’ll enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Biscay and admire the brave surfers along Zurriola beach
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Kursaal, Avda. de Zurriola 1, 20002 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
We wil also pass by one of the most important and controversial buildings in San Sebastián, Kursaal — boasting a glamourous history.
Pass By: Ayuntamiento de San Sebastian, Ijentea Kalea, 1 Located in the Old Casino of the City, Next to the Bay of La Concha, 20003 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
Emblematic building that separates the old town from the new part.
Pass By: Paseo Nuevo Pasealeku Berria, 20009 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
Expectacular view of the city and the ocean.
Stop At: La Concha Beach, De la Concha Ibilbidea, San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
We’ll follow the contemporary Boulevard that separates the Old Town from the new part of the city and head towards La Concha beach, one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches where we’ll stop to appreciate the views. Learn why there are so many small trees in this area, and how a local legend connects San Sebastián with Japan.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Miramar Palace, Paseo de Miraconcha, 48, 20007 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
The bidegorri bike path is next; we’ll follow the route along La Concha beach up to the palace of Miramar, before arriving at one of the locals’ favorite beaches in the city: Ondarreta.
Stop At: Ondarreta Beach, Avenida de Satrustegui, 20018 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
Get to know the history of these beach.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Peine del Viento, Paseo Eduardo Chillida, San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
Enjoy the view of the city from another side and see some art of comteporany artist.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Miraconcha, 20007 Donostia-San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, Spain
From there, your San Sebastián sightseeing bike tour takes you to the end of the bay, where nature meets civilisation. Discover some Basque modern art before veering through one of the city’s oldest, most authentic neighbourhoods and toward a “secret passage” that connects two parts of the city. Ride through districts that show the many faces of San Sebastián, from the workers’ city to the aristocratic belle époque of the past.
Pass By: Rio Urumea, Paseo del Urumea, 20002 San Sebastian – Donostia Spain
Follow the Urumea River back to the city centre, passing villas and bourgeois palaces.
Pass By: La Bicicleta – Bike Rental, Calle Reyes Católicos, No. 14, 20006 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Our tour ends here, if you are hungry, Reyes Catolicos is a great place to find some food. Or join our Pinxto tour! Before you go, don’t forget to ask your expert local guide.