Buen Pastor Cathedral Attractions & Things to do

The city’s unique location, rich history – particularly as the royal summer resort of Europe’s elite during the Belle Epoque, its international reputation as a food mecca and unique combination of seaside and metropolitan appeal, and, last but not least the superb quality of life in the city help to make it one of the happiest in the world. And one we love to share with guests and visitors by taking them on fabulous walking tours. Join us on one (or more) of our Donostia / San Sebastian tours, and experience it all – adventure, history, amazing food, local color, exercise, and fun! Enjoy!
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes.

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.
Duration: 2 hours 20 minutes.

Discover San Sebastián with this walking tour designed for groups of up to 8 people.

Our proposal focuses on exploring the following areas:
- See the beauty of the famous La Concha beach as you immerse yourself in its history and cultural importance. Discover why it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
- Admire the architecture of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and immerse yourself in the spirituality and history that surrounds this architectural gem.
- Explore the historic bridges that connect the city, each with its own story. Discover how these structures have contributed to the city's identity over time.
- Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Old Town, full of charm and tradition and let yourself be enchanted by the authenticity of this historic district.

This tour stands out for its attention to detail and its ability to adapt to the group's preferences based on their specific interests taking into account the suggested itinerary.
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.

There is no better way to see San Sebastián than on a double-decker, hop-on hop-off bus! See top San Sebastián attractions on this comprehensive sightseeing tour, such as Miramar Palace, Playa de la Concha beach and much more. The buses are open top, allowing you to enjoy 360-degree panoramic views as you travel along your route. Hop on and off as many times as you like at any of the 29 stops around the beautiful Basque city for 1 day of sightseeing!
Duration: 1 hour.

This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian to get a real sense of community, understand how locals live and eat as you learn about local history and culture.

With every person that joins the tour, I help a person in need by donating a meal to the city's soup kitchen, you eat one you feed one!

It's a 3h walking, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within two different neighbourhoods.

You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', these are different from tapas and imbedded in Basque culture. I'm going to show you how to navigate the local food scene and eat the best that this city has to offer.

This experience is the kind of tour for people who hate the word 'tour' and genuinely travel for food and really want to get immersed in the culture and have fun.
Duration: 3 hours.

Get the best views of San Sebastián from the seat of a bike. Ride along some of the 30 kilometres of bike paths throughout the city and explore one of San Sebastián’s oldest and most authentic neighbourhoods. We also head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene.

Become an expert on the history and culture of San Sebastián and the Basque Country
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Embark on a private walking tour of San Sebastian with your official guide, starting from a central location at your chosen time. Begin at the City Hall, gateway to the iconic La Concha Beach. Stroll along the promenade to the Old Town, marveling at the Gothic Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and the vibrant Plaza de la Constitución, the heart of local celebrations.

Dive into San Sebastian's culinary scene with a visit to the Brecha Market, then enjoy views of the Bay of Cantabria and the Zurriola Bridge, overlooking the Palacio de Congresos. The Old Town, a hub of gastronomic delight, boasts the world's highest concentration of bars, where the pintxo reigns supreme.

Enhance your experience with a funicular ride to Monte Igeldo, included in your tour, offering panoramic views. A taxi service is also provided for convenient ascents and descents, ensuring a comprehensive exploration of San Sebastian's beauty and heritage.
Duration: 4 hours.

We offer an exclusive and private city tour experience with a experienced local guide.
You will discover the beautifulness of our city as well as the history.
It will be our pleasure to show you San Sebastian as its best and will give you the tips to enjoy your stay as much as possible.
Enjoy San Sebastian with us!


Duration: 180 to 220 minutes.

We will pick you up from your hotel or place of choice in Biarritz. The pick up will be a private pick up only for you. This will the best and most comfortable way to start your private tour of San Sebastian.

Once we arrive to San Sebastián, your private official tour guide will meet you in a centrally located meeting point to start your private 4 hour tour of San Sebastián.

Here is a brief itinerary of San Sebastian’s most important sites that you can enjoy during this private tour:

City hall of San Sebastian
View of museo San Telmo
Monte Igueldo
Catedral del Buen Pastor
Playa de la concha and the bay
Palacio Miramar
Monte Urgull
For lunch if you wish, enjoy some typical Pintxos
Old town of San Sebastian called La Parte Vieja
View of Isla de Santa Clara
Basilique de Santa Maria del Coro
Playa de la Zurriola

At the end of the tour, you will have some free time for lunche before returning back to your hotel in Biarritz.
Duration: 8 hours.

Embark on an exclusive private tour of San Sebastian, tailored to your preferences, with the luxury of a chauffeured vehicle and a personal tour guide. Starting from your hotel in Bilbao, travel comfortably to the picturesque city of San Sebastian.

Upon arrival, meet your knowledgeable guide for an immersive 4-hour exploration of the city's most iconic landmarks. Discover the enchanting Old Town, stroll along the famous La Concha Beach, and marvel at historic sites like the Miramar Palace and Peine del Viento sculptures.

Indulge in San Sebastian's renowned culinary scene with a delightful meal, experiencing the local flavors and famous pintxos. This 8-hour tour, including both guide and car service, offers a perfect balance of sightseeing and leisure, ensuring a comprehensive and enjoyable experience of San Sebastian's rich culture and beauty.

Your return journey to Bilbao concludes this personalized and memorable excursion.
Duration: 8 hours.

Discover San Sebastián on this private tour designed for groups of up to 8 people. This proposal focuses on exploring the following areas:
- Contemplate the beauty of La Concha beach as you immerse yourself in its history and discover why it is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
- Admire the architecture of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd and immerse yourself in the spirituality and history that surrounds this architectural gem.
- Explore the historic bridges that connect the city, each with its own story. Discover how these structures have contributed to the city's identity over time.
- We will enter the Old Town, where we will end our experience, enjoying a Pintxo in one of the traditional bars in the area. This small bite is a delicious sample of local gastronomy, and an example of how culinary traditions have endured over the years, forming part of the identity of San Sebastián.
Duration: 2 hours.

In this experience we will enjoy all the best highlights San Sebastian has to offer

San sebastian is a city where every corner is full of culture and history, but also it is the world capital of pintxos and is considered to be the most beautiful city in Spain, and probably all of Europe.
We will walk the famous concha beach all the way to Chillida's famous comb of the winds to enter the city centre and walk it's streets up to the old quarter of town and hear about everything this trendy city has to offer.
This tour includes full transport from Pamplona and a Foodie's dream best pintxo lunch.
Additional information
• confirmation will be received at the time of booking.
• confortable transport from your hotel is included
• The Basque Foodie's Pintxo lunch is included!!!


Duration: 7 to 9 hours.

San Sebastian offers sea and mountain, tradition and cutting edge, and at the City Tour we have selected the city's best spots.The city’s unique location, rich history – particularly as the royal summer resort of Europe’s elite during the Belle Epoque, its international reputation as a food mecca and unique combination of seaside and metropolitan appeal, and, last but not least the superb quality of life in the city help to make it one of the happiest in the world. And one we love to share with guests and visitors by taking them on fabulous walking tours.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

This is a very complete walking tour of San Sebastian and it's highlights.
This tour is specially designed so that new visitors of San Sebastián can have an orientation of what to do in San Sebastian.
We will make sure to tell you all the best PINTXO bars and what to do in your stay in San Sebastian.


Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

San Sebastian is the perfect city to move around on a bike, and visit its hotspots while riding one of our bikes is a must-do that should not be missed. Join us to find San Sebastian's most spectacular corners that otherwise would be missed.

Departing from downtown, three beaches are covered (Ondarreta, La Concha and Zurriola) and San Sebastian is crossed from edge to edge: the Comb of the Wind is reached in the Western end of Ondarreta beach, and after this the magnificent buildings that Spanish queen Maria Cristina built during her reign in the late 19th century (the so-called Belle Epoque in San Sebastian) will be seen all along the way until the Eastern end of Zurriola beach, where the Pigeon of Peace is located.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

Get to know San Sebastian in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city.

Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover San Sebastian with our unique city game app.

Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose.
Duration: 2 to 4 hours.

Embark on a 10-hour private tour from Bilbao, combining the charm of San Sebastian, the natural beauty of Zumaia, and the tranquility of the Santuario de Loyola. With 6 hours of expert guidance and a chauffeured vehicle, this journey offers a comprehensive exploration of these captivating destinations.

Starting from Bilbao, head to San Sebastian to meet your guide. Discover the enchanting Old Town, stroll along the famous La Concha Beach, and admire the Miramar Palace and Peine del Viento sculptures. Savor the renowned local cuisine, experiencing delicious pintxos in a city celebrated for its gastronomy.

Next, visit Zumaia, where the stunning Itzurun Beach and its flysch cliffs await, offering a geological spectacle. The Geopark here provides insights into Earth's ancient history.

Conclude your tour at the serene Santuario de Loyola, exploring the magnificent Loyola Basilica and its peaceful surroundings, a spiritual retreat nestled in the Basque countryside.


Duration: 10 hours.

Hondarribia is listed as one of the most beautiful towns in the Basque Country and it not only distinguishes its architecture in the very well-preserved old town and its marine atmosphere, but it is also a fundamental stop to taste the delicacies of the Basque gastronomy.

After leaving Fuenterrabia behind we will enjoy all the best highlights of San Sebastian.
San sebastian, is a city where every corner has a story to tell.
It is a historical, and very glamorous town that hosts many interesting world famous events, like the San Sebastian film festival, the blues festival, semana grande and many more.
We will start the tour with a walk along la concha beach, up to the Palacio de Miramar, and the Comb of the winds sculpture. then we walk into the city centre, visit the cathedral of the good shepherd, the Hotel Maria Christina, the Kursaal, to end in the old quarter of town.

This tour includes a pintxo and a drink at either San Sebastian or Fuenterrabia.

Duration: 7 to 9 hours.

Experience San Sebastian's beauty and charm on a leisurely bike tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Begin by enjoying panoramic views of the bay from Miramar Palace, once the residence of Queen Maria Cristina. Ride along the beach to Monte Igueldo and admire the stunning Peine del Viento sculpture by Basque artist Eduardo Chillida, feeling the wind and waves. Traverse La Concha Beach, Buen Pastor Cathedral, and Kursaal auditorium, soaking in the sights and sounds of the city.
Duration: 3 hours.

Enjoy this private tour of San Sebastian and get to know the city with your private official guide and vehicle with driver. At the chosen time our guide and driver will pick you up at the place of your choice.

We will start your tour going up to Monte Igueldo to enjoy the best views of the city and the surroundings. You will be able to enjoy the views of the Concha Bay and a large part of the coast of Guipuzcoa. We will also visit the beautiful and famous La Concha beach and its modernist promenade, with several buildings of the Belle Époque, when San Sebastian, as the Balneario de La Perla.

In the historic center of the city, at the foot of Mount Urgull, we will walk through the main streets and see the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd.

At the end of the private tour San Sebastian we will drop you off at your hotel or place of your choice in the city.
Duration: 4 hours.

This 6-hour journey weaves together the cultural tapestry of San Sebastian, the seaside allure of Getaria, and the distinctive experience of Txakoli wine tasting.

Starting with a pickup from your San Sebastian hotel or cruise port, the tour unfolds with a drive to the heart of the city, celebrated for its beautiful beaches and lively Old Town. Delve into the charms of La Concha Beach, a symbol of San Sebastian's elegance.

The next leg takes you to Getaria, a gem on the Basque coast known for its fishing legacy. Wander the narrow lanes and explore Getaria Beach, favored for its serene beauty and waves.

A visit to Txakoli Elkano Winery highlights the day. Learn about Txakoli's production, a cherished Basque white wine, during a tour of the vineyard and winery. The experience culminates in a tasting session, offering a taste of Txakoli's unique effervescence and flavor.
Duration: 6 hours.

Discover the essence of San Sebastian on this private walking tour, designed to showcase the city's most iconic sights and hidden gems, led by an expert local guide.

Your journey begins at the majestic Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro, where you'll marvel at its intricate Baroque facade. Stroll through the charming streets of the Old Town, each corner teeming with stories and culinary delights. Admire the elegant Belle Époque buildings that line the way to La Concha Beach, known for its picturesque bay.

Throughout the tour, your guide will share insights into San Sebastian's unique traditions, from the renowned pintxos culture to its celebrated festivals.

This tour does not include entrance fees, as it's designed to appreciate the city's beauty from its streets and plazas, making it an ideal choice for those looking to explore at their own pace with the expertise of a local guide.
Duration: 2 hours.

This full-day excursion combines the cultural richness of San Sebastian, the maritime charm of Getaria, and the unique experience of Txakoli wine tasting.

The adventure begins with a convenient pickup from your Bilbao hotel. Relax and enjoy the scenic drive to San Sebastian, known for its stunning beaches and vibrant Old Town. Explore the picturesque La Concha Beach.

Next, travel to the coastal town of Getaria. Famous for its fishing heritage and the Balenciaga Museum, Getaria offers a glimpse into the Basque maritime culture. Stroll through its quaint streets and visit the Getaria Beach, a popular spot for relaxation and surfing.

The highlight of the tour is a visit to the Txakoli Elkano Winery in Getaria. Discover the art of making Txakoli, a unique Basque white wine known for its light and effervescent character. Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyard and winery, followed by a Txakoli tasting session, where you'll savor the distinct flavors of this regional specialty.

Duration: 10 hours.

We will meet at 10:30 in Alameda del Boulevard. We will start this guided tour of San Sebastián admiring the majestic City Hall, located in a privileged enclave as it marks the beginning of the famous Playa de la Concha.
We will walk around the beach and enter the city center to visit the Buen Pastor Cathedral and the Maria Cristina bridge. After admiring this imposing Gothic-style religious temple, we will go through the Urumea river to the Old Town.
To know the typical products of the area we will cross the Gap Market and pass through the monument to the drummer.
To get into the history of this city we will visit its most relevant points such as Calle 31 de Agosto, Plaza de la Constitución, Parroquia de Santa María, Church of San Vicente and Portaletas.

The tour may be affected by weather conditions, festivities, or other situations.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.