For lovers of nature and good trips, San Sebastian is one of the best destinations to let yourself get caught up in a holiday and dedicate yourself to enjoying the charm and beauty of this city. With a free tour, it is more than possible to visit the most emblematic places without having to spend a large sum of money on it.
Free tours are unique options to visit a destination without spending too much money, as each participant decides how much he or she will pay depending on how much he or she has enjoyed the tour. These are offered in the most beautiful and visited cities in the world, and of course San Sebastian is one of them.
Among the options there is the possibility of enjoying a free walking tour San Sebastian and taking advantage of walking through its streets approaching its emblematic places and characteristic culture. It is a walk to free yourself from worries and just enjoy yourself.
The free walking tour in San Sebastian
Although there are several options, Go Local San Sebastian is by far the best in this area. Every day they leave from the meeting point in Plaza Sarriegi, next to the statue of the drummer. They are easily recognizable because their guides carry a white and blue striped umbrella as identification.
To ensure that the tour is as enjoyable as possible, groups are put together with a maximum capacity of 20 people. The tour can be enjoyed directly in the square, but for greater security it is advisable to make a reservation in advance, to avoid any inconvenience in case there are no places available.
There is no need to worry about language as they have trained staff to offer the whole tour in both English and Spanish and ensure that everyone gets the maximum benefit even if it is raining. As they are knowledgeable in their work, they are able to offer the utmost comfort, even in adverse conditions.
The walk covers all the commercial part of Donostia and also its emblematic buildings, those that have marked its past and present. It passes through the old part of the city and also immerses you in what is known as the centre of San Sebastian.
As last details, it is important to know that the available times to participate are at 11 am and 4 pm, which will give more than enough space to meet other activities throughout the day.
Other activities to do in San Sebastian
For those looking to enjoy a little more of everything this place has to offer, there are other excellent options such as:
- Electric bike tour along the coast: this tour takes in the entire coastline of the city, which is bathed by the waters of the Cantabrian Sea. There are three beaches in total which are covered from the starting point to the end. It can be done any day of the year and has an average duration of 2 hours. This tour is only available in Spanish.
- Self-guided electric bike tour of the Basque Country: the main objective of this tour is to get into the gastronomic culture of the place and try new things. It has a duration of 4 hours for all that it entails, and you have to pay attention to the dates of the visit because they are limited to the conditions of the places included in the tour. In general, they do not work on Sundays or Mondays, and when it is a public holiday they only occupy half a day. The tour is available in both English and Spanish.
In addition to the above, Go Local San Sebastian allows you to book personalised tours to suit the tastes of each visitor. To hire them effectively, it is necessary to contact the company beforehand and tell them what the plans are so that they can provide guidance on everything related.
When taking part, it is advisable to wear comfortable clothes, following the company’s recommendations for each case. And, the best thing is that they can be done in many cases by people with reduced mobility because they are adapted so that they can also enjoy themselves.
