Things to do in San Sebastian - Donostia, Basque Country: The Best Bus Tours

Taylor made tour to set your own route, this is a special and unique way to see the basque country with great value! Choose from one of the featured tours or let us know what, where, how and when would you like it, and we'll make your dreamed trip become true.

Inclusions: All activities, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Fuel surcharge, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Spend the day in wine country on this full-day Rioja day trip from San Sebastian, with lunch. Explore Rioja, home to some of the world’s most renowned wines, and uncover the secrets of wine production at 2 of its top wineries. After that enjoy a traditional Rioja meal and a visit to the medieval village of Briones.

Inclusions: Private experienced guide and driver, Private group, Hotel pick up and drop off, All transportation costs (petrol, parking and toll), Guided visit in 2 top wineries with premium wine tasting , Traditional Rioja 5-course lunch with wine pairing, Olive oil tasting

Exclusions: Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed above, Gratuities

You will switch from traditional and family-run to modern, award-winning bars. From seafood delicacies through elaborated meat pintxos, to finish with one of the best desserts in town. You will enjoy textures and flavours of the highest quality, seasonal ingredients turned into artsy creations recognised as haute cuisine ‘in miniature’. You will indulge yourself in San Sebastian social life hopping from bar to bar, laughing, chatting with vendors and making friends with locals. This is what we call ‘txikiteo’! During the evening you will not only taste excellent dishes but also try a selection of our local, favorite drinks: beloved by Basques apple cider, crisp and sparkling ‘Txakoli’ and wines from Rioja. Moreover, the guide will give you a complete course on how to choose, order and eat pintxos. Pintxo night out is a delicious and entertaining experience that leaves you with handful of practical information and tips to make the most out of your stay in our beautiful city!

Inclusions: Private guide, Private group, Hotel pick up, 5 pintxos y 5 drinks - enough for a full meal

Exclusions: Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed, Gratuities

This tour is a unique way to get to know the Basque country. From the French Basque area to the area of Navarre in Spain. In addition, we will be able to contemplate the history. From the first settlers of these summits to the buildings and churches of medieval times. This private tour consists of driving the first stage of the St. James’ Way pilgrimage route (El Camino) from the medieval village of St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, to Roncesvalles in Spain. You'll have the chance to admire the beautiful area of the Pyrenees mountain range, home to impressive peaks and lush woodlands. This tour will also help you understand Spain’s place in Southern European history. Hotel pickup in San Sebastian and transportation by private vehicle are included.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alcoholic beverages (available to purchase)

Enjoy a day of wine tasting in Spain's famed Rioja region during this 9-hour guided tour and picnic from San Sebastian. Visit three wineries, tasting at least 3 different wines in each, before heading to a fourth winery to tour its underground wine caves and tunnels – the setting for a picnic-style lunch paired with a Crianza red wine from the winery. Spend the afternoon exploring the medieval village of Laguardia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Inclusions: Wine tastings, Professional Driver/Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Lunch

Exclusions: Optional wine purchases, Food and drinks, unless specified

Become a Basque shepherd for half a day on this 3-hour Idiazabal Cheese Farm trip from San Sebastian. We will visit an Idiazabal Designation of Origin cheese farm and factory to learn how the region’s most famous cheese is made. At the farm, we visit the stable and milking parlor, and watch the farm's sheepdog in action. We will finish the visit at the farm with a delicious cheese tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Entrance & guided tour of cheese farm, Tasting of farm products, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Other food and drinks, unless specified

We invite you to discover the most famous wine region of Spain, La Rioja, where traditional family wineries coexist with more avant-garde ones. During this full day tour, we will get the opportunity to explore the different styles of wineries of La Rioja Wine Region, from century-old to boutique-style wineries. We will stroll through vineyards, learn about the elaboration processes employed in winemaking, and, of course, taste the wines of famous wineries in La Rioja Region. In addition to this, our tour includes a traditional Riojan lunch with wine pairings. After completing the tour, you will have learned about the history of the area and the different styles of wines produced today in La Rioja Region. You will travel as part of a small group with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 6. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Guided winery visit and wine tasting at one centenary-old winery of La Rioja Region, Wine tastings at two other wineries of the Region (two wines per winery), Traditional Riojan 3-course lunch paired with wine, Friendly local guide, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Any additional food or wine tastings not specified.

This tour is focused on the path of St. Ignatius from his birth to the founding of the Society of Jesus. We will visit the spectacular  Basilica of Loiola (built in the 18th century)  and Saint Ignatius' family house and birthplace (in Loiola, Azpeitia), the hermitage of La Antigua in Zumarraga (where Saint Ignatius made a stop during his pilgrimage) and the Sanctuary of Arantzazu (located in a spectacular spot in a gorge, rebuilt in the 1950's and a showcase of modern religious art at its finest, awarded with several international prizes). A day full of spirituality that will leave the faithful tourist as well as the not religious one awed by the sheer beauty of the sights. **Note: Between November 1 and April 16 La Antigua hermitage will only open during weekends. If booked in a weekday during that period, the tour will go to San Telmo hermitage in Zumaia instead.**

Inclusions: Lunch, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide

Exclusions: Infant lunch or dinner is not included

A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery. You will travel as part of a small group with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 6. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the apellation of La Rioja, is not far from our city. Enjoy a visit to a wine cellar (bodega), having a relaxing walk through the wineyards, learning the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the maturation and finishing the experience with a wine tasting  with a expert and a complete lunch with local products and the best wines. Definitely the best way to know the basics of the best Spanish wines!

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation by car, Local guide, Wine tasting, Lunch

Exclusions: Infant lunch is excluded