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Combine history and marine biodiversity on this San Sebastián walking tour that explores the city center and the Old Town, culminating with entry to the city's emblematic aquarium.
Enjoy a comprehensive experience that combines San Sebastián's architectural elegance with the richness of its seabed. This walking tour begins by exploring the boulevards and stately buildings that defined the Belle Époque, such as the Maria Cristina Hotel and the Victoria Eugenia Theater, where you will learn how 19th-century aristocracy transformed the bay's appearance. Accompanied by a local guide, you will then delve into the vibrant streets of the Old Town, discovering gems like the San Vicente and Santa María churches, Constitution Square, and the historic Bretxa Market.
The highlight of this visit takes place by the harbor, where you will be provided with your ticket to the San Sebastián Aquarium, one of Europe's most modern oceanographic museums. Inside, you can immerse yourself in the biodiversity of the Bay of Biscay through a spectacular 360-degree panoramic tunnel, where sharks, rays, and schools of fish pass just inches away.
In addition to the oceanarium, the aquarium houses fascinating rooms dedicated to Basque maritime history, featuring model galleons and exhibitions on fishing traditions. This is an ideal plan for both sunny and rainy days, designed to make the most of your stay by combining culture, heritage, and a fascinating educational experience for all ages facing the deep blue of the Cantabrian Sea.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● The order of the visits may vary for operational reasons
● Please dress according to the weather conditions; we recommend using sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen, and bringing a bottle of water
● This tour operates with a minimum of 2 passengers. If this minimum is not met, you will be offered an alternative time or date, or a full refund. The procedure is as follows: Three days before your tour date, we will send you an email so you can decide if you wish to wait until the last day or if you prefer to switch to one of the guaranteed departure alternatives we propose. If you wish to change your tour, simply confirm by replying to that email and we will manage the change. If you prefer to wait until the last minute to see if more bookings come in from other clients, you do not need to reply to the message; our team will keep you informed of any updates. If, by the deadline (4:30 PM the day before the tour), the minimum number of participants has not been reached, we will notify you of the cancellation of your booking and proceed with a 100% refund of your booking value
● Small group of maximum 10 pax
● There are reduced prices for groups of more than 5 adults
Inclusions
✔ Local tour guide
✔ Aquarium entrance tickets
Exclusions
✖ Pick-up and drop-off at the client's hotel
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Rain gear and umbrella
✖ Personal expenses
✖ Optional tips
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks are not included unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
San Sebastián Tourist Office, at the side entrance of the City Hall facing the Boulevard
Address: Ijentea Kalea, 1, 20003 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa