Private tour in San Sebastian Gontxu A

Medieval town of Pasaia from San Sebastian walking tour (4-5 hours)

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Gontxu A.

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My name is Gontxu, I was born in Donostia-San Sebastian in 1977. After my studies I left the city to travel a bit the world, then, I was living in several countries like Ireland, France, Iran, Mexico or Benin. I learned a bit about other cultures and towns around the world. After my experiences abroad, I decided to come back to San Sebastian and settled down in my native city for guiding and showing to visitors the magic of the region. I love nature and on my free time I love to go into the ocean for surfing or swimming and into the mountains for climbing or trekking. I am also passionate of history and culture and a good food lover, always ready for good tasting meal :-) I am looking forward to meeting you and transmit you the magic of our region, let's do it combining 3 Basque passions: gastronomy, culture and nature, I am sure we are going to have a great time together. - Wide experience guiding tourists in San Sebastian. - Middle Mountain Guide degree. - Experience living in other countries such a France, Ireland, Iran, Mexico or Benin. - 5 years Business administration degree. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences

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Overview of your San Sebastian tour

Did you know Basque country geography is covered by beautiful green mountains? If your partner and you are that kind of active and outdoor travellers that besides appreciating knowing about the culture also like to spend some energy in fun walks in nature, I bet you'll like this special and magic walk. It suits also perfectly families with kids already in their teens. This small hill has been many things along history, from a whale sighting viewpoint in the past to nowadays being part of the famous St. James Way that so many people walk every year on pilgrimage, either for religious purposes or spiritual reasons. This walk is a perfect way to connect the city of San Sebastian with the charming fishing village of Pasaia, in which Victor Hugo spent some time recovering from the lost of her daughter, saying "Pasaia is a lille flaring Eden. . . famous if it would be located in Italy'' Pasaia is one of the most beautiful towns in Basque country and if you like to live special experiences: join me!

Recent Reviews

Joe H.United States
June 2026

Gontxu provided us the prefect walking tour to introduce us to his beloved hometown of Donostia. The stroll through Old Town, the hike along the bays and ocean, the beautiful nature, the discussion of local cuisine and wine - all wonderful. And the finale was our comida at Casa Camara. Langostinos and paella with Tzakoli, looking out over Pasaia. Spectacular. Highly recommend this tour!

Jan N.United States
June 2025

We have spent several days with Gonxtu. He is an amazing guide. While we enjoyed seeing the cities we were most interested in hiking. He provided a great tour showing us a variety of different hiking terrain across the week. He is has a great spirit and is extremely knowledgeable about the history, the culture, as well as all the areas of the Basque Country and Rioja. Take a hike with him, or have him show you his home town of San Sebastián. You will be glad you did.

Bami R.Qatar
May 2024

Gontxu was a superb tour guide and an excellent narrator of the city. He has a wealth of experience on all what it means to be in the Basque as well as the city. Thanks Gontxu for everything

Diane G.United States
May 2023

Our guide Gontxu was extremely knowledgeable, personable, and fun. We had the most memorable experience that day! We learned lots about the area and its culture. We highly recommend this walking tour. I add that there are stone steps and ups and downs over tree roots. Most walkers would not find this an issue, but Gontxu helped me navigate a number of up and down portions. For this I was very grateful.

Jaqueline T.United States
October 2022

My husband and I spent 5 days with Gontxu and he is a wonderful and caring person and a great guide. We loved the Ulia hike and it was great to experience a segment of the Camino de Santiago with him. Because we had heavy rain, he skillfully adapted the hike for us. On other days, he took us to exceptionally beautiful nature parks and beaches and charming villages. He made sure that we saw the countryside which was my goal for my travel to the Basque Country. You will enjoy touring with Gontxu.

Barbara L.United States
May 2022

Gontxu was a fabulous tour guide. We hired him to hike part of the Camino and the coastline. He did not disappoint. He anticipated our needs and was prepared with hiking poles if needed, snacks and was full of knowledge. We really enjoy this small part of the Camino. He put us at ease with his command of the english language and make the day a fun adventure. We felt we made a friend by the end of the day and hope to return someday soon.

Your San Sebastian tour itinerary

Distance: 5 milles (8 km) Elevation: 600 feet (200 m) Time: 3 hours walk + 1 hour in Pasaia -Starting point of the walk is in San Sebastian at Navarra Avenue or at your hotel, from there we will start walking following the coastal walk up to "Pasajes de San Pedro". -At "Pasajes de San Pedro" we will recover ourselves from the walk having some local food and drinks with one of the best views of Basque region, the picturesce town of "Pasajes de San Juan". - From there we will head to the bus stop from where we will come back to San Sebastian city center (15 minutes). Notes: - If you are a foody, I recommend to combine this tour with a lunch in the famous Casa Camara where you will be able to eat all the tasty Basque fish and seafood. - I remain available to customise the itinerary according to travellers interests.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

We will get around hiking, by water taxi and city bus

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. - Extra cost in case the meeting location is out of San Sebastian (please, contact me prior booking).
Public Transportation
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

San Sebastián, Spain

Your hotel, Kursaal Palace or the gas station at Navarra Avenue, San Sebastian

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
Religious Sites
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Art And Culture
City Highlights
Food And Drink
Tour reference number
407224
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour is perfect for active and outdoor travellers who enjoy cultural experiences and fun walks in nature. It's also well-suited for families with teenagers. If you appreciate beautiful landscapes and want to explore the charming fishing village of Pasaia, this tour is ideal for you.

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Hours icon 4 hours 30 minutes
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