Private tour in San Sebastian Gontxu A

San Sebastian & Basque culture Walking tour (2 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

If you are passionate about culture this may be your tour. For 2 hours we will explore the history of San Sebastian visiting most of the highlights of the city and we will get deep into the Basque culture through a visit to San Temo museum where we will explore a collection that goes from the Roman times to our days. Did you know S. Sebastian . . . was a defensive city surrounded for such a big walls that nobody could conquer it until XVIII century? . . . used to be the Capital of Spain during summer months in XIX and XX century? . . . and has the bigger amount of Michelin stars per inhabitant in the world? Did you know Basque Country . . . has the oldest European language still used now a days, the Basque language ? . . . was the region where Elcano, first person on circumnavigating the world, was born? . . . is where whale hunting was invented in the X century ?

Your San Sebastian tour itinerary

- Visit the Paseo Nuevo to talk about Zurriola beach and Kursaal palace - walk on the 31 August street (oldest street in San Sebastian) - Visit the port and boulevard avenue - Visit "plaza de la constitucion" (old town's heart) - Visit Museo San Telmo and its impressive collections including the Sert's mural paintings about Basque History and customs. Notes: - I remain available to customise the itinerary according to travellers interests.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Walking

What's included
Other
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).
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Museum San Telmo entrance in the Zuloaga square https://goo.gl/maps/8bAZQ6gDTRzLeQuE8

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
City Highlights
Art And Culture
Tour reference number
1097815
Languages
English
French
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

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This private tour in San Sebastian is perfect for those who are passionate about culture and history. It's ideal for travellers who want to explore the historical sites of San Sebastian and delve into Basque culture with a knowledgeable local guide, Gontxu A. The tour also suits those looking to connect with a local for deeper insights into the region's rich heritage.

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