San Sebastian Private Tours &amp; Local Tour Guides

Born in San Sebastian, Basque Country, I’m an enthusiastic person who loves travelling and sharing my experiences with people. I have visited over 60 countries and guided travellers for over 12 years. After travelling around the world in my last big trip, during 14 months, I decided to set up this bussiness to offer the travellers an unique view of the Basque Country & Rioja and surroundings like a local. I have a long experience guiding people along the Basque Country, specially around San Sebastian, Bilbao, Pamplona, Vitoria as well as the French-Basque Country and the famous Rioja Wine region. As well as I travel abroad often, I love to work showing my city and surroundings, guiding people to the best places, not only to the touristic ones, but to the off-the-track ones too. Always adding some of my little stories and anecdotes of each place making the journey more enjoyable and unique. Living in a place with a food-culture like us, it adds an extra value to my tours, being a member of a Gastronomy Club as I am (famous «sociedad gastronónica») in San Sebastian . This is only one of some of the tips I would offer you, considering that the only way to visit and access to them is being invited by a member! Great experience not to be missed!! Would you like to listen to some of the stories I have to share, while I show you the beautiful country where I live in is? If you are looking for real Basque guides, you found it. Come and feel the experience of the Basque Country with real local Basque guides! Ongi etorri! («Welcome» in Basque)

Sheraz A.

My Pasión for travel and constantly exploring new destination led me to tha profesion of a guide. I have been in tha travel industry for almost 12 year and i use my expirience in tha tourism with tha gest Who had come to visita amazing place. I LOVE my Job because IS realy make me Happy to introducción this place to visitor, each time in a diffrent way. I am an energetic Creative person Who also enjoy traveling,

Javier G.

Hola world I ‘m passionate about history, art, gastronomy, music and cinema.I love to share with customers my personal hidden Seville by walking the charming neighborhoods and discover the legends of the city related to history or operas inspired in town. I have been working as professional licensed guide for about 25 years at this incredible city. My hobby is to welcome you as ambassador of my hometown.

Julen L.

5.00 / 5

(1 reviews)

Since 2015 I have dedicated myself to offering experiences that I really love in the Basque Country. I am a native of here and my experiences are related to Basque sport, gastronomy and culture. My service is also consumed by Basque people, so not a service made for tourists. If not what it is, a product that came from my heart and really the experiences that I offer are based on activities that I am passionate about and I am the first interested in enjoying them. And the truth is that I already work with an agency that offers unique experiences, but I need to work with more to have more work, and I believe that you can be a good collaborator for me, because it seems that we coincide in our philosophy of offering unique experiences and unrepeatable.

Popular San Sebastian Private Tours

Private San Sebastian Top «Pintxos» Tour

3 hours

Guided tour in San Sebastian, visiting the most historical and the representative points in the Historic Centre of San Sebastian. Along with a dose of history, you will get a special treat: a Pintxos & wines tasting private tour exploring some of the nicest pintxos bars of the Old Quarter of San Sebastian. Famous «pintxos» tasting experience (Basque-tapas). Be amazed with the famous finger food delicacies! High ending food unique experience.

FROM THE MARKET, TO THE SECRET KITCHEN

8 hours

Buy all we will need, in the market and old stores, for cooking and eating, in my gastronomic society. * Gastronomic societies : Are where you can experience the region’s gastronomy firsthand. The love of food and social dining is what brings together groups of families and friends to cook top quality ingredients with loving care.

Private San Sebastian Private Walking Tour

3 hours 30 min

San Sebastian walking private tour and panoramic views. Enjoy the beautiful city like a local. Learn about our Basque culture and history, starting the tour at the entrance of the Town Hall of San Sebastian.

PIRATES, WHALES AND SHIPYARD HIKING

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5 hours

Hike along the spectacular cliffs of the coast, eat local fresh fish and discover the treasures of the bay of Pasaia. Difficulty : Medium-Easy Distance : 8 km Increased elevation : 300 m

New San Sebastian Private Tours

HIGHLIGHT OF SAN SEBASTIAN RIDING A BIKE

4 hours

We will discover, the most interesting and spectacular places of San Sebastian, while we enjoy an easy and fun bike ride and we will finish with a great picnic in the most beautiful place of the city. Difficulty : Easy Distance : 7 km Increased elevation : 50 m

GET LOST IN THE LAST CLASSIC PINTXO TAVERNS

4 hours

Enjoy the real tradition of pintxos, while we go from tavern to tavern, Getting acquainted with this old local custom of the traditional “Txikiteo”. * Txikiteo : It is an old Basque custom, to take a tour tasting a Txikito (wine) and pintxo, in a lot of different taverns, while chatting with friends and enjoying the atmosphere in the street.

PINTXO WORKSHOP& FEST IN THE SECRET KITCHEN

4 hours 30 min

Enjoy learning how to make pintxos, while tasting them with local wines, in a gastronomic society. * Gastronomic societies : Are where you can experience the region’s gastronomy firsthand. The love of food and social dining, is what brings together groups of families and friends to cook top quality ingredients with loving care.

Popular San Sebastian Private Cars

3 Rioja wineries-Top wines Tasting Contrast Tour

9 hours

Rioja wine tour with a private guide This full day tour combines wine tastings in the world renowned Rioja area with lunch in a local restaurant, home made real food, not touristy! 3 wineries to be discovered on the Tour. Best way to see the contrast between the ancient way of making wine, a modern luxury winery, and a boutique top 90+ Parker points wines tasting!

Private Bilbao & Guggenheim Museum Tour from San Sebastian

6 hours

Bilbao & Guggenheim . Private tour along Bilbao City and Guggenheim Enjoy this private tour along the center of Bilbao City and the Guggenheim museum with a local tour guide.

Private Basque-French Coastline tour

8 hours

Private Basque country and France along the coast Basque-French experience Discover the French Basque side on this coastline tour, the perfect mix of 3 towns in one day, with no rush! Bespoke tour, people's choice!

Basque Taste; Cheese & Wine Private Tour

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5 hours

Cheese & Wine tour Drive you to a sheep farm in the countryside, learn how one of the famous local Basque cheese is made, Idiazabal labeled one, and tasting different ones after the pastor’s explanations.

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San Sebastian Tour Reviews

Brittny H.

5 / 5

Oct 4, 2023

Tour to record Basque rural sports (transportation)

5 hours

Customized

Oct 4, 2023

“TV Crew Says Thanks!”

Julen was so warm and welcoming to Basque Country and helped us arrange everything we needed to film a segment for an Irish travel show this past month. We couldn't have asked for a better host and guide and everything we heard back from the crew about San Sebastian was how wonderful it was, with thanks to Julen for putting is in touch with such interesting people! We'd highly recommend Julen for all your travel needs.

Julen L.

Ooo Brittny, So glad to know that your team is happy with my service. They was very nice with me too, so it was a big pleasure to work with them. The only shame is not meeting you in person, because from what we've talked about, you seem like a lovely person. Many thanks for taking time to write this nice review. Huge hug, health and much love from Basque country !!!

Alberto A.

5 / 5

Sep 10, 2023

3 Rioja wineries-Top wines Tasting Contrast Tour

9 hours

Sep 10, 2023

“Rioja Wineries Private Tour w/Daniel from Iker tours”

Our private tour of the Rioja wineries with our guide Daniel Gonzales was fantastic. The wineries selected were beautiful offering excellent wines with very generous tasting. Daniel was very knowledgeable of the Rioja region and wines in general. Daniel also provided some great restaurants to try in San Sebastián and Barcelona. His recommendations did NOT disappoint! The lunch provided with the tour was equally impressive. A truly traditional experience of local cuisine! The family had a great experience. Highly recommend this tour and ask for Daniel!

Iker B.

Thank you for your review Alberto. It was a pleasure to guide you in Rioja. Best regards from your Basque guides in San Sebastian Iker

Daniel D.

5 / 5

May 27, 2023

Private San Sebastian Top «Pintxos» Tour

3 hours

May 27, 2023

“Great tour with Iker!”

What a wonderful Pintxos tour with Iker! He is so knowledgeable and personable with his clients. The food, the wine, the hospitality was perfect!

Iker B.

Thanks so much for your review Daniel Hope to see you soon back again in San Sebastian Iker

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