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Getaria

Getaria keeps one eye on the sea and one on the vines. Fishing boats fill the harbor, while streets climb toward San Anton, the rocky headland known as the Mouse of Getaria.

Recommendations

Landmark4.4/5

Gaztetape beach

Nestled in Getaria, Gaztetape beach offers stunning cliffs, golden sands, and vibrant waves, making it a perfect summer getaway for sun-seekers and nature lovers alike in the scenic Basque Country.

Culture4.5/5

Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga

Discover the Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga, where the artistry of haute couture comes to life in a stunning tribute to the legendary fashion designer, nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Getaria.

Culture4.7/5

Salbatore Deunaren Eliza

Eat$$$$4.4/5

Kaia Kaipe

Getaria's seafood restaurant sits by the port, with grilled turbot at the center of the meal. The classic dining room is upstairs.

Eat$$$$$4.7/5

ELKANO

Looking for a taste of the sea? Look no further than ELKANO in Getaria! This Michelin-starred restaurant serves up the freshest seafood in town. Don't miss their famous grilled turbot - it's a real crowd pleaser. Located on Herrerieta Kalea, ELKANO is a must-visit for any foodie exploring Gipuzkoa.

Eat$$4.5/5

Restaurante Iríbar

Eat$$4.5/5

Restaurante -Balearri Getaria- Jatetxea

Eat$$$4.5/5

Bodega Katxiña Txakolina

Eat$$$$$4.3/5

Txoko Getaria jatetxea

This Getaria seafood restaurant grills whole fish outdoors, with tables close enough to watch the cook at work.

Stays

Stay$$$4.65/5

Hotel San Prudentzio, Getaria

Offering free WiFi throughout, Hotel San Prudentzio is surrounded by vineyards. The property is located in Getaria, in the Vasque Coast, just 1.8 km from Getaria Beach. The modern and spacious rooms at this hotel come with a flat-screen TV. The private bathrooms include a shower or a bath and free toiletries. Most rooms have a balcony or a terrace with sea views. The property also features a gourmet self-service corner, offering cold and hot dishes, available to guests all day. A meeting room is available at the property. Hotel San Prudentzio is well situated for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, surfing and sailing. Zarutz is a 10-minute drive from the property and San Sebastian is 27 km away. Bilbao Airport is an hour’s drive away.

Stay$$$$4.55/5

Saiaz Getaria Hotela

Set in a Gothic-style property dating from the 15th century, the Saiaz Getaria Hotel is unique accommodation located in a beautiful area of the Basque Country. Saiaz Getaria Hotel is a historical tower house property, in the old town of Getaria. When you enter the hotel, the sea can be seen under the basements of the western walls – standing between the cliffs of Gatetape beach and Roke Deuna street. The hotel’s rooms come with Wi-Fi internet access, mini-bar, TV and air conditioning. Traditional decor has been kept throughout the hotel. So you can enjoy the historical atmosphere, with all modern facilities and comforts. From Saiaz Getaria, you can easily get to the fantastic city of San Sebastian – 25 km from this hotel.

Stay$$$$4.85/5

Iturregi Hotela

Hotel Iturregi in Getaria offers a 4-star adults-only experience with a sun terrace, garden, bar, and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available in public areas. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms with free toiletries, bathrobes, and streaming services. Additional features include sea views, balconies, and parquet floors. A continental and à la carte breakfast is served, including juice, cheese, and fruits. Room service and a tour desk enhance the stay. Located 26 km from La Concha Promenade and Peine del Viento Sculptures, the hotel is 27 km from Monte Igueldo and Victoria Eugenia Theatre. San Sebastián Airport is 44 km away.

Things To Do
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5/5

4 h 30 mins

Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch

#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022 With Discover San Sebastian you will walk through the city center and old town, visiting the most important places while learning our history and captivating anecdotes only known by locals. In an hour and a half, we will have time to see the main spots in town before tasting the variety of the best pintxos in the city. Each pintxo/tapas tour of Discover San Sebastian will be unique since your guide will decide the route that you will take based on your food preferences or allergies. In each bar that you visit, our guide will suggest a variety of pintxos and recommend the best drink that goes with your choice while explaining how to order and move around the old town like a local.

$245.88

5/5

3 h

Taste the best pintxos of San Sebastian and make an impact

This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian to get a real sense of community, understand how locals live and eat as you learn about local history and culture. With every person that joins the tour, we help a person in need by donating a meal to the city's soup kitchen, you eat one you feed one! It's a 3h walking tour, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within two different neighbourhoods. You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', these are different from tapas and imbedded in Basque culture. We're going to show you how to navigate the local food scene and eat the best that this city has to offer. This experience is the kind of tour for people who hate the word 'tour' and genuinely travel for food and really want to get immersed in the culture and have fun.

$200.14

5/5

3 h

San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine

Explore the winding streets of the atmospheric Old Town with a gastronomic guide and discover local haunts that serve the best pintxos in town. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of six exquisite eateries and sample styles ranging from classic to contemporary. Sip cider and fine wines designed to compliment each dish and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 10 people

$177.26

5/5

3 h

Private San Sebastian Pintxos Tour with Local Guide

Why do Basques eat so much? Why do Basques eat so f ***ing well? Our pintxo tour of the best bars in San Sebastián will help you learn the answer to this question, but if you don’t, well, at least you will have tried, eating as much and as well as a Basque.

$258.46

5/5

2 h 30 mins

Eat Pintxos As A Local

This isn’t a typical tourist tour created by an agency — it’s an experience led by a local guide who has spent years working in some of the city’s top restaurants and learning firsthand what makes Basque cuisine special. This is a gastronomic experience, thoughtfully designed to offer much more than a food tour. What makes it unique is that your local guide is a passionate history expert, bringing the destination to life through a blend of history, culture, and gastronomy. Every stop becomes an opportunity to discover the stories, traditions, and flavors that shape the local identity. It’s like experiencing two tours in one: a journey through the past and culture of the city, combined with an culinary adventure. Come curious, leave inspired, and discover the destination in a new way! Each pintxo is selected according to your dietary preferences, allergies, or intolerances, and many of the specialties you'll taste are the kind that would be difficult to discover or order on your own.

$158.96

5/5

2 h

San Sebastian History & Highlights Walking Tour | Small Group

Discover the History, Highlights & Hidden Stories of San Sebastián. Perfect for first-time visitors, this small-group walking tour helps you understand San Sebastián, not just see it. We'll explore the historic heart of the city, uncovering the people and events that shaped the city you see today. Along the way I'll bring its past to life with historic photographs and old postcards. I focus on engaging, memorable history rather than long lists of dates and names. As a Brit who's called the Basque Country home for over 20 years, I love helping English-speaking visitors discover the streets, stories and hidden corners that make this city so special. Whether it's your first day or your only day here, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of San Sebastián and ideas for what to explore next. There's plenty of time for questions, plus recommendations for pintxo bars, restaurants and places to visit afterwards. Join me for an engaging introduction to this wonderful Basque city!

$44.60

5/5

4 h 30 mins

Private San Sebastian Highlights & Pintxos Tour

A trip through San Sebastián from East to West, climbing a mountain, crossing a river, getting to know its architecture, its geography, the secrets of its history and ‘cool,’ as well as its authenticity. There will be pintxos and an in-depth course on how to roll like a local in the beloved Basque bars.

$346.52

5/5

72 h

3 Day Basque Country Private Tour

Explore this beautiful region in a friendly way and discover the Basque Country like a local. Tours are given by local licensed guides, visiting the main touristic places as well as off the track ones which only local people know.

$1,000.68

5/5

8 h

Private Basque Cheese & Txakoli Wine Tour from San Sebastian

We Basques maintain a very strong bond with our surroundings and, as children, many of us develop a very special connection with the sea or the mountains. Throughout the day, we’ll explain the reasons for this idyll and how it relates to the other great Basque passion: product-based cuisine.

$553.52

5/5

2 h

Sunrise SUP tour & breakfast - Private stand up paddle boarding experience

For the early risers amongst you the Sunrise SUP (stand up paddle board) private trip is a very special time to be on the water, with perfect glassy conditions and nobody around. Paddle board as the sun comes up and see San Sebastian from the sea. La Concha is a famous, picture postcard, natural bay right in the heart of the city. It`s surrounded by two white-sand beaches overlooked by Santa Clara Island. While the city's still sleeping we’ll will take you on a magical mystery tour, tailor-made to suit your level, stopping off for dips with a pit-stop on the island and breakfast. It's an incredible way to start the day. (We tend to get booked up quickly for this tour so please reserve as far in advance as possible)

$217.29

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Private Walking Tour of Essential Spots of San Sebastian

Your private tour of San Sebastian includes a breathtaking view of the stunning La Concha Beach, offering panoramic vistas of the sparkling waters and surrounding landscapes. As you explore the historic Old Town, you'll uncover centuries of Basque culture and architecture, including the majestic Plaza de Gipuzkoa and the charming buildings of the Belle-Époque era in the romantic area. Throughout your tour, your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating insights into San Sebastian's history, traditions, and modern-day life, offering a truly immersive experience that captures the essence of this enchanting coastal city.

$285.91

5/5

8 h

From the market, to the secret kitchen

I am a Basque native, in love with my country, culture and gastronomy. And after be working with travelers 7 years, in 2015 I started offering artisan, unique and authentic experiences in my own. Aiming to offer the possibility to enjoy feeling and living, the true essence of the Basque Country, out of the commercial and away from the tourist masses. And this is the best experience I offer ever about our gastronomy in San Sebastian and probably the most pure that is offered in the city. If you don’t believe me, came on to buy all we will need, in the market and old stores, for cooking and eating, one of our most classic menus in my "gastronomic society". And after completing the experience, you are not satisfied. I will return you, the amount paid for it. * The gastronomic society : Is where you can experience the region’s gastronomy from first hand. The love of food and social dining is what brings together to cook top quality ingredients with loving care.

$734.21

5/5

3 h

New Tour! Private 3H Walking City Tour in San Sebastian

you pay 250€ for 1 to 7 people group. WE WALK, This tour is for good walkers This 3 hour tour offers a 4 miles walk with a break of 5 minutes. Why CHOOSE THIS TOUR? Our expert guides provide in-depth knowledge and immersive cultural experience, offering an authentic perspective of the city. A SPECTACULAR START We kick off our Walking City Tour at the iconic La Concha Bay, where you'll soak in breathtaking views of the beach of all beaches! We'll uncover hidden gems, charming parks, and captivating stories that you won’t find in any guidebook. EXPLORING THE HEART OF THE CITY Our journey takes us through the romantic zone, winding through picturesque streets until we reach the legendary old quarter of Donostia—truly a pintxos paradise. From La Bretxa market, a foodie heaven, to the Gothic vibes of San Vicente Church and the historic Constitution Square, we cover all the essentials. After or before the tour you can join our best seller Pintxos Tour also Nº1 on Tripadvisor.

$142.95

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Guided tour of San Sebastián

We will meet at 10:30 in Alameda del Boulevard. We will start this guided tour of San Sebastián admiring the majestic City Hall, located in a privileged enclave as it marks the beginning of the famous Playa de la Concha. We will walk around the beach and enter the city center to visit the Buen Pastor Cathedral and the Maria Cristina bridge. After admiring this imposing Gothic-style religious temple, we will go through the Urumea river to the Old Town. To know the typical products of the area we will cross the Gap Market and pass through the monument to the drummer. To get into the history of this city we will visit its most relevant points such as Calle 31 de Agosto, Plaza de la Constitución, Parroquia de Santa María, Church of San Vicente and Portaletas. The tour may be affected by weather conditions, festivities, or other situations.

$13.72

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Gastronomic Tour of Pintxos in San Sebastián

The tour is guided by a professional born in San Sebastián. You will hire the best quality, price and quantity tour. You will live an authentic local experience with a local. You can come to the tour with your dog. It is dog friendly. They can be added to any diet they have, although it is advisable to notify them beforehand.

$113.22

5/5

1 h 15 mins

Private Photo Session with a Professional in San Sebastián

Professional photo session in the most photographed city in the world. Enjoy a different activity in which you will create quality memories for a lifetime. During the activity, you will visit different scenarios on foot where a professional photographer will immortalize this very special trip. Feel like the movie stars so often photographed in San Sebastián. Discover another way to get to know the corners of one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

$194.42

5/5

3 h

San Sebastián Pintxos Tour: Delicious Food, Drinks & Ambience

Stroll the charming streets of Parte Vieja with a small group of 6 people or less. Elbow up to 4 or 5 establishments curated to match your preferences. Whether savoring the classics or some hidden gems, enjoy a memorable experience that will have you buzzing with happiness. • Visit some genuine environments rather than the over-exposed • A combination of kitchen-prepared and bar top pintxos • Free-ranging conversation covering food, culture, & history • Stroll with a local, bilingual guide who lives in San Sebastián • Our small group (up to 6 people) allows a more personal experience

$158.96

5/5

10 h

Dragonstone and San Sebastian private tour from Bilbao

Discover a premium experience combining Dragonstone and San Sebastian in one itinerary, perfect for a tour from Bilbao with local charm, gastronomy, and cinematic landscapes. Visit San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, the 10th-century hermitage featured as Dragonstone in Game of Thrones. Climb its 241 steps with your guide sharing stories, legends, and conservation insights, and capture the Cantabrian cliffs in photos. Continue to San Sebastian, the Basque culinary capital, for four pintxos paired with wine or cider in selected Old Town bars, and stroll along La Concha Bay to see elegant architecture and local corners with insider tips. With a professional guide, private transport, entry to Gaztelugatxe, and a walking tour of San Sebastian, enjoy a seamless day blending nature, culture, and cuisine at a relaxed pace. *The itinerary may be reversed for logistical reasons: San Sebastian will be visited first and Gaztelugatxe in the afternoon.

$388.83

5/5

144 h

Private 6-Day tour Basque country across Spain-France border

Discover the lesser-known side of Basque Country or Iparralde (meaning Northern Lands), venturing across the Spain-France border into the Belle Epoque world of the towns and villages. Start in Bilbao best known for its Guggenheim Museum, an architectural landmark with innovating design. Hike up to the amazing rock islet of Gaztelugatxe enjoy the breathtaking sea vue at the top. Be blown away by the rich history, the food and shopping in San Sebastian, the homebase of the tour. Visit Biarritz, a chic coastal gem, and the enchanting fishing village of St Jean-de-Luz. End the tour by visiting Pamplona, known for its Running of the Bulls festival (San Fermín festival).

$4,600.00

5/5

3 h

Private pintxo tour with D.O. wines in San Sebastian

Enjoy the ultimate gastronomic experience with our private pintxos tour in San Sebastian, a leisurely-paced route through the Old Town where each bar becomes a small feast- Your private local guide, designs a pintxo route through traditional restaurants combining signature classics and eight contemporary bites, harmonized with a carefully selected tasting of four D.O. wines from different Spanish regions, one Basque cider to enhance aromas and flavors, and an optional traditional liqueur. Between stops, you will discover squares steeped in centuries of history, iconic churches, and narrow streets pulsing with local life, while receiving anecdotes, cultural context, and personalised recommendations to continue your own feast after the tour. This private experience brings together the best of a San Sebastian wine tour with the informal essence of pintxos: seasonal products, impeccable technique, and the bar-side atmosphere that makes the gastronomic capital of the Cantabrian Sea.