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Irun

Irun, a charming gem in Gipuzkoa, invites you to taste pintxos galore, stroll vibrant markets, and soak in the Basque spirit! With the lush Bidassoa River glimmering nearby and the Pyrenees peeking at you, adventure awaits. Don’t forget to catch the colorful fiestas—dancing, laughter, and a sprinkle of tradition make every visit unforgettable!

Recommendations

Culture4.3/5

Museo Romano Oiasso

Landmark4.8/5

Mirador de San Marcial

Landmark5/5

Paseo Colón

Culture4.5/5

Parish of Santa María del Juncal

Landmark4.3/5

Santiago Nazioarteko Zubia

Transport4.4/5

San Juan

Landmark4.3/5

Irun City Hall

Transport3.5/5

Irún

Shop4/5

Mendibil Merkataritza Zentroa

Landmark4.3/5

Centro Cultural Amaia

Transport3.3/5

Parking Colon

Outdoor4.8/5

Peñas de Aya

Landmark5/5

Point de vue

Landmark4.4/5

Cape Higuer Lighthouse

Outdoor4.5/5

Parque Ecológico de Plaiaundi

Landmark4.5/5

Plaza Ensanche

Landmark4.5/5

Hondarribiko Kirol-Portua

Landmark4.1/5

Via verde del Bidasoa

Outdoor4.6/5

Kontxa Etxeberria Enparantza

Culture4.1/5

Centro de Interpretación del Bidasoa

Stays

Stay$$$$4.65/5

Hotel Atalaia

Less than 5 km from the coast and beside the Basque town of Irun, this charming hotel has a lovely garden and free internet. The Hotel Atalaia has a family-friendly atmosphere thanks to its charming interior, spacious rooms and gardens with play area. Try your hand at the typical Basque sport of frontón on the court conveniently located in the Atalaia's gardens. The Atalaia is perfectly located for exploring the surroundings thanks to its proximity to nearby towns such as Biarritz and San Sebastian. Take a long coastal walk and discover the stunning scenery of the Basque Country along with its fascinating history and tradition. The hotel has a meeting room for those who wish to host business events. Free Wi-Fi is provided.

Stay4.5/5

IRUN ROOMS

<h2>Comfortable Accommodations</h2> Irun Rooms in Irún offers a guest house with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a coffee machine, refrigerator, work desk, TV, and soundproofing. <h2>Convenient Services</h2> Guests benefit from private and express check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping, and a reception staff fluent in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. <h2>Local Attractions</h2> Located 1 km from San Sebastián Airport, the property is near FICOBA (18-minute walk), Oiasso Roman Museum (1.1 km), and Stadium Gal (18-minute walk). Kayaking and canoeing are available in the surroundings.

Stay$$$$4.5/5

Hotel Jaizkibel

An elegant and modern hotel, this establishment is situated in an exclusive setting in the residential area of Hondarribia with views of Jaizkibel Mountain. It is 10 minutes' walk to the town centre. The hotel has been ambitiously designed, with the various hotel spaces protected by a large garden. The garden enjoys a silent and elegant atmosphere. The rooms have been designed in an avant-garde style and there are also spaces for the celebration of events such as the function room and the exterior terrace. Fusing works of art and designer pieces in its interior design, the hotel has a harmonious atmosphere throughout.

Stay$$$$4.45/5

Parador de Hondarribia

Parador de Hondarribia is set in an impressive 10th-century castle overlooking the Bidasoa Estuary. It has a charming courtyard terrace and another terrace with fantastic views. The beautiful castle includes original arches and features such as suits of armour, cannons and spears. There are banquet rooms, courtyards and other charming spaces where you can relax with a drink from the bar. The modern rooms at the Parador feature wooden floors. Each room comes with a flat-screen TV, a safe and a minibar. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer. A daily buffet breakfast is served in the café. There are many good seafood restaurants within a short walk in Hondarribia. The seafront promenade is just 250 metres from Parador de Honidarribia, and the beach is 2 km away. San Sebastián is a 20-minute drive away, and you can drive to Biarritz in 35 minutes.

Stay$$$4.4/5

Hotel Río Bidasoa

Hotel Río Bidasoa is set in gardens and offers an outdoor pool. The hotel is located in the charming fishing village of Hondarribia, just 500 metres from the beaches of the Basque coastline, and 5 minutes' walk from Hondarribia Old Town. Breakfast is served at the Río Bidasoa, and the Sugarri restaurant offers a peaceful setting in which to enjoy rich, traditional cuisine with a modern touch. You can relax with a drink and read the free daily newspapers in the seasonal hotel's informal cafe-bar. Special allergy-free Green Rooms are available.

Stay$$4/5

ibis Irun

This hotel is 1 km from central Irun, the railway station and Ficoba Exhibition Centre. The air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and Wi-Fi access. San Sebastian airport is 2.5 km away and the Ibis Irun offers free parking. San Sebastian Royal Golf Club is 3 km away. All heated rooms at the Ibis have a private bathroom, equipped with a shower. Hairdryers are available on request. The Ibis Irun offers a buffet breakfast, and there is a café-bar, with snacks available 24 hours. The restaurant serves regional grilled meat and fish dishes. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and there is a safety deposit box in reception for guest use.

Stay$$$3.95/5

HOTEL ETH IRUN

ETH Irún is a modern and minimalist hotel in Irún, on the Spain-France border, just 2.5 km from San Sebastian Airport. It includes free Wi-Fi in all rooms, and free private parking. ETH Irún's rooms are simply decorated, with wood furnishings and natural light. All have air conditioning, heating and a bathroom with hairdryer. ETH Irún’s bright restaurant features views over the surroundings. Guests can enjoy an authentic espresso and a simple continental breakfast here in the morning. There are a number of Medieval castles in the local area. Central San Sebastián and the Paseo de la Concha are around 18 km away. There is also easy access to the business centre near the Santiago Bridge. The nearest bus stop is 750 mts far from the accommodation.

Stay$$3.3/5

Pension Europa

Offering a restaurant, HOSTAL EUROPA pensión is located in Irún, 300 metres from Hendaye Railway Station, linked to France. There is free WiFi available throughout. Each room comes with a flat-screen cable TV and a private bathroom with a bath and amenities. You can enjoy mountain views from all rooms. At HOSTAL EUROPA pensión you will find a 24-hour front desk and other facilities offered at the property include a bar and a vending machine. The guest house is 200 metres from FICOBA while Pamplona Airport is 65 km away.

Stay4.9/5

Suites Mendibil

Stay4.4/5

Jakobi Pilgrim Hostel

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.

$246.56

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.

$200.69

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

$177.76

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.

$259.18

5/5

8 h

Private Cultural Tour: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia

Are these the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France? They are the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France. The Côte Basque is world-famous for its quality of life, beaches, landscapes, idyllic houses and amazing gastronomy. A tour with stories from the Belle Epoque, pirates, surfers from 1950s Hollywood, cheese, chocolate, pintxos recommended by the New York Times… Need I say more? REALLY?

$397.94

5/5

2 h

Eat Pintxos As A Local

This is a gastronomic experience, thoughtfully designed to offer much more than a food tour. Each pintxo is carefully 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. Beyond the food, you'll learn what makes a pintxo different from a tapa, the different styles of pintxos, and why San Sebastián has earned its reputation as Europe's food capital. My goal is for you to leave not only having eaten exceptionally well, but with a deeper understanding of the city's culture, gastronomy, and identity.

$199.55

5/5

9 h

Private French Basque Country Food Tour from San Sebastian

'Gourmet' is a French word because our neighbors to the north know something about eating (well) and drinking (very well). We go to Gaul to have a few things explained to us about their national treasures. Namely: cheeses, wines, charcuterie and The Good Life in general. We’ll end the day in Hondarribia with some pintxos. Nothing can go wrong.

$549.32

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!

$44.73

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.

$347.48

5/5

120 h

5 full days in the Basque Country

Discover the Basque Country like a local. 5 Full day tours along the basque country, visiting the main touristic places as well as of the track ones which only local people know. Unique experience not to be missed, be a local while exploring the area, gather basque people on their daily lives.

$1,662.88

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.

$1,003.46

5/5

Basque-French Coastline Private Experience

Private Basque Coastline of France tour, discovering the beautiful landscapes and villages on the Spanish and French sides of the Basque Country, an experience not to be missed.

$401.38

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.

$555.06

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)

$217.89

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.

$286.70

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.

$736.25

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.

$143.35

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.

$13.76

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.

$113.53

5/5

6 h

Private Hondarribia Tour & Gastronomic Society Meal

We’ll visit Hondarribia, the town with two faces that looks out over the beaches and cliffs of neighboring France. It is advisable to go with a happy stomach because we will get to know (and enjoy) a gastronomic socieded from the inside. How? Eating, drinking, toasting and celebrating life like the Basque people.