San Sebastian Basque History and Culture Bike Tour
4.9
(442)
🕑 2h 20m
Free cancellation
Join this small group and cycle around San Sebastian with your guide, and learn all about Basque history and culture. Ride along the city’s fantastic bike trails and get to the beaches to check the surf. You’ll pass by several attractions, where you can stop and learn a bit about each of them. This tour lasts around two and a half hours.
Languages:
English
📍Calle Reyes Católicos, No. 14, 20006 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
🏢Operated by San Sebastian Adventures
Highlights
- ✓The bike office is easily located
- ✓Get your cameras ready for some some awesome views of the city and sea
- ✓Learn all about everything Basque from your local cycle guide
- ✓If you’re hungry at the end, there are restaurants around the area for pintxos and cider
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your San Sebastian cycle adventure begins in the historic street of Reyes Católicos. After meeting your guide and getting acquainted with your new wheels, we’ll head towards historic Buen Pastor Catredal
- ✓First bridge built in the city with historical information. Perfect place to appreciate some emblematic buildings of the city for its spectacular architecture and see how the city has been growing over the decades.
- ✓Next, we’ll glide through one of the city’s busiest and hippest neighbourhoods: Gros. Here, we’ll take time to mingle with the locals and we’ll show you where to find the best people-watching spots. At Cataluña Plaza you’ll learn about life in the city, as you’re guide talks about the cost of living in this popular local neighbourhood.
- ✓As you cycle, we’ll enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Biscay and admire the brave surfers along Zurriola beach
- ✓We wil also pass by one of the most important and controversial buildings in San Sebastián, Kursaal — boasting a glamourous history.
- ✓Emblematic building that separates the old town from the new part.
- ✓Expectacular view of the city and the ocean.
- ✓We’ll follow the contemporary Boulevard that separates the Old Town from the new part of the city and head towards La Concha beach, one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches where we’ll stop to appreciate the views. Learn why there are so many small trees in this area, and how a local legend connects San Sebastián with Japan.
- ✓The bidegorri bike path is next; we’ll follow the route along La Concha beach up to the palace of Miramar, before arriving at one of the locals’ favorite beaches in the city: Ondarreta.
- ✓Get to know the history of these beach.
- ✓Enjoy the view of the city from another side and see some art of comteporany artist.
- ✓From there, your San Sebastián sightseeing bike tour takes you to the end of the bay, where nature meets civilisation. Discover some Basque modern art before veering through one of the city’s oldest, most authentic neighbourhoods and toward a “secret passage” that connects two parts of the city. Ride through districts that show the many faces of San Sebastián, from the workers’ city to the aristocratic belle époque of the past.
- ✓Follow the Urumea River back to the city centre, passing villas and bourgeois palaces.
- ✓Our tour ends here, if you are hungry, Reyes Catolicos is a great place to find some food. Or join our Pinxto tour! Before you go, don’t forget to ask your expert local guide.
What's included
- ✓Guía profesional
- ✓Bicycle use
What's not included
- ✓Propinas
- ✓El cliente asume uso y daños de la bici y su seguridad; la empresa no responde por accidentes.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 47.00
San Sebastian Basque History and Culture Bike Tour
4.9
(442)
🕑 2h 20m
Free cancellation
Join this small group and cycle around San Sebastian with your guide, and learn all about Basque history and culture. Ride along the city’s fantastic bike trails and get to the beaches to check the surf. You’ll pass by several attractions, where you can stop and learn a bit about each of them. This tour lasts around two and a half hours.
Languages:
English
📍Calle Reyes Católicos, No. 14, 20006 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
🏢Operated by San Sebastian Adventures
Highlights
- ✓The bike office is easily located
- ✓Get your cameras ready for some some awesome views of the city and sea
- ✓Learn all about everything Basque from your local cycle guide
- ✓If you’re hungry at the end, there are restaurants around the area for pintxos and cider
What you'll see & do
- ✓Your San Sebastian cycle adventure begins in the historic street of Reyes Católicos. After meeting your guide and getting acquainted with your new wheels, we’ll head towards historic Buen Pastor Catredal
- ✓First bridge built in the city with historical information. Perfect place to appreciate some emblematic buildings of the city for its spectacular architecture and see how the city has been growing over the decades.
- ✓Next, we’ll glide through one of the city’s busiest and hippest neighbourhoods: Gros. Here, we’ll take time to mingle with the locals and we’ll show you where to find the best people-watching spots. At Cataluña Plaza you’ll learn about life in the city, as you’re guide talks about the cost of living in this popular local neighbourhood.
- ✓As you cycle, we’ll enjoy stunning views of the Bay of Biscay and admire the brave surfers along Zurriola beach
- ✓We wil also pass by one of the most important and controversial buildings in San Sebastián, Kursaal — boasting a glamourous history.
- ✓Emblematic building that separates the old town from the new part.
- ✓Expectacular view of the city and the ocean.
- ✓We’ll follow the contemporary Boulevard that separates the Old Town from the new part of the city and head towards La Concha beach, one of Europe’s most beautiful beaches where we’ll stop to appreciate the views. Learn why there are so many small trees in this area, and how a local legend connects San Sebastián with Japan.
- ✓The bidegorri bike path is next; we’ll follow the route along La Concha beach up to the palace of Miramar, before arriving at one of the locals’ favorite beaches in the city: Ondarreta.
- ✓Get to know the history of these beach.
- ✓Enjoy the view of the city from another side and see some art of comteporany artist.
- ✓From there, your San Sebastián sightseeing bike tour takes you to the end of the bay, where nature meets civilisation. Discover some Basque modern art before veering through one of the city’s oldest, most authentic neighbourhoods and toward a “secret passage” that connects two parts of the city. Ride through districts that show the many faces of San Sebastián, from the workers’ city to the aristocratic belle époque of the past.
- ✓Follow the Urumea River back to the city centre, passing villas and bourgeois palaces.
- ✓Our tour ends here, if you are hungry, Reyes Catolicos is a great place to find some food. Or join our Pinxto tour! Before you go, don’t forget to ask your expert local guide.
What's included
- ✓Guía profesional
- ✓Bicycle use
What's not included
- ✓Propinas
- ✓El cliente asume uso y daños de la bici y su seguridad; la empresa no responde por accidentes.
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
€ 47.00