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What to see in San Sebastián in 4 days

4 days 16 experiences 9 where to eat from 4€

4-day itinerary for San Sebastián (Spain) tailored to your budget: what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets with booking links. Build your personalized plan for free.

Practical info · San Sebastián

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Best time to visitSummer
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Ideal length2-3 days
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BudgetHigh · €€€
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Getting aroundOn foot
Known forBeaches, food and coast

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Day 1Old Town

San Telmo Museum
San Telmo Museum
A museum of Basque society in a former convent at the foot of Mount Urgull.
from 6€
Pintxos Tour through the Old Town
A guided tour of iconic bars sampling pintxos and txakoli.
from 95€
Basilica of Santa María del Coro
Basilica of Santa María del Coro
A Baroque church with a Churrigueresque portal at the end of Calle Mayor.
Free
Monte Urgull
Monte Urgull
Hill with a castle and views of the bay.
Free
Church of Santa María del Coro
Church of Santa María del Coro
Baroque church in the heart of the Old Town.
Free
Free Tour of San Sebastián
Guided walk through San Sebastián's Old Town.
Free
San Sebastián Aquarium
Aquarium with a tunnel and a naval museum at the port.
from 14€
🍽️ La Viña
A bar famous for its baked cheesecake.
~18€
🍽️ Bodegón Alejandro
A Basque produce-driven restaurant in the Old Town.
~45€

Day 2La Concha

Catamaran Trip around La Concha Bay
A catamaran crossing of the bay with views of Santa Clara island.
from 14€
La Concha Beach
La Concha Beach
Iconic urban beach in the shape of a bay.
Free
La Concha Promenade
La Concha Promenade
Seafront promenade with the famous white railing.
Free
City Hall and Alderdi Eder Gardens
City Hall and Alderdi Eder Gardens
Former casino turned into a city hall by the sea.
Free
🍽️ La Pasta Gansa
Italian cuisine.
~24€
🍽️ Narru
Local cuisine.
~23€

Day 3Monte Igueldo

Monte Igueldo Funicular
Monte Igueldo Funicular
Historic funicular with views and an amusement park.
from 4€
The Comb of the Wind
The Comb of the Wind
Chillida sculptures facing the Cantabrian Sea.
Free
Ondarreta Beach
Ondarreta Beach
Quiet beach at the foot of Monte Igueldo.
Free
🍽️ Tximistarri
Local cuisine.
~21€
🍽️ Tenis Ondarreta
Local cuisine.
~24€

Day 4Gros and Kursaal

Zurriola Beach
Zurriola Beach
An ocean-facing beach in the Gros district, popular with surfers.
Free
Kursaal Palace
Kursaal Palace
An auditorium and conference centre of glass cubes by the mouth of the Urumea river.
Free
🍽️ Barbakana
Local cuisine.
~17€
🍽️ El Caserío
regional cuisine.
~23€

💡 Indicative prices. The current price is shown when you book on Civitatis.

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Frequently asked questions about San Sebastián

How many days do I need to see San Sebastián?

With 4 days you can see the must-sees of San Sebastián. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit San Sebastián?

The best time to visit San Sebastián is summer. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around San Sebastián?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

How much does it cost to visit San Sebastián?

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