San Sebastián Walking Tour

San Sebastian Walking Tour

If you’re visiting San Sebastián, this self-guided walking tour on the VoiceMap app is a fantastic way to explore one of Spain’s most loved coastal cities.

San Sebastián has a fascinating history. It began as a fishing and whaling town, later became a glamorous royal beach resort, and today it’s known as one of Europe’s great food destinations.

This walking tour connects all those stories as you wander from the surf beaches through the elegant city centre and into the lively old town.

Just follow the route on your phone and the commentary starts automatically as you reach each stop. It’s easy to follow, relaxed, and along the way you’ll also get some excellent local food recommendations.

Quick tour details

• Distance: about 5 km
• Time: around 2 hours
• Location: central San Sebastián
• Start point: near Zurriola Beach

What we liked about using VoiceMap

• Walk at your own pace with no group tour
• GPS triggers the stories automatically along the route
• Pause whenever you want to explore or grab a coffee
• Local guides share food and pintxos recommendations
• Much more affordable than most guided tours

For us, it’s a great way to get a feel for a city while still wandering independently.

What you’ll see on this tour

This walk starts near the beach and winds through the elegant city centre before finishing in the lively old town.

Highlights include:

• Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium
• Miramar Palace
• San Telmo Museum
• Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus
• Constitution Square

Along the way you’ll learn about the Basque culture that shapes the city and discover why San Sebastián has become one of Europe’s most famous food destinations.

Our tip

This is a longer walk, so take your time and enjoy it. We actually stopped for a coffee along the way and later followed a few of the pintxos recommendations once we reached the old town.

👉 You can find the tour on the VoiceMap app.