{"id":17308,"date":"2024-05-28T08:25:22","date_gmt":"2024-05-28T12:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=17308"},"modified":"2025-11-28T16:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T15:21:46","slug":"san-sebastian-old-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town","title":{"rendered":"10 Must-Do Activities in San Sebastian Old Town"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The bustling San Sebastian Old Town (<em>Parte Vieja<\/em>)<\/strong> is located just a few meters from the city\u2019s main attraction: La Concha Beach. This historic neighborhood is characterized by its <strong>narrow streets, pintxo bars, ancient squares, and impressive buildings<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of them date back to the 19<sup>th<\/sup> and 20<sup>th<\/sup> century, a period known as the &#8220;Belle Epoque.&#8221; To explore everything this unique city has to offer,  we&#8217;ve come up with an insider\u2019s guide. Read on for tips on <strong>what to see and do in San Sebastian\u2019s most emblematic quarter, the Old Town. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/old-town3-1024x697.jpg\" alt=\"Shoppers stroll a lively, sunlit street with cafes and plant-filled balconies, leading towards the historic Santa Maria del Mar church in Barcelona.\" class=\"wp-image-17476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/old-town3-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/old-town3-600x409.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/old-town3-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/old-town3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Sebastian Old Town. Photo credit:  Hans-J\u00fcrgen Weinhardt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#10_of_The_Best_Old_Town_Activities\" title=\"10 of The Best Old Town Activities \">10 of The Best Old Town Activities <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Discover_the_oldest_street_in_San_Sebastian\" title=\"Discover the oldest street in San Sebastian\">Discover the oldest street in San Sebastian<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Savor_pintxos_galore\" title=\"Savor pintxos galore\">Savor pintxos galore<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Try_the_famous_Basque_burnt_cheesecake\" title=\"Try the famous Basque burnt cheesecake\">Try the famous Basque burnt cheesecake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Explore_Plaza_de_La_Constitucion\" title=\"Explore Plaza de La Constituci\u00f3n\">Explore Plaza de La Constituci\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Visit_the_Basilica_of_Santa_Maria\" title=\"Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria\">Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Sample_a_stuffed_tortilla\" title=\"Sample a stuffed tortilla\">Sample a stuffed tortilla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Support_local_artists\" title=\"Support local artists\">Support local artists<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Enjoy_an_artisan_ice_cream\" title=\"Enjoy an artisan ice cream\">Enjoy an artisan ice cream<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Catch_a_play_at_Teatro_Principal\" title=\"Catch a play at Teatro Principal\">Catch a play at Teatro Principal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Learn_about_Basque_language_and_culture\" title=\"Learn about Basque language and culture\">Learn about Basque language and culture<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Visiting_San_Sebastian_Old_Town\" title=\"FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Visiting San Sebastian Old Town\">FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Visiting San Sebastian Old Town<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Whats_the_best_way_to_get_around_San_Sebastians_Old_Town\" title=\"What\u2019s the best way to get around San Sebastian\u2019s Old Town?\">What\u2019s the best way to get around San Sebastian\u2019s Old Town?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#Where_is_the_best_area_to_stay\" title=\"Where is the best area to stay?\">Where is the best area to stay?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-old-town\/#How_much_should_I_budget_for_foodactivities_in_the_Old_Town\" title=\"How much should I budget for food\/activities in the Old Town?\">How much should I budget for food\/activities in the Old Town?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_of_The_Best_Old_Town_Activities\"><\/span>10 of The Best Old Town Activities <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discover_the_oldest_street_in_San_Sebastian\"><\/span>Discover the oldest street in San Sebastian<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wandering the alleys of the San Sebastian&#8217;s Old Town offer <strong>a captivating journey back in time, especially if you find yourself on Calle 31 de Agosto<\/strong>. This cobblestone street is the only one that survived the siege of 1813. The rest of the city was burned as the Duke of Wellington\u2019s soldiers expelled the French occupying troops.\u00a0 Every 31st of August <em>donostiarras, <\/em>San Sebastian locals, light candles and lamps on their balconies and throughout the street in memory of this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"802\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/san-sebastian-old-town-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/san-sebastian-old-town-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/san-sebastian-old-town-1-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/san-sebastian-old-town-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/san-sebastian-old-town-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Sebastian&#8217;s Old Town is the perfect place for leisurely strolling and people watching. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Savor_pintxos_galore\"><\/span>Savor pintxos galore<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pintxos are the Basque take on Spanish tapas and one of the highlights of Basque cuisine. According to a 2017 census there are<strong> 99 pintxo bars in the 1.5km radius that the Old Town covers<\/strong>. That\u2019s a lot of pintxos per square meter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to choose when there\u2019s so many options. That\u2019s why we suggest taking our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/san-sebastian-tours\/san-sebastian-pintxos-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ultimate San Sebastian\u00a0pintxos and wine tour.<\/strong><\/a> Another tip is to have a look at the bar\u2019s floor. In the Basque Country they say that <strong>the dirtier the bar\u2019s floor, the more delicious the food<\/strong>. It sounds strange but it is because it signals a higher volume of diners and more customer retention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/D75_8493_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-scaled-e1715620597727.jpg\" alt=\"slices of bread with different toppings like seafood, meat and cheese\" class=\"wp-image-16913\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">When exploring San Sebastian&#8217;s Old Town, the hardest decision is deciding which pintxos you want to try. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_the_famous_Basque_burnt_cheesecake\"><\/span>Try the famous Basque burnt cheesecake<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The New York times declared it \u2018Flavour of the Year\u2019 in 2021, and having a bite of the dessert that then took the world by storm is now an absolute must while in town. But, how did it come to be? And where is the place to get it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Calle 31 de Agosto, in San Sebastian Old Town, brothers Antonio and Eladio Rivera and their wives founded <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/san-sebastian-small-businesses\/#2_La_Vina\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Vi\u00f1a restaurant<\/a> in 1959.\u00a0However, it was Antonio\u2019s son, Santi  who invented La Vi\u00f1a\u2019s Basque burnt cheesecake years later in the late 1980\u00b4s. This delicacy appeared at the family owned restaurant due to Santi\u00b4s experimenting with baking cream cheese after attending a cooking course in Paris. And years later, this place is now well and truly on the map, for foodies and locals alike!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Devour_San-Sebastian_Ultimate_0226.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Devour_San-Sebastian_Ultimate_0226.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Devour_San-Sebastian_Ultimate_0226-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Devour_San-Sebastian_Ultimate_0226-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Devour_San-Sebastian_Ultimate_0226-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Trust us: this burnt cheesecake is like no other cheesecake you&#8217;ve ever tasted. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Plaza_de_La_Constitucion\"><\/span>Explore Plaza de La Constituci\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At first glance you might wonder if this square used to be a jail, a hotel, or even a brothel. The answer is something 100% more Spanish than that: it used to be a bullring. Following the construction of a larger bullring in the city, La Plaza de La Constituci\u00f3n ceased to serve as a bullring. However, the<strong> ticket holders&#8217; box numbers remain on each window as a reminder of its history<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, to be honest, something about this iconic plaza has remained the same! It still is the heart and soul of the city, a beloved place for gatherings and celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks-tour-guide-with-group.jpg\" alt=\"Walks tour guide in front of a pintxos bar\" class=\"wp-image-20357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks-tour-guide-with-group.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks-tour-guide-with-group-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks-tour-guide-with-group-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Walks-tour-guide-with-group-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Charming and traditional areas to sit down, enjoy a glass of wine and people watch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_Basilica_of_Santa_Maria\"><\/span>Visit the Basilica of Santa Maria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This breathtaking Basilica is a Baroque Roman Catholic church from 1774. <strong>Can you spot the two symbols that represent San Sebastian on its fa\u00e7ade? <\/strong>One of them is a brigantine boat that is part of the city\u2019s coat of arms. The other one is San Sebastian\u2019s patron saint pierced by arrows.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another curiosity about this church is that it is exactly one kilometer away from the Buen Pastor Cathedral. Both temples are aligned so that you can see the Cathedral from Santa Maria\u2019s steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Church-in-the-city-center.jpg\" alt=\"Church in the center of San Sebastian\" class=\"wp-image-20366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Church-in-the-city-center.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Church-in-the-city-center-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Church-in-the-city-center-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Church-in-the-city-center-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Are you able to spot the two symbols that represent the city?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sample_a_stuffed_tortilla\"><\/span>Sample a stuffed tortilla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/juantxo.com\/taberna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Juantxo Tabern<\/a>aa sets the benchmark for unique <em>tortilla de patatas, <\/em>Spanish omelette with a twist. They have been making stuffed tortillas for over 90 years. But there\u2019s one that locals love the most: <strong><em>tortilla de txaka<\/em>, a surimi and mayonnaise filled omelette<\/strong>. Trust us, it tastes way better than it sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to feel like a true <em>donostiarra<\/em>? A classic Sunday afternoon plan for locals is to grab some <em>bocadillos de tortilla<\/em> from Juantxo and eat them by the port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tortilla-de-patatas-pintxo-with-green-peppers-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tortilla-de-patatas-pintxo-with-green-peppers-1.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tortilla-de-patatas-pintxo-with-green-peppers-1-600x401.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tortilla-de-patatas-pintxo-with-green-peppers-1-1024x684.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tortilla-de-patatas-pintxo-with-green-peppers-1-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tortilla de patatas come in all shapes and sizes. But the tortillas in San Sebastian, especially from  Juantxo, are definitely special. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Support_local_artists\"><\/span>Support local artists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent years, San Sebastian&#8217;s Old Town has been emerging as an artist hub. Forget about cheesy souvenirs! Take a piece of San Sebastian back with you in the form of local art and do your part for the local economy! We have two favorites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Koloreka is <strong>an old butcher\u2019s shop <\/strong>which has been <strong>transformed into an art shop<\/strong> <strong>where you can find minimalist watercolor paintings of everyday scenes of local life.<\/strong> The highlight of this space is the refrigerator they kept from the butchers &#8211; it is now the smallest exhibition room in the city.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lance &amp; Malone offers a wider artistic format such as <strong>photography, illustrations, and collage, as well as clothing and accessories<\/strong>. Their most popular piece is the illustration \u2018Pintxos\u2019 by San Sebastian-born artist Mikel Casal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-religious-paintings.jpg\" alt=\"People looking at a painting inside a church\" class=\"wp-image-20369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-religious-paintings.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-religious-paintings-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-religious-paintings-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Group-looking-at-religious-paintings-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">San Sebastian has always had great artists, so we suggest that you definitely enjoy the emerging and contemporary artists.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_an_artisan_ice_cream\"><\/span>Enjoy an artisan ice cream<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Donostiarras <\/em>relish a good gelato rain or shine to accompany them on their walk along Playa de la Concha. <strong>Here are our go-to <em>heladerias<\/em> (gelato shops)<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Gelateria Boulevard are famous for their generous servings of creamy ice cream.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Loco Polo is an avant-garde popsicle company which was the brainchild of childhood best friends from San Sebastian.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"857\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/loco-polo.jpg\" alt=\"image of various ice cream pops in different colors\" class=\"wp-image-17352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/loco-polo.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/loco-polo-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/loco-polo-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/loco-polo-768x548.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A local favorite, Loco Polo will definitely have you coming back to try their delicious flavors. Photo credit: Loco Polo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Catch_a_play_at_Teatro_Principal\"><\/span>Catch a play at Teatro Principal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Teatro Principal was inaugurated in 1843 and is the oldest theater in San Sebastian. The theater\u2019s calendar is full of films and performing arts in Spanish and Basque. It also hosts the Surf Film festival in Summer and the <em>Festival de Cine Fant\u00e1stico y de Terror<\/em> during Halloween. The interior is kept almost intact and decorated for special occasions. <strong>We recommend catching a show to experience the vintage theater balconies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"708\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Teatro-Principal-708x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A red-walled historic building in San Sebastian Old Town features ornate stonework, three arched doors with grills, and a street lamp.\" class=\"wp-image-17314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Teatro-Principal-708x1024.jpg 708w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Teatro-Principal-600x868.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Teatro-Principal-768x1110.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Teatro-Principal-1062x1536.jpg 1062w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Teatro-Principal.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 708px) 100vw, 708px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Make sure to take in a show of any type in the Teatro Principal. Photo credit: Xabier Ca\u00f1as<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_about_Basque_language_and_culture\"><\/span>Learn about Basque language and culture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to hear how the enigmatic Basque language sounds,<strong> find a bar at Ikatz Kalea, order a <em>kalimotxo<\/em>, and just listen<\/strong>. This street has historically been the ultimate meeting spot for the young Basques of the city. It is also a politically charged but safe environment. Anywhere you look you will be able to see some <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/street-art-in-san-sebastian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">murals and graffiti advocating Basque identity and independence<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-guide-and-sculptures-in-San-Sebastian.jpg\" alt=\"Tour guide explaining sculptures in San Sebastian\" class=\"wp-image-20370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-guide-and-sculptures-in-San-Sebastian.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-guide-and-sculptures-in-San-Sebastian-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-guide-and-sculptures-in-San-Sebastian-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-guide-and-sculptures-in-San-Sebastian-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn about the traditions and culture of the Basque people, and their monuments.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ%C2%B4s_%E2%80%93_Visiting_San_Sebastian_Old_Town\"><\/span>FAQ\u00b4s &#8211; Visiting San Sebastian Old Town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_best_way_to_get_around_San_Sebastians_Old_Town\"><\/span>What\u2019s the best way to get around San Sebastian\u2019s Old Town?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>San Sebastian Old Town is compact, walkable, and best explored on foot. The narrow streets, historic buildings, and pintxo bars are all within a short distance of one another. This means it is easy to wander without needing public transport. If you&#8217;re staying further out, such as near Ondarreta or Gros, local buses are frequent, inexpensive, and drop you within steps of the Old Town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_is_the_best_area_to_stay\"><\/span>Where is the best area to stay?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to be in the heart of the action, staying inside or right next to the Old Town (Parte Vieja) is ideal. You\u2019ll be steps from pintxo bars, beaches, and major landmarks. For a quieter stay, consider the Centro, Gros, or Antiguo neighborhoods. These are walkable to Old Town but slightly calmer at night. Accommodation ranges from boutique hotels to cozy guesthouses. Availability is tighter in summer, so we suggest you book ahead if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_I_budget_for_foodactivities_in_the_Old_Town\"><\/span>How much should I budget for food\/activities in the Old Town?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>San Sebastian can suit a range of budgets. For pintxos, expect to pay \u20ac2\u2013\u20ac4 per bite and \u20ac2\u2013\u20ac3 for a drink. So, you can try several places without spending much. Attractions like the basilica or Plaza de la Constituci\u00f3n are free. Shows at Teatro Principal or special tastings vary by season. A reasonable daily budget for food, drinks, and entry fees is \u20ac30 to \u20ac60, depending on how many pintxos bars you want to hop between.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-walking-San-Sebastian-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Two young women smile and walk along a sunlit riverside promenade; one points ahead. Three others follow, historic buildings behind.\" class=\"wp-image-20361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-walking-San-Sebastian-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-walking-San-Sebastian-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-walking-San-Sebastian-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Tour-walking-San-Sebastian.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Such a walkable, and lovable, city, our guides will bring it to life with stories and suggestions.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>As you can see, there are so many things to do and see in San Sebastian. It&#8217;s an amazing city with a very unique vibe. 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