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Hondarribia, San Juan & San Pedro from San Sebastian
About this experience
Discover three coastal gems on a Hondarribia, San Juan, and San Pedro tour from San Sebastian, blending border history, Atlantic scenery, and seafaring charm in just a few hours. Begin in Hondarribia, where the walled town and La Marina district showcase historic elegance and colorful balconies, while your guide shares maritime anecdotes and local tips. Climb Mount Jaizkibel for panoramic Basque coastline views, then continue to the Bay of Pasaia, visiting San Juan (Pasai Donibane) and San Pedro with stone houses, narrow lanes, and grill-fish taverns. Follow in Victor Hugo’s footsteps and, weather permitting, cross the estuary by boat for perfect photo opportunities. This day trip from San Sebastian brings together heritage, viewpoints, and maritime life, returning you to Donostia / San Sebastian with the salt of the Cantabrian Sea still on your skin and a handful of Atlantic stories to take home.
What to expect
Stop 1
9:00am Pick up and departure from San Sebastian
Stop 2 · 1h 30min
9:30am. Visit to Hondarribia (Old Town and La Marina quarters)
Stop 3 · 1h 30min
11:00am Panoramic view from Mount Jaizkibel
Stop 4 · 1h
11:30am Arrival at Pasajes Bay: walk through San Juan and cross the bay to San Pedro
What’s included
- Hotel/apartment pick up and drop off (only available for small group options)
- Private transportation
- Local tour guide
- Ticket for small boat shuttle between San Juan and San Pedro
Not included
- No food or drinks included
- Rain clothes
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Small group (Spanish)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in Spanish. Pickup included
Bilingual group
No accomodation pick up: This tour option departs from a specific meeting point. Tour language: bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking both languages are welcome. Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 people, with a maximum of 45 people. Minibus: The vehicle used for this tour depends on demand, and could be a bus or minivan. Meeting point: Main door of the cafeteria at the San Sebastian bus Station, Federico García Lorca Pasealekua, 20002 Donostia.
Small group (English)
Group size: Small group tour up to 8 participants. Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English. Pickup included
Meeting & pickup
- The meeting point is San Sebastian Bus Station, at the entrance of the indoor cafeteria, next to the escalator (there is only one cafeteria and one escalator). The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours. *Only applies for the bilingual group.
End point
- The meeting point is San Sebastian Bus Station, at the entrance of the indoor cafeteria, next to the escalator (there is only one cafeteria and one escalator). The tour leader will carry a corporate ID displaying our company name, Local Experts Tours. *Only applies for the bilingual group.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- If there are children included in the booking, three days before the tour we will contact you by email to confirm their weight and height and to select the appropriate child seat for the car.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.