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Hiking 'Camino de Santiago' by the Coast

  • 5 hours
  • Day Trips
  • San Sebastian
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Experience hosted by Usua

  • Private Tour
  • Carbon Neutral

Visit the unprecedented art and culture of the Camino de Santiago through one of the jewels of Basque hiking. Let yourself be captivated by the history, the natural landscapes and the best gastronomy that awaits us at the end of the route in the Port of Pasajes.

Destination
San Sebastian, Spain
Category
Day Trips
Duration
5 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español, Italiano
Included
  • Meals

4 reasons to book this tour

  • One of the best journeys on the coastal road to Compostela
  • Hike the Ulia Mountain
  • Admire the Natural Harbour of Pasajes
  • Try the best Tuna Pintxos of the Basque Country

What you can expect

Hiking 'Camino de Santiago' by the Coast in San Sebastian - 2e15a09e89b7d27bef4298fe42cf62a6

We will start the tour from the surfing neighbourhood of Gros, watching the waves. From here we admire the beginning (or the end) of the city of San Sebastian with the sculpture of Peace, and from here, recovering our spirit and strength, we climb the slope of the Ulía mountain along which the protected path of Talaia (Lighthouse) runs, an old mercenary road linking San Sebastian with France and along which the Pilgrims' Route to Santiago de Compostela passes. We will see the aqueducts, bunkers, lighthouses and different constructions along the Way of St. James. In addition to the preserved coastal fauna as it is considered a natural park by the European Union.

After a three-hour walk, we will descend into the natural harbor of Pasajes, where one of the best tuna pintxos in the the Basque Country awaits us in an authentic fisherman's tavern.

We will return to starting point by taxi.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Usua.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Zurriola Hiribidea - San Sebastian to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Start

    Admire the sculpture of Peace

  4. Next Stop

    Climb the Ulia Mountain

  5. Hiking

    Continue along the Pilgrim's Route

  6. Pinxtos!

    We will be rewarded with some of the best tuna pintxos of the Basque Country

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

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Susan🇺🇸 United States
14 May 2025
We enjoyed a 10K hike from San Sebastián to Pasai San Pedro. The views along the coast are stunning and it is a surprisingly peaceful nature experience so close to town. Usua is a native of San Sebastián and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with her along the way.Excellent Hike with Usua
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Brandon🇺🇸 United States
11 June 2025
We really enjoyed our tour with Usua! She was extremely knowledgeable about all things food and was also able to weave in the history & culture of San Sebastian. This was a great way to start our time in the city & get our bearings while also tasting some of the best San Sebastian has to offer!Perfect intro to SS food culture
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Peter
10 June 2025
Unfortunately Usua cancelled on us. I appreciate that these things can happen and a replacement, Fran, was found. The tour is advertised as 2.5 hours but ended after 1hr 50 mins. We all felt short changed given the cost of the tour. Whilst it was pleasant enough it felt rushed and then ended suddenly and prematurely.Poor value for the cost - Pintxos tour
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Leigh
9 June 2025
We had the best first evening in San Sebastián with Melanie. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and showed us all the best spots and how to navigate the old town. Would highly recommend! Great first day in San Sebastian!
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Amanda
8 June 2025
Usua was an excellent guide. We got to experience the traditional pinxos bars and ate some delicious food. Her best advice was “don’t eat anywhere shiny, go in the brown bars instead “ . That was so true! The brown bars were full of locals and the pinxtos were authentic and delicious. Highly recommend 😄San Seb deliciousness
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Lynne🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 June 2025
10 tastes of san sebastian tour - usua was a great guide, passionate about basque culture and happy to tailor the tour to our preferences. She looked after us very well.Fun, informative, educational
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Melissa and Don🇺🇸 United States
17 May 2025
Usua was an absolute gem of a guide! Our first day in Donostia was made even more special thanks to her time with us. We learned so much about the fascinating Basque people and their rich culture. It was an amazing way to immerse ourselves in the city and get a feel for its unique vibe. We’d definitely recommend Usua to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in San Sebastian.Wonderful experience
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Nancy and Greg🇺🇸 United States
7 May 2025
Usua was an excellent guide. She communicated thoughtfully about Basque culinary traditions and history. We thoroughly enjoyed the pintxos she chose and the overall experience. It was fun!Wonderful time
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Lukas
28 April 2025
Gute historische KenntnisseSan Sebastian im Regen
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Tom🇬🇧 United Kingdom
28 April 2025
Our pintxos tour in San Sebastián with Usua was truly one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we met her, it was clear we were in great hands — Usua's warmth, energy, and deep knowledge of the city made the experience unforgettable. She not only guided us to some incredible pintxos bars that we might never have found on our own, but also shared fascinating insights about the town’s rich history and culture. What made the tour even more special was Usua's genuine passion for San Sebastián. She went beyond the typical tourist recommendations, pointing us toward hidden gems — both restaurants and sites — that gave us a much deeper, more authentic feel for the city. Thanks to her suggestions, we discovered amazing places that became some of our favorite memories of the trip. If you're visiting San Sebastián and want an experience that’s personal, delicious, and truly insightful, a tour with Usua is an absolute must. Highly recommended!An Unforgettable Pintxos Tour with Usua!
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Amy🇺🇸 United States
21 April 2025
Usua was great! She gave a lot of history, took us to great tapas bars, provided a great variety of really good tapas and drinks. It was a great tour and well worth it!Wonderful tour and guide!
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Jess
10 April 2025
Usua was an absolutely fantastic guide on our first night in San Sebastian - friendly, fun, and interesting. She is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Basque culture - not just food, but history, politics, etc and was able to answer all our questions whilst guiding us around the city's best spots. The pintxos bars she chose were all great - would really recommend this as something to do on your first day in SS to help you get acquainted with the city. Usua left us with loads of recommendations for the next few days, including the best suckling pig we have ever had! Plus, this experience was far less expensive that the majority of similar tours so it's a complete no-brainer.Fantastic experience
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Jack🇬🇧 United Kingdom
30 March 2025
Usua is really knowledgeable about the history and art and culture of the region, and she took us to try some fantastic pintxos. It was a really lovely afternoon - highly recommend!Great afternoon with Usua
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Unknown
11 March 2025
Having a guide like Usua, born in Basque, was simply the best start to our holiday. Her knowledge of San Sebastián was amazing.The only guide you want in San Sebastián
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Sheila
3 March 2025
This was our second visit to beautiful San Sebastián and I really wish that we had booked this tour the first time. Usua, who is a charming guide, was able to introduce us to the less touristy side of the pintxos experience and , as a result, our pintxos game has greatly improved! Usua is very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the area and answered all our questions. This is a tour worth booking.Highly recommend!
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Robert
5 February 2025
We had a fantastic time on the food tour with our amazing guide Usua. She is so knowledgable and shared the history of San Sebastián and the Basque culture. She brought us to the market in the Old Town where we sampled different types of jambon along with the local cheese. Then she took us to fantastic pinxto bars to try the specialities of the house along with the local cider and txakoli wine. Usua explained how the wine is produced and recommmded several other bars and restaurants in San Sebastián and the local region. We would definitely recommend a food tour with Usua who brought us places we would not have found ourselves. She is an excellent ambassador for San Sebastián!Brilliant food tour of San Sebastián
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Alex
17 January 2025
Usua was great for our family. She was very knowledgeable and took us to 3 great pintxos locations. Would definitely recommend!!!
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Alexandra🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2 December 2024
The food tour was wonderful. Usually was very responsive to messages before the tour and was able to accommodate our dietary preferences. Usually was amazingly knowledgeable and took us to some fantastic local spots and gave us some really good recommendations and guidance for the rest of our trip. Perfect
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Dominic🇬🇧 United Kingdom
23 October 2024
We had a lovely few hours with Usua who was able to introduce my wife and I to not only the cuisine of San Sebastien but the culture and history. The food and drink we were introduced to were excellent and we would not have know about them or what to ask for without Usua's advice. A great way to spend a few hours!
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Belilnda
12 March 2024
Unfortunately my tour didn’t happen. Usua had a last minute emergency. I was disappointed and am awaiting my refund. Rearranged ladt minute
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Simona🇦🇹 Austria
24 June 2023
We went on a tour in San Sebastian last Sunday. We met Usha at the Aquarium. She was nice, we started the tour. She stopped at some sites with us. Then she gave us a plan where we can eat Pinxtos somewhere in the city and said good bye quite quickly. In the voucher the tour was planned for 3 hours, we had 2.15 hours. There was a drink or snack in the voucher, we got a plan. A refund was not payed, but an invitation for a drink at a time we were already far away from San Sebastian.Betrayed

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More about me

San Sebastian is my city, I grew up among its streets, where all my family comes from.

Like the ancient sailors of its shores, my origin has pushed me to get to know the world and to intertwine with its cultures, its people and the nature that surrounds us.

After 12 years of travelling, which for my art studies made me spend a lot of time in Italy (Florence, Sicily, Rome), I have returned to Porto and feel it is time to spread the hidden gems the city has to offer, taking an accessible walk among nature, sports and gastronomy.

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