Usua

Art Historian

  • I live in San Sebastian
  • I speak English, Español, Italiano
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Usua

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.

  • I live in San Sebastian
  • I speak English, Español, Italiano
  • Verified Local host
  • Response time less than 24 hours

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Reviews

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!
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
Lynne
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
Melissa and Don
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
Susan
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
Nancy and Greg
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
Lukas
28 April 2025
Gute historische KenntnisseSan Sebastian im Regen
Tom
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!
Amy
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!
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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