San Sebastián isn’t just a place to visit — it’s a place to feel. From the sound of the Cantabrian Sea along La Concha Beach to the smell of fresh bread in the Old Town, every corner tells a story that only a true local could share. At Go Local San Sebastián, we believe the best way to get to know a city is to experience it like a friend would: slowly, curiously, and with an open mind.
That’s why we’ve gathered the best plans, routes, and experiences to enjoy Donostia like a true local. This living guide blends history, culture, gastronomy, and sustainability — perfect for tra …
Strolling along La Concha Bay, admiring Chillida’s Wind Comb, or wandering through the narrow streets of the Old Town are experiences that capture the city’s essence. San Sebastián is both sea and mountains, Belle Époque charm and modern flair, Basque tradition and culinary innovation.
Here, every plan has its own rhythm — from watching the sunrise on Mount Igueldo to enjoying pintxos with friends along Calle 31 de Agosto.
This category brings together articles and ideas created from our experience as local guides. You’ll find authentic plans: from pintxo tours and e-bike rides to cultural walks, day trips to nearby towns, and hidden-gem recommendations.
Our approach is simple: to show you the city from the inside — through its stories, neighborhoods, and people. Because getting to know Donostia isn’t just about seeing its landmarks; it’s about understanding its character and way of life.
If you’re eager to see more, the Basque Country awaits just a few kilometers away. The coastal charm of Getaria, the colorful streets of Hondarribia, or the cliffs of Zumaia make for perfect day trips from San Sebastián. Every plan we share is designed to inspire you to keep exploring — always with a sustainable, local, and respectful mindset.
Explore the articles in this category and find your next experience. Whether it’s a pintxo route, a historical free tour, or an evening bike ride by the sea, each plan is designed to help you discover the real San Sebastián — the one lived and loved by its locals.
Donosti is right next to the sea (wow, I am a genius), and the sea and the city have been entangled even before the construction of the city itself. It has turned us into what we are, it has given us our character,… and most importantly, it has fed us. But have you ever looked […]
Our tours, both on foot or by bike, usually start at our office doors. It is a big square with beautiful benches, which evoque the “trecandís” so common in catalan’s modernism, and there are a lot of businesses, from those that have been opened forever (like the historical Casa Ponsol or the famous bar El […]
One question we usually hear during the Free Tour is if it snows a lot in Donosti, if we have hard winters. It is logical considering that in summer the cloudy days are not rare when not rainy. The answer is no. The winters here are mild and snow is really rare in San Sebastián, […]
The bicycles are an essential part of Go Local. With them we daily visit the different districts of Donosti rain or shine in our Bike Tour. And of course, to do these experiences we need trusting bikes. That’s why we go with Orbea bikes. Orbea has a curious story. It started making weapons in the […]
There are few things more typical than bathing in La Concha bay, no matter the time of year. It is one of the most usual things to see in the national news people bathing in the beach… on January the 1st. And although it is important to remember that we are in the Cantabric sea, […]
Egia is a district that exudes culture left, right and centre. You can find art galleries where you can see pieces by local artists; art shops to buy materials to make your own creations; the Tabakalera building, main cultural centre in town that hosts expositions, libraries and sometimes, spectacles of every kind… But, without a […]
It has been few weeks now that the season of storms, strong winds and abundant rain has begun in the Basque Country. A time period hated by some, loved by others (me included), when the sky turns grey, blue, black and white, when the Cantabric sea becomes rough and rises wall like waves that crash […]
Throughout the city’s shore you can find three hills, and at their feet you can find huge sculptures made by some of the most extraordinaire basque artists in the XX century. In this next post, we recommend you a trip to get to know them, while you also explore San Sebastian’s coastline, which is much […]
Nestor Basterretxea knew a few things about violence and hate. Son of a nationalist republican politician, he lived 17 years exiled in France, Casablanca and Argentina. His family´s house in Bermeo was used for 37 years as a police station for Franco´s regime. He also analyzed, with questional and very mordant tone, the terrorist movement […]
In the Old Town you can find Esterlines St., a fantastic place to have a drink and something to eat (for example in the Intza bar). This is a place worth exploring, especially because many times it gets overlooked due to the proximity with Fermín Calbetón st. And it is also worth exploring the origins […]
Kaixo everyone! It is exciting to write this lines, as Go Local inaugurates its new blog. A bridge between us, the first free walking tour company in San Sebastian, and you, whoever you are on the other side of the screen. Here you are going to find recommendations, comments and suggestions written with love about […]
Naval Museum – Port Promenade, Donostia-San Sebastian – In the port of San Sebastian we can see a beautiful tower house of the 18th century that became the seat of a Consulate, and that today is the Naval Museum of the city. This beautiful building at the foot of Urgull Mountain accommodate two temporary exhibitions […]