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That’s why we not only enjoy telling you how much we love San Sebastian on our tours, but we also want to put it in writing. That’s why we have created this blog, where we tell you what we don’t have time to tell you on the tours. If you love San Sebastian as much as we do, or if you are planning a visit to our city, this is your space.
If you’re in Donosti in December and planning to join a Free Tour, there’s one date you absolutely can’t miss: December 21st. On that day, the whole city transforms into a huge open-air rural market. The smell of txistorra fills the air, people dress in traditional baserritarra outfits, stalls line the squares with local products, […]
Today, the Urumea River, which divides the city in two, is crossed by several bridges from different periods and styles that help to easily connect the two parts of San Sebastian. In the past, however, there was only one bridge, the only way to reach Donosti from the east: the Santa Catalina Bridge. But with […]
Coming to Donosti and don’t want to stop at the postcard? If you’re lost between endless lists, rainy days and what to see first, museums are your shortcut to understand —and enjoy— local culture: sea, art, science, cider and memory in just the right dose. At Go Local San Sebastián —specialists in Free Tours and […]
Architecture is one of San Sebastian’s main attractions. The stately buildings in the city centre are admired by everyone, as are its main churches and palaces. But Donostia is more than just its historic architecture. In recent years, modern buildings have been constructed in keeping with contemporary styles, the most notable of which is undoubtedly […]
Ametzagaina Park is one of San Sebastian’s great unknowns. In fact, many locals have never visited it, and unless you live nearby, it’s rare that you would even consider going there. But it’s a very beautiful park full of history and curiosities, which is why we’ve decided to write this post, to encourage locals and […]
San Sebastián has many charms, but few as flavorful and authentic as the San Martín Market. Right in the heart of the city, this spot is a must for anyone looking to connect with local culture through food. People don’t just shop here — they come to smell, browse, and taste. Farmhouse cheeses, fresh seafood, […]
Strolling through the Old Town of San Sebastian, you are bound to have come across a couple of churches: Saint Vincent, in Gothic style, and Saint Mary, which we are going to talk about today. They are not the only churches in the city, of course, but they are the two most important ones, as […]
San Sebastian is well known for its architecture. The stately buildings in the city centre attract thousands of people every year, along with La Concha beach and pintxos. But San Sebastian is more than just ‘little Paris’, as the city centre is known. Over the years and with the evolution of architecture, more modern buildings […]
Txakoli is part of the Basque character: fresh, direct and linked to the land. Following its route means visiting small family wineries, many of them on hillsides, facing the sea or nestled in valleys, where they still work as they always have. This experience combines wine, landscape and local culture in an intimate way, without […]
Can you imagine watching a 500-year-old ship being built just like it was centuries ago? At Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria, just outside San Sebastián, you don’t have to imagine it — you can see it with your own eyes. This shipyard-museum in the bay of Pasaia brings Basque maritime history back to life through real […]
Did you know that San Sebastián’s Paseo Nuevo is one of those places every traveler ends up recommending? Nestled between the force of the Cantabrian Sea and the elegance of the city, this promenade is a gateway to unique seaside experiences. If you want to know why it wins over both tourists and locals (and […]
If you have ever been to San Sebastian, you have probably visited La Concha Bay, where you will have noticed that there is an island in the middle, right at the entrance. As you probably know, this is Santa Clara Island, a very special place that we are going to tell you a little bit […]