San Sebastian Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Look at San Sebastian from a different point of view. Hop on a double-decker bus and discover the highlights of the city.
King Sancho el Mayor of Navarra is said to have founded the city of San Sebastian around 1180. The city's unique geographical location with a port, made it an ideal military stronghold. To fortify itself Mount Urgull was converted into a castle armed with artillery to defend the region. This is one of the reasons why the region has seen several wars and experienced many sieges during the 15th and 16th centuries.

In 1721, San Sebastian saw a battle between the English and French. After occupying the region for three years the French were defeated and finally withdrew after the signing a peace treaty. In 1808 Napoleon's troops again occupied the walled city, which was reduced to ashes after an intense battle with anglo-portuguese troops.

The survivors, with great will power set out to rebuild the city. The city got more attention when Queen Isabel II first visited the city in 1845 and the city began to grow. With street lighting, telephones, water and other infra structural facilities being developed, the city expanded and attracted visitors from all over the world. Although the 19th century saw more Carlist wars, San Sebastian still prospered. In 1863 San Sebastian was named capital of the Gipuzkoa province. The role of the city changed, the walls were demolished, the focus was more on commerce, the city became a popular tourist destination and spa resort, the economy boomed and San Sebastian became the most cosmopolitan city in Europe.

Schedule Details Departs: October to June
Daily except Tuesday

July to September
Daily

Unavailable Dates:

• January 01 (New Years Day)
• January 20
• December 24 - 25 (Christmas)
• December 31 (New Years Eve)

Departure Point: You may disembark from the bus at any of the stops on touring route around the city Departure Time: November 01 to March 31
11:00am, 12:00noon, 1:00pm

Holy Week/Easter
11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm

April 01 to May 31
11:00am, 12:00noon, 1:00pm, 4:00pm,  5:00pm

June and October
11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm

July 01 to 15 and  September 16 to 30
11:00am, 12:00noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm
 
July 16 to September 15
11:00am, 11:30am, 12:00pm, 12:30pm, 1:00pm, 1:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm.

October and June
11:00am, 12:00noon, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm Duration: 1 hour (approx.) Return details: You may disembark from the bus at any of the stops on touring route around the city Hotel Pickup: Hotel pickup is not available Itinerary: Bus Stops Include:

• Teatro Victoria Eugenia
• Townhall-Alderdi Eder gardens
• Plaza Zaragoza-Hotel Londres
• La Perla-La Concha beach
• Ondarreta beach
• Funicular-Peine del Viento
• La Sirena hostel
• Igledo Mountain-Theme park
• Antiguo-Las Esclavas
• Miramar Palace
• Justice Palace
• Buen Pastor Cathedral
• Gros-Pinares Square
• Ulia mountain-Navarra Avenue
• Urbieta - Romantic Area
• Pio XII Square - Astoria
• Avda de Madrid - Anoeta Stadium
• Aiete Palace
• Kutxa Space of Science
• Chillida Lake Museum
• Maria Cristina Bridge - RENFE Railway Station - Cristina Enea Park
• Maria Cristina Hotel

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