San Sebastian Old Town

This experience will allow you to develop a beautiful relationship with the oldest area of San Sebastián. Through its history and its most important spaces, you will be able to understand why it was almost entirely destroyed and what happened afterwards.

The area, filled with buildings built more than a hundred years ago, right alongside newer constructions, seamlessly combines both the modern and the historical.

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Availability

24/7

Languages

English

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Created by

Local Experts Tours

Best during the day
Instagrammable
Best for couples
Recommended activity for families

Places you will visit

It will take you

180-210 mins

You will walk

6170 steps

Total distance

4.7 km

Highlights

Go back in time to the early 19th century to feel how San Sebastian rose (literally) from the ashes.
Discover all the secrets and gossip surrounding many fascinating buildings.
Explore ancient churches, convents, city wall remains, and more!
Learn why, historically speaking, local San Sebastianers dislike the French and British!

Storyline

You are Mari, the most ancient and powerful Basque goddess. Queen of nature and personification of the earth itself, you rule over the land with great wisdom. Alas, today you have awoken to discover that the devil himself has stolen your two sons, Mikelats and Aterrabi!

Descending to San Sebastian from your cavern home in Mt. Urgull, you will use all the magic at your disposal, and the assistance of your mythical friends, to outsmart the Devil and save your children from his evil clutches.

Game route

Starting point Back Door to City Hall

Ijentea Kalea, 9, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Finish point Zurriola Bridge

De Zurriola, Zubia, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Get the app and you're all set

Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.

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Francesca Pagnossin

27 Nov 2023

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27 Oct 2023

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24 Oct 2023

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17 Oct 2023

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15 Oct 2023

What does an
outdoor escape game look like?

Discover new places
As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.
Solve puzzles, crack riddles
You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.
Learn fun history
Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.
Role-play
Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.

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