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San Sebastian: The Basque Goddess of the Old Town

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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.
Made by Local Experts Tours
⏱ 3–4 hrs📍 15 stopsfrom €6.99
🌐 Play in 🇬🇧 English · 🇪🇸 Español
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Places you will visit

15

It will take you

180-210 mins

You will walk

6170 steps

Total distance

4.7 km

What you'll actually do

  1. Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Back Door to City Hall whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.

  2. Solve 15 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.

  3. Finish at Zurriola Bridge and see where you land on the San Sebastián leaderboard.

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!

Ratings and Reviews

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declan mcquillan

01 Jul 2026
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26 Jul 2025

A note from Local Experts Tours

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Meet the maker

The mission: Your story in San Sebastián

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.

Beat the best: Top San Sebastián explorers

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Good to know before you play

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the Basque Goddess of the Old Town about?
The quest explores San Sebastián’s oldest area and its transformation after destruction. A Basque-goddess framing connects the clue trail through historic spaces and the layers of rebuilding around them.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue, with no guide or fixed start time. You can begin when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.

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Fixed schedules & no pausing

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Start, pause, and resume anytime

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Crowds of up to 30 strangers

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Private experience for your group only

Pricing

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$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person

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Availability

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Requires advance booking

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Instant access 24/7/365

Experience

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Passive listening to a guide

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Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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Guided tour pricing: Comprehensive Economic Analysis of Guided Tour Pricing, EU and US markets, 2026. Standard 2–3 hour group walking tours.

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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN SAN SEBASTIÁN

A history-led way to explore San Sebastián

San Sebastian: The Basque Goddess of the Old Town is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through San Sebastián to connect clues, places and stories.

The route starts at Back Door to City Hall and finishes at Zurriola Bridge over 4.7 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 195 min; 4.7 km walking route; 15 challenge locations

Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English, Spanish.

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