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City exploration game
San Sebastian: The Basque Goddess of the Old Town
4.24Player ratingA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 195 min 4.7 km San Sebastián App-guided
Play in
EnglishSpanish
The experience
About this quest
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.
What makes this quest special
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!
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
San Sebastián
A · Start
Ijentea Kalea, 9, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
B · Finish
De Zurriola, Zubia, 20002 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Local Experts Tours.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Local Experts Tours
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Recommended activity for families
A little clarity before you go
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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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.
