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.
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.
Departure Dates: October to June Daily except Tuesday July to September Daily
Departure Point: You may board and disembark from the bus at any of the stops on touring route around the city
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
Departure Time: November 01 to March 31 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm Holy Week/Easter 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm, 6:00pm, 7:00pm April 01 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm May 31 11:00am, 12:00pm, 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, 12:00pm, 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.
Valid from the time of first use, for the consecutive days selected.
Return details: You may disembark at any of the stops
Conditions of Sale: Once you have booked and received your travel voucher, the contact details for the travel service operator will be on this voucher under the heading 'Important Information'. Where applicable, you are required to call the travel service operator directly to advise of additional information such as:
Hotel for pick up
Weights for helicopter tours
Choice of times for tours
Special dietary requirements, meal choices etc.
You must call the travel service operator at least 48 hours prior, or upon arrival at your destination.
