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Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastián: Which One to Book?

Hands-on classes run from 2.5 to 3.5 hours and cost €130 to €139. What differs between them and who gets the most out of it.

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Best Time to Visit San Sebastián: Month by Month

Summer is the driest and busiest, spring and September are the compromise, and winter has its own events. Rain, sunshine and festivals compared.

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Basque Cider House (Sidrería) Tour from San Sebastián: Worth It?

A four-hour cider house tour with lunch costs €83. What txotx is, when the barrels are open, and when going on your own makes more sense.

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Getaria, Zarautz and Hondarribia from San Sebastián: Which Coast Trip?

Three coastal towns within reach of San Sebastián, what each is known for, which can be done by train and which are easier on a tour from €55.

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Hop-On Hop-Off Bus or Walking in San Sebastián: Which Is Better?

The bus costs €16 and scores 3.9 stars; the guided walks score 4.5 to 4.8. Which suits your day, and when the bus is the smarter choice.

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La Rioja Wine Tour from San Sebastián: Worth a Full Day?

A La Rioja tasting day from San Sebastián costs €85 and takes 6 to 8 hours, much of it on the road. What the listing says, what it leaves out, and who should pass.

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Monte Igueldo or Monte Urgull: Which View of San Sebastián?

Igueldo has a 1912 funicular and a funfair; Urgull is a free walk through a fortress park. How the two views differ and how to do both.

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Pintxos Tour in San Sebastián: Guided or on Your Own?

Pintxo bars work fine without a guide. Here is what a three-hour tour from €99 adds, who gains most, and which one to book if you want one.

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San Sebastián with Kids: What Works and What Doesn't

Beach, aquarium, funfair and a short boat: how a family can fill days in San Sebastián, which tours suit children, and what we could not confirm.

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Santa Clara Island Boat Trip in San Sebastián: Is It Worth It?

A 30-minute bay cruise with a stop on Santa Clara Island costs €8 on GetYourGuide. What you see, the operator's own prices, and who should skip it.

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