Photos: Wielogorski, Sebastian, creator, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Jchmrt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ermell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Wielogorski, Sebastian, creator, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Jchmrt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Ermell, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Palacio de Miramar, a garden between two beaches
Your local guide
Gorka Berasategi
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Highlights
- A royal summer palace on a headland
- Two beaches, seen from one garden
- Gardens open since the mid 1900s
- Why a queen chose this exact spot
- San Sebastián's quietest sea view
About this tour
This session shows the Palacio de Miramar, a former royal summer residence on the headland between San Sebastián's two main beaches. You see the palace exterior and its gardens, open to the public since the mid twentieth century. Gorka explains why this spot, overlooking both beaches at once, suited a royal family's summer visits.
The walk stays within the gardens, with Gorka pointing toward each beach in turn as the camera takes in the view. He answers questions about the palace's royal history as they come up.
This suits anyone interested in the city's royal past as much as its views. It also works well as a calm session between two of the city's busier walks.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of San Sebastian before heading out.
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Palace exterior 15 min
The camera looks at the former royal summer palace on a headland between the city's two main beaches, its gardens open to the public.
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Gardens and sea view 15 min
From the palace gardens, I show the view over both Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta at once, and explain why this spot was chosen for a royal residence.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about San Sebastian: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Pintxos and Parte Vieja, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Madrid time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 8 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through San Sebastian, showing you Palace exterior and Gardens and sea view live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk the palace gardens live with my phone.
Times shown in Madrid time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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