Photos: Jchmrt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Wielogorski, Sebastian, creator, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Basotxerri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photos: Jchmrt, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Wielogorski, Sebastian, creator, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Basotxerri, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Monte Urgull, a fortress above two beaches
Your local guide
Garazi Sagasti
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Highlights
- A fortress rebuilt over centuries
- Both beaches, seen from one hill
- A statue crowning the summit
- Monte Urgull's military history
- San Sebastián's highest viewpoint
About this tour
This session climbs Monte Urgull, the fortified hill above San Sebastián's old town, to the Castillo de la Mota and the large statue crowning its summit. You see centuries of defensive building and a view over both of the city's main beaches at once. Garazi explains why this hill mattered militarily long before it became a viewpoint.
The walk climbs steadily through wooded paths to the fortress and the statue, with Garazi explaining the hill's defensive history as the view opens up. She answers questions about the fortifications as they come up.
This suits anyone who wants San Sebastián's history from its highest point. It also pairs well with Garazi's longer woodland session covering the rest of the hill.
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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Castillo de la Mota 21 min
The camera climbs to the fortress at the top of Monte Urgull, built and rebuilt over centuries to defend the bay below.
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Statue of the Sacred Heart 21 min
From beside the large statue crowning the hill, the camera looks down over both of the city's beaches at once, a view only this height provides.
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Your questions 9 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 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Txangurro and Antiguo, 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 Castillo de la Mota and Statue of the Sacred Heart 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 climb the hill 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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