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
Plan your day in Parte Vieja
Your local guide
Xabier Loiola
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Highlights
- What actually survived an 1813 fire
- A plan for a limited old town visit
- Which streets to prioritise first
- Parte Vieja's history, clarified
- A short call before a long walk
About this tour
This call helps you plan a day in Parte Vieja before you arrive, focused on the handful of buildings that survived an 1813 fire and the streets rebuilt afterwards. Xabier explains what actually predates the fire and what came later, since most visitors assume the whole old town is centuries old. It ends with a short plan rather than a walk.
The two segments move from a general plan to the specific buildings worth prioritising, with Xabier answering questions about the old town's history as they come up. It runs shorter than his walking sessions since it is built for planning.
This suits anyone about to visit San Sebastián who wants historical context before wandering. It pairs well with booking Xabier's pintxo session for the evening after.
Included
- A 45-minute call with a local guide
- Honest tips on where to eat, stay and what to skip
- A short follow-up note with every place mentioned
Not included
- Bookings made on your behalf
- Phone or data charges from your provider
Itinerary
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Hello, and what you want to know 5 min
The guide calls you and asks what you are after: planning San Sebastian, recommendations, or just questions.
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What to see first 15 min
On the call I talk through which of the old town's few buildings survived the 1813 fire and which streets are worth prioritising if your time is limited.
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Old town buildings that survived 15 min
I explain what makes the Basílica de Santa María and a handful of other buildings different from the rest of Parte Vieja, which was almost entirely rebuilt afterwards.
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Your questions 7 min
Ask anything that is still on your mind, there is no fixed script.
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A written note after the call 3 min
You get a short follow-up message with everything mentioned, so you do not have to remember it all.
Good to know
- A stable phone or internet connection, whichever the guide uses to reach you.
- No app to install. You answer when the guide calls, or join a video call if you would rather.
- Times are shown in Madrid time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The call is not recorded. Keep your own note of anything you want to remember, or wait for the follow-up message.
- Have your questions ready, though there is time to think of more as you go.
Questions about this tour
What will the call cover?
The guide talks you through San Sebastian: where to go, what to eat, and answers to whatever you ask.
What happens if the call drops?
The guide will try you again straight away.
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
- Your guide calls the number you give at booking.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. This one is a planning call rather than a walk.
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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