Buen Pastor Cathedral tours and tickets
Private San Sebastian Walking Tour
Discover the Old Town and Downtown San Sebastián at your own pace thanks to the private tour and chose between the 2-hour and 4-hour option.
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San Sebastián 90-minute walking guided tour
Learn about the history of San Sebastián, stroll along the Paseo de la Concha and admire the Catedral del Buen Pastor.
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San Sebastian City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tickets
Book this San Sebastian city tour with hop-on hop-off bus tickets and enjoy a sightseeing tour of Donostia-San Sebastián.
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Visita guiada de San Sebastián
Reserva esta Visita guiada de San Sebastián y conoce el casco histórico de San Sebastián
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San Sebastian city walking tour
Visit some of San Sebastian's most interesting spots with a guide.
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The inside story
In the heart of San Sebastian, you’ll find Buen Pastor Cathedral, the city’s largest religious building and one of its most recognisable landmarks. Manuel de Echave designed it back in the late 1800s and construction wrapped up in 1897. The style is neo-Gothic, inspired by Europe’s grand cathedrals, but it has a distinctly local touch with sandstone quarried from nearby Monte Igeldo – the hill that rises over the western edge of the city. The spire shoots up 75 metres, so it’s hard to miss when you’re out and about in the city.
Inside, you’ll find huge arches, high ceilings and light streaming through colourful stained-glass windows. There are quiet corners to pause, or you can wander through the chapels, check out the interior details up close and watch the locals attending services hosted here. If you’re lucky, you might even catch the cathedral’s organ in action. Outside, the plaza has a lively vibe with cafes spilling onto the square and lots of benches where you can sit back, snap a pic of the spire and soak up the everyday rhythm of San Sebastian.
