Donostia Audio Tour: Historic Heart of San Sebastian

Above photo: Rehman Abubakr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

A glass wave crests over the seafront: San Sebastián’s Kursaal gleams with secrets beneath its modern skin. In this self-guided audio tour, unlock the city’s layered past and hidden rhythms as you wander from opulent theaters to streets alive with jazz. Find the stories that don’t make the guidebooks.

Who unleashed chaos during a forgotten night at Teatro Victoria Eugenia? What old code lies beneath the surface of Jazzaldia’s legendary stage? Why do shadows linger in silent corners behind the grand facade of the Kursaal?

Glide through velvet-lined halls and along sunlit boulevards where old alliances were shattered and new dreams found their first notes. Watch San Sebastián reshape itself with every step as each landmark reveals dramas still echoing across its elegant promenades.

Press play. The glass wave is waiting. Let its currents pull you into San Sebastián’s most dramatic stories.

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• Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 2.7 km (1.7 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 1h 14min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Jazzaldia, only a 13 minute walk from Amara-Donostia Train Station
  
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Jazzaldia, Palacio de congresos y auditorio Kursaal, Teatro Victoria Eugenia
  

Experience the charm of San Sebastián like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing San Sebastián's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore San Sebastián on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 📍  Jazzaldia (2min)
• 🏨  Hotel María Cristina (3min)
• 📍  Teatro Victoria Eugenia (4min)
• 📍  Palacio de congresos y auditorio Kursaal (4min)
• 🎭  Kursaal Congress Centre and Auditorium (4min)
• 📍  Ayuntamiento de San Sebastián (4min)
• 🎵  Edificio del Real Club Náutico de San Sebastián (4min)
• 🏰  Goicoa Palace (4min)
• 🎭  Principal Theatre (San Sebastian) (3min)
• 📚  San Sebastian Central Children's Library (3min)
• 🌳  Constitution Square (San Sebastian) (4min)
• ⛪  Church of Saint Vincent Martyr (San Sebastian) (2min)
• 📍  San Telmo Museoa (2min)
• 🌳  Trinity Square (San Sebastian) (2min)
• 🏛️  Basilica of Saint Mary of the Chorus (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Learn even more about San Sebastián with these bonus audio stories available in the app:

• 🏛️    Foundation (3min)
• 🏛️    Middle Ages (2min)
• 🏛️    Military Square: XV-XIX centuries (4min)
• 🏛️    Nineteenth century: towards the expansion (2min)
• 🏛️    The Belle Époque of San Sebastian (3min)
• 🏛️    Franco dictatorship (2min)
• 🏛️    Modern Development (3min)
• 🏛️    Provinces (4min)
• 🏛️    Enclaves (2min)
• 🌍    San Sebastian Coastal Landscape (1min)
• 🌍    Relief and local geography (1min)
• 🌍    Beaches (3min)
• 🌟    Demographic Evolution San Sebastian (2min)
• 🎭    Odón Elorza's Mayoral Coalitions (2min)
• 🎭    Political Change In Donostia (2min)

These additional topics provide deeper insights into the city's culture, history, and local life.

Above photo: Jorge Franganillo, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: generalpoteito, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Vidartereyes, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Rehman Abubakr, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
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Jazzaldia, Jazzaldia, San Sebastian, Spain

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