Regulations and permits
Procedure to carry out guided tours in Donostia / San Sebastián
Donostia / San Sebastián is a destination seeking to provide a top-quality sustainable tourism experience for all those visiting us. A number of different measures are being introduced to achieve this objective.
In the case of guided tours for tourists, a number of criteria have been stipulated which must be met by tourism sector professionals to produce the best possible tourist experience.
These are set out in a Statement of Compliance, a simple measure whereby guides declare they meet the detailed criteria to work as tourist guides in Donostia / San Sebastián.
One of the main conditions is that the tour group cannot contain more than 25 people (excluding the guide).
The timeframe for guided tours is 08:00 h - 23:00 h.
- Information on the criteria to be met | PDF 131 Kb
The Local Police will ensure compliance with the conditions accepted, and may impose economic sanctions on anyone who infringes them.
The processing can be done online from the ELECTRONIC HEADQUARTERS of the San Sebastián City Council (digital certificate is required).
- Complete information on the procedure “Authorization to occupy public roads with activities... (guided tours)”.
- Start the process electronically (digital certificate is required)