Things to do with children
Aquarium
Inside the Aquarium tunnel
ACCESSIBILITY
Information on the accessibility to the Aquarium
Almost a century old, but younger than ever since it was revamped in 2008, the San Sebastián Aquarium can boast itself to be one of the most modern oceanographic museums in Europe.
Aquarium has made the dreams of the smallest among us come true, with its specimens of "Nemo”, the famous fish from the film of the same name. Adults too are delighted to vastly improve their knowledge of the marine environment.
Making your way through the 360º acrylic tunnel suspended in the water, surrounded by huge sharks and enormous manta rays, or touching live fish in the touch tank are some of the most entertaining activities available at the museum.
Eureka! Science Museum
Video: Eureka! Science Museum
ACCESSIBILITY
Information on the accessibility to Eureka! Science Museum
Discover the most entertaining side of science! Combining learning with having fun can be done at the Eureka! Zientzia Museoa. Added to the permanent exhibition with over 169 models, the Museum also has a Animalia zone for general public, where you can see different ecosystems and the animals (rainforest snakes, desert lizards and salt water fish ) that inhabit them in an effort to understand the importance of preserving our natural environment.
Guided tours are available on weekends, you can make your hair stand on end in the Electricity theatre, or lie on the Fakir’s bed with its 10,000 nails. A digital Planetarium with a varied programme of activities designed for families and astronomy enthusiasts, a place where you can set off in 3D through the Solar System occupying the entire dome.
Lastly, a play area of 300m² with all sorts of simulations will take visitors off into a world of sensations. The Science Museum is a great option for both families and youngsters. Among the newest introductions you’ll find an F1 car, a MAXFLIGHT flight simulator and an Orion Spacecraft. And don’t forget to take a spin on our Roller Coaster!
Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria
Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria
Dedicated to the construction of historic wooden ships, Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria, located in the coastal town of Pasaia (Gipuzkoa), is an innovative space where maritime heritage is recovered and enhanced. Its dynamism and its attractiveness to all ages make Albaola a superb place to visit; the mere contemplation of the San Juan awakens the imagination of the young public. Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria is a living proof that history and heritage can be fascinating. Albaola also offers recreational-educational workshops.
Monte Igueldo Amusement Park
Another of the great institutions dedicated to the world of youngsters - and the not so young - is the Monte Igeldo amusement park.
A different kind of park, of the kind that no longer exist, where the charm of old-fashioned attractions like the Roller Coaster and Trampolines will have everyone in stitches, no matter what their age.
ACCESSIBILITY
Information on the accessibility to Igueldo Mountain Amusement Park
Tourist transport
In addition to the city buses, San Sebastián offers tourists several other ways to visit and discover the city.
Boats to the island and Funicular. Photo Zara.
The Igeldo funicular railway, the Ciudad de San Sebastián catamaran and the boats to the island will delight children and adults as they discover the city from different points of view.
Touristic bus and train
The city tourist open-top double-decker bus and articulated train offer a panoramic route with the best views of Donostia / San Sebastian. They provide an audioguide in 8 languages, and a service adapted for people with reduced mobility. The departure of the tourist train and the tourist bus starts at 11.00am. Both depart every hour, until 19.00pm the bus and 20.00pm the train.
| Bus leaves from: | República Argentina Street |
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| Train leaves from: | Paseo Salamanca Street |
| Approximate journey time: | 1 hour |
| More information about the bus | Tourist bus |
| More information about the train | Tourist train |
House of City's History
Period costume exhibition in the House of History
In Castillo de la Mota, the exhibition Looking at San Sebastian takes you on a fascinating tour of the city’s history. The tour combines original pieces with a series of reconstructions, engravings, historic photographs and multimedia formats, the keys to understanding local history.
Open air parks and playparks
the merry-go-round Alderdi Eder
San Sebastián has several parks, and almost all of them have children’s play areas: Alderdi Eder, Sagüés, Araba park, Riberas de Loiola district…
Added to these are the numerous sports courts and skate parks... for the youngest among us: Sagüés, Felipe IV, Pagola...
We should mention two places that young ones will just love: the merry-go-round Alderdi Eder and the pond in the Plaza de Gipuzkoa, with its ducks and geese. Other interesting areas are the play area beside Ondarreta beach and Araba Park.
Cristina Enea
Cristina-enea park
Cristina Enea has a play area, a duck pond and peacocks, Environmental Resources Centre...
Monte Ulía
Kids' play park close to the Ulía picnic area
Ulía was constituted for recreational use by the aristocracy in the early 20th century. Today it is the city's biggest hillwalking area. The Coastal Route on the Way of Saint James crosses the hill from east to west. The Peña del Ballenero (Whaler’s Rock) and Peña del Rey (King’s Rock), enormous stones used as lookout points, its picnic area, the revamped Ulía Youth Hostel and the unusual views of the city are just some of its attractions.
Added to these, since summer 2012 the area has its own Interpretation Centre, with a programme of didactic and cultural activities consisting of educational workshops, walks on Monte Ulía, guided tours of the Interpretation Centre, screenings, temporary exhibitions, etc.
