Old Town pintxos

Where it is & how to get there

• On foot: At the east end of La Concha.
• Bus: Stops on the Boulevard.
• Tour: Food tours explain how pintxos work.

The story of Parte Vieja San Sebastián

The old town was rebuilt after a great fire in 1813, giving it its neat grid of streets. Plaza de la Constitución, once a bullring, is its heart.

Here, bars compete with creative pintxos, from classic gildas to modern mini dishes, making the city one of the world's food capitals.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Ask for fish or vegetable pintxos.
• Ask for fish, seafood or vegetable pintxos.
• Have one or two bites per bar and move on.

What's around Parte Vieja San Sebastián

• Plaza de la ConstituciónIn the centre.
• Monte UrgullAbove the old town.
• La Bretxa marketNext door.

Questions travellers ask