Visit San Sebastian during the Running of the Bulls

Experience beautiful San Sebastian, Spain

Located a mere 50 miles from Pamplona, the beautiful coastal city of San Sebastian, Spain is a highly recommended destination during your trip to Spain. With sparkling beaches, incredible architecture, and perhaps the best food in Europe, you’ll love spending the day exploring this delightful city.

In 2023, Conde Nast rated San Sebastian as the top city in Europe for travelers.

In 2016, Travel + Leisure Magazine rated San Sebastian as the 4th best city in Europe.

In 2017, San Sebastian was featured on the show Parts Unknown with Anthony Bourdain. The popular host was completely blown away, and you can view his notes here.

Come for the beaches…

San Sebastian’s beaches are the city’s claim to fame, especially in summer. The most central is the Concha, followed by the Ondareta, which together make up the Concha Bay. These two are the best for relaxing and sunning yourself with friends and family. If you’re looking for something a bit more intrepid, try the Zurriola, a spot favored by surfers. And if you’re looking for something extra remote, head out to Santa Clara Island.

…stay for the food!

San Sebastian has more Michelin Star restaurants per capita than any other city in Europe. Furthermore, the city is the center of Basque cuisine. Those who love to wine and dine will feel immediately at home in San Sebastian.

Our Beaches & Bulls travel package

After years of watching our clients have all of the fun in San Sebastian, we’ve decided to join in the beach side party! We now take clients to San Sebastian as an add-on to their Running of the Bulls adventure, complete with a transfer from Pamplona, hotel room, and an incredible walking tour that features some of the best food you will ever taste.

Stayover in San Sebastian

Bus transfer from Pamplona to San Sebastian
Transfer from San Sebastian bus terminal to hotel
Two nights accommodation in San Sebastian
Afternoon for beach, shopping or hiking
Walking dinner tour with wine (6 stops) including some seen in Anthony Bourdain show

Available for add-on to any booking.

I really want to thank Bucket List Events for putting this together. I had everything I needed to trust they were professionals. Even better, from the moment I arrived, I felt like I was with friends.

Bucket List Events made sure I could just relax and enjoy the festival. All their events were well-planned. I never wondered whether I was late or in the wrong place. I felt like I had access to insider knowledge the whole time – it was the VIP experience.

I’d wanted to go to the Running of the Bulls since I was a little kid. If I’d tried to do it on my own, I know I wouldn’t have enjoyed it nearly as much as I did with Bucket List Events

Electricity passed through my veins as I crossed the wooden fence onto the course to run with the bulls. I never felt anything quite like that before.

The run was insane, and someone was nice enough to take a photo of me that I’ll have on my wall for the rest of my life.

Chris Fiorentino, 2023 Running of the Bulls Client

I attended the San Fermin festival with the Bucket List crew to Run With The Bulls recently and it truly was one of the most memorable trips of my life. The staff was outstanding and went above and beyond to accommodate my needs from start to finish. I honestly could list the whole team off individually but this review would take too long to read. Long story short, I can’t recommend this trip and Bucket List Events enough. I look forward to seeing all of you again soon!!

Kevin Gallagher, 2024 Pamplona Client

We did the Running of the Bulls with them in Pamplona 2024. Awesome event! Once you check in at the hotel Toby, Connor and their staff do the rest! They made it easy to navigate all the events by scheduling and escorting groups to everywhere we wanted to be. There were 6 in our group and Bucket list managed to get photos of all of us! I will travel with them again and highly recommend for a fun stress free adventure.

Valerie Sylvester, 2024 Pamplona Client

Toby and his entire team (especially Izzy, “Z” and Connor) put together an amazing experience in Pamplona for the Festival.

The team was all there in the morning and got us to the square and ready for the run. And despite the sky high expectations for this truly Bucket List experience everything actually exceeded our wildest dreams! The hotel was fabulous and centrally located and just another example of the level of quality and attention to detail that Toby and his team dedicate to everything they do.

I can’t adequately express my delight with literally every aspect of the trip and everything Toby and his team did for us, from working around our very late arrival to making every minute enjoyable and special. This experience was worth every penny (and more!) and we will definitely be taking another trip with Bucket List Events.

Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience made particularly special by your and your team!!

John Babb, 2024 Pamplona Client

Joined the Bucket List Events team for two days in Pamplona for the Running of the Bulls 2024. The entire team was great at explaining all of the cultural aspects of the event and also providing great recommendations around the city. The balconies were in great locations and extremely easy to meet up with the group beforehand. Connor, Toby and Dara were all great guides and would highly recommend BLE for the Running of the Bulls or any other events they put on!

Will Weideling, 2024 Pamplona Client

Do not hesitate to book a trip with Bucket List Events...their staff is top notch , from the planning stages, to the event and follow up. We attended Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, and it was an unforgettable event. The tours, the food, the city but most importantly...the people. They are passionate about their city, their country, their food and it shows in everything they do. Bucket List Events does an excellent job of communication and utilizing these local employees that really improve the overall experience. Thank you all for a job well-done!

Judi Evans, 2024 Pamplona Client

We had a wonderful time at the Running with the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain. Well organized and the hotel is right near the venue. Bucket list checked off.

Tony Navarro, 2024 Pamplona Client

My husband and I had a wonderful experience traveling with Bucket List Events to Run with the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain! The staff and guides are knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and put us at ease (some were from Pamplona which was super helpful!). They truly went out of their way to create an excellent and safe experience for us. Would definitely recommend and use them again!

Providence Gonzalez, 2024 Pamplona Client

My 18-year old son and I loved the 2024 Running With the Bulls package - it was the thrill of a lifetime. We started in San Sebastián - the hotel was amazing with views right over the beach. Then we traveled to Pamplona for the opening ceremony and ran the first 2 days of the event, ending in the arena both times. The tour staff was amazing - so helpful and responsive - and the accommodations and food tours were top notch. If you want a first-class experience with knowledgeable and helpful professionals, BOOK THIS EVENT!

Ted Tenabe, 2024 Pamplona Client

We could not have been more impressed with Bucket List Events during the Running of the Bulls this past summer. Toby and his staff were exceptional. They were knowledgeable, accommodating, fun, and very inclusive. It was an unforgettable experience, with great memories and great people to share it with. I will look forward to checking more items off my Bucket List with this company!!

Brian Forsythe , 2019 Pamplona Client