The old town (Parte Vieja)
Guide
Photo: Mikel Arrazola · CC BY 3.0 es, Wikimedia Commons
FreeWalkAllow 1–2 hPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
A grid of narrow streets between the harbour and the river, packed with bars whose counters are covered in plates of pintxos, plus two big churches and a square of numbered balconies.
A brief history
Most of the old town was rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1813, when British and Portuguese troops took the city from the French.
Tips
- Best time
- Early evening, when the bars fill up
- Cost
- Free to wander
- Allow
- 1–2 h
- Free days
- Always free
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Good to know
- Area
- The old town: Narrow streets of pintxos bars below Monte Urgull: lively until late, with several hostels.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
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