Funicular Monte Igueldo

Fantastic Funicular As stated by many here on the various reviews, doing the funicular in San Sebastian is an absolute must. It is first very nice and historical but also is one of the best way to get incredible views of the bay. This is where you can actually see it the most, i.e. from higher ground. note you can buy your tickets here. We really enjoyed this, it was one of the highlights of our trip in San Sebastian.

I was running on La Concha and wanted to run/walk all the way up to the panoramic viewpoint but could not find a viable footpath. So took the funicular instead. Fantastic! Such a lovely experience. Just check the opening hours online. It turned out on a November weekday it's only 11am-6pm which was perfect for me.

It was a fun long walk down the beach to the funicular - and a nice rickety but authentic ride up. The views from the top were great. We did not pay the extra euro to hike up the castle part which holds an exhibit that looked interesting -but only because of lack of time. We wanted to take the bus back but it wasn’t coming for another 43 minutes (or something) so we finally found a taxi.

We almost skipped this but so glad that we went. There wasn’t a long line. The view of absolutely breathtaking. There is a cafe at the top if can manage to getaway seat outside. The amusement park was closed but could be good if you have little ones.

A visit to the funicular is a must do experience in San Sebastian. Return tickets are less than 5 euros for one of the best views across the bay there's a plethora of charming arcade games and rides at the top. An excellent option for kids. Take the local no.16 bus from Ariesta in city centre or access via the coastal walk.

If you wanna get to the fabulous views, you have to take the funicular! It is a very old system and kind of rickety with none of today’s modern safety features but it gets the job done and it’s actually fun. The views and the funicular itself aren’t great, but if you can sit in the very very front, you might get some good shots.

Worth the trip up! 🌄 Amazing view. There’s even a tiny theme park but looks like it’s open only on weekends.

Riding the Monte Igueldo funicular feels like stepping into a time machine those vintage wooden cars have been climbing since 1912! The payoff is a jaw-dropping view over La Concha and the city, especially if you angle your camera from the left side of the lookout tower for the best shot. Insider tip: tickets cost about €4.50 round trip, but hit the ticket booth before 10 AM to dodge long queues in peak season. The retro amusement park at the top is a quirky bonus perfect for a quick spin on the old-school rides.