Aquarium Donostia - San Sebastián

Opening hours

Closed

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday 11:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Wednesday 11:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Thursday 11:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Friday 11:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Saturday 11:00 am - 07:00 pm
  • Sunday 11:00 am - 07:00 pm

Opens Tuesday at 11:00 am

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Useful information

Location : Sea side

Province : Labourd

Services

  • Disable access
  • English spoken
  • Lift
  • Restaurant
  • Spanish spoken
  • English
    • The San Sebastián Aquarium is one of the most popular attractions in the Basque Country, with 300,000 visits a year. It is an obligatory stop for all visitors to the city. The Aquarium stands in one of San Sebastián’s most picturesque spots, the harbour, right next to the Old Town, with its enormous gastronomic selection, and only a few minutes from the city centre.

      The San Sebastián Aquarium occupies an emblematic building dating from 1928, with two floors dedicated to the maritime and marine heritage of Gipuzkoa. Particularly interesting is the skeleton of a northern right whale in addition to numerous tanks dedicated to the Bay of Biscay, in which you can view more than 200 species, not forgetting the famous 360º tunnel and a variety of tropical species.


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Traveller Reviews Aquarium Donostia - San Sebastián

4.4 sur 5 11603 reviews

  • Arno Fry

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Arno Fry on 26/08/2022

    Great mix of museum and aquarium tanks. First you will learn about the first time humans sailed around the earth, followed by local fishing and boat racing tradition. Then they switch to natural history ans slowly move towards the fish in the aquarium. Especially the 1.8 million liter tank with local fish is amazing. Can recommend a visit.

  • Philip Van Mechelen

    5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Philip Van Mechelen on 16/09/2022

    Great fun especially with kids. First floor is a maritime ⚓ museum. Later on you'll have the aquarium. Please be aware the tunnel is only 2m high in the center.

  • Heather B

    4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Heather B on 29/12/2022

    On this very rainy, cold day, we decided to visit the aquarium here in San Sebastián. It’s quaint, easily done in 1-1.5 hrs. The first half is maritime history, followed by the actual aquarium portion. Nice activity out of the rain, although a bit cramped when everyone has the same idea. Tickets are a bit steep at €14 without options for family of 5, etc.

Traveller Reviews Aquarium Donostia - San Sebastián

4.0 sur 5 2090 reviews

  • "An aquarium and museum duo"

    4 / 5 Reviews posted by WIMOyster (Melbourne, Australia) on 17/01/2023

    This aquarium is worth a visit when in San Sebastián. We visited as a family with older teenagers. The first section is a maritime museum providing information about the historical importance of...

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  • "Surprisingly good aquarium"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by JimFinPortland (Seattle, Washington) on 09/12/2022

    From the outside, you can't tell how large and wonderful this aquarium really is. We spent between 1.5 and 2 hours here. (For reference, we are animal lovers and usually spend more time than most...

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  • "Well worth a visit"

    5 / 5 Reviews posted by MDP0109 (Newbury, United Kingdom) on 26/11/2022

    Great little aquarium with history of finishing and sailing before going downstairs to the big aquarium Only €14 per adult

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Aquarium Donostia - San Sebastián

Address

Pza. Carlos Blasco de Imaz, 1
20003 Donostia - San Sebastián

GPS coordinates

43° 19'21.97"N, 1° 59'30.72"W

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