Private San Sebastian Pintxos Tour med lokal guide
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Hvorfor spiser baskerne så meget? Hvorfor spiser baskere så forbandet godt? Vores pintxo-tur til de bedste barer i San Sebastián vil hjælpe dig med at lære svaret på dette spørgsmål, men hvis du ikke gør det, ja, så har du i det mindste prøvet at spise lige så meget og lige så godt som en basker.
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Txikiteo: Den første regel i txikiteo klubben er: der er ingen regler. En omtrentlig definition af 'txikiteo' kunne være: at gå fra bar til bar, spise en pintxo og drikke et glas af noget (det sædvanlige er en drik med lavt alkoholindhold, ikke cocktails!) i hver. Txikiteo er færdig med at stå op foran baren fuld af pintxos og omgivet af mennesker, du ikke kender (men som du kan ende med at møde). Og det er præcis, hvad du vil gøre med Ikusnahi: ren txikiteo, flyve fra bar til bar, smage den mest berømte specialitet af hver i et ægte baskisk miljø og omgivet af lokale, du ved, du ikke kender. .men at man kunne ende med at mødes.
Pintxo: Et stykke miniaturekøkken, der startede som noget simpelt (en portion kartoffelomelet, en skive skinke på brød...), og som barerne i Baskerlandet blev forbedret med tiden, hvilket gjorde det mere komplekst mhp. tiltrække flere kunder. Historien er spændende, og der er lige så mange versioner, som der er historikere. På vores tur vil du lære nogle af dem at kende, samt mange andre kuriositeter om mavekulten, der findes i Baskerlandet. Drikke: Dette er den anden store religion (sammen med at spise) i Baskerlandet. Vin og cider har været det baskiske folks yndlingsdrikke i de sidste fem århundreder, selvom øl har været fremherskende i de senere år. Vidste du, at baskiske søfolk i det 16. århundrede næsten ikke led skørbug på lange sørejser, takket være den cider, de drak?
Txakoli: Typisk baskisk tør og mousserende hvidvin, hvis druer dyrkes i vinmarker nær Det Cantabriske Hav. Den er ideel til at ledsage fiskeretter ... eller pintxos. Ikke mere at tilføje. Cider: Drik med lavt alkoholindhold fremstillet af fermenteret æblejuice. Lidt sød, let bitter, den har kun én fare: den drikkes lige så let som vand. Zurito: Kort øl (ca. 20-25 cl.) Ideel til at ledsage pintxos. Udtrykket 'zurito' er eksklusivt for Baskerlandet. Hvis du tager til Madrid og beder om en 'zurito', vil ingen forstå dig (medmindre bartenderen er baskisk, selvfølgelig).
San Sebastián Cheesecake: Hvis Gud var en kage, ville han være en San Sebastián Cheesecake. Vidste du, at San Sebastián Cheesecake er global cheesecake royalty, lige deroppe med New York Cheesecake? Vidste du, at Thermomix køkkenrobotten som et resultat af denne succes inkluderer opskriften på 'San Sebastián Cheesecake' i sine programmer? Okay. I dag vil du smage det autentiske, altings moder, oprindelsen, Big Bang.
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- Kørestolsegnet
- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Spædbørn skal sidde på skødet af en voksen
- Transportmulighederne er tilgængelige for kørestolsbrugere
- Alle områder er tilgængelige for kørestolsbrugere
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Mindste drikkealder er 18 år
- Oplys venligst eventuelle specifikke diætbehov ved reservation
- Bemærk, at mange af barerne ikke tilbyder pladser
Anmeldelser(87)
We had an incredible time exploring the pintxos scene in San Sebastián with Luis! He is a fantastic guide who is incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about the local food culture. It honestly felt less like a formal tour and much more like we were being shown around the city by a local friend. Over the course of the afternoon, Luis took us to five different spots, and the curation was absolutely perfect. We loved that we got a true taste of everything—the stops ranged from delicious, traditional bites to slightly more upscale, modern plates. The food at every single place was fantastic. Beyond the amazing food and conversation, he also went out of his way to give us great recommendations for the rest of our stay. If you are visiting San Sebastián, booking this tour with Luis is an absolute must. We highly recommend him!
What a fantastic description of the experience, thank you! We believe the best way to discover San Sebastián is exactly like this: wandering from bar to bar with someone who knows the people, the traditions and the little details that make each stop unique. From timeless classics to more creative pintxos, every place has its own personality, and we're so glad you enjoyed that variety. Luis will be thrilled to read your words. Sharing the local food culture comes naturally to him, and we're delighted he helped make your stay in Donosti even more enjoyable with his recommendations. We hope you'll be back for another round of pintxos someday!
Amazing experience, and our guide (Iñigo) was SO good. We learned not only about the history of pintxos, but also lots of history and how to navigate the various bars. Cider and wine as well as food was excellent. I am a vegetarian and this was nicely accommodated. Ask for Iñigo for extra fun - he’s super engaging, enthusiastic, and funny.
There’s definitely an art to going for pintxos in San Sebastián, and we're so glad Iñigo helped you discover it! Knowing what to order, where to go and how locals move from bar to bar is all part of the experience, and it's even better when paired with a few stories, plenty of laughs and a glass of cider or wine. We're also delighted that the vegetarian options hit the mark. Thank you for your wonderful recommendation, and we'll make sure Iñigo sees your kind words!
Iñigo was our tour guide and he was wonderful. Insightful, knowledgeable, funny and catered to our needs. Highly recommend this tour and Iñigo. Thank you very much!
Tina, thank you so much for your kind words! Iñigo has a wonderful talent for reading each group and making the experience feel personal, relaxed and full of great conversation. We're so glad you enjoyed discovering San Sebastián through its pintxos, stories and local culture with him. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to the Basque Country someday!
Inigo was fantastic. I’ve had guides all over the world. Some good. Some bad. Inigo was excellent. Casual. Informative. Funny. Delightful. What more could you ask for?
Coming from someone who has travelled with guides all over the world, we'll happily take that as a huge compliment! Iñigo has a natural way of making people feel at ease while sharing the stories, traditions and personality of the Basque Country, and we're so pleased that his relaxed, funny and genuine style made such an impression on you. Thank you for spending part of your time in San Sebastián with Iñigo. We couldn't ask for a better description of the experience we hope to create every day.
We had a lovely afternoon with Martin enjoying the local cuisine and learning about beautiful San Sebastián. We decided to do a private tour so we could go at our own pace. Martin was very accommodating and very knowledgeable about Spain, food and wine and especially the Basque cuisine and culture - answering all our questions.
So many good things to say. We were able to book online last minute. We had less than 24 hours. We booked a 5 wine/5 Pintxos tour with a private guide. The response was very quick. We learned later that the tour company usually doesn’t do tours on Sundays, but arrange one just for us. Our guide, Mattin, was knowledgeable and went to a great deal of efforts to customize the experience for us. We saw and learned things that we wouldn’t have discovered any other way. And he was just fun to spend time with. Highly, highly recommend.
This made us really happy to read :) Sometimes the last minute plans end up becoming the most fun experiences, and we’re glad we could make it happen for you. Mattin will love hearing that you enjoyed both the food and the time spent together exploring San Sebastián in a more local and personal way. That mix of good wine, pintxos, stories and hidden corners is exactly what Sundays in the Basque Country should feel like!
We got the inside scoop on Ikusnahi tours and they totally delivered! Our guide Martin was a local legend, with a deep passion for Basque culture and history that was infectious. He took us on a pintxo-tasting adventure, hitting up 5 of the best bars in town and sharing his expert knowledge on the best bites and drinks to try. With Martin, it felt like we had a friend showing us the ropes, not just a guide. He was warm, witty, and made the whole experience feel like a day out with a buddy. If you're looking for an authentic taste of Basque life, Ikusnahi tours are a must
“Local legend” might become Martin’s new official title after this review :) We absolutely love that the experience felt more like spending time with a local friend than being on a traditional tour. That relaxed mix of pintxos, stories, laughs and Basque culture is exactly the spirit we want people to feel when exploring San Sebastián with us. Eskerrik asko for joining the adventure and for embracing Basque life with such enthusiasm. Sounds like you did the city the right way!
We had an incredible experience touring San Sebastián, thanks to our amazing guide. She not only showed us the must-see sights but also gave us the history and local stories. We were also introduced to some great Pintos - that helped guide us for the rest of our stay. Highly recommend this tour.
We had a pintxo food tour in San Sebastian. The food was really very good and interesting. Definitely a great experience. Our guide Cristina Guia was very pleasant and helpful. She is very knowledgeable with her craft. She was generous with extra information about other points of interest around Spain and neighboring towns. We were very happy with the tour and our guide. It’s worth trying their tours.
We’re so happy you enjoyed your pintxos evening in San Sebastián with Cristina :) Good food, local stories and discovering the city bar by bar is one of the best ways to experience the Basque culture. Cristina will be very happy to hear you appreciated not only the food tour itself, but also all the extra local tips and recommendations along the way. Thanks for spending part of your time in Donosti with us and for the lovely recommendation!
I would give this tour 10 stars if I could! We spent an amazing 3 hours with Martin on the pinxtos San Sebastián tour. Martin is a local who was born and raised in San Sebastián and has a passion for sharing his city. His English is perfect and he delivers the perfect balance of food, culture, history and fun. Martin also gave many recommendations for the remainder of our time in his city. If you have the chance to book with Martin, just do it!
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re really happy you enjoyed the pintxos tour with Martin. Thank you for enjoying so much of our gastronomy with him and for your lovely feedback. Hope to see you again soon on another Ikusnahi experience.
