San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local
Description
Do Eat Better Experience San Sebastian Food Tour will make you discover and experience the city like a true local. During this tour, which lasts about 3.5 hours, you will have the opportunity to stop in at least 4 venues and taste the typical pixtos that the city has to offer. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal, tasting various tapas and drinks. During the tour, you will be with our Local Expert, who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosity. Our tour is a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing local culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. Our tours are in shared groups, but groups are up to 12 people max because we want to keep the experience as authentic and intimate as possible.
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Join us for this 3-hour long food tour across one of the most beautiful Basque towns: San Sebastian. You will have a delicious tapas tour in at least 4 stops and at the end you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal. All food and drinks are included as described! Please, bear in mind that the tastings here described may change according to the season and the availabilities of our partners.
You will start your culinary adventure in front of the city hall, in the heart of San Sebastian. You will meet your local expert right in front of this majestic building, that used to be a Casino when it was built at first, in 1882. Then you will head to the first stop to try the first ever-invented Pintxo! This pintxo consists of three simple yet flavorful components: a green guindilla pepper, a briny anchovy, and a tart green olive. Skewered together, these ingredients create a harmonious blend of spicy, salty, and tangy flavors.
Konstituzio Plaza is located right in the center of the Old Town and it's surrounded by XIX century buildings and a rectangular porch, under which you will find bars, pubs and restaurants where locals enjoy local cuisine and spend their time together. Right behind the square you will find a delicious boutique, specialized in one of the most popular Spanish ingredients: Jamón. Enjoy a tasting of traditional Spanish ham, such as Jamón de Cebo. Often enjoyed as part of a tapas spread, these cold cuts pair wonderfully with crusty bread and a glass of wine, making them a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
After a stroll around the old town, also known as Casco Viejo, enjoy a selection of local gourmet pintxos and discover the flavours of Basque Country! All our Pintxos are paired with traditional Basque wine and liquors such as cider, txakoli wine, red wine from the region of Rioja and Patxaran, the most typical Basque sloe berry liquor.
We will end our food tour near what is thought to be the oldest church in town, built in the early XVI century in Basque Gothic style. In an eatery near this architectural masterpiece, you will try the famous Basque cheesecake. It's a true symbol of the Basque Country. This cheesecake is very different to American cheesecake. It is very creamy, almost like custard and it is burnt on the outside, which adds a bit of caramel flavour to it.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour.
- Please contact us for any food restriction before booking.
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
- For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
- Vegetarian options are available
Reviews(227)
Nick was really good, very nice and friendly. He told us about the history of San Sebastián/ Donostia, and showed us the best restaurants and bars to go to, which dishes were the best at each place, and told us facts we wouldn’t have known without him. Best food tour so far!
Nick was awesome. Great yarns, really cool insights to the history and most importantly he slayed the food
Our guide Sylvia was wonderful! The food was amazing and we learned some interesting facts about San Sebastián and the basque culture. Super fun!
Nicholas was extremely knowledgeable about food being a chef for 17 years. He realty k ew what he wad talking about.He gave a very entertaining overview of the food scene
Nick was a great guide we really enjoyed our tour, we had a good mix of food and some interesting information was given during the tour!
We had a fantastic time on our tour with Kaya - she was so friendly and knowledgeable. It was great meeting an assortment of different people and trying the food from 4 different bars. Well worth doing.
Nick was amazing! We went to some great spots and loved all the food choices. We met some great people. Highly recommend this tour!
We had an amazing food tour with Nick in San Sebastián! He was incredibly knowledgeable about Basque food, culture, and history, and made every stop feel special. The pintxos were fantastic, and he gave us great recommendations for places to visit for the rest of our trip. Nick was friendly, engaging, and made everyone feel welcome. You can tell he’s passionate about the city and loves sharing it with others. This tour was one of the highlights of our time in San Sebastián, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting!
Our family had a fantastic pintxo tour with Silvia. She was friendly, interesting, and very knowledgeable about San Sebastián and Basque food ways. Silvia made wonderful suggestions for flavors to try during the tour and provided lots of guidance for other food and drink experiences during our stay. We loved the experience!
Nick is a great friendly guide. With a lot of knowledge about the kitchen that he tells with tasteful stories in smells and colors. We enjoyed the food and Nick! Highly recommended!
