San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour
Description
San Sebastian is a food mecca! While you’re here, there are some must-visit places you can’t leave without trying - but these can be hard to find without local knowledge. On this tour, you’ll take a deep dive into the world of the city’s beloved pintxos, visiting its most famous bars where a variety of dishes awaits. You’ll learn how to navigate the pintxos scene, which will prove invaluable for the rest of your trip! Explore the world of San Sebastian’s famous pintxos bars and try a range of their most delicious creations.
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Itinerary
A traditional bar awaits as your first stop of the evening. Specializing in mussels, you’ll taste a variety of these along with a Basque cider. Get acquainted with the art of pouring your drink from a height and learn about a cultural phenomenon unique to the area.
This may not be a pintxos bar – but this specialty store is full of Basque and Spanish products that are must-tries. You’ll sample some of their famous cured Iberian ham. In fact, you’ll try not one, but two varieties and get an education into the difference between them.
The family running this bar has been working on the anchovy recipe offered here for generations. Once you taste them, you’ll see how much it’s paid off! Alongside this delicacy you’ll get to sample a refreshing glass of Basque sparkling wine.
Next up is a popular modern pintxos bar. Here, seasonal fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and inventive cooking techniques meet for a novel pintxos experience.
The last stop is exclusively for a dessert you won’t find elsewhere. Paired with a sweet dessert sherry, this Basque specialty is an award-winner and the perfect way to end the tour.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not recommended for children under 15 years of age due to busy, crowded bars and the alcohol focus of this tour. For safety and logistical reasons, guests with very young children or strollers may be refused participation in this tour
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans.
- We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.
- The tour covers a full meal.
Reviews(1,251)
Extraordinary food tour led by Hector.
Hector was an excellent guide, and the food and drinks were delicious!
Incredible tour, the food was so delicious, and our guide Hector was very knowledgeable about the city’s history and the restaurants we visited.
Hector Muy bien Hector Muy bien
The group, made up of 2 young Australian couples from myself French, was led by Hector, who knew his subject well, was able to delight our taste buds. I couldn’t understand everything because my English had lost its sharpness and Hector spoke rather quickly but since then I have completed the information concerning the history of the city. It was a nice discovery of Basque specialities, equally special places and surprising customs (stay up, taste in different places, feast from place to place....
Great way to first explore pintxos, to know what’s good, and get some historical background before you explore the food scene for yourself. Took around ~3 hours. The guide was great!
Amazing tour! Hector was very knowable and helpful. The food was delicious.
Gorka was phenomenal with the tour. The places and knowledge he had made it very much worth it. It wasn't just good but history too. I loved all the food places we went to
Food and wine with history of Basque region and including of food. Authentic Basque foods at each stop. Delicious foods. Hector was a friendly and informative guide. He was sensitive to all, including me as I have mobility challenges. Others on tour were friendly. Very worthwhile! Highly recommend.
Amazing experience with Hector on our food tour of San Sebastián. The food was incredible and included a good mix of history and culture along the way. Hector was an excellent guide.
