San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour
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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.
Your experience
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
Next up is a popular modern pintxos bar. Here, seasonal fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and inventive cooking techniques meet for a novel pintxos experience.
Stop 5
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.
What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide
- San Sebastian Old Town
- Gastronomic Society
- 5 tasting stops
- Calle 31 de Agosto
- Small group tour (maximum 9 guests)
- 8 pintxos and 4 drinks
- Plaza de Constitución
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at Ijentea Kalea, 6, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. We'll meet at the bronze sculpture in front of Goikoa Palace (Goikoa Jauregia) located behind the city hall.
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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