Pamplona Pintxos Tasting Tour: 5 bites with a local guide

Taste pintxos the way locals do, bar by bar through Pamplona's Old Town

A pintxos tasting tour in Pamplona's Old Town pairs five small bites and one dessert with three drinks of your choice across four different bars, led by a local guide in a group of no more than 10 people. The guide shares knowledge of the city's culinary culture and its main attractions between tastings. The tour runs 2.5 hours and is available in English, German and Dutch. Minimum age is 18.

The experience

Pamplona's food scene rivals San Sebastian and Bilbao, but the sheer number of bars makes it hard to know where to start. This tour cuts through that by taking you to four specific venues your guide knows, each one chosen for its pintxos. You'll taste five different bites paired with three drinks (wine, beer, vermouth or soft drinks, your choice) plus a dessert and coffee or tea at the end. The guide is a foodie who lives in the city, so the recommendations come from actual habit, not a rotation.

Between tastings you move through Pamplona's Old Town, stopping at the main sites that shape the neighborhood. The walking pace is built around the eating, not the other way around, so you're not rushing between stops. The group stays under ten people, which means you can ask the guide about what you're tasting or what you're looking at without shouting over a crowd. Vegetarian options are available.

What’s included

• Five pintxos and one dessert.
• three drinks of your choice (wine, beer, vermouth or soft drinks).
• one cup of coffee or tea.
• a local guide for 2.5 hours.
• access to Pamplona's Old Town sites between tastings.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 12:00 and 18:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish, German and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by The Foodguyde

Is this one for you?The tour moves at a tasting pace rather than a sightseeing pace, so if you want to linger over food and conversation instead of rushing through landmarks, this rhythm suits you. The small group size, never more than ten, is what makes it possible to ask questions and get real answers from someone who actually lives here.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Dutch.

What exactly are pintxos?

Pintxos are small bites (typically a piece of bread topped with fish, meat, cheese or vegetables) that you eat standing at a bar counter, often with a drink in hand. They're the Basque Country's answer to Spanish tapas, and Pamplona's bars take them seriously.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour covers Pamplona's Old Town between four bars over 2.5 hours, so you're moving at a leisurely pace with stops to eat and explore. It's not a hiking tour. The walking is incidental to the tasting and the sightseeing.

Can I choose what drinks I pair with the pintxos?

Yes. Your three drinks can be wine, beer, vermouth or soft drinks. You pick what you want at each bar, so non-drinkers and drinkers can both join comfortably.

Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?

Yes, the tour is suitable for vegetarians. Let your guide know your preference when you arrive, and they'll steer you toward the vegetarian pintxos at each bar.