San Sebastian Pintxos Tour & D.O. Wines Old Town

Eight Pintxos & Five Drinks in San Sebastian's Oldest Streets

You walk the Old Town with a local guide, stopping at eight restaurants to taste pintxos paired with three wines, cider, and liqueur. Between tastings, the guide shares stories about the historic squares and churches that shape the neighborhood. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and non-alcoholic options are available when you book. Small groups mean you move at a human pace and can actually talk to the guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pintxos tour in San Sebastian Old Town

• Meet local guide
• Walk through Old Town
• Visit traditional restaurants
• Taste eight seasonal pintxos
• Sample five paired drinks
• Learn about historic sites
• Hear local stories and tips

The experience

You're curious about how a city eats, not just what it serves. San Sebastian's Old Town has that pull: narrow streets where locals still gather to stand at a bar with a small plate and a glass, talking about the day. This pintxos tour puts you inside that rhythm. A local guide walks you through the Parte Vieja, stopping at eight different restaurants, each one a small discovery. You taste eight pintxos (some are the classics everyone knows, others are what the chef made this season), and with each one comes a drink: three wines from different Spanish regions, a Basque cider, and a traditional local liqueur. Non-alcoholic options are there if you want them.

The walking itself is the other half. Between stops, the guide points out the centuries-old churches, the squares where the city still lives, the kind of details you'd miss alone. It's not a lecture. It's someone who knows the place telling you why it matters, then letting you wander a bit and come back. If you're traveling with friends and order different things, you can end up tasting up to eleven pintxos across the group. That's the informal, social part of how eating works here. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are available if you need them. Just mention it when you book.

The whole thing happens in small groups, which means you're not herded through. The minimum is two adults, and if the booking doesn't reach that by three days before, they'll contact you to reschedule or refund. It runs in any weather, so dress for what's outside. The Old Town is walkable and all areas are wheelchair accessible, and if you're bringing a child, a stroller works fine.

What’s included

• Your experience includes a local guide leading the walk through San Sebastian's Old Town, eight pintxos tastings at different traditional restaurants, three wines from different Spanish Denominations of Origin, one Basque cider, and one traditional local liqueur per person (non-alcoholic options available upon request).
• If you're traveling with friends and choose different dishes, you can taste up to eleven pintxos total as a group.
• Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available when you book.

Options for this experience

2 options

Compact Group (English)11:30, 12:00, 17:00 and 18:15Open tour: a small-group experience capped at 10 people. Conducted in English.

Compact Group (Spanish)11:30, 12:00, 17:00 and 18:15Group capacity: a small-group experience capped at 10 people. Conducted in Spanish.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30, 12:00, 17:00 and 18:15

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years): free · Child (under 12): free

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand how San Sebastian actually eats: the guide and the small-group pace mean you're not rushing through, and the mix of tastings and stories keeps it from feeling like a checklist.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years): free; Child (under 12): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the tour start?

Start time is not listed in the product details. Check availability or contact the operator for departure times.

Can I do this tour if I don't drink alcohol?

Yes. Non-alcoholic drinks are available. Note your preference in the booking comments so the operator can arrange it.

Are vegetarian and gluten-free options really available?

Yes, both are available upon request. Mention your dietary needs in the comments section when you book.

What if I'm traveling with friends and want to try more pintxos?

If your group orders different dishes, you can share and taste up to eleven pintxos total across the group, not just the eight per person.

Is the Old Town accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in the Old Town are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

What's the minimum group size?

A minimum of two adults is required. If the booking doesn't reach that by three days before the tour, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Is there a minimum drinking age?

Yes, the minimum drinking age is 18 years for alcoholic beverages.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

Yes, it operates in all weather. Dress appropriately for the conditions outside.