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San Sebastian: Pintxos & Tapas Food Tour with Local Guide★ 4.92 (282) · 3h
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San Sebastian Food Tour: 12 Tastings with Local Guide★ 4.86 (158) · 3h 30m
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San Sebastian: Pintxos Lunch Walk with Local Food Guide★ 5.00 (114) · 4h 30m
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San Sebastian Pintxos Tour: Private Wine & Tapas TastingA private pintxos and wine tour in San Sebastian's old town where you taste five Basque tapas and five wines or beers with a culinary expert guide, in a small group of just your party. The guide leads you through the bars locals actually use, explaining the food and wine culture as you go; no other groups join yours, and the route is built around what's good that day rather than a fixed itinerary.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to set your own pace through pintxo bars—your group decides when to linger and which stops matter most, rather than moving with a larger group's schedule.
Private Pintxos and Wine Tour in San SebastiánA private 3-hour pintxos and wine tour in San Sebastián pairs five Basque tapas with five Spanish wines while a local English-speaking guide introduces you to the city's food customs and history. Hotel pickup is included for select locations. The tour requires a minimum of 4 participants; if numbers fall short after booking, you'll be offered an alternative date or full refund.Is it for me?A three-to-four-hour tour leaves your morning or evening free, so it fits into a day with other plans—arrive in the afternoon and taste your way through the old town, or book an early slot and have the rest of the day to explore on your own. The private format means the group stays small and the pace stays yours.
La Rioja & Laguardia: Private Wine Tour from San SebastianYou’ll sip wines straight from La Rioja’s cellars, stroll damp vineyards with a local guide, then share pintxos in Laguardia’s winding lanes. Expect stories from winemakers’ own mouths and quiet views over endless vines — plus hotel pickup so you can just relax into the day.
Rioja Wine Tour from San Sebastian: Private tastings and lunchA private wine tour from San Sebastian into the Rioja region, visiting two to three top wineries for guided tastings of 3–4 premium wines at each stop, plus a three-course traditional lunch at a local restaurant and a guided visit to the medieval village of LaGuardia. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours with private transportation, an expert guide in English, Spanish or Italian, and hotel pickup included. Suitable for all fitness levels; wine tastings are for ages 18 and up.Is it for me?Pickup from your San Sebastian hotel means you don't need a car or a designated driver to spend the day tasting through Rioja's top wineries—the private guide handles the route, the timing and the explanations, so you can focus on the wine and the landscape.
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San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos Tour: 5 Bars, Local GuideA small-group pintxos tour through San Sebastian Old Town with a local English-speaking guide, visiting five bars and a specialty food shop to taste 8 pintxos and 4 drinks over three hours. The guide teaches you how to order and move through the scene, which bars specialize in what, and the stories behind dishes like the family-recipe anchovies and award-winning Basque dessert that closes the tour. Minimum age 15; vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free and non-alcoholic options available on request.Is it for me?Book the small-group version if you want to move through the bars at a natural pace and meet other travelers; choose the private option if your group wants the guide's full attention and the flexibility to linger longer at stops or adjust the route on the day.
San Sebastian Pintxo Tour: Market Tasting & Wine with Local GuideA small-group food tour of San Sebastian led by a local guide, visiting the Bretxa market and five pintxo bars for market tastings, regional wines and a traditional dessert. Max 9 people with reserved seating at every stop, so you move through the bars without waiting at the counter. The tour runs three hours and includes an EARRA TOURS recommendations guide to keep eating and drinking on your own in the days after.Is it for me?Book the small-group version if you want to move through five bars without navigating the city or waiting at counters—reserved seating and a local guide who knows what to order means you taste the pintxo evolution in three hours instead of spending a day figuring it out. Choose the private option if you're traveling with people who want the same bars and the same pace without joining strangers.
San Sebastián: Old Town Pintxos Tour with Drinks & GuideYou’ll wander San Sebastián’s Old Town with a local guide who knows every pintxo bar worth visiting. Taste five handpicked pintxos paired with cider or Txakoli wine, learn quirky Basque traditions, and share laughs with locals along the way. It’s more than food—it’s feeling like you belong for an evening.
San Sebastian Pintxo Tour with Wine: 6 Bars, Small GroupA 3-hour small-group pintxo tour in San Sebastian's Old Town takes you to six bars where you taste Basque tapas paired with cider or local wine at each stop, guided by a culinary expert. Numbers stay under ten, so the group moves as one through the narrow streets. The guide steers you toward both classic traditional haunts and newer Basque spots, and can adapt the route for vegetarians and food allergies. Service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the way locals do rather than sit at a restaurant table—the small group and the guide's knowledge of which bars are worth your time are what make the evening feel like you belong in the Old Town, not like you're following a route.
San Sebastian Pintxos Tour: Reserved Seats, 7 TastingsA pintxos tour through San Sebastian's Old Town with a live English-speaking guide, reserved seating at popular bars, and a curated tasting of 7 premium pintxos paired with 5 drinks including Rioja, Txakoli and local cider. Groups stay under 10 to keep the pace relaxed. Available at lunch or in the evening, and flexible for allergies and food preferences.Is it for me?Your reserved seats skip the crowds at San Sebastian's best pintxo bars, while your guide steers you toward the venues and bites that actually matter.
Basque Cooking Class with Market Tour & Wine PairingA hands-on cooking class in Basque Country where you tour the local market with a chef, select fresh fish and produce directly from vendors, then cook four signature Basque dishes—cod omelette, hake in green sauce, rib steak with piquillo peppers, and burnt Basque cheesecake—at a culinary school, finishing with wine pairings for each plate. The class runs 3.5 hours, includes lunch, a souvenir apron, and welcomes children from age 12; wine is served to adults only.Is it for me?Book this class on a morning when you want to understand where Basque food comes from before you learn to cook it—the market walk and the hands-on kitchen time together give you both the story and the skill in one session.
San Sebastian Pintxos Tour & D.O. Wines Old TownYou 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.Is it for me?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.
San Sebastián Food Tour: Pintxos, Cider & Local BarsThis three-hour small-group walking tour through San Sebastián's Gros neighborhood and Old Town takes you into five family-run bars and bakeries for six tastings and four local drink pours, including a hands-on moment building a Gilda skewer and cider poured txotx-style. Groups stay under ten, and your English-speaking guide weaves in stories of Basque daily life and the city's Belle Époque landmarks as you move through the market square where locals still shop. The tour ends at the city's oldest pastry shop, open since 1886, where you taste the pantxineta—flaky puff pastry with pastry cream and toasted almonds—to take with you.Is it for me?Book the small-group tour if you want to move at a shared pace and meet other food travelers; upgrade to private if your group wants the guide and the bars to themselves, and you're choosing the timing and the stops together.
San Sebastian to Getaria: Txakoli Wine Tour & Harbor WalkYou’ll ride from San Sebastian along the Basque coast to taste fresh txakoli wines right where they’re made, wander Getaria’s harbor with a local guide, and sample traditional snacks like anchovies or gildas. Expect steep vineyards, sea air, stories about Basque wine traditions—and a few moments you might want to linger in longer than planned.
San Sebastian: Basque Cooking Class & Pintxos with ChefYou’ll roll up your sleeves in a real San Sebastian kitchen with a local chef guiding you through classic Basque dishes—Gilda pintxos, tortilla, even burnt cheesecake—then sit down together for lunch with cider and wine pairings. Expect laughter over imperfect flips and stories behind every recipe. You’ll leave full (and maybe smelling of onions), recipes and apron in hand.
San Sebastian Pintxos Tour: 5 Stops & Local Wine TastingYou walk through two San Sebastian neighbourhoods, stopping at five local bars to eat pintxos and drink wine or cider with people who know the place. The guide explains the Basque food tradition and how to navigate the scene, but mostly you're eating and absorbing how locals spend their evenings. Each booking funds a meal for someone in the city's soup kitchen, and the whole thing takes three hours with minimal walking between stops.Is it for me?Right for anyone who travels to eat and wants to understand how locals actually spend their evenings, not how restaurants stage them for visitors — the small group and the unhurried pace between bars is what makes that possible.
San Sebastian: Pintxo Lunch Tour & Wine Pairings Old TownYou’ll join a small group to wander San Sebastian’s Old Town at lunchtime, tasting classic and modern pintxos paired with local wines and cider at five buzzing bars. A friendly local guide shares stories (and maybe a few jokes), while you sample everything from salty anchovies to rich beef cheeks. Expect laughter, new flavors, and plenty of tips for exploring more on your own.
San Sebastián: Chef-Led Pintxo Tour with Food & DrinksYou’ll wander San Sebastián’s Old Town with a local chef as your guide, tasting pintxos at five different bars—think veal cheeks, seared squid, maybe even crispy pig ear—with drinks perfectly paired at each stop. Expect laughter over language slips and stories swapped between bites. You’ll leave full of flavors and memories you didn’t plan for.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 20 of the 20 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
San Sebastian: Pintxos & Tapas Food Tour with Local Guide is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.92 out of 5 across 282 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 4 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
