San Sebastián: Traditional Cider House Tour with Lunch



Travel from San Sebastián for a guided tour of a cider house, cellar, and the surrounding apple orchards. Experience the ‘Txotx’ ritual and taste natural Basque cider in a traditional farmhouse.

Cider House Tour with Lunch and Transportation from San Sebastián

This guided tour suits visitors interested in Basque cider culture, combining orchard visits, cider tasting, and a traditional lunch near San Sebastián.

Highlights

  • Explore a Basque cider house and experience the Txotx tasting ritual
  • Walk through apple orchards and learn about cider production
  • Visit cider cellars and sample natural Basque cider
  • Enjoy a traditional lunch including cheeses, jelly, and walnuts
  • Transportation included from San Sebastián to the cider house

Description

Depart from San Sebastián to discover the history and craft of Basque cider, a drink with over a thousand years of tradition deeply tied to local culture and gastronomy.

Accompanied by a guide, visit apple orchards, farmhouses, cider production areas, and the cellars. Learn about the Txotx ritual, where cider is poured directly from barrels, and taste its authentic flavor.

Break for a farmhouse lunch featuring cod omelet, grilled T-bone steak, cheeses with jelly and walnuts, bread, and cider. After the visit, return to San Sebastián relaxed and informed.

Note: The shared guided tour may be conducted in multiple languages depending on group composition.

Includes

  • Cider house guided tour
  • Transportation from a designated meeting point in San Sebastián
  • Lunch: cod omelet, grilled T-bone steak, cheese with jelly and walnuts, bread, and cider
  • Cider and pintxo tasting

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for orchard walks and book in advance, especially during weekends and holidays.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes guided visits to apple orchards and cider cellars, cider tasting with the Txotx ritual, a traditional Basque lunch, and transport from San Sebastián.
The tour takes place at a traditional Basque cider house located in the countryside near San Sebastián.
Transportation from San Sebastián to the cider house is included in the tour.
The Txotx ritual is a Basque tradition where fresh cider is poured directly from the barrel into your glass at the cider house.
Yes, the tour includes tasting sessions of authentic Basque natural cider at the cider cellars.
Yes, the tour features a traditional Basque lunch that includes cheese, jelly, walnuts, and other local specialties.
Check the website for current availability and opening hours as these can vary seasonally.
No prior knowledge is needed; the guide explains cider production and Basque traditions during the tour.
The tour typically lasts several hours, including transport, cider tasting, and lunch; check the tour details for exact duration.

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