Traditional Cider House Tour | Gartziategi, San Sebastián
Gipuzkoa, San Sebastian
Discover Basque cider culture on a guided tour from San Sebastián. Visit a traditional cider house, learn about the production process, and enjoy tastings of cider and local snacks.
Basque cider house tour and tasting from San Sebastián
This guided tour from San Sebastián visits Gartziategi, a traditional cider house in Astigarraga, ideal for those interested in Basque cider culture and history.
Highlights
- Visit a traditional Basque cider house with a guided tour
- Learn about the history and cultural importance of Basque cider
- Participate in the Txotx experience, tasting cider directly from the barrel
- Taste both bottled cider and cider freshly poured from the barrels
Description
Gartziategi, located in Gipuzkoa’s cider region of Astigarraga, is one of the oldest active cider houses in the Basque Country. Surrounded by its own apple orchards and set above the Urumea valley, it offers an authentic insight into traditional Basque cider production.
During the guided tour, you will walk through the orchards and learn how local apples are transformed into natural Basque cider. Inside the cellar, you will see both historic equipment and modern production facilities, including a century-old apple press.
The tour highlights the traditional use of water and the land’s slope to wash and move apples through the production process, emphasizing the close link between cider making and the natural environment.
The visit concludes with the Txotx experience, where cider is poured directly from the barrel into your glass, a ritual enjoyed by locals for generations. Gartziategi also offers finger food to accompany the cider tasting.
Includes
- Round-trip transportation between San Sebastián city center and the cider house
- 60-minute guided cider house tour
- Basque cider tasting including the Txotx experience
- Cider house reservation
- Finger food during the cider tasting
Excludes
- Additional private time-slot fee, available to add before payment
- Traditional Basque lunch or dinner
- Cider souvenirs
Important Information
- The Txotx experience involves sampling cider directly from the barrel.
- The cider house meal is not included in all tour options.
- After booking, we will coordinate with you and the cider house to confirm the tour date and time.
Booking Tips
Book in advance to secure preferred dates. Bring comfortable shoes for walking in orchards and dress for changing weather, as parts of the tour are outdoors. The best visits occur during cider season from January to April.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
