Pamplona: Pintxos Tasting Tour with Local Guide
Old Town, San Sebastian, San Sebastian
During this tour your local guide will take you to Pamplona's best bars to savour the city’s finest pintxos. These delicacies will be paired with your choice of wine, beer, vermouth or soft drinks.
This guided walking tour in Pamplona’s Old Town suits food lovers interested in local pintxos paired with drinks and cultural insights in a small group setting.
Highlights
- Explore Pamplona’s culinary scene with a local guide
- Enjoy 5 pintxos paired with 3 drinks of your choice plus dessert with coffee or tea
- Visit key sites in Pamplona’s Old Town
- Small group size limited to 10 participants
Description
Your local guide will lead you to four venues in Pamplona’s Old Town, where you will sample the city’s traditional pintxos paired with wine, beer, vermouth, or soft drinks of your choice. Discover places that are often missed by visitors.
Between tastings, the tour explores major sights in the historic center. The small group size allows for personalized attention and in-depth knowledge about the city’s culinary culture. The tour accommodates vegetarians.
You will enjoy 5 pintxos, 3 beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), followed by a dessert and a cup of coffee or tea. Your guide will provide cultural background, explain local customs including how to drink from the traditional leather wine bag, and offer recommendations for the rest of your stay.
The meeting point is the Encierro (Running of the Bulls) Monument at the intersection of Avenida Roncesvalles and Avenida de Carlos III el Noble, where your guide will be waiting in front of the statue.
The activity provider is registered with Turismo de Navarra under number UETC0137.
Includes
- Guided visits to Pamplona’s finest bars
- 5 pintxos
- 3 alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks
- Dessert with coffee or tea
- Walking tour of Pamplona’s main sights
- Background information and cultural insights from your guide
- Demonstration of traditional leather wine bag drinking
- Local recommendations for your visit
- A commemorative gift
Important Information
- Minimum age: 18 years due to bar environments and alcohol focus
- This is a walking tour; participants should be able to walk at a moderate pace
- Not suitable for wheelchairs or guests with mobility impairments
- Depending on crowds, seating may be indoors or outdoors if weather permits
- The tour provides a full meal for an average appetite
- Languages available: English, German, or Dutch
- Suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians, and teetotalers
- Not recommended for gluten-sensitive or vegan diets
- Guests with serious food allergies must sign an allergy waiver before the tour
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your place. Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. Evening tours offer a social atmosphere and are ideal for sampling local nightlife.
