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Visit the best pintxos and wine bars in San Sebastian on an exclusive tour. Discover some of the best local, family-run eateries and hidden gems - the best way to taste San Sebastian!

Highlights

• Enjoy a private pintxos tour with a local expert guide
• Taste iconic Basque dishes and wines at family-run bars
• Drink cider and learn how to pour it yourself
• Discover San Sebastian’s historic Old Town
• Learn insider tips for how to do pintxos like a local

Description

Embark on a private pintxos adventure through San Sebastian’s Old Town, tasting eight signature pintxos paired with five local drinks across the city’s most iconic bars. With a dedicated local guide for your private group, this relaxed tour is the perfect way to explore Basque flavors at your own pace. Begin at a neighborhood institution loved since the 1970s, where you'll taste crisp Basque cider and learn the art of pouring cider. Next, visit a family-run gourmet shop to sample two exceptional Iberian hams and uncover the differences between them. This experience is both educational and indulgent, offering insight into the craftsmanship behind Spain’s most famous delicacy. As you wander through the historic streets, your guide shares stories of San Sebastian’s evolution, including its rise as a culinary capital. You'll see the Old Town's main square before popping into a classic pintxo bar to try marinated anchovies and the first pintxo ever created paired with sparkling Basque wine. Continue to a contemporary pintxos bar redefining Basque cuisine through modern techniques, then enjoy a perfectly grilled sirloin steak pintxo with aged Navarra red wine. End the night on a sweet note with a slice of Basque cheesecake and wine at the restaurant that does it best. With a private guide, personalized pacing, and unforgettable flavors, this experience captures San Sebastian’s vibrant spirit, one pintxo at a time.

Includes

Private walking tour 8 bites and pintxos 5 different local drinks (cider and white, red, and dessert wine) Local guide Recommendations from your guide

Important Information

• You will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style
• Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
• This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans.
• Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
• The tour is in English.
• This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
• The tour covers a full meal.
• This tour is not recommended for children under 15 years of age due to busy, crowded bars and the alcohol focus of this tour. For safety and logistical reasons, guests with very young children or strollers may be refused participation in this tour

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund