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

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Taste the best authentic pintxos in San Sebastian
Visit 6 unique pintxo bars some of which are 100+ years old
Taste local drinks including cider, red, white, and dessert wines
Learn all about fascinating Basque culture and history
Receive insider tips for how to do pintxos like a local

Full description

Join a curated San Sebastian pintxos tour to discover the city’s best pintxos bars in the old town while you learn the local ways of dining out and how to enjoy the Basque way of eating (and drinking!) Along the way, learn the fascinating history of the region’s complex and unique cuisine and culture, as you weave in and out of its mystery-filled streets. Begin the evening in true local style with some crisp local cider and delicious seafood pintxos. Move on to acorn-fed Iberian ham, as well as the local variety. Taste the best anchovies in the country, the most delicious local beef, seared local cod, suckling pig, and more. Dive into hand-picked hidden taverns serving delicious and unique house specialties– from traditional local favorites to gourmet modern creations - you’ll try them all. Wash the pintxos down with excellent local wines, ciders, and more. Gain an understanding of the local culture and history– which is plentiful in the Basque Country and San Sebastian as you fill your mind as well as your belly. Receive a free mini-guide, which is packed with all of the guide's favorite places to eat and drink in the city, so you’ll be eating well for the rest of your stay!

Includes

At least 12 bites and pintxos (enough for a large dinner)
6 different local drinks (cider, white, red, dessert wine)
Guide
Recommendations and tips

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Children under 12 years
Vegans
People with gluten intolerance

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

In the pedestrian area in front of the Tourist Information Office, Alameda del Blvd., 8, 20003 San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa, Spain.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Water

Know before you go

Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before tour start time
This tour operates rain or shine
Gratuities are not included and are left to individual discretion (the standard gratuity in the tour industry is 10-15 percent)
If you have a dietary requirement or food allergy, please let the supplier know by email at least 24 hours in advance
This tour is not recommended for those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease
You must be 18 years of age and present a valid photo ID in order to consume alcohol
Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided for teenagers 13–17 years old

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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Hector was a wonderful guide who is passionate about San Sebastian. He was able to mix in the history of the city as we went on our pinxto tour. I can feel Hector's passion about the city and the people there, this is one of the best things I have done in Spain.

May 14, 2022

We did this tour on our first night in San Sebastián. It should be the first thing anyone does! It taught us so much about the food/wine and Basque culture. Our tour guide, Natalia was bubbly, interesting and had grown up in San Sebastián. I’m sending my daughter and her friend on the same tour when they arrive on Friday!

April 27, 2022

Hector was an amazing guide. As he’s a local to San Sebastián he gave us just the right amount of history and daily life & culture to really get to grips with this fabulous city. The food on the tour was excellent , super fresh and varied. We wouldn’t have had the ability to experience these little unknown family run restaurants unless you had a guide. Also as we don’t have Spanish never mind Basque (local dialect) it made it all effortless. Hector guided us through the warren of beautiful and fascinating little streets while pointing out hidden places and of course we had lots of food and drinks along the way. This tour is a must while in San Sebastián ........ thanks Hector

September 27, 2021

San Sebastian: Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Evening Tour

San Sebastian: Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Evening Tour

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