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San Sebastian Pintxos: Old Town Food Tour
4.9
889 Ratings
Donostia
Embark on the ultimate San Sebastian pintxos and wine tour, indulging in exquisite seafood and local delights. Learn the unwritten rules of pintxos and conquer the city’s must-visit bars in one unforgettable evening.
Embark on the ultimate San Sebastian pintxos and wine tour, indulging in exquisite seafood and local delights. Learn the unwritten rules of pintxos and conquer the city’s must-visit bars in one unforgettable evening.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Cervecerías La Mejillonera - We’ll start at a bar that’s been a local favorite since the 1970s. Here you’ll try a selection of the best mussels in town with dry Basque cider. Master pouring cider from a height straight into your glass and learn all about the cultural phenomenon of “TXOTX!” This traditional stop will be your first introduction into what going out for pintxos really means in San Sebastian.
- Cervecerías La Mejillonera - We’ll start at a bar that’s been a local favorite since the 1970s. Here you’ll try a selection of the best mussels in town with dry Basque cider. Master pouring cider from a height straight into your glass and learn all about the cultural phenomenon of “TXOTX!” This traditional stop will be your first introduction into what going out for pintxos really means in San Sebastian.
What's Included
- Wine tastings (5 glasses of local wine and drinks)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Exclusive Devouring San Sebastian guide with top dining spots
- Led by an expert local culinary guide
- Limited to a small group for a personalized experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Food tastings adequate for a full dinner
- Wine tastings (5 glasses of local wine and drinks)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Exclusive Devouring San Sebastian guide with top dining spots
- Led by an expert local culinary guide
- Limited to a small group for a personalized experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Food tastings adequate for a full dinner
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
In a culinary paradise like San Sebastian, there are certain spots that you simply cannot ignore—and we’ll be exploring them all this evening. Join us as we head to San Sebastian’s pintxos central hub, the Old Town, where we’ve meticulously picked out the finest delicacies the city has to provide for you. While we navigate, we’ll show you the ropes on…
In a culinary paradise like San Sebastian, there are certain spots that you simply cannot ignore—and we’ll be exploring them all this evening. Join us as we head to San Sebastian’s pintxos central hub, the Old Town, where we’ve meticulously picked out the finest delicacies the city has to provide for you. While we navigate, we’ll show you the ropes on what to do and what to avoid!—so that you can confidently traverse the pintxos scene for the rest of your vacation.
- Experience everything in a city famed for its cuisine—we’ve handpicked the best for you!
- Wedge into a bar that’s a San Sebastian staple for locally-sourced seafood.
- Grasp the unspoken laws of pintxos to help you dine like an expert during the remainder of your stay.
- Relish traditional pintxos in the traditional way: standing shoulder to shoulder in bars teeming with locals!
- Triumph over all of San Sebastian’s compulsory bars in a single evening.
- This tour is not suitable for children
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- 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.
- We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.
- The tour covers dinner.
- The tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Location
Ijentea Kalea, 6
Ijentea Kalea
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Ijentea Kalea, 6, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. We'll meet at the bronze sculpture in front of Goikoa Palace (Goikoa Jauregia) located behind the city hall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(889 Ratings)
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Steve_e
Nov 9, 2024
Excellent - This tour is excellent. Small intimate group, easy to feel comfortable. Our host showed us local locations and traditions that I would not have otherwise experienced. Highly recommended!
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Daniel_n
Nov 5, 2024
Perfect evening - Perfect evening. Our guide was one of the best I’ve ever had in my many years of travel. She was informative and took us to great places to sample the local cuisine. Our group bonded quickly and had a great time together.
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Bettinal441
Oct 31, 2024
Great tour! - We had a very nice and interesting tour with our guide.
He explained a lot about the local gastronomic culture and also really knew about wine.
Our group consisted of us four Austrians, an Australian couple and two American ladies – all very nice and very funny and also interesting!
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Debbie
Oct 27, 2024
Great intro to San Sebastián and pintxos - Great introduction to Pintxos in San Sebastián…Asier was our guide and he did a wonderful job explaining the customs of the Basque and introducing us to different flavors and drinks. A bit on the high side given how inexpensive pintxos are but still well worth it.
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J
Oct 26, 2024
First time in San Sebastián must!! - Asier was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating of all in our party. Wish we had dine this tour on day one as his insight and recommendations are invaluable! Told us what to look for to avoid the “traps” - highly recommend!
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Clara_c
Oct 26, 2024
Let’s Eat - We had a great time on this walking tour!!! Hector was an excellent guide and was real good about telling us about what we were eating and about the wines!!! It was an excellent way to start out our trip!!!
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U7265urbobbym
Oct 25, 2024
Fascinating and fun - Enjoyable and extremely interesting . Great Basque food and drink and wonderful insights into Basque culture. Begonia was a superb guide and gave very helpful advice about our stay.
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Maryanneb997
Oct 23, 2024
Devour Deliciousness - Christina was an excellent guide!! Very knowledgeable and FUN. Great variety of local foods. Loved walking thru the old town areas.
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Gunnar_a
Oct 22, 2024
Great night out with a top guide! - Top experiment. Our guide, Gorka, was very knowledgeable about the Bask history and he was very enjoyable company through the tour.
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Andrewbj5960az
Oct 21, 2024
A Night of Incredible Food and History - This was the absolute highlight of our stay in San Sebastián! Begoña, our guide, was lovely and welcoming, teaching us about the history, the food, and the culture of San Sebastián as we set off through the old quarter of the city. We got to taste incredible pintxos, wine, and other dishes; the mussels, duck breast, chorizo sausage, calamari pintxos, and basque cheesecake (topped with dessert wine) were stand-outs! The restaurants were packed, but Begoña navigated the crowds for us to make the whole experience smooth and enjoyable. We recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Sebastián, it was a great way to see the city and learn more about it!
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