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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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Matthew_b
Nov 28, 2024
A Perfect Night! - Amazing value, we got more than enough to eat and drink but we also got to learn so much from Gorka about Basque culture and traditions. We got to have local cider and txakoli (local wine, take the tour and you'll learn about it!) and try a bunch of different pintxos, all while Gorka taught us about the history and culture of the area. Great food, great drinks, great guide. Would do this tour again in a heartbeat.
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Elena_yy88
Nov 24, 2024
Amazing pintxos tour! - I went on the Devour Tour tonight with Asier and had a great time! I experienced multiple different pintxos and really enjoyed the selection designed by the tour. Asier (a native of Donostia San Sebastián) was very enthusiastic about introducing us to the food, wine, and culture of his city. I also greatly appreciated all the recommendations he gave on the side about which restaurants to go and what to experience after the tour as well as gifts/souvenirs to bring back home that are local to Donostia San Sebastián! Only recommendation is that even though it’s a small group, would be great that Devour Tours provide the tour guides with microphones because at times we can not always hear all the interesting and useful things Asier was saying (especially with the high alert wind warning today, made it even more difficult to hear him!).. definitely a must and great introduction to the city of Donostia San Sebastián for any food lover!!
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Susan_p
Nov 24, 2024
Amya is Amazing - Amya was amazing! Not only was she able to get us all the amazing pintxos and best wine! She also gave recommendations on what to do. We met amazing people and she made is feel welcome. Great tour/adventure
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Dori_m
Nov 24, 2024
Pintxos and fun! - Fun night out with Amya (tour guide) tried many different pintxos and wines and several different bars. Enjoyed talking with others on our tour.
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Gtr14418
Nov 22, 2024
Foodies Tour - Gorka was a fantastic guide. The pinxtos were excellent. Squid, chorizo, filet, and delicious libations! The group we were with was so much fun!
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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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Jeff_l
Dec 1, 2024
Great evening! - The people we met on the tour were very nice. We all had another drink and tried more food after the tour. Evening was great!
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