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San Sebastian Pintxos: Old Town's Best Bites
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896 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 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
- 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 a full meal.
- 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
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(896 Ratings)
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Jasmine_d
Mar 29, 2025
A must in San Sebastián - Hector was brilliant throughout the tour. So knowledgeable about the place, food and Wine. Had the best time eating drinking and walking.
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Anonymous
Mar 17, 2025
Such a great way to be... - Such a great way to be introduced to the town, region and local flair. Some interesting history, great small group and AMAZING FOOD AND DRINK! But the best was GORKA, our wonderful guide. One of the very best I’ve ever had. So attentive and personal. He made the entire time in San Sebastián extra special. Thank you!
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Declanb165
Mar 9, 2025
Pintox old town tour - Our guide Sylvia couldn't do enough for us, she was very attentive and gave us an amazing insight into the region and the history of San Sebastian.
The tour itself included plenty of food and wine and was well worth the price. Couldn't recommend it more!
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Carolyn_g
Mar 6, 2025
Best food tour ever! - Gorka was the best guide we have ever had! He was informative, fun, inspirational and genuinely passionate about the food and wine of the Basque region. He took us to 5 sensational restaurants and we ate and drank such memorable dishes, that we would never have selected on our own. He made us feel instantly relaxed and it felt more like an evening with old friends than new acquaintances- what a gift! A truly exceptional night!
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Rachela163
Mar 5, 2025
A brilliant tour and experience! - A friend had recommended doing a tour like this to get to really know about where we were staying and I would whole heartedly agree!!
Gorka met us at the agreed time, went through introductions so we all knew each other! There was my husband and myself, another couple and a solo traveller.
From the outset, Gorka was engaging, shared his own experiences of San Sebastián, he was knowledgeable about the history of the city, but also of the Basque region. The bars he shared with us were unique and full of character and great pintxos!
We both came away having felt like we’d had an evening with friends and not strangers. Gorka made the tour and was a brilliant guide! Highly recommend this tour!
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Douglasfq7742ln
Mar 3, 2025
Hector the hero - Hector took us on a fantastic tour of pintxos through San Sebastian! He is a wealth of knowledge on a number of topics and its great meeting with a local who has previously lived abroad as well.
This is a great way to experience the city and understand the rich culture.
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Lois_b
Mar 1, 2025
Delicious! - We had a wonderful experience! The food was fantastic and Christina explained the history of the old city and the history of what we were eating..
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Chris
Feb 13, 2025
Gastronomic experience - I was very lucky because I was the only one on my tour. It was just Amaya and me.
We visited six different pinhxo places. Most family owned an old. There was a wide variety of pinhxos and drink. I would recommend that you try everything that is offered to you because even if the combinations sounds strange the mixture of flavors in your mouth is so amazing. It truly is a gastronomic experience.
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Gwierz
Feb 11, 2025
Food tour with Osane, an absolute must! - We had the pleasure of taking a food tour with Osane in San Sebastián, it was definitely the highlight of our trip! Osane’s knowledge and passion about Basque cuisine, culture, and history made our entire evening experience absolutely memorable!
Osane curated an unforgettable experience, guiding us through some of the best pintxos bars in the city. She introduced us to local specialties we never would have found on our own. She curated the tour,?pairing each bite with the perfect drink and adding her own fascinating stories about the Basque traditions behind them. Her warm personality and deep connections with the chefs and bar owners made us feel like true insiders.
Beyond the food, she shared insights into the city's history, architecture, and local way of life, making the experience far richer than just a culinary tour.
If you're visiting San Sebastián, booking a tour with Osane is a must. She’s an exceptional guide who will make your time in this gastronomic paradise truly unforgettable. We have already made the trip to San Sebastián twice and can't wait to return and take another tour with Osane!
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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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