San Sebastian Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Tour in the Old Town
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Stop At: La Mejillonera, Calle del Puerto 15, San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
Description: A traditional bar awaits as your first stop of the evening. Specializing in mussels, you’ll taste a variety of these along with a Basque cider. Get acquainted with the art of pouring your drink from a height and learn about a cultural phenomenon unique to the area.
Admission: Free
Time: 35 minutes
Stop At: Parte Vieja, San Sebastian - Donostia, Basque Country, Spain
Description: This may not be a pintxos bar – but this specialty store is full of Basque and Spanish products that are must-tries. You’ll sample some of their famous cured Iberian ham. In fact, you’ll try not one, but two varieties and get an education into the difference between them.
Admission: Free
Time: 30 minutes
Stop At: Txepetxa, Calle Pescaderia 5, 20003 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
Description: The family running this bar has been working on the anchovy recipe offered here for generations. Once you taste them, you’ll see how much it’s paid off! Alongside this delicacy you’ll get to sample a refreshing glass of Basque sparkling wine.
Admission: Free
Time: 35 minutes
Stop At: Sirimiri
Description: Next up is a popular modern pintxos bar. Here, seasonal fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and inventive cooking techniques meet for a novel pintxos experience.
Admission: Free
Time: 45 minutes
Stop At: La Viña, Calle 31 de Agosto, 3 Casco Viejo, 20003 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
Description: The last stop is exclusively for a dessert you won’t find elsewhere. Paired with a sweet dessert sherry, this Basque specialty is an award-winner and the perfect way to end the tour.
Admission: Free
Time: 35 minutes
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- 8 pintxos and 4 drinks
- Risk-free booking: Full refunds up to 24 hours before your tour
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
Alameda del Blvd., 8 , Donostia-San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa, ES
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Know before you book
- The tour is in English.
- We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.
- The tour covers dinner.
- 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 celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, , please note it when booking.
- This tour is not recommended for vegans.
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
- This tour is not suitable for children
Know before you go
- Meeting time is 10min before the tour star time to check in. If a guest is more than 5min late, they should go to first stop (stated in confirmation email).
- Avoid backpacks, bulky purses and strollers
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.