San Sebastián: Basque Cooking Class, Wine & Cider Tasting
About this activity
Highlights
- Hands-on Basque cooking class in San Sebastián with local chef
- Learn to cook authentic Spanish dishes: pintxos, tortilla & Basque cheesecake.
- Small-group experience in a historic family-run restaurant kitchen
- Enjoy your meal with Basque cider and local wine pairing included
- Includes recipes and souvenir apron to recreate dishes at home
Full description
Discover why San Sebastián is one of the world’s top food destinations with this authentic Basque cooking class led by a professional local chef. Designed for food lovers and travellers seeking the best culinary experiences in Spain, this small-group class takes place in a historic, family-run restaurant opened exclusively for your group.
Get hands-on in the kitchen as you learn how to cook traditional Basque recipes from scratch. Prepare a delicious menu of regional favourites, including classic pintxos, Spanish tortilla (potato omelette), and the famous Basque burnt cheesecake. Along the way, your chef will share expert cooking techniques, local tips, and the stories behind each dish—giving you a deeper connection to Basque culture and cuisine.
After cooking, sit down and enjoy the full meal you’ve prepared, perfectly paired with Basque cider and local wine. This relaxed dining experience is the perfect way to savour your creations and connect with fellow travellers. Before you leave, take home the recipes of what you have cooked, and a souvenir apron so you can recreate these iconic Spanish dishes at home. Perfect for couples, solo travellers, and small groups, this is one of the best food experiences in San Sebastián and a must-do activity for anyone visiting the Basque Country.
Included / Excluded
- Authentic Basque cooking class
- Hosted be a professional local chef
- Four dishes with drink pairings (full meal)
- Small group of 10 people or fewer
- Recipes to take home
- Apron to take home
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
De Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
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 De Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa - in front of San Ignatius church.
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Know before you book
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- We accommodate for: gluten-free options (non celiac), non-alcoholic drinks, and no meat/no pork options.
- This event will happen in the Gros Neighborhood, accessible by bus, train and car. We will have a closed space where you can leave your belongings. The whole experience will be standing up.
- This tour is not suitable for children.
- This 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.
Know before you go
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Wear comfortable shoes. We recommend you bring a bottle of water.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at info@takewalks.com after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
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 nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Reviews
If you’re reading this, book it now! You’ll be one of the first on the boat and get the best spot before anyone else. Daniela (aka “Daniel”) treated us exceptionally well from start to finish. Her knowledge of the falls and the stories behind them was the perfect balance of informative and entertaining. She keeps you laughing throughout the tour and enjoys the experience right alongside you as if it were her first time seeing it. 10/10 — I would recommend this tour to anyone. As an added bonus, our group had only four people, which made the experience absolutely incredible and much more personal. Thanks again, Daniel! 😉
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
The tour was great and having priority on the boat was excellent
Additional information
Adult (15+)