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San Sebastián Walking Dinner Tour with Basque Bites
4 hours – 5 hours
Commentary: Guide · en, es
San Sebastian, Spain, Spain
About this activity
Embark on a chef inspired tour in San Sebastián's Old Town. Savor pintxos and drinks at 5 top bars. Discover diverse flavors, local history and unique bar culture on a dynamic night out! A genuine food lover's experience with Basque Bites.
Highlights
- Walking Food Tour
- Everything's Included
- Local Expert Guide
- Small Groups Only
- Visit 5 Bars for Pintxos & Drinks
Full description
Dive into the culinary corázon of San Sebastián on this authentic gastro tour of the Old Town. Meet at the Kursaal Convention Center and Zurriola Playa before walking to the Old Town and visiting 5 renowned bars, savoring pintxos and drinks at each. Get your bearings geographically and insight into the Basque Country's unique history and culture. But the focus of this walking tour is most definitely on food and drink. Menus vary daily, featuring both the traditional and the modern like anchovies, sea urchin, roasted meats, pigs ears and wild mushrooms. Thirsty? Enjoy local ciders, txakoli, La Rioja reds, beer, and vermouth. By end of the night, you'll navigate the city and its curious pintxo culture with confidence. Elevate your food experience on this dynamic night out, where real food lovers explore beyond Michelin stars.
Embark on a unique walking food tour designed by a local chef. Explore the culinary córazon of San Sebastián. Catch the sunset while getting local walking through the city’s famed Old Town & visiting its world famous 'tabernas' for drinks and pintxos AKA Basque tapas.
Everything's included on this experience as you visit 5 different bars for small plates & the perfect pour at each. It's a full meal & a dynamic night out of eating & drinking with the locals.
Along the route your guide will show you the sites & tell you about the history & culture of the Basque Country, but the focus is definitely on food & drink. There's no better way to learn why this is one of the world's most delicious culinary capitals. Make learning fun with a glass of wine in your hand! By the end of our experience you will know how to navigate the city & be confident enough to approach the bars on your own—your guide will show you how it’s done.
Everything's included on this experience as you visit 5 different bars for small plates & the perfect pour at each. It's a full meal & a dynamic night out of eating & drinking with the locals.
Along the route your guide will show you the sites & tell you about the history & culture of the Basque Country, but the focus is definitely on food & drink. There's no better way to learn why this is one of the world's most delicious culinary capitals. Make learning fun with a glass of wine in your hand! By the end of our experience you will know how to navigate the city & be confident enough to approach the bars on your own—your guide will show you how it’s done.
Menus and routes change daily, but plan on a mix from the traditional to the modern. Expect to dine on anchovies, bacalao, sea urchin, heirloom meat, pigs ears and wild mushrooms. Thirsty? Pairing the perfect pour with the perfect plate is part of the fun! From local ciders to white wine (txakoli), reds from La Rioja & beyond. And there’s always beer & vermouth on tap. We will be creating our own tasting menu as we hop from bar to bar on this dynamic, active and authentic night out. Anyone can go to a Michelin starred restaurant, only real food lovers take a tour with Basque Bites.
Included / Excluded
- Dine on pintxos (Basque tapas) from our visit to 5 different pintxo bars.
- 5 drinks! We'll order the perfect pour from local wines, cider and beer (or soft drinks)
- ALL FOOD AND DRINK IS INCLUDED.
- Your walking tour includes local history and culture. The focus is on Basque food--pintxos!
- FREE RECIPES--we'll email you a handful of Basque classics so you can recreate the dishes at home.
- Expert, local, English-speaking guide who is a professional chef.
- Recommendations for the rest of your journey in the Basque Country and beyond.
- Gratuities
- Souvenir Purchases
Meeting point
Start Location
1 Zurriola Hiribidea, Zurriola Hiribidea, Donostia, Spain
Important information
Know before you book
- Not suitable for VEGANS
- Vegetarians or people with allergies, please contact us.
Know before you go
- Rain or Shine
- Dress appropriately
- 3km of Active Walking
- Eat on your feet! We cannot guarantee seating at the bars.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Frequently asked questions
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Additional information
Not wheelchair accessible, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, Will be operated by a multi-lingual guide in English, Spanish with limited French, Japanese and Basque, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children under age of 7 are free and welcome