San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Evening Tour in Donostia, Spain

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Starts
Ijentea Kalea, 6
Duration
3 Hrs.
Languages
English
Difficulty
Easy
Admission
Mobile ticket
Minimum age
15 years

Description

Experience an evening filled with delectable flavors and exquisite wines with this San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Evening Tour in Donostia, Spain. See the city by visiting six pintxos bars and meeting the families who create these culinary delights. With a local guide, taste a variety of delightful snacks perfectly paired with Spanish wines. It's a flavorful journey through San Sebastian's heart and soul that you won't want to miss!

This exclusive evening food tour lasts approximately 3 hours. It offers an authentic taste of Basque culture and a chance to explore the city’s vibrant food scene with a local expert.

Begin your culinary journey at Cervecerias La Mejillonera, a beloved local bar with a history dating back to the 1970s. Savor San Sebastian's finest mussels expertly paired with dry Basque cider. Learn the art of cider pouring, or "TXOTX," a cultural tradition that adds a dash of local character.

The tour continues at Zapore Jai, a family-run gem adorned with Basque and Spanish treats, where you'll sample two premium cured Iberian hams. Then, the journey continues to the charming Konstituzio Plaza, once the site of 19th-century bullfights. Txepetxa Taberna will captivate you with their marinated anchovies and the story of the first pintxo while trying some regional bubbly wine.

Continue to 148 Gastroleku, where they blend local ingredients with innovative cooking methods to create excellent pintxos. Your adventure takes a hearty turn at Gandarias, a grill hotspot for tender sirloin steak pintxos. Here, you can also sip on barrel-aged Navarra wine.

Conclude your adventure with a unique local dessert and sweet wine pairing at a restaurant that has been open since the 1950s. Between these delightful stops, stroll through the lively streets of Parte Vieja, home to San Sebastian's most famous bars.

Meet your guide at a bronze sculpture near Goikoa Palace (Goikoa Jauregia) behind the city hall. Your guide will hold a red tote bag or sign so you can easily spot them and join the tour.

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary tradition of Spain with this unique San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Evening Tour in Donostia. Choose your travel dates and reserve a slot for this pintxos and wine tour before it gets fully booked!

Experience the vibrant flavors of San Sebastian, Spain, on a guided evening tour through the city’s legendary Old Town. This small group adventure immerses you in the world of pintxos, the Basque region’s signature bite-sized delicacies, paired with exceptional local wines and ciders.

Your expert guide leads you to time-honored bars and hidden gems, where you’ll savor everything from freshly marinated anchovies to succulent sirloin steak and classic mussels. Along the way, discover the secrets of Basque cider pouring and the fascinating history behind each pintxo.

The tour includes five glasses of regional wine or cider and enough food tastings to make a satisfying dinner. As you stroll through the lively Parte Vieja, you’ll also sample Iberian ham, visit bustling squares, and enjoy a unique local dessert found only here.

This three-hour walking tour is conducted in English and welcomes groups of up to eight guests. Please note the experience is best suited for adults and is not recommended for children under 15 or guests with mobility impairments. Dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice.

Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early to ensure a smooth start. Tours run rain or shine, so dress comfortably and bring a water bottle. Secure your spot now and treat yourself to an unforgettable night of Basque food, wine, and culture!

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Included

Wine tastings (5 glasses of local wine and drinks)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Our Devouring San Sebastian guide, packed with all our favorite places to eat and drink in the city
Expert local culinary guide
Small group tour (maximum 8 guests)
Food tastings (enough for dinner)

Destinations

Photo of panoramic aerial view of San Sebastian (Donostia) on a beautiful summer day, Spain.Donostia / San Sebastián

Options

San Sebastian Ultimate
Small group 8 guests
Private Ultimate San Sebastian
Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Tour : Explore the world of San Sebastian’s famous pintxos bars & try a range of their most delicious creations while enjoying wine.

Good to know

Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
Public transportation options are available nearby
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.
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.
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.
We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.

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