San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local

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About this activity

Do Eat Better Experience San Sebastian Food Tour will make you discover and experience the city like a true local. During this tour, which lasts about 3.5 hours, you will have the opportunity to stop in at least 4 venues and taste the typical pixtos that the city has to offer. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal, tasting various tapas and drinks.

During the tour, you will be with our Local Expert, who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosity.

Our tour is a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing local culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend.

Our tours are in shared groups, but groups are up to 12 people max because we want to keep the experience as authentic and intimate as possible.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Do Eat Better Experience

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Water
Included: English-speaking Local Tour Guide
Included: Meals: This is an itinerant tapas tour. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a meal in at least 4 stops
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Alcoholic drinks in fixed amounts are included (only for over 18-year-old guests)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities: If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory).
Not included: Any additional food or drink

Itinerary

Donostia - San Sebastian

15 min

Join us for this 3-hour long food tour across one of the most beautiful Basque towns: San Sebastian.

You will have a delicious tapas tour in at least 4 stops and at the end you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal. All food and drinks are included as described!

Please, bear in mind that the tastings here described may change according to the season and the availabilities of our partners.
Stop 2

45 min

You will start your culinary adventure in front of the city hall, in the heart of San Sebastian. You will meet your local expert right in front of this majestic building, that used to be a Casino when it was built at first, in 1882.

Then you will head to the first stop to try the first ever-invented Pintxo! This pintxo consists of three simple yet flavorful components: a green guindilla pepper, a briny anchovy, and a tart green olive. Skewered together, these ingredients create a harmonious blend of spicy, salty, and tangy flavors.
Konstituzio Plaza

45 min

Konstituzio Plaza is located right in the center of the Old Town and it's surrounded by XIX century buildings and a rectangular porch, under which you will find bars, pubs and restaurants where locals enjoy local cuisine and spend their time together.

Right behind the square you will find a delicious boutique, specialized in one of the most popular Spanish ingredients: Jamón. Enjoy a tasting of traditional Spanish ham, such as Jamón de Cebo.

Often enjoyed as part of a tapas spread, these cold cuts pair wonderfully with crusty bread and a glass of wine, making them a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
Stop 4

45 min

After a stroll around the old town, also known as Casco Viejo, enjoy a selection of local gourmet pintxos and discover the flavours of Basque Country!

All our Pintxos are paired with traditional Basque wine and liquors such as cider, txakoli wine, red wine from the region of Rioja and Patxaran, the most typical Basque sloe berry liquor.
Stop 5

30 min

We will end our food tour near what is thought to be the oldest church in town, built in the early XVI century in Basque Gothic style.

In an eatery near this architectural masterpiece, you will try the famous Basque cheesecake. It's a true symbol of the Basque Country. This cheesecake is very different to American cheesecake. It is very creamy, almost like custard and it is burnt on the outside, which adds a bit of caramel flavour to it.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience in front of the City Hall

End point

Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour.
Please contact us for any food restriction before booking.
Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available.
For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience
Vegetarian options are available