Top San Sebastian Food Tours

Discover the esteemed culinary scene of San Sebastián on an evening tour to three award-winning ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) bars. Accompanied by an expert gastronomical guide, discover the history behind the miniature morsels known as pintxos and pleasure your palate with samples of some of the city’s best. Tantalize your taste buds with local delicacies like spider crab while sipping fine Basque wines and crisp locally brewed beers.

Discover the tradition of pintxos (Basque tapas) during this small-group food tour in San Sebastian. See the city through a local’s lens and visit six pintxos bars meeting the families behind them along the way. Taste a variety of snacks and Spanish wine as you stroll through San Sebastian in a group limited to just eight people.

Benefit from personalized attention and private round-trip transportation for your group on this multi-stop winery tour. There's no need to rent a car or choose who will be the sober driver; you can sample as much wine as you like at three Rioja winery stops. Learn about the history and viniculture of this particular variety of Spanish wine.

Tantalize your taste buds with traditional Basque cuisine on a ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of San Sebastiàn. Explore the winding streets of the atmospheric Old Town with a gastronomic guide and discover local haunts that serve the best pintxos in town. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of six exquisite eateries and sample styles ranging from classic to contemporary. Sip cider and fine wines designed to compliment each dish and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 10 people.

The Rioja wine region produces some of the finest wines in the Basque Country and a private tour offers a more personalized tasting experience. On this full-day tour from San Sebastián, take part in guided wine tastings at two different wineries, learn more about the winemaking process as you tour the vineyards, then indulge in a delicious 5-course lunch paired with regional wines.

San Sebastian is a great springboard for visiting Spain’s La Rioja, a wine-growing region beneath the Cantabrian Mountains known for its high quality, and mostly, red wines. Explore the vine-covered hills on this small-group tour, and visit two bodegas (wineries) to see their vineyards and production facilities. At each estate, finish with a wine tasting to sample different varieties alongside local snacks. If you wish, upgrade to a private tour.

Get a lesson in the art of pintxo eating with this mouthwatering food and wine walking tour in San Sebastian. Follow a foodie guide to several of the city’s best pintxo bars, where you’ll savor a hand-picked selection of Basque tapas paired with local wines and ciders. Featuring enough bite-size delicacies to make a hearty lunch and an intimate small-group atmosphere, it’s the perfect way to get a taste of San Sebastian's famous dining scene.

This is the ideal tour for wine lovers. Take the hassle out of planning transport, as you’ll be picked up from your hotel and transferred between the two wineries you visit in La Rioja. You’ll be in a small-group, so you can customize your itinerary to suit your needs. Have the ultimate worry-free day as admission tickets, wine-tasting, and a three-course lunch are all included.

Explore the classic wines and food of the La Rioja region on a 9-hour wine tour from San Sebastian, visiting three local wineries for tastings at each location. Your day in La Rioja also features an elegant Spanish picnic accompanied by crianza wine at a fourth winery, as well as time to explore the picturesque medieval village of Laguardia. With pickup and drop-off at San Sebastian hotels, and all tastings and lunch included, this wine tour is an indulgent way to discover La Rioja wines.

Discover the delicious gastronomy of San Sebastian on this tasting tour in the Old Town. Visit a few different spots to sample a number of pintxos that are perfectly paired with local Spanish wines. Explore a bit of the city in between tastings and learn about the history, culture, and people of this northern Spanish city during the 2-hour tour.

Dig into San Sebastian's legendary gourmet scene with a private pintxos and wine tour. Stroll through the medieval Old Town with a personal guide to learn a brief history of the city, stopping along the way at some of the best pintxos bars to taste a variety of the intricate, bite-sized Basque tapas. Bring out the rich regional flavors with a selection of Spanish and Basque wine pairings as you learn to order and eat just like a local.

Taste your way through Spain’s most celebrated wine region on a completely private tour of La Rioja from San Sebastian. Sample bold red blends at two different wine cellars, including some of the oldest underground wine caves in the area, and see the famous winery designed by architect Frank Gehry. State your appetite and venture off the tourist track with lunch at an authentic Basque restaurant, and explore the charming medieval streets of Laguardia village on this mouthwatering, personalized experience.

With a seemingly endless variety of classic Basque-country pintxos, or small snacks, to choose from, deciding where to eat in Donostia can be daunting. This guided tour eliminates the guesswork by taking you to tried-and-true establishments known for their high-quality pintxos—and might push you out of your comfort zone to try favorite local varieties. Enjoy a snack and a drink at each while chatting with your guide on this friendly private tour of the city.

'Txakoli' is a lightly sparkling white wine predominantly from the Basque region: its green bottles dominate San Sebastian’s bars. This half-day tour lifts the lid on its secrets at two 'txakoli'-producing coastal towns: Getaria and Zarautz. Tour both towns, and visit a Getaria 'txakolindegi' (winery) to see and learn about its vineyards and taste its wines alongside local delicacies. Upgrade for a private tour, with just you and your guide.

Maximize time in the Basque Country with a private full-day tour of the wine region La Rioja from San Sebastian. See the bold architecture of wineries designed by Frank Gehry and Santiago Calatrava, stroll through vineyards, and taste a variety of wines alongside traditional Riojan tapas.

If you like vino then this is the tour for you. We'll take you behind the scenes and show you a special, personal side to this famous wine region. Say goodbye to the coast for the day and we’ll wind our way through the mountains of the Basque Country until we’re met by the sunny hills of La Rioja, carpeted with endless rows of grape vines. We’ll take you to a very special, four generation, family run Bodega where they’ll show you the whole wine making process. Then hit the relax button, it’s the tasting and tapas session on the patio overlooking the valley. Off down through the vines we’ll stop off at a famed bodega and prepare to be wowed. Next it’s over to the eleventh century town of Laguardia to amble through the sun drenched cobbled streets visiting the hidden cellar caves full to the brim of the regions finest. Topped off with a local restaurant for a 3 course traditional feast. Its an incredible way to spend the day and see what else this unique area has to offer.

Take part in the cherished Basque tradition of pintxos on this private food and walking tour in San Sebastian. Visit some of the seaside city’s best pintxos bars to savor the delicious bite-sized snacks just like locals do, paired with Spanish wine or beer. Between tastings, explore the most important landmarks of San Sebastian's old town, taking advantage of your private guide’s expertise to learn the history of the city that was named a European Capital of Culture in 2016. 

Taste your way through San Sebastian with a chef leading the way during this walking tour. Visit five different bars in the Old Town to sample pintxos (Basque tapas) alongside traditional drinks from cider to Txakoli white wine. Learn about local food culture from a professional chef during this small group tour, limited to 10 people.

Get to know the wines of La Rioja on a full-day small-group tour from San Sebastian. Skip the hassle of a rental car and admire the scenery while your guide does the driving. Visit a winery and stroll through the vineyards while learning about the local winemaking process. Relax over a traditional lunch complete with a wine tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience.

Discover the Basque Country’s cider culture at a traditional cider house with this half-day tour. Explore apple orchards, learn about how cider is produced, and drink unlimited cider during your visit. A typical Basque lunch with cod and roasted meat plus round-trip transportation are included in the tour.

Cross the border to discover one of France’s most famous wine regions on this private full-day tour of Bordeaux from San Sebastián. Visit two wine chateaux in the Saint Emilion and Pessac Leognan areas, learn more about Bordeaux wine during guided winery tours and wine tastings, then feast on a delicious 5-course lunch.

Tapas-like ‘pintxos’ are a must-try in San Sebastian, and the huge variety on offer include countless veggie- and meat-based versions. This Old Town tasting tour focuses on vegetarian versions, so it’s ideal for vegetarians and non-veggies alike. With a guide, visit four traditional 'pintxo' bars, enjoying a selected 'pinxto' and drink in each before continuing on and checking out Old Town sights on route. Choice of midday or evening departures.

We will visit a winery where you will learn how to taste wines which will fascinate your palate. From the vineyard to the labelling of the bottles; becoming familiar with the secrets of the entire process will enable you to understand why Rioja wines enjoy the prestige they do. After the visit we will get to one more winery a small boutique family owned one, hopping in to its wine bar, to taste the best wines. All this in a friendly, personalized and unhurried manner. Soak up the wine culture in a land that produces wines that are world renowned for their quality. Ancient wisdom and cutting-edge technology: the know-how of a culture that has made wine its passion. A menu style lunch at a local restaurant is included in the tour.

Escape the bustle of San Sebastian for a trip to a cheese farm with this half-day tour. Learn how the popular Basque cheese Idiazabal is made and see the production process in the stable and milking parlor. Meet the shepherd and hear secrets about his cheese-making techniques while tasting several cheeses. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are included.