Top San Sebastian Food Tours

Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a culinary expert guide on this food tour. Travel with a small group of just eight people, which means you can get to know your host and fellow adventurers as you go. Taste some typical San Sebastian pintxos and listen to in-depth commentary on the local culinary culture.

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.

Cap off a day of sightseeing in San Sebastian with a sunset cruise on a luxe yacht. Step aboard to meet your intimate group of just nine travelers; this small group size ensures you'll get plenty of personalized attention from your captain and crew and the time to ask questions. Jump in for an evening snorkeling session with the provided equipment or sit back on the deck and enjoy sunset views accompanied by alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks.

This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian to get a real sense of community, understand how locals live and eat as you learn about local history and culture. With every person that joins the tour, I help a person in need by donating a meal to the city's soup kitchen, you eat one you feed one! It's a 3h walking, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within two different neighbourhoods. You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', these are different from tapas and imbedded in Basque culture. I'm going to show you how to navigate the local food scene and eat the best that this city has to offer. This experience is the kind of tour for people who hate the word 'tour' and genuinely travel for food and really want to get immersed in the culture and have fun.

Our big luxury yacht is for small groups where you will find your own space and make your self confortable. You will discover San Sebastian's cliffs,only visible from the sea and enter to Pasajes harbor through its natural entrance,one of the most sunning views in the whole basque coast. We will stop for 1 hour for swimming and eating 5 freshly prepared pintxos, made from local produce,in my favourite swimming spot,away from everybody in clear waters you will learn how to drink from "bota de vino" and "porron", and how to break local biological cider in the glass.We will visit the ancient fisherman's houses in the harbor,witness to centuries of life,we will have a swim and will sail the La Concha bay in a luxurious way,time will fly by without you realising.

Experience San Sebastian’s highlights and lesser-known delights on this small-group electric bike tour. Hop on an easy-to-ride bike and see more than you ever could on a walking tour as you travel along the city's large network of bike lanes. Discover La Concha, the Boulevard, and Monte Igueldo for bird’s-eye views, and explore often-overlooked districts such as the university and sports quarter. Ideal for first-time and short-on-time visitors, with a choice of departures.

Stroll through the historic Old Town of San Sebastian with a guide on this walking tour. Through a guide's commentary, learn about the city's people, culture, architecture, and history. With a small group of just 15 people or fewer, travelers will enjoy personalized attention and the chance to ask questions on the tour, which will stop at a local bar for a round of pintxos (tapas) and a drink.

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.

Immerse yourself in the culture, cuisine, and history of San Sebastian during this private tour. Work together with your guide to determine an itinerary focused on the sights and attractions that interest you. Stroll through the city at your own pace with plenty of time to ask questions.

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. 

With Discover San Sebastian you will walk through the city center and old town, visiting the most important places while learning our history and captivating anecdotes only known by locals. In an hour and a half, we will have time to see the main spots in town before tasting the variety of the best pintxos in the city. Each pintxo/tapas tour of Discover San Sebastian will be unique since your guide will decide the route that you will take based on your food preferences or allergies. In each bar that you visit, our guide will suggest a variety of pintxos and recommend the best drink that goes with your choice while explaining how to order and move around the old town like a local.

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.

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.

Explore top attractions in the Basque Country on this private 4.5-hour Bilbao and Guggenheim Museum tour. Follow a private guide through the pretty streets of Bilbao and admire the architecture for which the city is famous. Along the way, gain insight into the region’s culture and heritage, and take in top landmarks including the neo-baroque Arriaga Theater, City Hall, Ribera Market and the 14th-century Santiago Cathedral. Mingle with the locals along bustling shopping streets, then visit the famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — one of the largest museums in Spain.

Maximize time in the Basque Country with a 3-day private tour. Explore San Sebastian with a local guide, including sampling Txakoli white wine and visiting a private gastronomic society. Venture beyond San Sebastian with excursions to Biarritz, San Juan de Luz, and Hendaya in the French Basque region. Finish the multi-day tour in Bilbao, including the Guggenheim museum.

Build your own itinerary on this fully customizable private tour through the Basque country. With a private guide, check any number of Basque country highlights off your list, depending on the pace at which you'd like to travel. Pickup and drop-off at your selected departure points; timing is flexible according to your schedule and budget.

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.

This private sightseeing tour of the Basque region gives you all the flexibility of independent sightseeing plus all the perks of a traveling with a guide. Choose one of three pre-made 2-day itineraries—all open to customization options—and let your guide handle travel logistics and itinerary planning for a hassle-free trip through the Basque country.

Venture to the French side of the beautiful Basque coastline with a private guide to escort you around to the best beaches, most charming medieval towns, and inspiring lookout points. Cross the border and visit the seaside villages of Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz, and Hendaya, plus several stops on the Spanish side, all in the comfort of a private vehicle. Learn about the history and culture of this unique holiday destination on a flexible itinerary that can be customized to suit your taste and interests.

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.

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 two gems of the Basque coast on a private, full-day tour of San Sebastian and Biarritz. With a private guide leading the way, see why these seaside escapes have drawn celebrities, artists, and royals to their sun-soaked beaches and charming street cafés. Explore the medieval Old Town of San Sebastian, celebrated as Spain’s culinary capital, and then venture across the border into France and beautiful Biarritz on a customized itinerary designed to suit your group’s interests.

With Discover San Sebastian you will walk through the city center and old town, visiting the most important places while learning our history and captivating anecdotes only known by locals. In an hour and a half, we will have time to see the main spots in town before tasting the variety of the best pintxos in the city. Each pintxo/tapas tour of Discover San Sebastian will be unique since your guide will decide the route that you will take based on your food preferences or allergies. In each bar that you visit, our guide will suggest a variety of pintxos and recommend the best drink that goes with your choice while explaining how to order and move around the old town like a local.

The Basque Country is renowned for its fine wines and gourmet cuisine, and a private tour offers a more personalized tasting experience. On this full-day tour from San Sebastián, sample Basque Cheese at a farm in Idiazabal, enjoy lunch at a fish restaurant in Getaria, and visit a Txakoli winery for a guided tasting of the famous sparkling wine.