About this tour
A chef-led walking tour through San Sebastián's Old Town, stopping at five pintxo bars to taste Basque tapas paired with local wines, ciders and beers. Your guide—a professional chef who knows the neighbourhood intimately—reveals the stories behind each dish whilst you work through a full meal across four to five hours. This is the city's culinary heart on foot, from traditional braised meats to contemporary seafood preparations, with recipes sent to you afterwards so you can cook them at home.
Highlights
- Five different pintxo bars with food and five drinks included
- Led by a professional chef with deep local knowledge
- Recipes emailed to recreate dishes at home
- Old Town history woven through the tasting
- Local wines, txakoli, cider and regional Rioja pours
- Moderate walking pace through authentic neighbourhood
What to expect
You'll meet your chef-guide in San Sebastián's Old Town and spend the next few hours moving between established pintxo bars, stopping long enough to order small plates and a drink at each venue. The guide orders on your behalf, selecting dishes that showcase the range of Basque cooking—expect seared squid, braised veal cheeks, cured meats and seasonal vegetables alongside classics. Drinks pair with each course: local cider, txakoli whites, regional reds and craft beers. Between stops you'll hear neighbourhood history and food culture. The pace is leisurely; this is eating and drinking, not rushing.
Good to know
Minimum two people (solo travellers should message). All food and drink included; tips optional. Minimum age 18 (children require special arrangement). Moderate fitness needed for walking. Operates in any weather—dress accordingly. Let them know dietary requirements when booking. Multilingual guide speaks English, Spanish, with some French, Japanese and Basque.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.