Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
San Sebastian is a food mecca! While you’re here, there are some must-visit places you can’t leave without trying - but these can be hard to find without local knowledge. On this tour, you’ll take a deep dive into the world of the city’s beloved pintxos, visiting its most famous bars where a variety of dishes awaits. You’ll learn how to navigate the pintxos scene, which will prove invaluable for the rest of your trip!
Explore the world of San Sebastian’s famous pintxos bars and try a range of their most delicious creations.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Ijentea Kalea, 6, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. We'll meet at the bronze sculpture in front of Goikoa Palace (Goikoa Jauregia) located behind the city hall.
Itinerary
-
1Cervecerías La Mejillonera San Sebastian
A traditional bar awaits as your first stop of the evening. Specializing in mussels, you’ll taste a variety of these along with a Basque cider. Get acquainted with the art of pouring your drink from a height and learn about a cultural phenomenon unique to the area.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Parte Vieja
This may not be a pintxos bar – but this specialty store is full of Basque and Spanish products that are must-tries. You’ll sample some of their famous cured Iberian ham. In fact, you’ll try not one, but two varieties and get an education into the difference between them.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The family running this bar has been working on the anchovy recipe offered here for generations. Once you taste them, you’ll see how much it’s paid off! Alongside this delicacy you’ll get to sample a refreshing glass of Basque sparkling wine.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Next up is a popular modern pintxos bar. Here, seasonal fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and inventive cooking techniques meet for a novel pintxos experience.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
The last stop is exclusively for a dessert you won’t find elsewhere. Paired with a sweet dessert sherry, this Basque specialty is an award-winner and the perfect way to end the tour.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
- 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.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
- 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.
- We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.
- The tour covers a full meal.
Tags
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Get our app
