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- English
- French
- Spanish
Luis is a native of San Sebastian and has been in the tourism industry for many years. This is a unique culinary experience, where you will enjoy local food and drink tastings, then cook and eat together at a secret gastronomic society - a members only private club. Your experience begins in the historic old town with a visit to a wine cellar. Next you will visit 3 pintxo bars, where you will sample pinxtos - the Basque style of tapas. After your food tour, you will accompany Luis to Basque Gastronomic Society. At the club, Luis will demonstrate how to cook fresh, seasonal fish, before you sit down to eat along with other fellow members (present at the club).
• Private food tour with a passionate local - best way to experience San Sebastian
• Enjoy an evening of food, drink, stories and laughter, unlike anything you've done before!
• Food and drink tastings at a wine cellar, pintxo bars and a secret gastronomic club
• Vegetarian options available
Example Menu
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Tasting of txakoli
a slightly sparkling, very dry white wine
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Tasting of pintxos
wild mushrooms with egg yolk, scallops with cold almond sauce or octopus with roast red paper and grilled baby squid or beef cheeks with pumpkin mass
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Tasting of cider, local white and red wine
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A seasonal seafood dish - anchovies or white tuna
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Tasting of idiazabal (a smoky lamb cheese) and
quince jelly (thick jelly made of the pulp of the quince fruit)
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your host Luis in Parte Vieja (Old Town), in front of Saint Vincent's Church. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
What to expect
After your food tour, you will accompany Luis to a members only, Basque Gastronomic Society. At the club, Luis will demonstrate how to cook fresh, seasonal fish, before you sit down to eat along with other fellow members (present at the club). Enjoy an evening of food, drink, stories and laughter, unlike anything you've done before!
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- Private, personalized experience
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please note that there is no fixed menu, as Luis likes to showcase different foods depending on the season. The menu provided is just an example of a Summer time menu that you might try
- Alcohol and food tastings at the pintxos bars is included in the cost of the experience. Also, children under 18 are not allowed on this tour
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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