Basque Wine & Pintxo: A Culinary Journey

Experience the best of San Sebastian’s food and wine scene on this evening tour. Discover the evolution of pintxos, visit the local market, and indulge in delicious local cuisine with a native Basque guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercado de la Bretxa - We will visit the famous Bretxa market to learn about the local produce and visit ham, olive and olive oil stalls.
    We will taste a corn-fed Iberian ham, top chorizo, local cheese, olives, oil and the famous gilda.
    In weekends we will have the Iberico ham and the amazing Gilda in a traditional bar.
  • Fermin Calbeton Kalea
What's Included
  • 5 signature Pintxos and 5 exquisite local wines, cider or non-alcoholic options.
  • Gourmet Market Tasting featuring Ibérico Bellota ham, fine chorizo, artisan cheese, Gilda, select olives and premium olive oil.
  • Expert local guides with a passion for sharing their knowledge.
  • Authentic Basque cultural immersion for a 100% Awesome Experience.
  • Tailored recommendations leveraging local insight.
What's Not Included
  • Transfers (there is a taxi stop in Boulevard avenue 27).
  • Tips
Additional Information

#12 Top Best Wine Experiences in the World 2023.
“Savor the Evolution of the Pintxo through Time” with a Native Basque Local Guide. MARKET TASTING is essential! (Please note, the market is closed on Saturday noon, Sunday, and Monday noon, so we will provide 2 additional Pintxos instead).
San Sebastian is a culinary haven, and to discover the most…

Location
McDonald's
Between Mc Donalds and Forum Sport Store door in the Boulevard avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Christine_s
Jan 5, 2025
Do this tour and ask for Arantxa!!! - Arantxa was outstanding!!! So much fun to be around. Her personality and her knowledge make for the perfect few hours sampling San Sebastian’s unique food scene. Really cool blend of history culture and food/drink.
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Alinalz7726xw
Dec 15, 2024
Great local experience - My boyfriend and I booked the food and wine tasting tour with 'Earra' Jon and we don't regret at all! Jon is an amazing guide with a lot of enthusiasm, passing for San Sebastian/the Basque area and people! He showed us the market, the best bars and we tasted some amazing pintxsos and wines! We highly recommend Jon and this tour to our family and friends in the Netherlands. Thank you Jon. You are an amazing guide and person.
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550sibele
Dec 13, 2024
San Sebastian’s Finest Food Tour - Amazing tour guide (Jon) and a fantastic experience. Don’t try any other- This one is the best in San Sebastián. We’ll do a private tour, and delve even deeper next time.
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Kenneth_a
Dec 8, 2024
Great way to meet people and explore the city - I was a little unsure if the tour would be worth the price, but Jon went above and beyond and really did a great job planning to the tour. You are able to sit down at each spot to try some food and wine/cider, which Jon explains very well. You also get a chance to meet some people (I ended up having dinner with a new friend I met on the tour). Jon even randomly introduced me to the owner of a bar we did not even stop at who remembered me the next day when I went in for some food and wine. You also get to learn about the city and the Basque culture. I would highly recommend.
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Caseyweathers
Dec 7, 2024
Truly local experience with a great host. - Wife and I had a fantastic time exploring old town with Jon. Incredible knowledge and passion for the city, its history, and the food. Highly recommend.
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Eoint2014
Nov 21, 2024
Amazing food and drink tour - Great tour with an enthusastic knowledgable and friendly guide- Arancha. Started off in the market and then visited the Pintxo bars in the old town with some stops along the way for a little history. Food and drink was amazing! Highly recommend
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Emma_h
Nov 20, 2024
Best Foodie Tour ever! - We had the most amazing tour with Jon! He educated us on the history and culture of the Old Town while we strolled to pinxto bars, each one very unique. We learned about the origin and evolution of the pintxo and tasted 6 or 7 plus dessert, wine and cider! Delicious. Jon was an incredible guide who clearly loves his job and is very passionate about sharing his culture.
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Meganheffner
Nov 17, 2024
Excellent pintxos tour by the best guide! - Jon was an amazing host and tour guide!! Traveling solo and he made the experience tailored to me and what was available in November on a Sunday evening. I can’t thank him enough for such a warm welcome back to a place I hadn’t been to in 21 years!! Highly recommend!
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S9429yaanthonyb
Nov 15, 2024
Lovely Time, great fun. - Excellent tour with plenty of great insight into the food scene, history and culture. Not to mention some great Pintxo, beer, wine and cider. Met some lovely people and had a wonderful time. Pretty tiered the next day but worth it! Thank you Father and Daughter from London
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Michael
Oct 30, 2024
Highly recommended - Jon has this tour nailed. Great choice of locations from the market through the Old Town bars, with a proud and extensive knowledge of Basque custom and life.
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