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San Sebastian Pintxos Tour: Authentic Local Bar Exploration
5.0
34 Ratings
Donostia
Embark on a San Sebastian Pintxos Tour and explore the local bars where the locals eat pintxos. Indulge in the best of Basque cuisine with four pintxos and drinks at award-winning bars.
Embark on a San Sebastian Pintxos Tour and explore the local bars where the locals eat pintxos. Indulge in the best of Basque cuisine with four pintxos and drinks at award-winning bars.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parte Vieja - We will sample the finest pintxos in the area! Enjoy a combination of 4 pintxos and 4 beverages, with each establishment boasting a unique specialty known mostly to locals. This will save you the hassle of uncertainty about what to choose and we’ll also guide you on the perfect drink pairings for each pintxo. Our journey unfolds in…
- Parte Vieja - We will sample the finest pintxos in the area! Enjoy a combination of 4 pintxos and 4 beverages, with each establishment boasting a unique specialty known mostly to locals. This will save you the hassle of uncertainty about what to choose and we’ll also guide you on the perfect drink pairings for each pintxo. Our journey unfolds in the picturesque Old Town quarter, where we’ll meander from one bar to the next, encountering significant landmarks such as Plaza de la Constitución and the Basilica of Santa Maria. The Basque region is renowned for its seafood and meat dishes, so please inform me if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies!
Casa Vergara (30 minutes)
Gandarias (30 minutes)
Txepetxa (30 minutes)
Borda berri (30 minutes)
What's Included
- Dinner
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Lunch
Additional Information
We’re set to savor the pintxos where they’re loved by locals!
We’ll tour the neighbourhood frequented by locals for their pintxos and drink delights. Every pintxo bar has its unique ‘must-try’, and I’ve handpicked the best from four different pintxo bars for us to enjoy. You’ll get to relish four pintxos along with four drinks each.
We’ll have the best…
We’re set to savor the pintxos where they’re loved by locals!
We’ll tour the neighbourhood frequented by locals for their pintxos and drink delights. Every pintxo bar has its unique ‘must-try’, and I’ve handpicked the best from four different pintxo bars for us to enjoy. You’ll get to relish four pintxos along with four drinks each.
We’ll have the best of the Basque country and its distinct cuisine in small bites. Every bar we will visit is a recipient of an award for the specific pintxo we’re going to taste, hence quality is assured!
Location
Portu Kalea, 18
Portu Kalea
You can use as a reference “la mejillonera”
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(34 Ratings)
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Pmd
Jun 30, 2025
Pintxos and more - Francisco was an excellent guide, both to the world of pintxos and to San Sebastián Donostia. The pintxo bars he chose were first rate (some were award winning) and he paired the food with great wine and cider. The event was so much more than the food and drink though - Francisco provided interesting history & local color to accompany the tour. It was a great way to spend an afternoon.
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C
Jun 27, 2025
Unforgettable Pintxo Tour with Fran in San Sebastián! - We had an amazing experience touring San Sebastián with Fran as our guide. The highlight was the Pintxo tour—an absolute must! Fran took us to several incredible spots, each offering a unique local specialty. His knowledge of the local cuisine meant we were always trying the best items on the menu—things we never would have discovered on our own.
What made the experience even more enjoyable was Fran's ability to navigate the busy establishments with ease. While others were struggling to find a place or order, Fran had tables and food lined up for us, allowing us to simply relax and enjoy every bite and sip.
Fran is incredibly knowledgeable, personable, and easy to work with. His English is excellent, and he shared a wealth of historical insight about the city that gave depth to the tour. Whether you're a foodie, a history lover, or just looking for a stress-free, memorable way to explore San Sebastián, I highly recommend booking a tour with Fran. You won’t regret it!
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Clairemc9886hk
Jun 20, 2025
Brilliant! - Francisco was brilliant, told us a lot about the history of the city and gave us recommendations for the city. Great food tour!
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I3291hljuliah
Jun 18, 2025
Tolle Tour - We highly recommend the tour. Our very nice guide Francisco selected five great wines and very tasty warm pintxos for us (not the cold ones you can see on the counter) in five different bars. There were also numerous recommendations for pintxos in other bars, many of which we also tried. An all-round successful tour!
We can highly recommend the tour. Our very nice guide Francisco introduced us to five great wines in five different bars and selected very delicious hot pintxos for us (not the cold ones from the counter display) without which you miss the best. There were also numerous recommendations for pintxos in other bars, many of which we also tried. A completely successful tour!
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Lexingt0nk
Jun 18, 2025
We love Fran and San Sebastián! - We had the most wonderful experience walking through San Sebastián and trying pintxos with our tour guide Fran. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone that is visiting for the first time so you can get acquainted with the town and the food. Fran was very informed about the Basque culture and history, and is very passionate about introducing it to others. We had such a great time!
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Ruthh785
Jun 15, 2025
San Sebastian culinary delights! - Fran was our brilliant guide, he was so friendly, considerate of everyone and knowledgable about everything!! The group was a great size with 6 of us and all speaking English which helped.
Gave us a great insight into the culture, history & culinary life of San Sebastian.
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581beryll
Jun 14, 2025
Fun and tasty evening experience! - Absolutely wonderful evening of tasting pintxos and local wines. Visited five different pintxos venues — including a surprise tasting at the back of a store selling meats and gourmet products. Learned a lot about local history. Charming, smart and fun guide. I highly recommend!
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T8967yyms
Jun 10, 2025
Highly recommend this experience - We had a fantastic time on this tour. Fran was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and welcoming. We sampled some delicious pintxos and wine and learnt about the Basque culture. The experience was made extra special by the lovely group that we were part of. I would highly recommend this tour as a way to explore this beautiful city. Thank you Fran
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Jackieoh7895yf
Jun 9, 2025
Unforgettable Pintxos Tour with Fran! - This was an amazing experience! Fran was incredibly knowledgeable about the history, culture, food, language and people of San Sebastián. He selected five wonderful pintxos spots, each with its own unique character and flavor. Every stop included perfectly paired wines/local cider, enhancing the overall experience. I’d highly recommend this tour and would gladly take another one with Fran! Fran made our day in San Sebastián a memorable one!
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935janined
Aug 11, 2024
A lovely way to start a trip! - Nathanja was a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable and passionate about Donostia! The pintxos and drinks that were selected were delicious and Nathanja explained them very well.
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