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Ultimate San Sebastian Pintxos & Wine Tour: An Evening of Exquisite Seafood and Local Delights
4.9
849 Ratings
Donostia
Embark on the ultimate San Sebastian pintxos and wine tour, indulging in exquisite seafood and local delights. Learn the unwritten rules of pintxos and conquer the city’s must-visit bars in one unforgettable evening.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cervecerías La Mejillonera - We’ll start at a bar that’s been a local favorite since the 1970s. Here you’ll try a selection of the best mussels in town with dry Basque cider. Master pouring cider from a height straight into your glass and learn all about the cultural phenomenon of “TXOTX!” This traditional stop will be your first introduction into what going out for pintxos really means in San Sebastian.
What's Included
- Wine tastings (5 glasses of local wine and drinks)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Exclusive Devouring San Sebastian guide with top dining spots
- Led by an expert local culinary guide
- Limited to a small group for a personalized experience (maximum 8 guests)
- Food tastings adequate for a full dinner
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
In a culinary paradise like San Sebastian, there are certain spots that you simply cannot ignore—and we’ll be exploring them all this evening. Join us as we head to San Sebastian’s pintxos central hub, the Old Town, where we’ve meticulously picked out the finest delicacies the city has to provide for you. While we navigate, we’ll show you the ropes on what to do and what to avoid!—so that you can confidently traverse the pintxos scene for the rest of your vacation.
- Experience everything in a city famed for its cuisine—we’ve handpicked the best for you!
- Wedge into a bar that’s a San Sebastian staple for locally-sourced seafood.
- Grasp the unspoken laws of pintxos to help you dine like an expert during the remainder of your stay.
- Relish traditional pintxos in the traditional way: standing shoulder to shoulder in bars teeming with locals!
- Triumph over all of San Sebastian’s compulsory bars in a single evening.
- This tour is not suitable for children
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- 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 celiacs), Dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, , please note it when booking.
- Not recommended for vegans
- Tours require a minimum of just two people to operate
- Due to the risk of gluten cross-contamination, this tour is not adaptable for those with celiac disease
- Our group tour utilizes multiple areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Those with wheelchairs should contact us so we can arrange your visit.
- We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.
- Walks / Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Location
Ijentea Kalea, 6
Ijentea Kalea
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. Your guide will be holding a red Devour Tours tote bag or sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Pcnoling
Sep 1, 2024
Simply amazing! - First of all, Gorka was a great host: friendly, jovial, knowledgeable and most of all, very sincere in his duties as our guide. The pintxos selections were a very good representation of the different styles available. Wine pairings were spot-on. Gorka gave us a great education on Basque history and culture. We cane away with an even deeper respect and understanding of San Sebastian.
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Scr760
Sep 1, 2024
Great Pintxos tour - So many great spots with delicious food and drinks! Great company from Germany and Australia! Especially loved the Shrimp Brochette and the sausage! Thx Asier!
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Sylvia_b
Aug 31, 2024
Enjoy great pintxos in San Sebastián - Our guide was very knowledgeable and it was a small friendly tour group, consisting of only 8 people, which was great. We visited a number of pintxos bars and food shops, which provided a variety of local produce. The pintxos and accompanying drinks were delicious and we felt as if we were experiencing places that are genuinely popular with the locals. The company was so good that we all went to a bar for a drink after the tour ended. One of the best food tours that we have been on and we would definitely recommend.
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Allison_b
Aug 30, 2024
Perfect for a first timer - I am so glad I booked this tour for my fiancé and I! Our friends did this exact tour last month and loved it, so I was excited to do it as well since it was our first time in San Sebastián. Our guide was so kind and knowledgeable and truly gave us the best experience. There were 6 of us total on the tour and it was fun to meet new people. We wined and dined our way through Old Town. The pintxos and drinks were delicious! It ended in the best way, with a slice of cheesecake from La Viña.
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Hilary_w
Aug 29, 2024
Fab Evening in San Sebastian - Lovely informative evening. Food was fabulous and we totally enjoyed the evening. We all enjoyed it and have been back to some of the restaurants today. Worth doing.
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Chris_f
Aug 28, 2024
Great host food and drink - Carlos was a great host and took us around the old town - the food and wine were excellent and we learnt a lot about the culinary history of San Sebastián.
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Marie_m
Aug 26, 2024
Great info to start a trip to San Senastian - Guide was very personable and knowledgeable. Nice variety of foods/drinks and lots of tips about places to prioritize or avoid. Very attentive to each participants questions.
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Portia_p
Aug 24, 2024
Excellent pinxtos and wine tour - Gabi was an excellent guide and very helpful and informative. We went to six bars and enjoyed plenty of food and wine. We really enjoyed it, would definitely recommend
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Kroert95
Aug 22, 2024
Book this the first night or two of your trip! So helpful! - Carlos was an excellent tour guide! Really knew the hidden gems! Easy going and informative and fun! We repeated almost all of the places at least one more time!
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Danielle_r
Sep 1, 2024
Disappointing Experience with Devour - This was a mediocre tour. Nothing against the guide, who was not Basque and spoke English kind of haltingly and slowly, but the tour itself was the bigger problem. Why did we stop in the rain to listen to a boring history lesson when we signed up for a pintxos tour? Why were we rushed in every place we went to because there was another tour from the exact same company 30 minutes behind us? Why did I pay $150 to still be hungry after the tour? And more importantly, why did the tour operator ruin an entire day of my vacation arguing with me about changing the date of my tour when I was too sick to attend on my original date???? Very disappointed in Devour. I took a tour from Basque Local in Bilbao and it was 100x better (and cheaper!)
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