Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Experience the traditional cuisine of the Basque Country in a way few other visitors to the city can claim. This comprehensive San Sebastian cooking class, taught by a professional chef in a historic family restaurant, will give you a crash course in the essentials of regional cooking. Get hands-on in preparing classic recipes: the Gilda pintxo, Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Throughout your San Sebastian cooking class, you'll learn new skills like how to perfectly flip a Spanish tortilla, gain a deeper appreciation of the city's culinary culture, and unpack the stories behind each dish as you cook. Finally, it's time to sit down to savor the dishes you've prepared with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glasses of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home long after your trip is over.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, glutten free (not celiac), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however. Not recommended for vegetarian, vegan or kosher.

This event will happen inside the old town, which is a pedestrian area. Accessible only by foot. We will have a closed space where you can leave your belongings. The whole experience will be standing up.

This tour is not suitable for children.

This tour covers a full meal.

This tour is in English.

This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Apron to take home

Five dishes with drink pairings (full meal)

Recipes to take home

Small group of 10 people or fewer

Expertly guided Basque cooking class

Two hosts (a local guide and a professional chef)

Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Gratuities

What To Expect

Embark on a culinary adventure at a historic, family-run restaurant that has opened its kitchen just for your small group. Cook along with a professional chef as they show you how to make signature dishes of Basque cuisine in a concise three-hour class. On the menu: build-your-own Gilda pintxos, Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, stuffed red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Learn the cultural background and history of each dish as you cook and sit down to savor the dishes you've prepared. Enjoy each dish paired with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glasses of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can prepare and enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home.

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San Sebastian: Authentic Basque Cooking Class in the Old Town

Reviews

4.72

87 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A tasty intro to Basque cuisine!
282bens,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Hector was a knowledgeable and engaging host between our party of six and another group of four—the kitchen layout could’ve made that challenging, but he made sure to pull everyone together. The chef (so sorry I don’t recall his name!) was gracious and patient with our varying levels of comfort and competence. The meal was tasty, and the overall experience was well-timed without feeling rushed.
Delightful and delicious
Aimee1968,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Delicious, fun, educational, and delightful! Gabby our guide was so friendly and made us feel welcome. Natalia our chef was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly too. Each dish tasted fantastic! To be able to cook together was enjoyable and I learned a lot. We made a 5 course meal and ate together while we also enjoyed the wine pairing. We met such nice people and it was a great way to learn about basque cuisine and tradition. I highly recommend! 5 stars
Perfect!! We think it was great for anyone as you can do as much or as little as you want.
U7763HMstevea,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful time in our Basque Cooking Class. It was informative, interactive and fun. We met new people who all were wonderful and friendly. It is so cool to be out of your country and find a group of people who interact so wonderfully. I think everyone had a great time.
Fun cooking class.
Nancy M,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I highly recommend this class. It is a hands-on class where you learn some very traditional Basque dishes with a delightful chef and tour guide, Begona.
Excellent food, host and...
rick s,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent food, host and quality commercial cooking space in small group. Host and chef mad the experience fun - recipes to go as well.
Super fun and tasty!!
Kelley B,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Super fun and now we’ve tried several of these dishes out and about. Still think our versions made during the cooking class were the tastiest though. Thank you Mila and chef for teaching us. Such a fun group too!
Excellent Basque cuisine experience
966imkeb,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mila was an excellent person to guide this cooking class. Her enthusiasm and good storytelling made it really worth getting to know the Basque cuisine!
Great experience. Got to...
Carolyn O,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Got to cook several different items, all guided by the chef. As its group cooking you take turns chopping, stirring, plating etc. As you cook you learn about the cuisine and sample three different drinks. At the end you get the recipes to take home. I can see myself making the Spanish omelette and stuffed peppers at home.
Wonderful Experience
Jennifer G,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Chef and tour guide were both amazing! Definitely a fun evening to explore the food and learn at the same time.
Basque cooking - authentic with paired wines for each course
Elizabeth T,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Hands on preparation. Great hosts! Wonderful food and wine❤️ Great wine pairing with each course.😋😋😋