Eating San Sebastian: Beyond Pintxos Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Join a passionate local guide for the ultimate 3-hour pintxos adventure into the real San Sebastián. We'll skip tourist traps and explore two iconic neighborhoods—trendy Gros and the historic Old Town—visiting the legendary family-run bars and spots where locals truly go.
This journey is a masterclass in Basque cuisine. You'll learn the art of txikiteo (bar-hopping) and experience an authentic cider house with cider poured straight from the barrel! Taste incredible dishes, from rich foie gras mushrooms to a special off-the-menu tasting of tender chipirones (baby squid) paired with crisp Txakoli wine. We finish with a sweet finale at San Sebastián's oldest bakery, savoring the original pantxineta pastry recipe.
Come hungry and get ready to eat, drink, and explore like a true local!
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
Vegetarian-friendly tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited.
Please email us and share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We'll start in a lively family-owned bar in the Gros neighborhood. Here, you'll enjoy an iconic pintxo of grilled mushrooms layered with rich foie gras , paired with a refreshing zurito, a small glass of local draft beer.
In the heart of Gros, we’ll step into a local couple’s wine and beer shop that celebrates the best Basque flavors. Together we’ll make our own Gilda, the iconic pintxo that began San Sebastián’s snack culture. You’ll also sample a selection of local cheeses handpicked by the owners. To sip along, enjoy a refreshing Mosto Spritz, a light mix of regional grape must, tonic, and a touch of citrus. It’s a non-alcoholic twist inspired by the Basque aperitivo culture and a bright way to toast to local life.
What‘s Included
Experience a real Basque cider house with cider poured straight from the barrel!
Visit a mix of historic family bars and classic bars full of local charm
Master the art of txikiteo (bar-hopping) with perfectly paired Txakoli wine.
Taste iconic bites, from foie gras mushrooms to the original pantxineta pastry.
Local English speaking Guide + Food & the City Guide
Hote pick up/drop off
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Eating San Sebastian: Beyond Pintxos Tour
Reviews
74 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
It was fantastic! We...
William H,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was fantastic! We learned so much about the food, drinks and San Sebastián! We don’t feel rushed and enjoyed the whole experience!!!!
Did not meet expectations. 30% good.
vigdisanital,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00E-postEmneWe met exactly at 5:00 PM. We were looking for a guide with a purple bag… we didn’t see anyone, only a woman sitting on the steps. We walked around a bit, wondering if this was the right place and were about to call—only then did she stand up and say she was the guide. She should have been standing there, clearly visible with the bag.There was a pleasant round of introductions before we started.The first stop was good – Casa Senra.The next stop was at her husband’s wine shop. There we were served their own vermouth and a small cracker with a bit of cheese, as well as an olive stick. We did not expect this to count as one of our six stops. It was nice to hear about her family and their wine production, but it has nothing to do with a pintxo bar.Meson Marin – good.Casa Senra – good.Beharri Cider – a sad basement venue where we were instructed to pour a little cider at the bottom of the glass from the tap. This turned out to be the drink meant to accompany the meat, which tasted good. However, everyone had empty glasses and there was no offer of refills. Red wine should have been served with such good meat. A depressing venue.What was supposed to be the final dessert stop turned out to be a piece of cake that the guide picked up from a bakery and served to us on the street! It was raining, so we found shelter under a sidewalk awning. A very poor ending to a tour we had been looking forward to.If this is the usual quality of your tours, we will avoid your company in the future. Sorry.
Best food tour
annielou1983,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.005/5 Alaia was an amazing guide, we visited fantastic local places and learned so much about Donostia and basque cuisine and culture in the three hours!you could tell so much thought was put into each of the stops on the tour and they gave a great flavour of all the pinxtos on offer with great drink pairings trying all the local specialties. We got fantastic recommendations for after the tour too. Absolutely loved the wine and beer shop stop. Could not recommend this tour enough to anyone visiting Donostia San Sebastián
Delicious food and a lovely, knowledgable guide
oliviadB9100ST,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lot of fun and so much great food on this tour. There was a good variety of dishes and drinks and I enjoyed everything. Alaia was a brilliant guide and I really appreciated the facts, recommendations and info she gave us which enhanced my experience in San Sebastián. Our group was about 8 people which was a nice size.
Amazing food tour with expert local guide!
jennylS93LL,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed every minute with our native San Sebastián guide Alaia! She introduced us to delicious dishes and drinks in wonderful venues that I would not have discovered on my own. Eating Europe is the best - don't think twice, just book it and enjoy!
Tour full of food, drinks, and history - all done by a fabulous guide
hillnicc,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I love Eating Europe tours and this tour with Alaia in San Sebastian was no different. We had an awesome evening eating and drinking across town. We learned so much about the food we were trying, the history of San Sebastian, and Basque Country as a whole. Alaia was the perfect host, it felt like we were sightseeing with an old friend. We enjoyed all of our stops and took advantage of several of the recommendations Alaia sent us after the tour. 10/10 would recommend!
San Seb pintxcos tour
umangd2024,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour with Iris. Great spots in Gros and Old town. Interesting introduction to concept of natural wines, really eye opening. Fantastic evening in San Sebastian
Alaia was terrific!
Kathy R,,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with a super fun host, Alaia who was friendly, informative and a local! She took us to 2 great places in Gros, then over to old town to finish our tour. Great group and great guide.
Alliance was terrific!
Traveling1 Kat,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with a super fun host, Alaia who was friendly, informative and a local! She took us to 2 great places in Gros, then over to old town to finish our tour. Great group abd great guide.
Donostian food and culture at its best
Martin M,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, informative and tasty in equal measure. Alaia took us to places we wouldn’t have found by chance and arranged for some off menu treats to boot!
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