Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience
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3 hours
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#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022
Would you like to know the difference between pintxos and tapas? Do you want to feel as if you where local?
Our unrivaled experience in the world of gastronomy and our worldwide culinary expertise makes us the perfect guide to show visitors the unique Basque city of San Sebastian, a city loved by its inhabitants and a location without compare for food lovers from all over the world.
Discover with us the flavors of the best pintxos in San Sebastian. We will teach you how to get around the streets of our city like a Donostiarra (inhabitant of San Sebastian) so that you feel one more among us.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
San Sebastián (known as Donostia in Basque) is a city renowned worldwide for its gastronomic tradition. Without doubt the unrivalled “Star” and featured in every bar is the Pintxo. The picturesque old town (Parte Vieja) is completely packed with Pintxos bars — so many that knowing where to go and what to order can be completely overwhelming. We will take you to the very finest pintxo bars that visitors are unlikely to discover on their own and we will suggest the best pintxo in each bar and the most suitable drink to accompany it, chosen from Cider, Txakoli (Basque white wine) or red wine. From our meeting point we will visit the Old Town of San Sebastian where you will learn about Basque traditions and customs. You will visit bars off the normal tourist trail, eating and drinking like locals do. Enjoy knowing the anecdotes of our city and how we relate when we go out to eat at the pintxos bars; it is a way to socializing as well as a philosophy of life. We will be able to taste 5 pintxos and 5 drinks in the bars to which we will go accompanied and advised by one of our guides.
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Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience
What‘s Included
Five pre-selected pintxos and drinks in different bars that represent the very best gastronomy of San Sebastian. Learn some more about out city and our Culture. Expert Culinary tour guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
47 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A wonderful tour of the variety of excellent food, found in the old town of San Sebastian led by a great local guide
Craige1959,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00When planning a visit to San Sebastian everyone advised us that we had to include a Pintxo Tour. Having undertaken some research and liaised with our hotel we were recommended to Discover San Sebastián. The tour is overseen by Eskerne Falcon (a genuine local). She met us as our hotel and explained that we would visit five venues and each of these she would give us a choice of options and that each option came with a glass of wine or in one instance a cider. We visited a variety of locations where our friendly guide was clearly well-known to each of the owners of the establishments. This ensured that we received first class service and the best quality food each of them offers, freshly prepared for you at the time of your arrival. The options varied and the flavours throughout were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We even arranged to go back to one of the five venues for lunch the following day. I cannot speak highly enough of Eskerne who provided us with some background information and knowledge of the Old Town and shared some local experiences. Overall the food, wine, the company and every aspect of this food tour was of the highest quality (we will definitely be recommending this to others when we know they are visiting San Sebastian)
The best food tour in San Sebastian
AndyJM1956,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We (Australian male and female) did a food tour in San Sebastian with the tour company Discover San Sebastian. Well worth your time and money. The Old Town in San Sebastian is a great place for pinchos with about 300 bars competing for your attention,. To be honest the range of choice is bewildering. Our tour guide Erskene cut through all of that and took us to some fantastic places which we would've only found through a lot of trial and error - or not at all. And not only did we visit 5 great places across the Old Town but we had the best food choices in those places. Erskene checked the group's food tastes and allergies at the very beginning of the night and, such is her local knowledge, she tailored the tour and our walking route to suit the group. And to add to the deal Erskene insists in each place that they prepare the food fresh for us. Usually pinchos is premade but not on this tour. Sometimes the food choices are only avaialble to her tour and so are truly unique. You also get a choice of drinks to accompany the food as well. And of course Erskene spoke fluent, clear English the whole night. The tour is all about the food but Erskene also provides a great insight into Spanish and Basque culture and language which was great for a couple like us with few Spanish skills. By the end of the night we called Erskene the unofficial mayor of the Old Town. By the end of the tour (about 3 hours) we were very satisfied with the amount and quality of food and drink but also had recommendations for other places to try in coming days. I can't think of a single thing to improve Erskene's tours. No wonder Erskene and her tour experiences are ranked #1.
Best Tour We Did On Our Holiday In Spain
marianadQ829OA,Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great time on the Pintxos walking tour with Eski! Eski was incredibly knowledgeable and her passion for San Sebastian and the local food was clear. Eski’s knowledge of the area and all of the Pintxos shops allowed her to tailor the tour to our tastes and preferences. It was so great to hear a bit of history about San Sebastian, the Basque Country, Basque language, and enjoy some incredible local bites and drinks. Of all the tours I did in on our two week vacation in Spain this was by far my favorite and I would honestly go back and do it all over again. I would highly recommend doing this tour.
Walk, eat, talk, eat…yes!
charlieallen66,Mar 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00How many city tours have we all done where you wish you could just stop a while and have a snack and a drink with the locals? If this is you then this tour is for you. San Sebastián has a population of 180,000 (I was listening!) and your guide Esky fortunately knows every one of them! We learned about the frustrated protester whose daily rants carved into the sand get washed away by the tide for him to return the next day and start all over again, why you always need a spare pair of swans, why the bull ring is a rectangle and how the pintxos talk to you. That is of course if you have learned to pour the delicious cider from above your head! This tour strikes the perfect balance between quirky info on the town and access to the local bars you would never find simply using Trip Advisor. Go with the flow, go with the recommendations and you will have a great time. Esky is also on hand to generously give advice and recommendations to make your whole stay in San Sebastián a great one, and for that we can only say Scary Costco. (When you know, you know). Don’t miss this tour!
Incredible experience
617anneu,May 21, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eskerne goes above and beyond to ensure that everybody on her tours has a great time. She is very knowledgeable about the history and gastronomie of the region, and was able to answer all of our questions with great detail. As someone with many dietary restrictions (vegetarian, no mushrooms, etc.) Eskerne went out of her way to make sure I had a pintxo that I really liked at every single bar we went to- a difficult task that she managed with grace and kindness. I can not recommend discover San Sebastián tours enough! Absolutely great value and an unforgettable experience. Not to mention- Eskerne is a great photographer!
A great experience with a wonderful guide
JohnEast,Apr 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the lunchtime pinxtos tour with Eskerne today. She knows everything about San Sebastián and, it seems, everyone in San Sebastián! She took us to five pinxto bars, each different and wonderful in its own way. Wonderful food from anchovies to sirloin steak to foie gras and each with a glass of wine - and a local cider. Eskerne was a wonderful guide. Warm, friendly and so knowledgeable and so much fun. It was a great way to spend three hours or so and I would recommend her and this tour without reservation. We parted with a huge hug and the fondest memories and she immediately sent us photos to treasure. Thank you Eskerne.
Discover San Sebastian with Eskarne
J9658AUangelinam,Mar 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an ABSOLUTE Amazing experience!!! San Sebastian is a Beautiful town. We LOVED our pintxos tour with Eskarne the food AMAZING!! Eskarne instantly became a Best Friend! She is so warm and welcoming, made the entire experience that much better. Can't wait to visit San Sebastian again and eat and drink with Eskarne!!! Also, can't wait for Eskarne to visit us!
Amazing
to og280,Dec 27, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's great! It's the best! Eskerne is the best tour guide in San Sebastián. The tour she designed was the highlight of my day. I highly recommend it. She knows the city and the city knows her. Throughout the day, I saw other tour guides at work and I can safely say that Eskerne is the most professional tour guide and by far, the best in San Sebastián.
The perfect host!
Anna333 10,Jul 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eskerne is the perfect host; knowledgeable, kind, fun & accommodating. Both of us on the tour had intolerances which she catered for with ease. She gave us many hits and tips which helped for the rest of our stay in San Sebastian. I would 100% recommend booking Eskerne for a culinary tour whilst you’re in the Basque Country.
Worth it!
Lisa T,Jul 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was exceptional. It was fun, upbeat and informative. The food was excellent. One of the best tours that I have taken.
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