San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

In a food mecca like San Sebastian, there are some places you just can’t leave without trying—and we’re going to take you right to them. Come with us on a fun-filled evening at San Sebastian’s pintxos headquarters, the Old Town, where we’ve carefully chosen the best bites the city has to offer, hidden in plain sight. As we go, we’ll teach you what to do—and what not to do. Where to go and where not to!

Discover a San Sebastian institution for locally caught seafood. - Enjoy classic pintxos in the classic style with the locals and check out all of San Sebastian's must-visit bars in one night.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour is not recommended for children under 15 years of age due to busy, crowded bars and the alcohol focus of this tour. For safety and logistical reasons, guests with very young children or strollers may be refused participation in this tour

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

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 celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans.

We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.

The tour covers a full meal.

The 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

Wine tastings (5 glasses of local wine and drinks)

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Our Devouring San Sebastian guide, packed with all our favorite places to eat and drink in the city

Expert local culinary guide

Small group tour (maximum 8 guests)

Food tastings (enough for dinner)

Gratuities

What To Expect

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Next, you’ll dive into the fascinating world of Spain’s most famous delicacy: cured Iberian ham. We’ll introduce you to a family-run gem stocked with Basque and Spanish gourmet products. Try two of the most-renowned (and most expensive) cured hams especially chosen by our friend Sylvain. By the time we leave, you’ll have an understanding of the differences between them—and a favorite!

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Ultimate San Sebastian

Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Tour : Explore the world of San Sebastian’s famous pintxos bars & try a range of their most delicious creations while enjoying wine.

San Sebastian Ultimate

Small group 8 guests

Reviews

4.89

1,086 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1031

Amazing food tour
mcle2000,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with our guide Sandra who took us to all of the hot tapas spots throughout San Sebastián. We had a great assortment of tapas/pinxtos and met some nice folks along the way on our tour. We’ve done many food tours around the world and this one ranks amongst the best we’ve done Thank you Mike
Fantastic, Fun Adventure!
Gregory H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a fantastic time with Sandra. She was very friendly, professional, and forthright. She provided us ample background and information on the Basque Country, etc., and ensured all individuals within the party felt welcomed. We ventured to a number of different eateries, trying a variety of food and beverages, finishing off with a nice, velvety cheesecake. The only challenge we encountered was ensuring we found the meeting point. Recommend including a note to look for the Dual Memorial for Victims of the Franco Regime behind the San Sebastian City Hall/Library, next to the yacht club.
Pintxo tour San Sebastián, Spain
Peter S,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Interesting tour. Well informed guide. Went to six places, but there are hundreds of other places that would take months to experience
Perfect Pintxos
Kiley B,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Gorka (George) was so knowledgeable about the city! We had so much fun as we went from stop to stop and learned so much about the Basque Country. He also gave us recommendations for the rest of our trip.
Outstanding and so much fun!
Erin S,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
I am so glad I signed up for this! It was not just about food and wine, but an overall Basque experience with history, meeting fellow travelers, and so much more than I could have imagined! Gorka was amazing!
Very Fun Pintxos Bar Crawl in the Rain
Westcoastboy181,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our British guide Lilly was fun and knowledgeable, navigating the crowded tight pixtxos stops for us with dexterity. Had a nice sampling of classics. Highly recommend.
Guide was very...
Scott B,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, took us to some of the best pintxo bars and taught us the right amount about it all
Small in group size, big on memories
TripeAdviser,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Like all food & wine tours around the world, this one just got better and better the longer it went on. Cynics would say 'well, that would be the wine, wouldn't it?' and for once I'm tending to side with the cynics. But there were other reasons, too. The cider! No, I meant the venues, the pintxos, the people in our small group, and most of all the bottomless knowledge of our guide, a lady whose name I have unforgivably forgotten.
Make this your first stop on a stay in San Sebastián
matthewsC8496QX,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I love a good good tour and this one was great! Gorka was a knowledgeable passionate and fun guide. A great mix of history, culture and cracking food. I’d highly recommend this as great night out that will also help you plan the rest of your stay and give you plenty of ideas of where to go and what to eat on your stay in San Sebastián
Great night out
Emerald S,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an excellent time on the tour. It was a small friendly group and we got to try lots of different Pinxtos and some great wine and cider pairings too. I’d thoroughly recommend as an introduction to Pinxtos and the Old Town of San Sebastián.