Taste the best pintxos of San Sebastian and make an impact
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian to get a real sense of community, understand how locals live and eat as you learn about local history and culture.
With every person that joins the tour, we help a person in need by donating a meal to the city's soup kitchen, you eat one you feed one!
It's a 3h walking tour, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within two different neighbourhoods.
You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', these are different from tapas and imbedded in Basque culture. We're going to show you how to navigate the local food scene and eat the best that this city has to offer.
This experience is the kind of tour for people who hate the word 'tour' and genuinely travel for food and really want to get immersed in the culture and have fun.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Best not to take backpacks as you use up a lot of space in bars and, it's less comfortable.
Wear comfortable footwear, we'll be mostly be on our feet.
What To Expect
Buen Pastor Cathedral
We will meet behind the cathedral and walk around it so you can see it.
La Concha Beach
We will walk past the beach
Options
Social Food Tour
Pintxos (Basque tapas) : We will go to 5 places and have a 1-2 tastings in each place. You will get enough food for a full meal and 5 glasses of wine
What‘s Included
Five food stops with one pintxo (local Basque food) and one drink in each place (local drinks and wine).
The tour is designed so you have a full meal, but if you have a larger appetite you can choose to purchase extra food and drink if you'd like.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
91 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great pintxo bar tour
M9836GFsimond,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour with Maider was fabulous, fun and fascinating. Such a great way to get to know the pintxo bars, some local wines and ciders, with a bit of history thrown in too. Do it early in your visit!
Super complete pintxos tour!
Carsarasola,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very complete tour, delicious food combined with history and curiosities of the city. Maider was a fantastic guide, attentive and fun. I recommend doing this tour as soon as you arrive in the city, as it gives you a complete view of its culture and helps you choose among so many bars and pintxos! All of this supports such a beautiful project. Thank you very much, Topa!
Do this tour at the beginning of the trip
897magsk,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really glad we did this tour at the beginning of our trip, we got lots of tips from our guide. I hate big groups so this tour worked perfectly. Now I know the difference between tapas and pintxos. I also really like the idea of donating a meal through the tour, totally recommend this tour.
Topa to Mai for an amazing experience!
Mobile168640,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience. My husband and I had such a great time on this pintxos tour in San Sebastián — it honestly felt less like a tour and more like going out with friends who happened to know all the best spots in town. Mai was incredibly knowledgeable about the culture, history, and food scene, but explained everything in such a fun, approachable way. One of the best parts was learning all the little local tips and tricks — how to order pintxos, what to look for, when to order certain dishes fresh from the kitchen, and even some etiquette we never would’ve known on our own. By the end of the night we felt way more confident exploring like locals instead of tourists. Highly recommend if you want amazing food, great conversation, and a genuinely authentic San Sebastián experience. Eskerrik asko, Mai!
Donosti food tour - Drinks, pintxos and insider tips!
K7529CFalicew,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole family had a lovely time on the topa food tour! The guide Mai was a local and gave us lots of insider knowledge not just about the city but also about Basque traditions and also gave us tips for the rest of our trip! I’ve never had such delicious pintxos - they really knew what to have where. 10/10!!
Gastronomic tour
Odyssey31683699543,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took a gastronomic tour in Donostia-San Sebastián, and it was one of the best experiences of the trip. We were able to visit several traditional and modern bars, trying incredible pintxos, accompanied by txakoli and other local drinks. What I liked the most was that not only do you eat well, but you also learn about Basque culture, the history of the city, and the culinary tradition of the area.
The best food tour in San Sebastián
Lienkei,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience from start to finish with Topa Food Tours in San Sebastián. The selection of pintxos was spectacular, and each stop had something special and authentic. Our guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Basque cuisine, which made the tour even more interesting. In addition to tasting delicious food, we learned a lot about the culture, history, and local traditions. Everything was very well organized, and the atmosphere was super pleasant. Without a doubt, one of the best ways to discover San Sebastián
Great gastronomic experience.
jos ignaciom2015,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unmissable experience. One of the best I have had on a trip and the best way to get to know the Basque Country, its culture, and its history.
A must!
Trek517071,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The knowledge and care that Cristina puts in is unmatched. She takes you to the best places to eat the best dishes, in addition to explaining the history of the city and the traditional food of the area.
Great experience!
alejandrovglez88,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything was very good. It was a great experience for us.
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