San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town
Description
Designed for true gourmets, this premium pintxos tour offers a carefully curated tasting at some of San Sebastian’s best pintxo bars. Enjoy VIP access with seats reserved at popular venues, avoiding queues and crowds. Led by knowledgeable local guides in English, the tour combines outstanding food with insights into Basque gastronomy, history and culture. Groups are kept small (maximum 10 guests) to ensure a relaxed, personal experience. The tasting includes 7 premium pintxos, 5 drinks (Spanish red and white wines such as Rioja, local Txakoli white wine, natural cider and other local drinks), water as a courtesy, and a sweet dessert to finish. Flexible for food preferences and allergies. Proud pioneers of pintxos tours in San Sebastian since 2005.
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Itinerary
Stroll through the lively streets of the Old Town while enjoying a curated pintxos crawl at some of the best local bars. Discover the heart of Basque gastronomy, atmosphere and daily life with a local guide.
Walk through San Sebastian’s historic main square and learn about its past while soaking up the local atmosphere, surrounded by traditional buildings and vibrant pintxo bars.
Explore the most emblematic street of the Old Town, lined with some of the city’s most iconic pintxo bars, while your guide shares stories about its history and culinary traditions.
Pass by the impressive Basilica of Santa María and learn about its role in the history of the Old Town as your guide connects local culture, architecture and gastronomy.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(314)
We had a lovely time on the Pinxtos tour. Clara took us to several top pinxtos spots, and despite how busy they were, she always had a table for us. The pinxtos we tried were a good mixture of fish, meats, vegetables and a sweet treat at the end. We also enjoyed sampling some of the local wines, including txakoli. By the end of the tour we were so full, and had learnt a lot about some of the local traditions. Clara also messaged us with some recommendations in the area to try out. Overall we had a great time with a great host. We would recommend to anyone staying in San Sebastian.
Sara was wonderful! It was like spending the evening with a friend who knew all the best spots to take you. Don't hesitate to book, it was a fabulous way to navigate the best of San Sebastian pinxtos.
We had Esther Azcue Alberti as our guide and she was fantastic. From the tour of the city to the San Sebastián pintxos tour, she was excellent and very good fun.
My family of four (kids ages 10 and 12) had an AMAZING pintxo tour experience with our very knowledgeable, kind, and patient guide, Esther. She introduced us to pintxo bars and pintxos that we probably would never discovered on our own - and everything was excellent! She was also knowledgeable about wine pairings at each location, adding to the overall culinary experience. She fielded any questions we had about San Sebastian culture and a great host and provided a wonderful introduction to this amazing city!
We had a great food tour with Esther! She took us to 5 different bars and not only was every pinxtos she suggested delicious, she also paired the food with amazing wine! She was also flexible when we asked if we could opt out of dessert and try another savory dish. To top it off she sent us a follow up email with everything we tasted as well as suggestions on other dishes we might want to try during another visit. We loved our tour and would book with her again!
Clara was wonderful. So knowledgeable of the history of San Sebastián and the tour and food were amazing. Everything was excellent.
We had a wonderful evening with Sara on this tour. She checked whether we had any dietary requirements in advance and took us to 4 different pintxos bars. We were happy to put ourselves in her hands, and really appreciated her thoughtful choices of venue, pinxtos and wine pairings. She ensured we experienced a mix of classic and contemporary places and her recommendations were spot on. After the tour she sent us details of all the places we'd visited and what we'd eaten and drunk there, plus suggestions for other pintxos bars. As well as being a good host, Sara was great company - we felt very relaxed with her and afterwards we felt like we'd spent the evening with a friend rather than a guide.
We thoroughly enjoyed our Private Gourmet Pintxos Tour with Clara! Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable about pintxos culture, but she is also a wonderful storyteller, historian, and passionate ambassador for San Sebastián and the Basque Country. We scheduled the tour on the first day of our stay in San Sebastián, hoping to gain a deeper understanding of the city's food culture, and it proved to be the perfect introduction. As we wandered through the charming streets of the Old Town, Clara brought the city to life with fascinating stories, local history, and insights into the traditions behind pintxos. She thoughtfully tailored the experience to our dietary needs, making it both educational and delicious. By the end, we felt less like tourists and more like guests being welcomed into the local culture by a knowledgeable friend. We highly recommend the Private Gourmet Pintxos Tour—and especially Clara—to anyone looking to discover the food, history, and spirit of San Sebastián. It was a wonderful start to our Basque adventure.
Clara our guide was incredible she was so knowledgeable & fun we went to amazing bars & the food was unreal ! we also met some lovely people from UK & New Zealand which made it all the more pleasurable...I would highly recommend doing the tour & even better if you have Clara as your guide !!!
Incredible Pintxos tour hosted by Clara. Was the highlight of our trip to San Sebastian. She was so knowledgeable, took us to places we would never gone to & we tried dishes we never would have tried. - absolutely fantastic evening.
