Top Basque Country Dining Experiences

Get to know San Sebastian city through the eyes of a knowledgeable local guide. Visit the city's iconic food spots and discover hidden culinary treasures. Enjoy tastings of local cuisine, street food stalls to traditional restaurants. Benefit from your guide's familiarity with the area that interests you. Receive valuable advice about other experiences and activities in the city.

With the Do Eat Better Experience Bilbao Food Tour through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and bars where you can feast on local delights like Pintxos, Rioja-style potatoes, and so much more. Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers! Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties and taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you cross the city. You will learn about Bilbao's rich culinary history and culture while you taste and we will provide small-group experiences, for a relaxed pace and informal vibe!

Luis is a native of San Sebastian and has been in the tourism industry for many years. This is a unique culinary experience, where you will enjoy local food and drink tastings, then cook and eat together at a secret gastronomic society - a members only private club. Your experience begins in the historic old town with a visit to a wine cellar. Next you will visit 3 pintxo bars, where you will sample pinxtos - the Basque style of tapas. After your food tour, you will accompany Luis to Basque Gastronomic Society. At the club, Luis will demonstrate how to cook fresh, seasonal fish, before you sit down to eat along with other fellow members (present at the club). • Private food tour with a passionate local - best way to experience San Sebastian • Enjoy an evening of food, drink, stories and laughter, unlike anything you've done before! • Food and drink tastings at a wine cellar, pintxo bars and a secret gastronomic club • Vegetarian options available

Bodegas Izadi offers much more than just a visit: Live a personalized experience in small groups, ensuring closeness and attention to detail. Learn the secrets of wine as you descend through the five levels of our winery, leaving you amazed by a unique natural process driven by gravity! Enjoy an elegant and intimate space in the barrel room, with a tasting that will awaken your senses.

Discover Bilbao long after the crowds have dispersed on this private walking tour. The itinerary can be completely adapted to your interests and pace, whether you are interested in history, architecture, or culture. Opt to discover top landmarks or off-the-beaten-path areas, making this a great option for small groups or families.

Discover pintxos tradition on a small-group food tour in San Sebastian's Old Town. Visit eight venues including pintxo bars, restaurants, and gourmet shops. Taste local specialties like Iberian ham, mussels, marinated anchovies, and enjoy five glasses of Basque wine in a group limited to nine guests.

Enjoy a dinner to remember—and discover the highlights of Bilbao’s vibrant food scene—during this small-group food tour. Meet your guide in central Bilbao, and be sure to come hungry: you’ll taste the best of the city’s many pintxos (tapas) bars. Try a number of local bites, learn all about what sets the Basque Country’s culinary offerings apart, enjoy drinks with your nibbles, and follow your guide to locals-frequented favorites.

Foodies will want to join this guided walking tour of Bilbao to learn about the gastronomy of Northern Spain. Indulge in Basque tapas, pintxos, and miniature cuisine, as well as wine pairings and other traditional local drinks. Discover the roots of each dish and drink, its ingredients, and how you can recreate it at home. Experience Bilbao like the Basque people, and explore with just a small group to keep things personal.

Avoid the tourist traps and discover the places in San Sebastian where locals like to eat “pintxos” with this special private gourmet food tour. Exploring San Sebastian on foot is a great way to get your bearings of the city as you stroll between bars. During the tour, hear more about local food culture, and try a variety of delicious bites with drinks to accompany them.

Make the most of your time in the Basque Country with this fusion of a bike tour and a “pintxos” tour. Riding around on a bike helps you access sights that large sightseeing buses can't reach, and it also covers more ground than a walking tour. Along the way, pass UNESCO World Heritage sites, see Vizcaya Bridge, and enjoy delicious “pintxos” and drink tastings.

Sample 5 top Rioja wines and 5 gourmet cheeses explained by our sommelier. Become an expert in the Rioja wine region known for its continental climate, chalky and clay soils and the always excellent Tempranillo grape. The wines tasted come from small-family boutique wineries where every sip will connect you directly with the wine maker. - Sommelier led - Taste 5 Rioja wines and 5 local cheeses - Small groups only (max 12 people per tasting) - Beautiful wine glasses and private tasting room

Learn all about traditional pintxos (the Basque version of Spanish tapas) on a guided walking tour of Bilbao's bars. At each stop, sample one or two of these delightful little bar snacks accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, or hard cider. Get an insider's perspective of the ancient part of the city that dates back to 1300. Consider booking this tour at the beginning of your Bilbao vacation so you can return to your favorite hotspots for more pintxo sampling.

Discover the history of Bilbao on this guided small-group walking tour. Learn about the city’s gastronomy, culture, architecture, and traditions while you explore the streets and feel like a local. Tour highlights include the Plaza Nueva in Casco Viejo, La Ribera market, the Catedral de Santiago cathedral, the Bidebarrieta library, and more.

Dive into San Sebastián’s rich culinary landscape with a private, 3-hour tour through the iconic Old Town. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll discover some of the city’s most celebrated pintxo bars, tasting a handpicked selection of four traditional and modern pintxos, each expertly paired with a local drink. As you stroll from bar to bar, your guide will enrich the experience with captivating stories about San Sebastián’s food traditions and the origins of pintxos in Basque culture. This tour is perfect for those looking to experience the city’s food scene in an authentic, intimate way while learning tips for exploring the Old Town like a local. Enjoy a true taste of San Sebastián and create lasting memories in the heart of Basque country.

Guided tour of the Guggenheim Museum in the morning and afternoon as desired by the client. In addition to a delicious menu to taste traditional Basque food before or after the cultural visit.

- Easy-going and fun food tasting tour - Enjoy 5+ food tastings each paired with its perfect drink - Discover wines from different Spanish Wine Regions - Get local insights and recommendations

This private tour of San Sebastian takes you both through the streets of the city, immersing you in the culture, and also shows you its gastronomic side. Your private guide will take you to the city’s most famous spots and lookouts, and also show you where to find the best pintxos in town. You’ll be served several, witn wine or beer to wash them down.

Explore the mountain region just outside of San Sebastian on this small group tour, where you'll be wined and dined and treated to local hospitality. Your guide will take you to several farmhouses, where you’ll sample all sorts of products, like bread, cheese, and wine. At the end of the tour, you’ll have a wonderful brunch with your guide and your new friends.

Get out of the city and over to the fishing villages along the Basque coast for a day of food and wine tasting plus learning about coastal life. Your guide will take care of everything, so you can just enjoy the experience. You and your small group will stop for croissants, then explore fishing villages and collect seafood. Later you’ll enjoy toasts with txakoli wine with freshly grilled fish at a group picnic.

Basque cooking is not only about pintxos. The recipes the Basque Country has to offer are as varied as the landscape of the region. Our chefs have a wide selection of recipes, from the vibrant fish dishes of the coast to the hearty stews of the mountains. In our cooking class, they will help you discover the authentic flavours of the Basque Country and provide you with the skills you need to recreate dishes that take you back to those perfect holiday memories.

Visitors to Basque Country can easily miss the charming capital city of Vitoria, opting to tour the smaller villages and wine regions. On this full-day tour across Basque Country, travelers don't need to choose—you'll visit both the city and countryside. Start your day walking through Vitoria's historic quarter, and then head to La Rioja for an afternoon in the vineyards and villages. Wrap up your day at a traditional winery for a wine tasting, included at no extra charge.

Learn how to make Basque tapas (pintxos) in an intimate setting during a small-group cooking class. Your chef–instructor teaches you how to cook local recipes such as grilled cod and spicy mushrooms using seasonal produce. Sip a glass or two of wine from the open bar and taste local cheese and olive oil while you cook, then sit down to eat your creations after.

San Sebastian is known for its “pintxos”, the Basque Country’s answer to tapas. Feast on a wealth of Basque cuisine and learn to cook these regional signatures with a professional chef on this evening cooking class. Prepare and eat seven different dishes washed down with red wine and the signature local sparkling white, “txakoli”, and leave with newfound confidence in your cooking skills.