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Steep yourself in the traditions of Basque food and drink culture on this walking and bar-hopping tour in San Sebastian. With a culinary-savvy guide in the lead, you’ll visit three bars to taste traditional Basque tapas (known as pintxos) and throw back three included drinks. Listen to commentary on the history of San Sebastian as well as its rich culture centered around food, drink, and socializing.

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.

Taste your way through Spain’s most celebrated wine region on a completely private tour of La Rioja from San Sebastian. Sample bold red blends at two different wine cellars, including some of the oldest underground wine caves in the area, and see the famous winery designed by architect Frank Gehry. State your appetite and venture off the tourist track with lunch at an authentic Basque restaurant, and explore the charming medieval streets of Laguardia village on this mouthwatering, personalized experience.

Discover La Rioja’s vibrant wine industry—and leave all the driving and planning to someone else so you can focus on enjoyment—on this full-day trip from Bilbao. Departing directly from your hotel, travel by comfortable vehicle to the world-famous wine region, and visit two premium wineries, including guided tours and wine tastings. Then, round off your trip with a pintxo lunch in the medieval town of Laguardia.

The Basque Country is renowned for its fine wines and gourmet cuisine, and a private tour offers a more personalized tasting experience. On this full-day tour from San Sebastián, sample Basque Cheese at a farm in Idiazabal, enjoy lunch at a fish restaurant in Getaria, and visit a Txakoli winery for a guided tasting of the famous sparkling wine.

Spend a day exploring one of Spain’s most acclaimed wine-growing regions on a private tour of Rioja Alavesa from San Sebastian. Visit 3 or 4 wineries to taste Rioja red wines and other fine regional varietals. Delve into local culture with a stop at the hilltop village of Laguardia, where Basque history and traditions still live among winding medieval streets and tucked-away squares.

Discover the heart of Basque wine culture with a guided tour of a traditional Txakoli Winery and the charming coastal town of Getaria. From San Sebastian, you will venture towards Getaria, a picturesque fishing village renowned for its fine fish restaurants, being the birthplace of Juan Sebastian Elcano (the Basque sailor who completed the first voyage around the world), the famous fashion designer Cristobal Balenciaga, and, of course, Txakoli Wine. After discovering Getaria, we will head to a family-run Txakoli Winery to learn about the unique production process of Txakoli. Start with a stroll through lush Txakoli vineyards overlooking the sea and immerse yourself in the world of Txakoli inside the winery. After the winery visit, we will enjoy a tasting of this crisp, lightly sparkling white wine paired with local specialties. This half day tour offers the perfect blend of wine, history, and breathtaking scenery.

Discover this unique and Interesting Wine that you can only taste in the Basque Country In this tour we will go to Zarautz viewpoint enjoying of this impressive view and learn about the wine area and what we are going to visit, after that we walk through Getaria and learn about the history of this beautiful fishing village. Now in time to taste some Wine! We will visit one of the best Txakoli Winery of the area, walking through the vineyard and learn about the wine making process and at the and taste he flavor of this local white wine with some local snacks enjoying the view Remember all our tours are private, so we are flexible to add, remove or change anything.

Discover Rioja in a very small group of no more than 7 people, led by a great local guide who makes the day feel relaxed, informative, and genuinely fun. You’ll explore three carefully selected wineries, from classic producers to modern innovators, tasting a range of premium wines that showcase both tradition and creativity. The day is rounded off with a gourmet lunch at a much-loved rustic restaurant, where traditional Riojan cuisine with a modern touch is paired with local wines. This tour is about great wine, good food, and learning Rioja in a friendly, personal way. It is more like spending the day with friends in wine country than joining a standard tour.

This experience goes beyond a typical coastal tour by combining landscapes, wine culture, and local cuisine in a small, relaxed group. Instead of simply visiting towns, we explore the Basque Coast through the traditions that shape everyday life here. You’ll walk along the spectacular Flysch cliffs of Zumaia, one of Europe’s most unique geological landscapes, then head into the coastal vineyards above Getaria to learn how Txakoli wine is grown in this maritime climate. A short walk among the vines offers sweeping views of the Atlantic and insight into local wine traditions. The day continues with a guided visit of the fishing village of Getaria before finishing with one of the Basque coast’s most iconic meals: fresh fish grilled over charcoal, paired with a tasting of different styles of local Txakoli wine. With a maximum of 7 guests, the experience remains personal, relaxed, and deeply connected to the region.

Swap the sights of San Sebastian for time in the region known as the “golden mile of Rioja wine.” With a private guide, you’ll travel to four wineries, from classic Rioja cellars to boutique family-owned estates. Sample their produce, and enjoy snacks of locally produced olive oil, cheese, and chorizo as you learn about the wine from your guide.

The Rioja wine region produces some of the finest wines in the Basque Country and a private tour offers a more personalized tasting experience. On this full-day tour from San Sebastián, take part in guided wine tastings at two different wineries, learn more about the winemaking process as you tour the vineyards, then indulge in a delicious 5-course lunch paired with regional wines.

Taste your way through San Sebastian with a chef leading the way during this walking tour. Visit five different bars in the Old Town to sample pintxos (Basque tapas) alongside traditional drinks from cider to Txakoli white wine. Learn about local food culture from a professional chef during this small group tour, limited to 10 people.

Explore Bilbabo's pintxos scene, without scrolling through reviews and recommendations, on this small-group food tasting tour. Let your guide lead the way as you visit foodie hotspots and eateries across La Ribera Market, the Old Town, and Ensanche. Try multiple pintxos and regional wines as you learn about the history behind the area's traditional cuisine.

Cross the border to discover one of France’s most famous wine regions on this private full-day tour of Bordeaux from San Sebastián. Visit two wine chateaux in the Saint Emilion and Pessac Leognan areas, learn more about Bordeaux wine during guided winery tours and wine tastings, then feast on a delicious 5-course lunch.

Learn all the secrets of the Basque Country’s signature wine, Txakoli, with this small-group wine tour that includes a Txakoli Museum visit and a wine tour/tasting at a txakolindegi, a special Txakoli wine house. The white wine Txakoli from Bizkaia is made from a historic Hondarrabi Zuri grape. Learn all about the production and harvest, then taste Txakoli wine alongside typical Cantabrian snacks.

Spend a day tasting the French Basque Country through the places where locals actually eat. In a small group, explore Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, and Bayonne while discovering the markets, producers, and traditions that shape the region’s food culture. The experience begins in Saint-Jean-de-Luz on lively market day, where even Michelin-starred chefs shop for produce. Among colorful stalls, taste regional cheeses with fresh baguette and Bayonne ham, then visit Maison Adam to try the famous Basque macaron created here in the 17th century. Continue to elegant Biarritz to walk the coastal promenade before visiting Les Halles market. Here you’ll taste Atlantic seafood such as oysters, shrimp, or bulots paired with regional wine. Afterwards enjoy free time to have lunch or explore the seaside town. Finish in Bayonne, cultural capital of the French Basque Country, where you’ll stroll historic streets and taste artisan chocolate in one of the city’s traditional chocolate houses.

This is a Gastro-Cultural Experience, where for a couple of hours you can venture in an immersive encounter to stroll around Old Town. Stopping in 5 of the most emblematic spots in town merging our walk with degustation of the "matchless" pintxo & typical beverages in the chosen eateries; from historical hidden taverns we've been enjoying for generations to other newest gourmet bars that you could easily pass by among the crowd. Yeap! I’ll guide you to an unique gastronomic stroll on smells, tastes, textures and anecdotes to LIVE the Real Basque Culture, eat and drink the best pintxos & wines that only an insider can show you ;) Get ready! You will learn about Basque Culture and how to navigate Pintxos traditional Txikiteo by your own! You'll definitely be an expert after going out with The Insider!! @theinsidersansebastian This is a Must do Foodie Tour, Dont Miss it! Please Advise of any specific requierments at the moment of booking. Thank you!

Book this private walking foodie tour in San Sebastian so you can taste local foods from some spots you’d never find on your own. This is an intimate group, so there’s no herding or joining a large, imposing group. Instead, your guide will show you some of their favorite spots where you’ll get a chance to feel the local culture while tasting pintxos and local txakoli.

2 people minimum Set off on a culinary adventure in San Sebastián in a relaxed yet carefully curated format! Discover 7 hidden foodie and drink gems, savor the iconic juicy tomatoes, legendary tortillas and creamy cheesecake with the help of locals' knowledge and expertise. All this while you navigate the winding streets of the city's picturesque Parte Vieja and listen to insightful commentary about the buildings and local lifestyle from your guide. Dive into this romantic escapade and explore over five bars featuring signature dishes, their addresses and pintxos that marked the Michelin Guide's taste buds and highlight seasonal ingredients and refined culinary technique and Wash down your tasty pintxos with regional drinks. Designed for small groups, a private experience, the tour balances exclusivity with the informal charm of standing at the bar, the essence of the Basque Country. We can organise and customize the tour to any dietary restrictions and desires or preferences.

Benefit from personalized attention and private round-trip transportation for your group on this multi-stop Rioja wineries tour. There's no need to rent a car or choose who will be the sober driver; sample famous and lesser-known drops at three Rioja winery stops. Learn about the history and viniculture of this particular variety of Spanish wine, and soak up the alcohol with tasty local snacks, such as cheese and chorizo.

Explore one of the Basque Country’s most atmospheric—and culinary—cities on this private, half-day tour of Hondarribia. Pick between morning and afternoon start times, meet your guide at your San Sebastian accommodation, and head to Hondarribia, located on the French border. After exploring the city’s centuries-old fortifications and other landmarks, visit a number of bars and restaurants to try both traditional and avant-garde pintxos, plus drinks pairings.

Rioja lovers will love this small group tour that takes you to the land of Rioja, with transfers to/from Vitoria. You’ll not only get to sample the wine, but you can take a walk through the vineyards and hear all about how it is produced. Relax over a traditional lunch, sipping wines, and learning about your guide and group members.

Learn all the secrets of Rioja production, and then try some delicious tastings in several wineries near San Sebastian on this private tour. You’ll get picked up from your hotel for ease, and then driven in a private vehicle to the wineries. Go at your own pace on this private tour, and don’t worry about drinking too much, since you’ll have a driver to take you back to your hotel after the tour.