Top San Sebastian Dining Experiences

Discover pintxos tradition on a small-group food tour in San Sebastian's Old Town. Visit several venues, including pintxo bars, restaurants, and gourmet shops. Taste local specialties like Iberian ham, mussels, and marinated anchovies, and enjoy glasses of Basque wine in a small-group setting, for a more intimate experience.

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.

Stroll through the historic Old Town of San Sebastian with a guide on this walking tour. Through a guide's commentary, learn about the city's people, culture, architecture, and history. With a small group of just 10 people or fewer, travelers will enjoy personalized attention and the chance to ask questions on the tour, which will stop at a local bar for a round of pintxos (tapas) and a drink.

In the Basque provinces of Gipuzkoa and Bizkaia, local cuisine is characterized by fresh ingredients and ancient recipes. Master the culinary techniques of the Basque Country during this small-group cooking class in San Sebastian, ideal for travelers with a passion for food. Experience a hands-on cooking class led by a professional chef and learn the skills needed to create rustic dishes featuring seafood and vegetables.

Discover the delicious gastronomy of San Sebastian on this small-group tasting tour in the Old Town. Visit different spots to sample pintxos that are perfectly paired with local Spanish wines. Explore this fascinating quarter in between tastings and learn about the history, culture, and people of this Basque city during the tour.

Savor a meal you won't find in any restaurant with a private dining experience in San Sebastian, often considered Spain’s culinary capital. Stroll through Old Town with a personal guide, stopping to people watch and browse fresh produce at a local market. Head to a private cooking club—where you'll be treated to a chef’s lunch or dinner of regional specialties prepared just for your group, paired with regional wine or cider.

Maximize time in the Basque Country on this full-day tour from San Sebastian or Bilbao, which takes you across the border into France. Visit the glamorous beach city of Biarritz and the historic town of Bayonne with a professional guide. Upgrade to a tour in your choice of Spanish or English that also includes a restaurant lunch, transfers, and a visit to the seaside town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Yes your great wine adventure is here. Step behind the scenes for this fantastic tour of this famous wine region full to the brim of tastes and unforgettable times. Greeted by the sunny hills of La Rioja, first stop is a very special family run vineyard where they’ll show you the whole wine making process from vines to wines. Then hit the relax button, it’s the tasting session in a dream spot overlooking the valley followed by traditional tapas. Next off to a famed vineyard and prepare to be wowed. Now it's time for the 11th century town of Laguardia to amble through the cobbled streets visiting the secret cellar caves full to the brim of the regions finest. We'll top this off with a casual tapas lunch.

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.

Choosing where to eat can be daunting in San Sebastian’s Old Town, where dozens of pintxo bars fill the narrow streets. On this private food tour, a guide takes you to two or three handpicked taverns that represent the best of San Sebastian flavors. Sample classic and modern pintxos paired with local drinks and learn how these small bites became part of Basque culture as you walk between stops.

- 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

I am a Basque native, in love with my country, culture and gastronomy. And after be working with travelers 7 years, in 2015 I started offering artisan, unique and authentic experiences in my own. Aiming to offer the possibility to enjoy feeling and living, the true essence of the Basque Country, out of the commercial and away from the tourist masses. And this is the best experience I offer ever about eating pintxos in San Sebastian and probably the most pure that is offered in the city. If you don’t believe me, came on to enjoy the real tradition of pintxos and the txikiteo, while we go from tavern to tavern, savoring different pintxos. And after completing the experience, you are not satisfied. I will return you, the amount paid for it. I offer this experience, to can show you, how is the real tradition of pintxos and the txikiteo. Because it is already in danger of extintion and now the old town of San Sebastian, it is in the way to became the Disney-land of the Pintxos.

Surf practice at Zurriola beach before heading to the Old Town of San Sebastián to enjoy pintxos and drinks. This shared experience, limited to a maximum of six travelers, combines a surf lesson with a hot shower and a gastronomic stop in the city.

Witness the beauty of a Basque sunset aboard a luxurious sailing boat, where every moment is crafted for your enjoyment. This two-hour journey departs from Hondarribia, allowing you to savor local delicacies while surrounded by breathtaking coastal veces. Led by experienced Coastal Ambassadors Ian and Jon, the experience includes onboard refreshments, music, and all necessary amenities for relaxation along with 2 appetizers. Whether it’s a romantic outing or a gathering with friends, this sunset sail promises a memorable evening filled with warmth and stunning views.