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.

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.

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.

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.

They will know a 1986 store from the inside, they will see the products they have, as well as the daily life of the people who go shopping. They will give us a brief talk to explain where the families come from and how long we have been in the business. Subsequently, they will have a tasting of local food and drinks. They will conclude with the possibility of acquiring any product they want and they will give them the option to purchase a basket of gourmet souvenirs.

Brunch in Bilbao there are many. One where the txistorra thallus arrives fresh, the idiazabal cheese comes from here nearby and every dish has a story behind it, there are few. Umamie does not reproduce trends: we cook from the territory. If you really want to know the Basque Country, start at the table

Do something a little different for dinner on this small-group food-and-wine tour in Bilbao. Rather than opt for a sit-down meal, follow your guide around local bars to try traditional pintxos. Enjoy enough small plates, paired with drinks, to make up a full meal. Learn about Bilbao's history as you go from bar to bar, passing by city highlights along the way.

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.

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.

From Basqvium, value exclusivity and the ability to create unforgettable experiences. Therefore, this opportunity is unique: you will discover the richness of Basque cuisine, "The land of endless banquets," and discover the authentic essence through its flavors. From the intimacy of gastronomic societies and traditional cider houses to the haute cuisine awarded Michelin stars, this three-day trip combines tradition, avant-garde, and spectacular landscapes between the Cantabrian Sea and the mountains.

- 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

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.

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.

Basqvium values exclusivity and the ability to generate unforgettable experiences. This opportunity is therefore unique: you will discover the richness of Basque cuisine with a renowned chef, creating an unrepeatable experience while enjoying a private tasting. Elevate the experience by visiting your restaurant with the attention of a personal sommelier.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.