Top Basque Country Dining Experiences

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Explore the beautiful scenery of the Basque Country without having to worry about studying a map, with this small-group hiking tour. Swap the hustle and bustle of San Sebastian for an exploration of the valleys and pastures of the peaceful countryside. As well as seeing magnificent scenery, the trip is also an introduction to countryside cuisine—a mountain snack and cider are included to keep you energized along the way.

- 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

If you want to discover the culinary delights of San Sebastian, make some new friends, and keep costs down, then this small group tour is for you. You’ll meet your guide and group at the meeting spot, then begin your walking tour. Your guide will take you to local spots you might not be able to find on your own to share pintxos, wine, and stories.

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.

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.

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.