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The Chef, Mattin knew his stuff really well and did a good job demonstrating. He went over basic knife skill which to me was a complete waste of time (I think most people signing up for a cooking class already know this safe methodology). The other aspects of the class were spot on. My only disappointment comes from Basque cooking technique not from the class. It turns out this style of cooking uses blending food flavors for piquing the taste buds much more than using spices; the only spice used was salt. How to blend the flavors to accomplish this would be far too broad a subject for this 3-hour class, but I got enough information from the class to want more. Basque pintxos food is built on and highlights this technique but you cannot learn it from eating them unless you have some understanding of this in the first place. Since we had pintxos before the class it made me aware of this and we did spend 2 more meals eating pintxos to get a better understanding of the mixing and highlighting flavors we saw in the brief discussion of pintxos in the class. I highly recommend the class, but don't expect to learn how to build Basque flavors; that is a much more complex subject.

Sebastian was an excellent tour guide! Very kind and knowledgeable about the city, its food, and its vibrant culture. The tour is very well designed to give you a flavor for the local cuisine (and bars to come back and visit later if you have time). I strongly recommend doing the tour on your first day in San Sebastián - getting a guide and recommendations for restaurants early on your trip is crucial for visiting this city. Four best bites from the tour - ropa vieja omelette, scallop with green curry, pork carpaccio, and smoked olives. Trust me!

We had an incredible day exploring Bilbao, the Guggenheim, and Gaztelugatxe, and a huge part of what made it so memorable was our guide, Alby. Alby was genuinely personable, deeply knowledgeable about the Basque countryside, and incredibly kind throughout the day. Nothing felt scripted or rushed; it just felt like exploring a beautiful region with someone who truly knows and loves it. He’s the kind of guy you’d love to sit down and grab a drink with after the tour wraps up. If you're considering this day trip, ask for Alby, we couldn't recommend him enough!