San Sebastian Food & Pintxos Tour with 12 Food & Drinks Tastings

Recommended by 98% of travelers

San Sebastian, Spain

High interest

Booked 10+ times today.

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Choosing where to eat in San Sebastian can be overwhelming, especially with so many tempting pintxos (small snacks) bars. This guided walking tour takes you beyond the obvious spots to sample local favorites you might not order on your own. Come hungry, as you taste specialties such as Iberian acorn ham, oysters, croquettes, olives, and Spanish omelet, all while learning the stories behind the flavors from your guide.

Sample foods you might otherwise miss out on
Learn how to order like a real local
Head off the usual tourist trail to uncover hidden gems
Get the inside scoop on San Sebastian's food scene from your guide

What's Included

Iberian Ham, 100% premium, melt-in-your-mouth | Croquette, crispy, savory bite
Oyster, fresh and briny | Pintxos — local tapas-style treats
Olives — classic Spanish flavor | Grilled Foie Gras & Mushrooms — with soft aioli
Torrija with Ice Cream — Spanish-style French toast
Our Signature Secret Dish
Local Red, White Wine or Beer | Txakoli, a dry Basque white wine
Natural Cider, light and bubbly | Red Wine from Rioja

Guides Gratuity
Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Del, Pl. del Buen Pastor, 22, 20005 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
We'll meet at the stairs of the main entry of the Good Shepherd of San Sebastián Cathedral, at Plaza del Buen Pastor. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.

End point

San Frantzisko Kalea, 34, 20002 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain

Itinerary

Cathedral Buen Pastor de San Sebastián (Pass By)

Larramendi Kalea, 20

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian (Pass By)

Victoria Eugenia Antzokia (Pass By)

Kursaal (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
*Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
*This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 121 reviews

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Pintxos tour

karen_f, Apr 2026

We had the most amazing time on our pintxos tour. Our guide Mikel was great and very informative. There was never any rush and took things at our own pace and took time to chat to us on a personal level. We saw parts of the city we would never of found. We highly recommend doing this tour!

Response from Host, Apr 2026

We appreciate you taking the time to write this review. It’s wonderful to hear the day felt balanced and full of moments you could truly enjoy along the way. Secret Food Tours would be happy to have you again!

Javier is the best!

Emory_K, Feb 2026

Javier is a fantastic guide! Incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgable of the city and its species gastronomy. He kindly made several fantastic restaurant recommendations that enhanced our experience in San Sebastiàn!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Thank you for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that Javier made your San Sebastián experience so memorable with his knowledge, recommendations, and helpfulness.

Pinxtos perfection!

Natalie_W, Feb 2026

This was a lively tour with generous food/drinks. All the pinxtos were super tasty and from great, local spots and the cider/wine also really great quality. Mikel was very passionate about sharing his favourite food places and full of recommendations. Thank you!

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We appreciate you sharing your positive experience! Feedback like this lets us know we’re providing something guests truly enjoy. We hope you’ll consider another Secret Food Tours on a future trip.

Best food tour ever

Anna_B, Jan 2026

This was so fun and a great way to get to know the town. Mikel was wonderful and gave us so much history about San Sebastián! Be ready to walk and try foods like you’ve never tasted before.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

We appreciate your comments. It’s encouraging to hear the tour delivered a strong and enjoyable overall experience. You’re invited to explore another Secret Food Tours on your next trip!

Food, Culture, History!

Jennifer_K, Jun 2025

We enjoyed this tour very much! Javier is an excellent guide. He took us to fabulous bars and restaurants where the locals go that gave us an introduction to various types of food and experiences. Walking between these stops, we paused along the way at the beach and the market while he explained the history, culture and food of the area. Our conversations continued while we indulged in the pintxos and beverages at each establishment. Javier was very knowledgable, personable and passionate and we appreciated him guiding and teaching us about the Basque food, culture and history!

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your 5-star review. We aim to make each tour flavorful, informative, and relaxed, and it’s great to know it hit the mark. There’s another experience waiting for you through Secret Food Tours in 100+ cities around the world!

I would pass on this agency

Kailin_H, Aug 2024

I really wanted to like this tour. I liked the tour guide, and I liked his style of communicating and story-telling. HOWEVER, this is a FOOD tour nonetheless, and I expected to be eating. Learning, yes, but also eating. Our tour only had 3 other clients (including myself), and at the start, the guide said that how many restaurants we visit would just depend on our own pace, but expect 4-6 restaurants and a guarantee that you'll be full. We started out with 2 pintxos, as expected, but also did a lot of city walking. As in, walk to the beach, stand there and listen to some history, and then we'll go to the restaurant (slowly). I don't drink alcohol, and the guide knew this, but didn't really make any accommodations. So there was a portion of the tour where I was just sitting there politely, begging with my eyes to go to the next place because I was hungry. One other individual didn't eat seafood, and there were no accommodations either. All in all, we hit up 3 restaurants and 1 wine tasting bar from 6:30-10:00pm when the guide hurriedly had to leave to catch his bus home. This was a disappointing tour with very little food, although a lot of local perspective and history. I do not recommend this tour as I got little value from it.

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad you enjoyed our guide's storytelling and narratives. Our guides are passionate about sharing the history and culture of San Sebastian, and it’s great to know that aspect of our tour stood out to you. Regarding our food stops, our aim is always to provide a balanced experience that includes both the best local cuisine and a sense of the city’s history and charm. We encourage a relaxed approach so guests can fully enjoy both the food and the local scenery. However, we understand that everyone’s preferences are different, and some guests may prefer a quicker pace with more focus on the food itself. As for dietary accommodations, we always strive to cater to all our guests' needs and provide alternatives whenever possible. We value your feedback on this and will look into ensuring that all dietary preferences are better addressed in the future. Your comments are very helpful for us as we continuously work to enhance our tours. We’ve had many guests who enjoy the combination of food and cultural insights we provide, and we’re always looking to fine-tune this balance based on feedback like yours. We hope you’ll consider joining us again, perhaps in another city or for a different tour, where we can better meet your expectations and provide you with a truly memorable experience. Thank you once again for your feedback, Kailin. If you’d like to discuss this further, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at info@secrettours.com.

Awesome evening!

Ann_G, May 2024

Great tour! Maider was a fabulous guide! Our only regret was that we didn’t do this tour are first night in San Sebastián.

Excellent

Thomas_L, Apr 2024

Excellent food at all the stops. Javier is an excellent guide. We really enjoyed the experience.....

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We really appreciate your 5 star review! Our team works hard to ensure each guest has a memorable experience, and we're glad to see that reflected in your review. Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours!

En mat-/vinopplevelse med fyldig informasjon om San Sebastian

Tor_M, May 2025

Vi var en gruppe på 11 som fikk en flott "rundreise" i San Sebastian. Ett spennende event hvor vi fikk god informasjon om det som kom på bordet, samtidig som det ble redegjort for både tilbereding og hvordan de forskjellige retters historiske oppvekst. Javier ga oss også innblikk i byens egenart via ett historisk perspektiv og hvordan den har blitt transformert opp gjennom årene. Både mat og vin som ble servert representerte en fin bredde av det store mangfoldet som San Sebastian har og sammen med god kunnskap om hvordan den tilvirkes ble dette en opplevelse for oss alle 11. Takker Javier for en fin kveld som vi fyller minneboka med.

Response from Host, May 2025

Your thoughtful comments are greatly appreciated. We always strive to provide an authentic look into the city's identity through food. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours in 100+ cities worldwide!