San Sebastian Old Town Small-Group Pintxos and Wine Tour
by Devour San Sebastian Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€206Overview
This 3-hour small-group walking tour takes place in San Sebastian's Old Town, known as the city's center for pintxos bars. The guide begins at a bar popular since the 1970s, where guests sample local mussels paired with dry Basque cider and learn the traditional way to pour and drink cider during the “TXOTX” custom. Next, the group visits a family-run shop specializing in Basque and Spanish gourmet products to taste two types of cured Iberian ham, gaining insight into their differences. The tour continues to the Old Town’s main square, a historic site where bullfights were held in the 19th century. Then, the group stops at a bar famous for home-marinated anchovies and tastes regional sparkling wine while hearing about the first-ever pintxo. Afterwards, the tour visits one of San Sebastian’s most renowned pintxo bars, where local ingredients meet modern cooking techniques. Later, guests enjoy a pintxo of sirloin steak at a popular grilled steak venue, accompanied by barrel-aged Navarra wine. The final stop is a restaurant open since the 1950s, where participants try a local dessert paired with a sweet wine. Between tastings, the guide leads guests through the busy streets of the "Parte Vieja," home to many iconic bars. The tour includes 8 pintxos and 5 drinks, enough for a full dinner, and is limited to a maximum of 9 guests with an expert local culinary guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
1970s Local Favorite Bar
The tour starts at a bar popular with locals since the 1970s. Guests taste a selection of the best mussels in town paired with dry Basque cider. The guide demonstrates how to pour cider from a height into the glass and explains the cultural tradition of “TXOTX,” giving a first real sense of San Sebastian’s pintxos scene.
20 min
Family-Run Gourmet Shop
Next, the group visits a family-run shop offering Basque and Spanish gourmet products. Guests try two types of cured Iberian ham specially selected by the guide’s associate Sylvain. The guide explains the differences between the hams and their qualities, helping guests choose a favorite.
10 min
Old Town Main Square
The tour moves to the Old Town’s main square, a picturesque location where bullfights were held in the 19th century. This stop serves as a brief historical pause in the walking route through the city’s old center.
5 min
Bar with Home-Marinated Anchovies
The group visits a bar famed for its home-marinated anchovies, which have convinced many guests who previously disliked anchovies. At this bar, named after its owners Manu and Josu, guests also learn about the origin of the first pintxo ever made and enjoy a glass of regional sparkling wine.
20 min
Renowned Pintxo Bar
The next stop is one of San Sebastian’s most famous pintxo bars, where traditional local ingredients are combined with modern cooking methods to create distinct pintxos. This venue highlights the city’s culinary innovation and heritage.
30 min
Popular Grilled Steak Bar
Following that, guests visit a current local favorite known for grilled steak. Here, they taste a pintxo featuring tender sirloin steak accompanied by a glass of barrel-aged Navarra wine, showcasing a regional pairing.
20 min
Historic Restaurant Since the 1950s
The final stop is a restaurant that has been open since the 1950s. Guests try a dessert unique to the region, paired with a sweet wine. This completes the full meal provided on the tour.
15 min
Walking Through Parte Vieja
Between the food stops, the group explores the busy streets of the "Parte Vieja," where many of San Sebastian’s most well-known bars are located.
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Ijentea Kalea, 6, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. We'll meet at the bronze sculpture in front of Goikoa Palace (Goikoa Jauregia) located behind the city hall.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
San Sebastian Old Town Small-Group Pintxos and Wine Tour
by Devour San Sebastian Food Tours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€206Overview
This 3-hour small-group walking tour takes place in San Sebastian's Old Town, known as the city's center for pintxos bars. The guide begins at a bar popular since the 1970s, where guests sample local mussels paired with dry Basque cider and learn the traditional way to pour and drink cider during the “TXOTX” custom. Next, the group visits a family-run shop specializing in Basque and Spanish gourmet products to taste two types of cured Iberian ham, gaining insight into their differences. The tour continues to the Old Town’s main square, a historic site where bullfights were held in the 19th century. Then, the group stops at a bar famous for home-marinated anchovies and tastes regional sparkling wine while hearing about the first-ever pintxo. Afterwards, the tour visits one of San Sebastian’s most renowned pintxo bars, where local ingredients meet modern cooking techniques. Later, guests enjoy a pintxo of sirloin steak at a popular grilled steak venue, accompanied by barrel-aged Navarra wine. The final stop is a restaurant open since the 1950s, where participants try a local dessert paired with a sweet wine. Between tastings, the guide leads guests through the busy streets of the "Parte Vieja," home to many iconic bars. The tour includes 8 pintxos and 5 drinks, enough for a full dinner, and is limited to a maximum of 9 guests with an expert local culinary guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
1970s Local Favorite Bar
The tour starts at a bar popular with locals since the 1970s. Guests taste a selection of the best mussels in town paired with dry Basque cider. The guide demonstrates how to pour cider from a height into the glass and explains the cultural tradition of “TXOTX,” giving a first real sense of San Sebastian’s pintxos scene.
20 min
Family-Run Gourmet Shop
Next, the group visits a family-run shop offering Basque and Spanish gourmet products. Guests try two types of cured Iberian ham specially selected by the guide’s associate Sylvain. The guide explains the differences between the hams and their qualities, helping guests choose a favorite.
10 min
Old Town Main Square
The tour moves to the Old Town’s main square, a picturesque location where bullfights were held in the 19th century. This stop serves as a brief historical pause in the walking route through the city’s old center.
5 min
Bar with Home-Marinated Anchovies
The group visits a bar famed for its home-marinated anchovies, which have convinced many guests who previously disliked anchovies. At this bar, named after its owners Manu and Josu, guests also learn about the origin of the first pintxo ever made and enjoy a glass of regional sparkling wine.
20 min
Renowned Pintxo Bar
The next stop is one of San Sebastian’s most famous pintxo bars, where traditional local ingredients are combined with modern cooking methods to create distinct pintxos. This venue highlights the city’s culinary innovation and heritage.
30 min
Popular Grilled Steak Bar
Following that, guests visit a current local favorite known for grilled steak. Here, they taste a pintxo featuring tender sirloin steak accompanied by a glass of barrel-aged Navarra wine, showcasing a regional pairing.
20 min
Historic Restaurant Since the 1950s
The final stop is a restaurant that has been open since the 1950s. Guests try a dessert unique to the region, paired with a sweet wine. This completes the full meal provided on the tour.
15 min
Walking Through Parte Vieja
Between the food stops, the group explores the busy streets of the "Parte Vieja," where many of San Sebastian’s most well-known bars are located.
Meeting point
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Ijentea Kalea, 6, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. We'll meet at the bronze sculpture in front of Goikoa Palace (Goikoa Jauregia) located behind the city hall.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.