Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town
Overview
Experience the traditional cuisine of the Basque Country in a way few other visitors to the city can claim. This comprehensive San Sebastian cooking class, taught by a professional chef in a historic family restaurant, will give you a crash course in the essentials of regional cooking. Get hands-on in preparing classic recipes: the Gilda pintxo, Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Throughout your San Sebastian cooking class, you'll learn new skills like how to perfectly flip a Spanish tortilla, gain a deeper appreciation of the city's culinary culture, and unpack the stories behind each dish as you cook. Finally, it's time to sit down to savor the dishes you've prepared with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glasses of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home long after your trip is over.
What's Included
- Apron to take home
- Five dishes with drink pairings (full meal)
- Recipes to take home
- Small group of 10 people or fewer
- Two hosts (a local guide and a professional chef)
- Expertly guided Basque cooking class
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
De Valle Lersundi Plazatxoa
20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Embark on a culinary adventure at a historic, family-run restaurant that has opened its kitchen just for your small group. Cook along with a professional chef as they show you how to make signature dishes of Basque cuisine in a concise three-hour class. On the menu: build-your-own Gilda pintxos, Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, stuffed red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Learn the cultural background and history of each dish as you cook and sit down to savor the dishes you've prepared. Enjoy each dish paired with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glasses of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can prepare and enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, glutten free (not celiac), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however. Not recommended for vegetarian, vegan or kosher.
- This event will happen inside the old town, which is a pedestrian area. Accessible only by foot. We will have a closed space where you can leave your belongings. The whole experience will be standing up.
- This tour is not suitable for children.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Apron to take home.
- Five dishes with drink pairings (full meal).
- Recipes to take home.
- Small group of 10 people or fewer.
- Two hosts (a local guide and a professional chef).
- Expertly guided Basque cooking class.
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Apron to take home
- Five dishes with drink pairings (full meal)
- Recipes to take home
- Small group of 10 people or fewer
- Two hosts (a local guide and a professional chef)
- Expertly guided Basque cooking class
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, glutten free (not celiac), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however. Not recommended for vegetarian, vegan or kosher.
- This event will happen inside the old town, which is a pedestrian area. Accessible only by foot. We will have a closed space where you can leave your belongings. The whole experience will be standing up.
- This tour is not suitable for children.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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