San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

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Overview

In a food mecca like San Sebastian, there are some places you just can’t leave without trying—and we’re going to take you right to them. Come with us on a fun-filled evening at San Sebastian’s pintxos headquarters, the Old Town, where we’ve carefully chosen the best bites the city has to offer, hidden in plain sight. As we go, we’ll teach you what to do—and what not to do. Where to go and where not to!

Discover a San Sebastian institution for locally caught seafood. - Enjoy classic pintxos in the classic style with the locals and check out all of San Sebastian's must-visit bars in one night.

What's Included

Wine tastings (5 glasses of local wine and drinks)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Small group tour (maximum 8 guests)
Food tastings (enough for dinner)
Expert local culinary guide
Our Devouring San Sebastian guide, packed with all our favorite places to eat and drink in the city

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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Ijentea Kalea
20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

31 de Agosto Kalea
20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain

What To Expect

Cervecerías La Mejillonera

We’ll start at a bar that’s been a local favorite since the 1970s. Here you’ll try a selection of the best mussels in town with dry Basque cider. Master pouring cider from a height straight into your glass and learn all about the cultural phenomenon of “TXOTX!” This traditional stop will be your first introduction into what going out for pintxos really means in San Sebastian.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Zapore Jai

Next, you’ll dive into the fascinating world of Spain’s most famous delicacy: cured Iberian ham. We’ll introduce you to a family-run gem stocked with Basque and Spanish gourmet products. Try two of the most-renowned (and most expensive) cured hams especially chosen by our friend Sylvain. By the time we leave, you’ll have an understanding of the differences between them—and a favorite!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Konstituzio Plaza

We’ll head around the corner to the Old Town’s picturesque main square where bull fights took place in the 19th century.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Txepetxa Taberna

you’ll find a bar where they make the best home-marinated anchovies we’ve ever tried. And if you think you don’t like anchovies—just wait. This bar has changed the mind of many an anchovy doubter, and you just might be next! In Manu and Josu’s bar we’ll also learn the story of the first pintxo ever invented and taste regional sparkling wine.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

148 Gastroleku

Up next we’ll visit one of the city’s most famous pintxo bars, where the past meets the present. Here, the best local ingredients and innovative cooking techniques help the pintxos truly shine.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gandarias

After this, it’s time for another local favorite: one of today’s hot spots for grilled steak. You’ll enjoy a pintxo of tender sirloin steak, washed down with a glass of barrel-aged Navarra wine.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Donostia - San Sebastian

Last but not least, we’ll visit a restaurant that has been open since the 1950s. You’ll try a truly local dessert you can only find here, paired with a sweet wine!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parte Vieja

In between delicious food stops explore the bustling streets of the "Parte Vieja" are where San Sebastian's most iconic bars are found.

3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour is not recommended for children under 15 years of age due to busy, crowded bars and the alcohol focus of this tour. For safety and logistical reasons, guests with very young children or strollers may be refused participation in this tour
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour

This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans.
We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.
The tour covers a full meal.
The 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 8 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025