San Sebastián · FOOD & DRINK
19 reviewed
The good food & drink tours in San Sebastián fill up fast in high season. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can lock a slot before the calendar closes.
Small-group pintxo and wine tour in San Sebastián. Taste La Bretxa market, learn local ordering, sip Txakoli and finish with licor.
“Gabi was lively knowledgeable and lead a fabulous tour .. you certainly walk a way with lots of local knowledge and a full belly of local delicacies and he notes after the trip are priceless”
San Sebastián pintxo tour with wine pairing: 8 bites, 5 drinks, Basque cider and liqueur on a guided Parte Vieja walk.
“I had a really fun time with Beatriz, who was full of knowledge, energy and fun! We had some French speakers in the group and she did really well to accomodate to everybody”
San Sebastián pintxo tasting with Spanish wines, cider, and local liqueur. 8 bites, small-group Old Town walk, 3 hours.
“The tour was the best way to experience San Sebastián and the cuisine. Our tour guide was passionate about her city and spoke with great knowledge about the cities history.”
Walk San Sebastián’s old town for market bites, pintxos, and wine-cider pairings, plus Basque culture stories from local guides.
“Arantxa was fantastic! So incredibly knowledgeable on both the food and history. We had a really good time and I would thoroughly recommend her - thank you Arantxa!”
A 3.5-hour San Sebastián pintxos tour with 12 food and drink tastings, Basque cider pouring, and classic Belle Époque sights.
“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!”
A local-led San Sebastián pintxos tour with cider, Gilda, jamón, paired wines, and Basque cheesecake in about 3.5 hours.
“Gustavo was most excellent with the local knowledge and insights and the entire history of the region, as well as being a spectacular resource as to the local food and beverage community!”
San Sebastián food and history tour with a bilingual guide, sampling 5 pintxos and 5 drinks, ending near Alameda del Boulevard.
“Outstanding tour. Loved Eskerne’s choices. Enjoyed learning the history as well. Would highly recommend her.”
Private Rioja wine tour from San Sebastian with two winery tastings, medieval Laguardia caves, local lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Daniel was our tour guide and we went out for 2 days because we loved it so much. He had an extensive knowledge of the wines and the region. It is great to have an insider helping. The lunch restaurant was very rustic and super delicious!”
Rioja wine tour from San Sebastián with hotel pickup, Laguardia medieval stop, winery tasting, and 4-course lunch for a full day.
“Helena was an awesome tour guide. Interesting facts about LaGuardia and the La Rioja region. The Bai Gorri winery was very modern, the food and wine exceptional.”
Private Basque-French food tour: cheeses in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a 1660 macaron stop, Biarritz sea views, pintxos in Hondarribia.
“Mikel was great and we appreciated his commentary and knowledge. The food and wine was wonderful. The accommodated our service dog and we all had a great time seeing and learning about the Basque Country.”
A private, English-speaking Rioja wine day from San Sebastián with intimate tastings, olive oil, Basque-style food, and Laguardia tunnels.
“From the moment we were picked up we were made very welcome from a very warm personality in Jon. The wineries we visited were all top class and the lunch was very special indeed. If you’re thinking of choosing between this tour and another don’t think twice, this was the highlight of our great trip to Donostia. Topa! Ps. One of our group had a food allergy which was catered to brilliantly without fuss.”
Private Old Town walk and Basque market shopping, then a men’s cooking club meal with Txakoli and wine pairings in San Sebastián.
“We loved every minute of this experience and it was a highlight of our holiday. It was such a treat to spend the evening with Iker and Ben. It was so special to spend the evening at the gastronomy club, enjoy the wonderful recipes and have such great conversations. This was such a great way to learn about Basque culture and we were made to feel so welcome. Try to include this experience in your visit to San Sebastian...you will be so happy!”
Guided Basque Coast hike from San Sebastián to Zarautz and Getaria, with Camino sections, local market stops, and txakoli tastings.
“Underbar dag med kunnig lokal guide. En riktig toppendag!”
Private Rioja wine tour from San Sebastián with hotel pickup, three winery tastings, medieval Laguardia, and a guide who tailors the day.
“Similar to previous reviews: Ander was a fabulous guide for our full day Rioja wine tour! Super knowledgeable, extremely friendly and great listener (tweaked the wine tasting options to our favorites). We were in good hands! If in the area, this is a tour worth doing!”
San Sebastián private pintxos and wine tour with 5 bites plus pairings for a full meal. Old Town tips and La Concha views, English.
“Jaime was the best guide for a fabulous Pintxos tour. We tasted the delicious food and had fabulous wine while enjoying his charismatic and charming personality. Tonight was such a fun night and can’t think of one thing he could have done to improve our experience. I’m going to sleep very full but also very content and happy! An A plus, perfect night!”
