San Sebastián · MARKETS
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These are the 7 best market tours in San Sebastián right now: what each costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. Start at number one and work your way down.
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”
Basque market tour and hands-on class in San Sebastián. Meet vendors at Mercado de la Bretxa, cook four dishes, and eat with pairings.
“Carlos was an exceptional teacher. The experience commenced with a visit to the market. Carlos shared his passion for the quality of the produce and the commitment of the sellers. This translated into great produce used for the subsequent class. The food was delicious and paired with great wines. A fantastic way to spend a day.”
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!”
San Sebastian Basque cooking class with a market visit, chef-led dishes, vegetarian options, recipes, apron, and paired drink. Small group.
“Very personalised, professional. Easy to follow - I’ve been cooking for years and still learned new ideas. We had a lovely menu. Great environment too.”
Market-to-old-town pintxos lunch in San Sebastián with chef-led history, 3 drinks, and emailed recipes for Basque classics at home.
“This was recommended by a friend who went last year & it turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! Strongly advise to do at the beginning of your stay in San Sebastian because it gives you such a good understanding of the history & culture that then puts things into context for the rest of your stay. We were lucky to be the only ones on our lunch tour with INEZ who was just a doll! Born in NY & of Basque heritage she was an encyclopedia of information. I've been on some tours where the guide is a wanna-be stand-up comedian and...no thank you. This…”
Shop two San Sebastián markets, cook in a local secret kitchen, make pintxos, play handball, and feast with wine in an 8-hour small group.
“This was one of the best experiences i had on my trip this summer. Julian not only showed us an amazing time shopping and cooking, he also elevated my understanding of San Sebastián. This is a significant investment of time but well worth it.”
5-hour San Sebastián history, market, wine and pintxos with city views and a private guide, plus tastings and great photo stops.
“Jon was an amazing guide for us. This was a great way to experience a couple of different restaurants and the market. I highly recommend this tour and Jon as a guide!”
