---
title: Basque Cooking Classes in San Sebastián
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
tours: 3
price_from_eur: 139
reviews_total: 448
as_of: 2026-09-17
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/cooking-classes-san-sebastian/
---

# Basque Cooking Classes in San Sebastián

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## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 16, 2026)

We compared 3 cooking classes in San Sebastián by menu, whether the market visit is included, group size and who can join.

- **Market and class?:** [Basque Cooking Experience with Market Tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/basque-cooking-experience-market-tour-hands-on-class-english/?format=md). Market visit with the chef, a hands on class and the lunch you cooked, with a glass of wine, at €139 per person; in English. 4.94 from 288 reviews. Trade-off: Wine for adults only. — now €139 per person, 4.94 (288)
- **The classics?:** [Basque Cooking Class with a Local Chef](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/authentic-basque-cooking-class-in-san-sebastian-with-local-chef/?format=md). Gildas, tortilla and burnt cheesecake with a chef in a Gros kitchen, four dishes with drinks at €139 per person; not for children. 4.6 from 108 reviews. Trade-off: Standing; not for children. — now €139 per person, 4.6 (108)
- **Choose the menu?:** [Local Cooking Class in San Sebastián](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/local-cooking-class-in-san-sebastian/?format=md). A choice of menus from Basque classics to fish or pintxos, then lunch with paired wines at €230 per person; minimum age sixteen. 4.9 from 52 reviews. Trade-off: Minimum age sixteen. — now €230 per person, 4.9 (52)

Commissions never affect the order.

## All 3 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/basque-cooking-experience-market-tour-hands-on-class-english/?format=md) |  | €139 per person | 4.94 (288) | 3h 30m | Tue Wed Fri Sat 10:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 2 | [Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/local-cooking-class-in-san-sebastian/?format=md) |  | €230 per person | 4.9 (52) | 5h | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 10:00 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · en/es |
| 3 | [Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/authentic-basque-cooking-class-in-san-sebastian-with-local-chef/?format=md) |  | €139 per person | 4.6 (108) | 2h 30m | daily 18:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English** — A market visit with the chef to pick the fresh produce, then a hands on class and the lunch you cooked, with a glass of wine and a souvenir apron at €139 per person for 3h 30m. Runs in English; wine for adults only. Rated 4.94 by 288 travellers.
- **Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian** — A cooking class with a choice of menus, from traditional Basque to market and fish cooking or pintxos, ending with the lunch you made and paired wines around a wooden table, at €230 per person for 5h. Minimum age sixteen. Rated 4.9 by 52 travellers.
- **Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef** — A standing cooking class in a private kitchen in Gros where you make gildas, Spanish tortilla and Basque burnt cheesecake with a professional chef, then eat the four dishes with drink pairings, at €139 per person for 2h 30m. Groups of ten or fewer; not for children. Rated 4.6 by 108 travellers.

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## FAQ

**How many basque cooking classes tours in San Sebastián are available on Guidekin?**

3 basque cooking classes tours are available for booking in San Sebastián on Guidekin. The top-rated is Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English with 4.94/5 from 288 reviews.

**How much do basque cooking classes tours in San Sebastián cost?**

Prices range from €139 to €230 per person. The most affordable option is Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English at €139. The premium choice is Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian at €230.

**What are the best basque cooking classes tours in San Sebastián?**

Based on 448 traveler reviews across 3 tours, Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.94/5 (288 reviews).

**How long do basque cooking classes tours in San Sebastián last?**

Duration ranges from 2h 30m to 5h. The shortest is Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef at 2h 30m. The longest is Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian at 5h.

**How do I book basque cooking classes tours in San Sebastián on Guidekin?**

Browse 3 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most basque cooking classes tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


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