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Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef

4.6 · 115 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 90% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ San Sebastián Operated by Devour San Sebastian Food Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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 4.62 by 115 travellers.

Best for: Cook gildas, tortilla and cheesecake in Gros at €139 per person; four dishes with drinks, English only, not for children. 4.62 from 115 reviews. Basque Cooking Classes comparison

Trade-off: Standing; not for children.

In our comparison: #3 of 3 in Basque Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 16, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €139 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Small group of 10 people or fewer
  • Four dishes with drink pairings (full meal)
  • Recipes and apron to take home
  • Hosted by a professional local chef
  • Private kitchen in San Sebastian’s Gros neighborhood
  • Authentic Basque cooking class
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

4.6
115 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 104 of 115

Star breakdown of all 115 ratings

5 stars
100 · 87%
4 stars
4 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 2%
1 star
8 · 7%

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at De Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa - in front of San Ignatius church. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
18:00 daily; scheduled through June 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Devour San Sebastian Food Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Children

  • This tour is not suitable for children.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • 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 event will happen in the Gros Neighborhood, accessible by bus, train and car. We will have a closed space where you can leave your belongings. The whole experience will be standing up.

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age 15+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Basque Cooking Classes

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 3€1392h 30m4.62 (115)shared
Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English€1393h 30m4.94 (311)shared
Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian€2305h4.91 (53)shared

Ranked #3 of 3 in Basque Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €139 to €230, median €139; typical length 3h 30m. 0 of 3 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 3 Basque Cooking Classes

From €139 per adult