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title: Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
price: 215
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 114
duration_minutes: 270
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Walk plus lunch?
rank_in_category: 2 of 22 (Pintxos & Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/explore-san-sebasti-n-s-history-taste-its-flavors-at-lunch/
---

# Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch

**Guidekin's take:** A walk through the centre and the Old Town with a bilingual guide, then a lunchtime pintxos route of five pintxos and five drinks chosen by the guide on the day, at €215 per person for 4h 30m. Hotel pickup is not included. Rated 5 by 114 travellers.

**Walk plus lunch?:** City sights, then five pintxos and five drinks at €215 per person for 4h 30m; English only, no hotel pickup. 5 from 114 reviews. Trade-off: No hotel pickup. (last checked September 16, 2026)

In our comparison: #2 of 22 in Pintxos & Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022 
With Discover San Sebastian you will walk through the city center and old town, visiting the most important places while learning our history and captivating anecdotes only known by locals. In an hour and a half, we will have time to see the main spots in town before tasting the variety of the best pintxos in the city. 
Each pintxo/tapas tour of Discover San Sebastian will be unique since your guide will decide the route that you will take based on your food preferences or allergies. In each bar that you visit, our guide will suggest a variety of pintxos and recommend the best drink that goes with your choice while explaining how to order and move around the old town like a local.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will meet at the lobby of the Londres…
- Starts 10:30, 17:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age 10+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €215 per person
- Duration: 4h 30m
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 114 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Discover San Sebastian
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:30, 17:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-20

## Reviews

5.0 from 114 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 114 of 114.

- 5 stars: 114 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Bilingual expert guide, 5 pintxos from a selection of specialties & 5 drinks.

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **La Concha Beach** (1h 30m) - We will start our tour in front of the Bay of La Concha and walk from there to other important locations in the city learning about our culture and history.
2. **Parte Vieja** (3h) - We will enjoy the food in this area with some typical drinks from the Basque Country and Spain

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:30, 17:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

We will meet at the lobby of the Londres Hotel
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2cfBkVOlUQ0RWKFi4h0tNkQ

Ends: At the taxi stop

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Pintxos & Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #2 of 22** | €215 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (114) | shared |
| [Discover San Sebastián’s Best Pintxos on a Unique Culinary Tour](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/discover-san-sebasti-n-s-best-pintxos-on-a-unique-culinary-tour/?format=md) | €175 | 3h | 4.99 (624) | shared |
| [Taste the best pintxos of San Sebastian and make an impact](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/taste-the-best-pintxos-of-san-sebastian-and-make-an-impact/?format=md) | €175 | 3h | 5.0 (108) | shared |
| [San Sebastian Top Pintxos Private Tour](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-top-pintxos-private-tour/?format=md) | €195 | 3h | 4.99 (159) | private |

Ranked #2 of 22 in Pintxos & Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €89 to €303, median €157; typical length 3h. 5 of 22 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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