---
title: "Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience"
lang: en
type: tour
city: San Sebastián
country: Spain
price: 175
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 47
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 9 of 22 (Pintxos & Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-25
data_updated: 2026-10-03
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/pintxo-lunch-tour-in-san-sebasti-n-a-unique-culinary-experience/
---

# Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience

**Guidekin's take:** A lunchtime pintxos route with five pre selected pintxos and drinks in different bars and a culinary guide who explains the difference between pintxos and tapas, at €175 per person for 3h. Hotel pickup is not included. Rated 5 by 47 travellers.

In our comparison: #9 of 22 in Pintxos & Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022 

Would you like to know the difference between pintxos and tapas? Do you want to feel as if you where local?

Our unrivaled experience in the world of gastronomy and our worldwide culinary expertise makes us the perfect guide to show visitors the unique Basque city of San Sebastian, a city loved by its inhabitants and a location without compare for food lovers from all over the world. 

Discover with us the flavors of the best pintxos in San Sebastian. We will teach you how to get around the streets of our city like a Donostiarra (inhabitant of San Sebastian) so that you feel one more among us.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: At the taxi stop,
- Starts 12:00: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Age 18+: minimum age to join

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €175 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 47 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Discover San Sebastian
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 12:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25

## Reviews

5.0 from 47 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 47 of 47.

- 5 stars: 47 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Five pre-selected pintxos and drinks in different bars that represent the very best gastronomy of San Sebastian. Learn some more about out city and our Culture. Expert Culinary tour guide

## Not included

- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off

## Itinerary

1. **San Sebastián (known as Donostia in Basque) is a city renowned worldwide for ...** (3h) - San Sebastián (known as Donostia in Basque) is a city renowned worldwide for its gastronomic tradition. Without doubt the unrivalled “Star” and featured in every bar is the Pintxo. The picturesque old town (Parte Vieja) is completely packed with Pintxos bars — so many that...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 12:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25
- 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

At the taxi stop, near the City Hall, in front of the Enso bar
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJg3615xOlUQ0RVFlxbrFn9lw

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

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

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Pintxos & Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #9 of 22** | €175 | 3h | 5.0 (47) | 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 |
| [Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/explore-san-sebasti-n-s-history-taste-its-flavors-at-lunch/?format=md) | €215 | 4h 30m | 5.0 (114) | 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 |

Ranked #9 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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