--- 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: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-09-16 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. ## 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. ## 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 ## 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: 2026-09-16 - 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 ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## How it compares in Pintxos & Food Tours Ranked **#9 of 22** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [discover-san-sebasti-n-s-best-pintxos-on-a-unique-culinary-tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/discover-san-sebasti-n-s-best-pintxos-on-a-unique-culinary-tour/?format=md) — 4.99 (623) 2. 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