--- title: Private French Basque Country Food Tour from San Sebastian lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 479 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 45 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Cheese, wine and charcuterie rank_in_category: 5 of 27 (Day Trips from San Sebastián) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-french-basque-country-food-tour-from-san-sebastian/ --- # Private French Basque Country Food Tour from San Sebastian **Guidekin's take:** A private day of eating across the border: cheeses, wines, charcuterie and the French way of life, ending with pintxos in Hondarribia, with quality local food all day, wine or cider with meals and hotel pickup at €479 per person per person. Rated 5 by 45 travellers. In our comparison: #5 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 'Gourmet' is a French word because our neighbors to the north know something about eating (well) and drinking (very well). We go to Gaul to have a few things explained to us about their national treasures. Namely: cheeses, wines, charcuterie and The Good Life in general. We’ll end the day in Hondarribia with some pintxos. Nothing can go wrong. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 104 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Wine, beer or cider with the meals - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €160: ages 10 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 104 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €479 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 45 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Ikusnahi Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 5.0 from 45 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 45 of 45. - 5 stars: 45 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - High quality local food specialities all day long - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Private tour - Wine, beer or cider with the meals - Driver/guide - Transport by air-conditioned minivan ## Not included - Food and drinks, unless specified in the description - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Hendaye** (pass by, no stop) - Getting up early to embark on a gastronomic adventure through the Côte Basque, one of the most picturesque areas of the Atlantic coast, shouldn’t be too difficult. Likewise starting the day by heading to San Juan de Luz to visit a cheesemaker. 2. **The ‘affineur’ is the person who, once the cheese is received from the produc...** (30m; admission included) - The ‘affineur’ is the person who, once the cheese is received from the producers, stores it until the piece reaches its point of maturity, suitable for sale. In Saint Jean de Luz we’ll try a selection of cheeses specially ‘refined’ by our affineur and pair them with – of... 3. **Protected by a bay, Saint Jean de Luz is a peaceful summer and fishing village** (10m; admission included) - We’ll visit the Maison Adam pastry shop where, in 1660 (!) they created the famous ‘macaron’. At the same time, a certain Johannès de Suhigaraychipi, a French corsair who captured more than 100 British, Dutch and Spanish ships, was sailing through the area. 4. **We’ll also talk about this on our walk through town, while we visit the Churc...** (20m) - We’ll also talk about this on our walk through town, while we visit the Church of St. John the Baptist, a church with spectacular polychromed woodwork and miniatures of ships that remind us of just how appreciated miracles of the sea were back in the day. 5. **Phare de Biarritz** (5m) - Biarritz is many things: Europe’s gateway to surfing in the mid-50s, one of the pioneers of beach tourism (they started promoting it 200 years ago!) And one of the most desired places to see and be seen. We’ll walk along the promenade admiring the sea and the sumptuous hotels... 6. **Mercado Les Halles** (45m; admission included) - We’ll visit the colorful market of Les Halles to take the pulse of daily city life and get in touch with the greatest that France has to offer: its cheeses, charcuterie, and bakeries / patisseries. If you've waited the whole trip to do your gastro shopping, this is the time.... 7. **Hondarribia** (1h 15m) - We’ll finish the route on the other side of the border, beyond the Bidasoa river. The last (or the first, depending on how you look at it) city on the Spanish coast is a privileged place with sea, river, bay, mountains, a fishing district that is at the forefront of world... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 104 ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Please carry your passport or your European Union ID ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €958 | €479 | | 4 | €1440 | €360 | | 6 | €1926 | €321 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Day Trips from San Sebastián start at €55 per person. ## Compared with other Day Trips from San Sebastián | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 27** | €479 | 9h | 5.0 (45) | private | | [Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-day-in-rioja-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | €506 | 9h | 5.0 (90) | private | | [Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/rioja-wineries-and-laguardia-tour-with-picnic-from-san-sebastian/?format=md) | €465 | 8h | 5.0 (79) | private | | [Private Cultural Tour: Biarritz, St Jean de Luz & Hondarribia](/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-cultural-tour-biarritz-st-jean-de-luz-hondarribia/?format=md) | €347 | 8h | 5.0 (68) | private | Ranked #5 of 27 in Day Trips from San Sebastián by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €55 to €642, median €307; typical length 8h. 15 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/day-trips-from-san-sebastian/?format=md ## More in San Sebastián - All San Sebastián tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/private-french-basque-country-food-tour-from-san-sebastian/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/?format=md