--- title: "San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local" lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 89 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 295 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Budget crawl, full meal rank_in_category: 19 of 22 (Pintxos & Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-food-tour-pintxos-drinks-and-tapas-with-a-local/ --- # San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local **Guidekin's take:** A pintxos crawl of at least four venues that adds up to a full meal with drinks in fixed amounts, led by a local guide at €89 per person for 3h. Severe food allergies rule the tour out for safety, and the guide may switch between languages. Rated 4.92 by 295 travellers. In our comparison: #19 of 22 in Pintxos & Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Do Eat Better Experience San Sebastian Food Tour will make you discover and experience the city like a true local. During this tour, which lasts about 3.5 hours, you will have the opportunity to stop in at least 4 venues and taste the typical pixtos that the city has to offer. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal, tasting various tapas and drinks. During the tour, you will be with our Local Expert, who's able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and any other relevant curiosity. Our tour is a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing local culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. Our tours are in shared groups, but groups are up to 12 people max because we want to keep the experience as authentic and intimate as possible. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please, - Max 12 people: small group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 12:00, 18:15: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €60: ages 6 to 10 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €89 per person for the Deal option; other options up to €105 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 295 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Do Eat Better Experience - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared, up to 12 travellers - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 12:00, 18:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-16 ## Reviews 4.92 from 295 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 288 of 295. - 5 stars: 282 (96%) - 4 stars: 6 (2%) - 3 stars: 5 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Deal | €89 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | Surprise | | San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local | €105 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - | ## What's included - Water - English-speaking Local Tour Guide - This is an itinerant tapas tour. At the end of the tour, you will have eaten the equivalent of a meal in at least 4 stops - Alcoholic drinks in fixed amounts are included (only for over 18-year-old guests) ## Not included - If you believe the Local Expert did a good job and you loved the food & drinks, consider giving them a Tip (it's not compulsory). - Any additional food or drink ## Itinerary 1. **Donostia - San Sebastian** (15m) - Join us for this 3-hour long food tour across one of the most beautiful Basque towns: San Sebastian. You will have a delicious tapas tour in at least 4 stops and at the end you will have eaten the equivalent of a full meal. All food and drinks are included as described!... 2. **You will start your culinary adventure in front of the city hall, in the hear...** (45m) - You will start your culinary adventure in front of the city hall, in the heart of San Sebastian. You will meet your local expert right in front of this majestic building, that used to be a Casino when it was built at first, in 1882. Then you will head to the first stop to try... 3. **Konstituzio Plaza** (45m) - is located right in the center of the Old Town and it's surrounded by XIX century buildings and a rectangular porch, under which you will find bars, pubs and restaurants where locals enjoy local cuisine and spend their time together. Right behind the square you will find a... 4. **After a stroll around the old town, also known as Casco Viejo, enjoy a select...** (45m) - After a stroll around the old town, also known as Casco Viejo, enjoy a selection of local gourmet pintxos and discover the flavours of Basque Country! All our Pintxos are paired with traditional Basque wine and liquors such as cider, txakoli wine, red wine from the region of... 5. **We will end our food tour near what is thought to be the oldest church in tow...** (30m) - We will end our food tour near what is thought to be the oldest church in town, built in the early XVI century in Basque Gothic style. In an eatery near this architectural masterpiece, you will try the famous Basque cheesecake. It's a true symbol of the Basque Country. This... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 12:00, 18:15 - 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 Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience near the Tobacco shop in front of the Town Hall Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EkJJamVudGVhIEthbGVhLCA0LCAyMDAwMyBEb25vc3RpYSAvIFNhbiBTZWJhc3Rpw6FuLCBHaXB1emtvYSwgU3BhaW4iMBIuChQKEgnB442BUqVRDRHBCHWQ9ONT0xAEKhQKEgnzbB2CUqVRDRFh9iVSt8FziA Ends: Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please, be aware that the guide may speak both English and Spanish during the tour. - Please contact us for any food restriction before booking. - Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. Non alcoholic options are available. - For safety reasons, guests with severe or life-threatening food allergies are unfortunately unable to participate in this experience - Vegetarian options are available ## Compared with other Pintxos & Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #19 of 22** | €89 | 3h | 4.92 (295) | shared, max 12 | | [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 #19 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/pintxos-tours-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/san-sebastian-food-tour-pintxos-drinks-and-tapas-with-a-local/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/?format=md