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San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

4.9 Excellent 1281 reviews
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3h
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English
Free cancellation Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

First pintxos crawl? in our Pintxos & Food Tours comparison. Five stops with a gastronomic society, eight pintxos and four drinks for nine people at €103 per person; a full meal, standing. 4.88 from 1,281 reviews.

Trade-off: Standing at the bar; not for vegans.

Last checked: September 16, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

The most booked pintxos crawl in the Old Town: five tasting stops including a gastronomic society, eight pintxos and four drinks for a group capped at nine, all standing at the bar in Basque style. It covers a full meal at €103 per person for 3h; vegans are not catered for. Rated 4.88 by 1,281 travellers.

From the guide

San Sebastian is a food mecca! While you’re here, there are some must-visit places you can’t leave without trying - but these can be hard to find without local knowledge. On this tour, you’ll take a deep dive into the world of the city’s beloved pintxos, visiting its most famous bars where a variety of dishes awaits. You’ll learn how to navigate the pintxos scene, which will prove invaluable for the rest of your trip!

Explore the world of San Sebastian’s famous pintxos bars and try a range of their most delicious creations.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

San Sebastian Ultimate

from €103 / person
Guide: English

Small group 8 guests

Private Ultimate San Sebastian

from €225 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Ultimate Pintxos & Wine Tour : Explore the world of San Sebastian’s famous pintxos bars & try a range of their most delicious creations while enjoying wine.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00
Scheduled through June 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00. Scheduled through June 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 16, 2026.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
San Sebastian Old Town
Gastronomic Society
5 tasting stops
Calle 31 de Agosto
Small group tour (maximum 9 guests)
8 pintxos and 4 drinks
Plaza de Constitución

What's Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

Itinerary

A traditional bar awaits as your first stop of the evening Stop 1
Specializing in mussels, you’ll taste a variety of these along with a Basque cider. Get acquainted with the art of pouring your drink from a height and learn about a cultural phenomenon unique to the area.
35 min
Parte Vieja Stop 2
This may not be a pintxos bar – but this specialty store is full of Basque and Spanish products that are must-tries. You’ll sample some of their famous cured Iberian ham. In fact, you’ll try not one, but two varieties and get an education into the difference between them.
30 min
The family running this bar has been working on the anchovy recipe offered he... Stop 3
The family running this bar has been working on the anchovy recipe offered here for generations. Once you taste them, you’ll see how much it’s paid off! Alongside this delicacy you’ll get to sample a refreshing glass of Basque sparkling wine.
35 min
Next up is a popular modern pintxos bar Stop 4
Here, seasonal fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and inventive cooking techniques meet for a novel pintxos experience.
45 min
The last stop is exclusively for a dessert you won’t find elsewhere Stop 5
Paired with a sweet dessert sherry, this Basque specialty is an award-winner and the perfect way to end the tour.
35 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at Ijentea Kalea, 6, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa. We'll meet at the bronze sculpture in front of Goikoa Palace (Goikoa Jauregia) located behind the city hall.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is not recommended for children under 15 years of age due to busy, crowded bars and the alcohol focus of this tour. For safety and logistical reasons, guests with very young children or strollers may be refused participation in this tour
  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, gluten free (not celiac), dairy free, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, but please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop. Not recommended for Vegans.
  • We will be standing up in all the bars, in true Basque style.
  • The tour covers a full meal.

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 103 / person