--- title: San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 103 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.88 reviews: 1281 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: First pintxos crawl? rank_in_category: 21 of 22 (Pintxos & Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-16 data_updated: 2026-09-16 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-old-town-pintxos-wine-tour-small-group-tour/ --- # San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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 1281 travellers. **First pintxos crawl?:** 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 1281 reviews. Trade-off: Standing at the bar; not for vegans. (last checked September 16, 2026) ## Overview 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €103 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.88/5 from 1281 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Devour San Sebastian Food Tours ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | San Sebastian Ultimate | €103 / person | English | Small group 8 guests | | Private Ultimate San Sebastian | €225 / person (for 2+ people) | 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. | ## 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **A traditional bar awaits as your first stop of the evening** (35m) - 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. 2. **Parte Vieja** (30m) - 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. 3. **The family running this bar has been working on the anchovy recipe offered he...** (35m) - 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. 4. **Next up is a popular modern pintxos bar** (45m) - Here, seasonal fresh ingredients, traditional recipes and inventive cooking techniques meet for a novel pintxos experience. 5. **The last stop is exclusively for a dessert you won’t find elsewhere** (35m) - Paired with a sweet dessert sherry, this Basque specialty is an award-winner and the perfect way to end the tour. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 - 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 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. ## Good to know - 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. ## How it compares in Pintxos & Food Tours Ranked **#21 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. [explore-san-sebasti-n-s-history-taste-its-flavors-at-lunch](https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/explore-san-sebasti-n-s-history-taste-its-flavors-at-lunch/?format=md) — 5.0 (114) 3. 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