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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: 1296
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: First pintxos crawl?
rank_in_category: 21 of 22 (Pintxos & Food Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-26
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-old-town-pintxos-wine-tour-small-group-tour/
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# 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 1296 travellers.

**First pintxos crawl?:** Choose San Sebastian Ultimate: eight pintxos and four drinks at €103 per person; English only, standing. 4.88 from 1296 reviews. Trade-off: Standing at the bar; not for vegans. (last checked September 16, 2026)

In our comparison: #21 of 22 in Pintxos & Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the…
- Group size varies by option: small group from €103 · private from €225
- 7 start times: between 11:00 and 19:00
- Food included: 5 tasting stops, 8 pintxos and 4 drinks
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age 15+: minimum age to join

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €103 per person for the San Sebastian Ultimate option; other options up to €225
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 1296 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Devour San Sebastian Food Tours
- Group: Group size varies by option: small group from €103 · private from €225
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26

## Reviews

4.88 from 1296 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1260 of 1296.

- 5 stars: 1224 (94%)
- 4 stars: 36 (3%)
- 3 stars: 11 (1%)
- 2 stars: 7 (1%)
- 1 star: 18 (1%)

## 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: 2026-09-26
- 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.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ8-igYk2lUQ0RVIT4cK4udEU

## 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.

## Compared with other Pintxos & Food Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #21 of 22** | €103 | 3h | 4.88 (1296) | varies by option |
| [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 #21 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.

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