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San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town

5.0 Excellent 328 reviews
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3h
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English, Spanish
Free cancellation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Guidekin's take

Seats reserved, seven pintxos in our Pintxos & Food Tours comparison.

Trade-off: Lunch version: six pintxos.

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

Overview

Guidekin summary

A premium Old Town tasting with seats reserved to skip the queues: seven pintxos, five drinks and a dessert in the evening version, six pintxos and four drinks at lunch, plus the classic gilda, in groups of ten. The bars are wheelchair accessible; €140 per person for 3h. Rated 4.95 by 328 travellers.

From the guide

Designed for true gourmets, this premium pintxos tour offers a carefully curated tasting at some of San Sebastian’s best pintxo bars. Enjoy VIP access with seats reserved at popular venues, avoiding queues and crowds.

Led by knowledgeable local guides in English, the tour combines outstanding food with insights into Basque gastronomy, history and culture. Groups are kept small (maximum 10 guests) to ensure a relaxed, personal experience.

The tasting includes 7 premium pintxos, 5 drinks (Spanish red and white wines such as Rioja, local Txakoli white wine, natural cider and other local drinks), water as a courtesy, and a sweet dessert to finish.

Flexible for food preferences and allergies. Proud pioneers of pintxos tours in San Sebastian since 2005.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 19:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 19:00. It runs year-round. 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

A curated tasting of 7 premium pintxos, 5 drinks and a classic sweet dessert to round off the experience.
An essential Basque classic included in the tour: the gilda, where olive, anchovy and pickled pepper meet top-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Pintxos tour option for lunch includes 6 top quality pintxos, 4 drinks and 1 dessert.
Carefully selected Spanish red and white wines, including Rioja, along with local cider, beer and the renowned Txakoli white wine.
Water is offered as a courtesy

Itinerary

Parte Vieja Stop 1
Stroll through the lively streets of the Old Town while enjoying a curated pintxos crawl at some of the best local bars. Discover the heart of Basque gastronomy, atmosphere and daily life with a local guide.
15 min
Walk through San Sebastian’s historic main square and learn about its past wh... Stop 2
Walk through San Sebastian’s historic main square and learn about its past while soaking up the local atmosphere, surrounded by traditional buildings and vibrant pintxo bars.
Pass by
Calle 31 de Agosto Stop 3
Explore the most emblematic street of the Old Town, lined with some of the city’s most iconic pintxo bars, while your guide shares stories about its history and culinary traditions.
Pass by
Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro Stop 4
Pass by the impressive Basilica of Santa María and learn about its role in the history of the Old Town as your guide connects local culture, architecture and gastronomy.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Outside of the Tourism Office. On the side of the Town Hall, facing Alameda Boulevard.

End point

Outside of the Tourism Office. On the side of the Town Hall, facing Alameda Boulevard.

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 140 / person