--- title: San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town lang: en type: tour city: San Sebastián country: Spain price: 140 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 331 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Seats reserved, seven pintxos rank_in_category: 15 of 22 (Pintxos & Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/tours/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour-for-gourmets-in-the-old-town/ --- # San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town **Guidekin's take:** 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 331 travellers. In our comparison: #15 of 22 in Pintxos & Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside of the Tourism Office. - Max 10 people: small group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 19:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €135: ages 0 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €140 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 331 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: San Sebastián Pintxos Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared, up to 10 travellers - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 19:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.95 from 331 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 326 of 331. - 5 stars: 324 (98%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 3 (1%) ## 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 1. **Parte Vieja** (15m) - 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. 2. **Walk through San Sebastian’s historic main square and learn about its past wh...** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 3. **Calle 31 de Agosto** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 4. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro** (pass by, no stop) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 19:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 Outside of the Tourism Office. On the side of the Town Hall, facing Alameda Boulevard. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJv38G-02lUQ0Rdw1BoTHnwNA Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Pintxos & Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #15 of 22** | €140 | 3h | 4.95 (331) | shared, max 10 | | [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 #15 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-pintxos-tour-for-gourmets-in-the-old-town/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/san-sebastian/?format=md