Chef-Led Walking Pintxo Tour of San Sebastián
Overview
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The only CHEF-LED pintxo tour in San Sebastián!
Everything's included on this four-hour walking tour of San Sebastián's Old Town--the birthplace of Basque tapas AKA pintxos. We will visit 5 different bars for small plates and the perfect pour at each--it's a full meal and the best night out you've had in ages!
From the modern to the traditional, from braised veal cheeks to seared squid, local cider to txakoli white wines. Maybe we'll nibble on a crispy pig ear and wash it down with a Crianza from La Rioja?
Dive into the culinary corazón of the Basque Country on this one of a kind culinary tour!
Inclusions
- Dine on pintxos (Basque tapas) from our visit to 5 different pintxo bars.
- 5 drinks! We'll order the perfect pour from local wines, cider and beer (or soft drinks)
- ALL FOOD AND DRINK IS INCLUDED.
- Your walking tour includes local history and culture. The focus is on Basque food--pintxos!
- FREE RECIPES--we'll email you a handful of Basque classics so you can recreate the dishes at home.
- Expert, local, English-speaking guide who is a professional chef.
- Recommendations for the rest of your journey in the Basque Country and beyond.
What to expect
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Pass By: Donostia Sab Sebastian, Boulevard, 8, 20003 San Sebastian - Donostia Spain
We are going to eat and drink like locals by taking a walking tour through the Old Town and stopping at five different pintxo bars for drinks and small plates!
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals allowed
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Will be operated by a multi-lingual guide in English, Spanish with limited French, Japanese and Basque
- Near public transportation
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 18 years, please contact me for groups with children
- Children under age of 2 are free and welcome
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- We are taking COVID seriously and monitoring the situation daily. Feel free to ask if you have questions.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Gregory was informative and a delightful fellow. So smart. We had a great breadth of Pintxos culture and food and the amazing Basque people.
Gregory was informative and a delightful fellow. So smart. We had a great breadth of Pintxos culture and food and the amazing Basque people.Gregory was charming knowledgeable and lots of fun made the whole experience come alive. His Pintxos choices were amazing as was his local knoledge
Gregory was charming knowledgeable and lots of fun made the whole experience come alive. His Pintxos choices were amazing as was his local knoledgeSo many great things to say about Gregory’s tour! He is extremely knowledgeable about the Basque region and culture. It’s obvious that the locals adore him. We got many tips about what to do in the area, as well as so much delicious food and drinks! If you are on the fence, take this tour. You wo...
So many great things to say about Gregory’s tour! He is extremely knowledgeable about the Basque region and culture. It’s obvious that the locals adore him. We got many tips about what to do in the area, as well as so much delicious food and drinks! If you are on the fence, take this tour. You won’t be disappointed!Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Lots of fun and insights into the local food scene and culture from a charming, eloquent and knowledgeable host with a passion for food, history and culture. Recommended.
Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Lots of fun and insights into the local food scene and culture from a charming, eloquent and knowledgeable host with a passion for food, history and culture. Recommended.Great walking tour of the city, you got to learn about the City’s heritage and culture first hand. Visiting 5 bars we had the opportunity to sample a variety of different Pintxo and local drinks! Our tour guide Gregory was really helpful on recommendations and a face you just keep bumping into ar...
Great walking tour of the city, you got to learn about the City’s heritage and culture first hand. Visiting 5 bars we had the opportunity to sample a variety of different Pintxo and local drinks! Our tour guide Gregory was really helpful on recommendations and a face you just keep bumping into around the Old Town.Listen, book Gregory ASAP if you’re planning a trip to San Sebastián! This tour was awesome for the following reasons: - It was intimate, we weren’t elbowing through 15 people to hear Gregory. It was just the 4 of us - He gave us extensive knowledge about the region and culture while walkin...
Listen, book Gregory ASAP if you’re planning a trip to San Sebastián! This tour was awesome for the following reasons: - It was intimate, we weren’t elbowing through 15 people to hear Gregory. It was just the 4 of us - He gave us extensive knowledge about the region and culture while walking and pointing out sites - The food he selected was AMAZING, things we likely wouldn’t have found without him - We had fun learning about wine - He was personable, we felt like we’ve known him forever and were enjoying meals with a friend - The locals clearly love him, this obviously means he’s a cool dude - Gregory kept us laughing - His mustache rocked Thank you, G! From your new favorite Okies