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#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022 With Discover San Sebastian you will walk through the city center and old town, visiting the most important places while learning our history and captivating anecdotes only known by locals. In an hour and a half, we will have time to see the main spots in town before tasting the variety of the best pintxos in the city. Each pintxo/tapas tour of Discover San Sebastian will be unique since your guide will decide the route that you will take based on your food preferences or allergies. In each bar that you visit, our guide will suggest a variety of pintxos and recommend the best drink that goes with your choice while explaining how to order and move around the old town like a local.
Price: $259.09
Duration: 4 hours
Why do Basques eat so much? Why do Basques eat so f ***ing well? Our pintxo tour of the best bars in San Sebastián will help you learn the answer to this question, but if you don’t, well, at least you will have tried, eating as much and as well as a Basque.
Price: $272.34
Duration: 3 hours
Explore the winding streets of the atmospheric Old Town with a gastronomic guide and discover local haunts that serve the best pintxos in town. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of six exquisite eateries and sample styles ranging from classic to contemporary. Sip cider and fine wines designed to compliment each dish and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 10 people
Price: $187.69
Duration: 3 hours
Enjoy a relaxed private day in Rioja designed to help you truly understand the region, from funky modern wineries to classic styles and long-established traditions. With 3 wineries: one guided winery visit and two guided tastings, this experience offers time to learn, taste, and ask questions at an easy pace. Along the way, your local guide shares the stories behind Rioja’s history, labels, styles, and how the region is changing today—without lectures or jargon. The approach is personal and informal, the wines are carefully chosen, and the focus is on clarity, enjoyment, and quality. You’ll leave not only having tasted great wines, but with a clear sense of what Rioja is, where it comes from, and where it’s heading.
Price: $609.76
Duration: 9 hours
Enjoy a day of wine tasting in Spain's famed Rioja region during this 9-hour guided tour and picnic from San Sebastian. Visit three wineries, tasting at least 3 different wines in each, before heading to a fourth winery to tour its underground wine caves and tunnels – the setting for a picnic-style lunch paired with a Crianza red wine from the winery. Spend the afternoon exploring the medieval village of Laguardia. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Price: $560.35
Duration: 8-9 hours
This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian to get a real sense of community, understand how locals live and eat as you learn about local history and culture. With every person that joins the tour, we help a person in need by donating a meal to the city's soup kitchen, you eat one you feed one! It's a 3h walking tour, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within two different neighbourhoods. You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', these are different from tapas and imbedded in Basque culture. We're going to show you how to navigate the local food scene and eat the best that this city has to offer. This experience is the kind of tour for people who hate the word 'tour' and genuinely travel for food and really want to get immersed in the culture and have fun.
Price: $198.83
Duration: 3 hours
Are these the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France? They are the luckiest 40 kilometers of coastline in Spain and France. The Côte Basque is world-famous for its quality of life, beaches, landscapes, idyllic houses and amazing gastronomy. A tour with stories from the Belle Epoque, pirates, surfers from 1950s Hollywood, cheese, chocolate, pintxos recommended by the New York Times… Need I say more? REALLY?
Price: $418.15
Duration: 8 hours
We are going to eat pintxos where the locals eat pintxos! We will explore the neighborhood where the locals normally go out for pintxos and drinks. Normally every Pintxo Bar has its specialty, a “must”, and I personally selected the specialties of four Pintxo Bars. We will have four pintxos and four drinks each. We will enjoy and appreciate the best of the Basque Country and its unique gastronomy in a few bites. Every bar we are going to has been awarded a prize for that particular pintxo that we will try, so quality is guaranteed!
Price: $209.68
Duration: 2 hours
#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022 Would you like to know the difference between pintxos and tapas? Do you want to feel as if you where local? Our unrivaled experience in the world of gastronomy and our worldwide culinary expertise makes us the perfect guide to show visitors the unique Basque city of San Sebastian, a city loved by its inhabitants and a location without compare for food lovers from all over the world. Discover with us the flavors of the best pintxos in San Sebastian. We will teach you how to get around the streets of our city like a Donostiarra (inhabitant of San Sebastian) so that you feel one more among us.
Price: $210.88
Duration: 3 hours
'Gourmet' is a French word because our neighbors to the north know something about eating (well) and drinking (very well). We go to Gaul to have a few things explained to us about their national treasures. Namely: cheeses, wines, charcuterie and The Good Life in general. We’ll end the day in Hondarribia with some pintxos. Nothing can go wrong.
Price: $577.22
Duration: 9 hours
A wonderful way to take a day off from exploring San Sebastian and head into the peaceful countryside of the French Basque region. You will cross the border into France through a mountain pass used by smugglers in the past and visit the typical villages of the French Basque Countryside. During the journey, you will learn about the way of life of local farmers and the importance of this charming area to the Basque Country, all while encountering beautiful mountainous and countryside scenery.
Price: $355.49
Duration: 8 hours
A trip through San Sebastián from East to West, climbing a mountain, crossing a river, getting to know its architecture, its geography, the secrets of its history and ‘cool,’ as well as its authenticity. There will be pintxos and an in-depth course on how to roll like a local in the beloved Basque bars.
Price: $365.13
Duration: 4 hours
Get to know about the Rioja terroir, from classic Rioja wines to new trends while enjoying a drinking journey full of colors and vineyards along the way throughout the whole day. THIS EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE because we emphasize meeting "the terroir", those humble hardworking people passionate about what they do. We will visit very small wineries, from rustic ones with medieval cellars to newer and sophisticated ones. You are not visiting only just waiters in a wine bar, you will meet the locals, the grower or winemaker and you will see that sparkle in their eyes that betrays the passion and magic that makes them enjoy every moment of their job. The wine aging system has been revolutionized (back to the past) and today wine is not only aged in oak, stainless steel or concrete barrels. With your expert guide you will have the chance to buy more wines aged in clay, ceramic or cement eggs.
Price: $512.15
Duration: 9 hours
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in a comfortable private car. - Experience the ultimate in exclusivity with a private tour and dedicated tour guide. - Explore Bayonne, Biarritz, and San Juan de Luz on your journey. In this tour we will cross the boarder and visit the French Basque Country. First stop we will visit Bayonne, a charming small city full of historic buildings and a lovely quaint downtown with the impressive UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998. Second stop it will be Biarritz, One of the most posh beach resorts of the Basque Coast. It is a luxurious seaside town and is popular with tourists and surfers. And the Third stop is St-Jean-de-Luz, Former Basque Corsairs’ capital, this small fishing village became rich in the 16th century from fishing and whaling. colorful houses long beach and a lot of history. Driving time it will be 1 hour to go and another hour to come back
Price: $373.57
Duration: 7-8 hours
Discover the charms of San Sebastian, including a private meal in a famous Sociedad Gastrónomica (men's cooking club), during this 4-hour private tour of Spain's culinary capital. This all-inclusive experience includes hotel pickup/drop-off, climate-controlled private transport and a local guide just for your group.
Price: $325.36
Duration: 4 hours
Discover the Basque Country like a local. 5 Full day tours along the basque country, visiting the main touristic places as well as of the track ones which only local people know. Unique experience not to be missed, be a local while exploring the area, gather basque people on their daily lives.
Price: $1,747.32
Duration: 120 hours
On this Shared Walking Tour of San Sebastian you will discover one of the most beautiful cities in northern Spain, where urban elegance blends with coastal charm. We will walk through the Old Town, with its lively streets full of history and local flavor, until we reach the emblematic Plaza de la Constitución, ancient nerve center of the city. Continue to the majestic Bay of La Concha, undisputed symbol of San Sebastian, and explore the Romantic Area, with its stately architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere A complete and close tour to enjoy San Sebastian in all its diversity: its historical past, its architectural wealth and its unmistakable gastronomic and seafaring spirit.
Price: $36.15
Duration: 1 hours
Explore this beautiful region in a friendly way and discover the Basque Country like a local. Tours are given by local licensed guides, visiting the main touristic places as well as off the track ones which only local people know.
Price: $1,054.42
Duration: 72 hours
Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: EUR
- Languages: Spanish, Basque, English, French
- Climate: Oceanic
- Timezone: Europe/Madrid
- Population: Approximately 186,000
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is May through September for pleasant weather and festivals.
- Visa Requirements Visitors from the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and many other countries can enter Spain visa-free for short stays up to 90 days. Schengen visa applies for non-exempt countries. US, UK, and EU citizens do not require a visa for tourism stays under 90 days. Visa on arrival is not available. E-visa options do not apply for Spain; travelers must obtain visas in advance if required.
About San Sebastian
San Sebastian, located on Spain’s northern coast in the Basque Country, is a stunning seaside city known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and exceptional gastronomy. Its unique charm lies in the blend of traditional Basque heritage and modern sophistication. The city boasts La Concha Bay, one of Europe’s most picturesque urban beaches, perfect for sunbathing and swimming. San Sebastian’s old town is a lively maze of narrow streets filled with pintxos bars, where visitors can sample exquisite small dishes that have earned the city a reputation as a culinary hotspot. Beyond food, the city offers a rich cultural scene with film festivals, music events, and historic architecture like the Gothic-style San Vicente Church and the neo-Baroque City Hall. Visitors are drawn to San Sebastian for its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere, stunning coastal views, and the chance to experience authentic Basque culture. Whether strolling along the promenade, enjoying world-class dining, or exploring museums and parks, San Sebastian offers a memorable and diverse travel experience.
San Sebastian Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Basque Country
- Duration Range: Custom Durations
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is May through September for pleasant weather and festivals. Pack comfortable walking shoes and layers for variable coastal weather. Respect local customs by greeting with a polite “kaixo” (hello in Basque). San Sebastian is safe but stay aware of belongings in crowded areas. Euros are used; credit cards are widely accepted but carrying some cash is advisable.
Average Tour Price: $80
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $200
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Important Tour Information
- Bring comfortable walking shoes and appropriate clothing
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- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes early
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Top Attractions
1. La Concha Beach – A crescent-shaped sandy beach ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and scenic walks. 2. Parte Vieja (Old Town) – Historic district famous for its pintxos bars, lively plazas, and charming streets. 3. Monte Urgull – A hill with panoramic views, historic fortifications, and a statue of Christ overlooking the city. 4. San Telmo Museum – A museum dedicated to Basque society, culture, and art housed in a former convent. 5. Miramar Palace – A beautiful palace with gardens overlooking the bay, offering cultural events and stunning views.
Popular Activities
Visitors can enjoy beach activities like swimming and surfing, explore the old town’s culinary scene through pintxos tours, hike or bike up Monte Urgull for breathtaking views, attend cultural festivals such as the San Sebastian International Film Festival, and visit local markets. Water sports, guided city tours, and relaxing in seaside cafes are also popular.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
San Sebastian is famous for Basque cuisine, especially pintxos, which are small, flavorful snacks served in bars. Signature dishes include grilled seafood, Basque cheesecake, and cod prepared in various ways. Dining customs emphasize socializing over food and wine. Noteworthy restaurants include Arzak and Akelarre, both Michelin-starred, offering innovative takes on traditional Basque flavors. The city’s food culture is a major draw for gourmets worldwide.
Getting Around
San Sebastian is accessible by air via San Sebastian Airport and nearby Bilbao Airport. It is well connected by train and bus to other Spanish cities. Within the city, public buses and bike rentals are common for getting around. The compact city center is very walkable. Taxi services are available but can be more expensive. Costs for local transport are moderate.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is May through September for pleasant weather and festivals. Pack comfortable walking shoes and layers for variable coastal weather. Respect local customs by greeting with a polite “kaixo” (hello in Basque). San Sebastian is safe but stay aware of belongings in crowded areas. Euros are used; credit cards are widely accepted but carrying some cash is advisable.
Culture & Customs
San Sebastian has a strong Basque identity with its own language, traditions, and festivals. Social life often revolves around food and community gatherings. Important events include Semana Grande, a week-long summer festival with fireworks and music. Etiquette includes polite greetings, punctuality for meals, and respecting the local language and customs. Visitors should be mindful of the city’s pride in its heritage.
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