Basque Country tours, things to do and tickets

In a food mecca like San Sebastian, there are some places you just can’t leave without trying—and we’re going to visit them all tonight. Come with us to San Sebastian’s pintxos headquarters, the Old Town, where we’ve carefully chosen the best bites the city has to offer for you. As we go, we’ll teach you what to do—and what not to do!—so you can successfully navigate the pintxos scene during the rest of your trip.

- Don't miss a thing in a city known for its food—we've selected the best for you!
- Squeeze into a bar that's a San Sebastian institution for locally-caught seafood.
- Learn the unwritten rules of pintxos so you can eat like a pro during the rest of your stay.
- Enjoy classic pintxos in the classic style: standing elbow to elbow in bars packed with locals!
- Conquer all of San Sebastian's must-visit bars in one night.

With a local born and raised in Bilbao come discover a beautiful city and the amazing Basque cuisine on our 3-hour ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of Bilbao. Experience the 700 year old streets of the Old Town with a professional local 100% Basque guide who is an expert in the Bilbao culinary scene. We are the original "Bilbao Food Tour" having pioneered the idea in the city starting in 2014.

We will visit 5 bars and sample pintxo styles ranging from traditional to modern. Your guide will pair each tasting with an excellent wine that compliments the pintxo. Wines that we recommend include red wine from La Rioja, Txakoli (a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque Coast), and more!

#10 Top Best Food Experience in the World 2022

Our unrivalled 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.

San Sebastian has a large network of bike lanes. We have decided to take advantage of them and take you to explore the different districts of the city to see how we, the “donostiarras”, live our day to day life and show you the nicest corners.

Discover the most authentic neighbourhoods of the city thanks to our Orbea electric bikes.
Visit places of interest in the districts that are further away from the touristic areas of the city.
Choose the tour that adapts better to your schedule, in the morning or in the afternoon.
The small size of the group makes the experience more comfortable and safe.

All of our guides are English speaking locals that love and enjoy the city.

 

Awarded 2023 Traveler’s Choice Best of the Best #12 Wine Experiences in the World. "Taste the Evolution of the Pintxo through time" with a Native Basque Local Guide. MARKET TASTING is a must! (Saturday noon, Sunday and Monday noon market will be closed so we will offer 2 more Pintxos instead).
San Sebastian is a foodie`s paradise but if you want to find the tastiest food avoiding tourist traps, you need a local guide. Save time by heading straight to the places offering the most delicious local food and best wines. You’ll experience the sights and sounds of the city by foot.
Eat enough samples and pintxos to fill you for the day (at least!) and learn about Basque culture and cuisine evolution. Earra! (Awesome!)

Wine and dine like a local on this 3-hour small-group ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour in San Sebastián. Head to San Sebastián’s famous Old Town, Parte Vieja, with an expert guide to hunt down the most delicious pintxos in town. Visit six of the most exciting pintxos bars in the city, from classic traditional haunts to chic nouveau Basque bars, and taste an array of tantalizing pintxos, paired with a refreshing glass of cider or local wine in each venue. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour, ensuring an intimate dining experience.

Join out tour guides and enjoy the best of Bizkaia region. First of all we will make the hike to the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, 241 steps of rock, sea and wind that will take us to enjoy spectacular views.

After returning to the starting point and taking a well-deserved rest, we will go to the charming fishing village of Mundaka, on the west bank of the Urdaibai River estuary, where we can see how the modernity of surfers mixes with the tradition of fishermen. in a villa with a unique appeal.

Finally we're going to take a deep dive into the heart of Basque history by visiting the legendary Gernika tree and the tragic bombing of the village during the Spanish civil war. Picasso´s Gernika portrayal will be visited along the way.

All of our guides are basque foodies and want to show you why. They will take you around the city from bar to bar discovering the local food, pintxos, and some local drinks as well.

You will get to know the history of Basque language and the Basque people, differences between Spain and Basque country and the past and present of Bilbao. We will adapt the route depending on whether you are more eager to walk and see places or if want to try more local foods. You will visit bars and restaurants off the beaten track, avoiding the tourists and experiencing the city like a true local.

All allergies and dietary restrictions included, we will personalize the tour for your needs.

What do you get when you mash up history, art, and culture, add a sprinkling of beaches and palaces, and mix it all up with some Basque charm on two wheels? The best San Sebastián bike tour ever, that’s what! Give your brain a workout along with your legs and learn all about San Seb while riding the city’s fabulous bike trails and Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene.

If you are a foodie and want to discover why Bilbao has become the gastronomical reference of Northern Spain you must join this high end walking food tour of Bilbao. With us you will taste between 6 to 8 different pintxos (or traditional Basque food) all paired with a lovely variety of 4 local drinks1

We are food passionates and know every single spot In Bilbao to taste the best Basque tapas, pintxos and miniature cuisine. Our speciality are "Food & Drink Pairings" so get ready to taste red, white and sparkling wines, vermouth and many other traditional local drinks.

You will learn a lot of interesting stories about Basque Country and we will show you the "essential local rules" to order the best food when you are on your own. You will experience it like Basque people: walking around town, sitting in terraces for a drink and hopping from bar to bar pairing local food with drinks.

Designed for gourmets, our tour offers a top selection of pintxos at some of the best pintxo bars.
Premium access in the most popular bars (seats booked for the group).
The tour is guided by locals, in English, that will share our Basque gastronomy and culture.
Small groups of up to 10 guests.
Kids and young are welcome at lunch tour!

7 Pintxos included
5 drinks included (Spanish Rioja wine, local white Txakoli, natural cider and other local drinks). Water offered as gratuity.
+1 dessert

We are flexible with food preferences (food allergies, no meat...)
We are pioneers in pintxos guiding, in San Sebastian, since 2005.

The city of Bilbao has changed radically in the last 20 years, from being a merely industrial city to becoming an avant-garde city that elegantly combines tradition and modernity. On this Ebike tour, we want you to discover and enjoy both classic Bilbao and that new modern Bilbao, and that through our local guides you get to know our culture from within, as well as our traditions and customs.

Virtually the entire route runs through bike lanes and enabled areas away from traffic lanes, guaranteeing safety throughout the entire route. We have a group of local guides, professionals and perfectly knowledgeable of the Villa de Bilbao who are willing to share it with all of you in a fun and casual way, Tourné style.

Meet San Sebastian's most interesting spots by walking across its historic area! Join our local guides and do not miss any of the secrets that this emblematic city hides, learning every detail of its buildings and its people.

Departing from the border of Old and New Towns (where the 19th century city walls were built!) we will take you through the serpentine Old Town streets, visiting the two main churches and the pintxo streets. Later on we will show you the expansion of the city during the early 20th century with the influence of the Spanish Queen Maria Cristina in the construction of many of San Sebastian's most characteristic buildings such as Hotel de Londres and Maria Cristina (named after her), the catherdal of Buen Pastor (Good Shepherd), the Tabakalera museum, Victoria Eugenia auditorium and many more.

This activity includes a pintxo round in a traditional bar in La Parte Vieja, the Old Town!

Bilbao is full by history , you will realise as soon as you walk across its streets , and beacause also we have a friendly way to show you around ,so come and join us for two 2 hours walking tour, you will discover many things about gastronomy,culture, and Bilbao's tradtions , after the tour you gona feel much more like a local ;).

The delights of the French coast can be found close to San Sebastian. Tiny and lovely fishing villages like Saint Jean de Luz (if small-group tour option selected), where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, or nice villages on the beach such as Biarritz where people from all around the world spend their summer enjoying the Basque gastronomy and surf in the same town. Let Bayonne impress you, a charming small city full of historic buildings and a lovely quaint downtown, or visit Hendaye, a town in the border between France and Spain witness of many historical events throughout the last 200 years. 

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the fantastic towns of the Basque French shore while you stay in San Sebastian, and do it with the comfort of having local guides and private transportation from the convenience of your hotel entrance. 

Please note that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.

Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay (Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastian. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Game of Thrones' 7th season was shot here, so find yourself at Dragonstone!

After recovering from the steep path from the hermitage, head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum.

Visit some of the most beautiful and charming coastal towns on the Basque coast during your stay in San Sebastian! Surprisingly close to the city, you will feel that time has stopped in these fishing villages. First of all, we will arrive at Hondarribia, a medieval town with hundred-year-old walls where the sobriety of its old area contrasts with the joy of the fishermen's quarter. Later we will cross Mount Jaizkibel to see a panoramic view of the area and see the Bidasoa River that separates two countries. Finally we will fall on the bay of Pasajes, with San Juan on one side and San Pedro on the other, where time seems to have stopped.

The short distance of the tour makes it the perfect half-day trip from Donostia, so you can still enjoy all the hustle and bustle of the city in the afternoon!

#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.

Discover what makes La Rioja Spain's premier winemaking region on this vineyard and winery tour from Bilbao. Visit 3 top wineries to taste the bold, fruity red blends that put Rioja on the wine lover’s map, and admire the architectural styles of other estates, including one designed by Frank Gehry. Stroll inside the city walls of the medieval Basque town of Laguardia on a guided walking tour, and enjoy the stunning scenery found in the region.

A visit to 3 historic and emblematic wineries is included to highlight the absolute pinnacle and prestige of the La Rioja winemaking. These estates produce wine that rates in the top 100 of Rioja wines with more than 90 Parker Points. There will be tastings of both red and white wines so you will have a thorough overview of the La Rioja wine region.

Experience the famous bar hopping tour tasting couple of pintxos, basque tapas, drinking local wine while gathering with locals in the old town of San Sebastian.

Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a food-culinary expert guide on this amazing and fun tour.
Enjoy the tour as a local on our private small group of just you, which means you can get to know the real taste of some typical San Sebastian pintxos.

Amazing tastes of local different pintxos and wines, beers or soft drinks
Learn about the culinary-gastronomy culture of San Sebastian
Visit bars and restaurants like a local
Private small groups for an intimate atmosphere.

PRIVATE TOURS. WE DO NOT JOIN PEOPLE OR OTHER GROUPS TO OUR PRIVATE TOURS!