The 15 Best San Sebastián Pintxos Tours

1.San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Our pick

Spend three hours in San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja with a local guide and a maximum of eight other participants. Visit classic pintxo bars and food shops, taste eight pintxos with five drinks, learn about Basque food and customs, and finish with a local dessert.

“So fun! Our guide was excellent (she is the lovely lady featured in the picture pouring the wine), very informative and entertaining. She also accommodated our food preferences. The food was really delicious as well, each place was better than the last one, and topped off with the fantastic Basque burnt cheesecake at the famous Lavinia. What a great start to our holiday in San Sebastián, we had a great group and it was a lot of fun!”

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2.San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend three hours in San Sebastián’s Old Town with a food expert such as Jon, Gabby, Gorka, Martin, or Daria. Visit Bretxa Market, taste Iberian ham and local cheese, enter a private gastronomic club, sample eight plates with local wines and cider, then finish with dessert and Basque liqueur.

“A great tour with Gabby round the Old Town. We learnt so much and ate delicious food accompanied by tasty drinks. Highly recommend.”

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3.Discover San Sebastián’s Best Pintxos on a Unique Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 602 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $211

Join Eskerne, also known as Esky, for a three-hour evening walk through San Sebastián’s Parte Vieja. You’ll taste five pre-selected pintxos with drinks, visit local bars away from the usual tourist route, and learn how Basque food and customs shape the city.

“I have tried three pintxos tours during my stay and this tour with Eskerne is without doubt the best. You are given a choice of pintxos and drinks at some of the restaurants which I really liked plus the choice of restaurants was outstanding. Eskerne Is a brilliant hostess, incredibly informed & friendly, she has a great relationship with the various restaurants. Despite how busy they were, she always managed to be served quickly. The pintxos themselves were delicious. It can be intimidating going to these bars but Eskerne showed us how it’s done. Great value for money, recommend 100%!”

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4.Pintxos and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 535 reviews · 3 hours · from $152

Spend three hours walking San Sebastian’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Cristina, Hector, Gorka, or Amaya. Visit six distinctive bars and food shops, taste eight pintxos and local specialties, and learn how to order, pour cider, and eat like a local.

“Truly a magnificent tour with stops at pintxos stops specializing in different basque local food. Our guide Amaya was very knowledgeable and made the whole experience a highlight of our trip”

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5.San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Walk San Sebastian's Parte Vieja with guides such as Jonathan, Francisco, Julen, and Beatriz, stopping at traditional bars for eight pintxos, three D.O. wines, cider, and local liqueur. Choose a small shared group or private outing, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.

“Maybe extend ir to 4 hoyrs so you can stay longer and enjoy the food/wine more relaxed”

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6.San Sebastian Evening Pintxo Tour with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $188

Meet your English-speaking guide at 6:30 pm and spend about three hours in Parte Vieja, visiting top pintxos bars for seafood, meat, wine, and cider. Guides such as Kai, Sandra, Cristina, and Ane add local food and cultural insight, with recommendations for the rest of your stay.

“Our guide was great! Very knowledgeable about the town and took us to eat fantastic food! I highly recommend.”

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7.San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Join an English-speaking guide such as Clara, Esther, Sara, or Montse for a three-hour Old Town crawl. You’ll visit several pintxo bars, taste local seafood, meat, and Basque specialties, enjoy dessert, and learn how to order with confidence.

“Good variation of pintxos and wine informative tour. Small group & would highly recommend. Not rushed a relaxed tour.”

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8.Walking Tour with Pintxo and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $17Best value

Explore San Sebastián with a Spanish- or English-speaking guide, moving from the Belle Époque centre into the Old Town. See the cathedral, historic hotels, churches, and market, then finish with one pintxo and drink in a classic bar when you choose the small-group option.

“Super entertaining, a great way to get to know the city and the culture”

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9.San Sebastian walking tour with pintxo and drink option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 204 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18

Spend about two hours with a local English-speaking guide across central San Sebastián and the Old Town. See La Concha Beach, the cathedral, María Cristina Bridge, Plaza de la Constitución, and two churches, then enjoy one pintxo and drink if you select that option. Guides may include Fran, Eva, Fabian, or Julen.

“This tour was a nice paced tour. However, when we would stop to hear the history about San Sebastián, our guide always seemed to be in competition with construction, loud music and large groups. The food was a nice stop, but it would have Ben better if each person on the tour could have picked their own food item.”

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10.San Sebastian food tour: Pintxo tasting paired with Spanish wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about three hours in San Sebastián’s Old Town with a local guide such as Iker, Julen, Fran or Beatriz. Visit traditional bars, taste eight pintxos, and pair them with three wines, cider and a local liqueur. Vegetarian, gluten-free and non-alcoholic choices are available.

“This was a great experience. It was fun, tasty and educational. Our guide Beatrice was very personable and knowledgeable and really inclusive of the whole group. The food and wine samplings were varied and tasty. I would highly recommend this type of tour to learn about the food and wine culture of San Sebastián.”

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11.San Sebastian Top Pintxos Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 142 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $229

Spend three hours with a private Basque Guides host such as Iker, Gonzalo, Daniel, Martin, or Carlota, walking San Sebastián’s old town and tasting five pintxos with five wines, beers, or soft drinks. You’ll learn local bar customs, food pairings, and how to order with confidence.

“Daniel gave us the most wonderful introduction to San Sebastián. He was incredibly knowledgeable about not only the history but also the culture of this magical town. The pintxo restaurant operates unlike any other dining establishment, and it was valuable to learn how to operate as a customer. Would spend another afternoon roaming the streets and soaking up San Sebastián with Daniel in a heartbeat. Topa!”

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12.Market, Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $162

Walk San Sebastian’s old town with guides such as Jon, Daria, Arantxa, or Telmo. Visit a food market, taste ham, olives, Gilda and six pintxos, then pair them with five local drinks, including wine, cider, and liqueur. Small-group and private options are available.

“Jon is amazing. He made my family feel so welcome and comfortable. He was very thorough in explaining the basque culture and had so much depth of knowledge regarding the pintxos and wines. If you’re looking for a great time during your stay in San Sebastián, then look no further!”

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13.San Sebastian Food & Pintxos Tour with 12 Food & Drinks Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Spend 3.5 hours walking San Sebastián with a guide such as Mikel, Javier, or Maider, stopping for 12 pintxos and drink tastings. Try Iberian ham, oyster, foie gras, torrija with ice cream, cider, txakoli, and Rioja while learning how food shaped the city.

“Great tour! Maider was a fabulous guide! Our only regret was that we didn’t do this tour are first night in San Sebastián.”

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14.Private Pintxos and Wine Tour in San Sebastián

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $356

Spend about three hours in San Sebastián’s Old Town with a private guide such as Kai or Lide, stopping for five pintxos paired with five Spanish wines. You’ll visit Konstituzio Plaza, see the main church, and learn local food customs. Hotel pickup is available from select central hotels.

“Lide was an amazing tour guide. We did the traditional, modern and in-between. Her recommendations were perfect. Very real and personal experience”

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15.San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $90

Walk San Sebastian’s Old Town with a local guide such as Gonzalo or Silvia, stopping for the Gilda pintxo, Spanish ham, seasonal bites, cider, txakoli, Rioja, Patxaran, and creamy Basque cheesecake. Expect about three and a half hours, at least four food stops, and a full meal’s worth of tasting.

“Gonzalo was a fantastic tour guide! Highly personable and knowledgable about the city, culture, wine and food. Was easily able to customize the experience to fit the groups interests.”

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