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San Sebastian: Top Culinary Experience 2022
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594 Ratings
Donostia
#10 Premier Global Culinary Encounters of 2022
Utilizing our unparalleled expertise in the food sector and international culinary proficiency, we act as an ideal tour guide to acquaint visitors with the distinct Basque city of San Sebastian. It’s a city cherished by its locals, and an incomparable destination for gastronomes globally.
#10 Premier Global Culinary Encounters of 2022
Utilizing our unparalleled expertise in the food sector and international culinary proficiency, we act as an ideal tour guide to acquaint visitors with the distinct Basque city of San Sebastian. It’s a city cherished by its locals, and an incomparable destination for gastronomes globally.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Parte Vieja - San Sebastiían (known as Donostia in Basque) is a city renowned worldwide for its gastronomic tradition. Without doubt the unrivalled “Star” and featured in every bar is the Pintxo. The picturesque old town (Parte Vieja) is completely packed with Pintxos bars — so many that knowing where to go and what to order can be completely…
- Parte Vieja - San Sebastiían (known as Donostia in Basque) is a city renowned worldwide for its gastronomic tradition. Without doubt the unrivalled “Star” and featured in every bar is the Pintxo. The picturesque old town (Parte Vieja) is completely packed with Pintxos bars — so many that knowing where to go and what to order can be completely overwhelming.
We will take you to the very finest pintxo bars that visitors are unlikely to discover on their own and we will suggest the best pintxo in each bar and the most suitable drink to accompany it, chosen from Cider, Txakoli (Basque white wine) or red wine.
From our meeting point we will visit the Old Town of San Sebastian where you will learn about Basque traditions and customs. You will visit bars off the normal tourist trail, eating and drinking like locals do.
What's Included
- Expert Culinary tour guide
- Dinner
- Expert Culinary tour guide
- Dinner
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Location
Taxi Stand - Boulevard 25
Boulevard Zumardia
Taxi stop near the City Hall in front of the Enso bar
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(594 Ratings)
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Voyager12325724026
Jul 21, 2025
Five stars isn’t enough: Discover San Sebastián is simply amazing! - From start to finish, our experience with Discover San Sebastián was simply gorgeous. What sets this tour apart is the personal touch. Eskerne (Esky) made the experience feel as it was curated just for us – relaxed, intimate, and full of genuine connection.
We explored the city’s hidden corners, soaked up its fascinating history, and got an authentic taste of local life. And the food – wow! Every pintxo bar Esky took us to was better than the last.
Highly recommended for anyone who wants more than just the typical sightseeing trip. This was the highlight of our time in the Basque region. Esky, we can’t wait to come back and do it all again!
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Rafael_p
Jul 18, 2025
Don't pinch the euros and book with Esky - We had one night in San Sebastian so we could not afford to search and wander for the right pintxos. So we booked with Esky. Esky was a fantastic tour guide tailoring our pintxos stops based on our food preferences. We has a great time with the other couple who participated on the tour with us. My teenage son got to experience new foods and learned how to pour a sidra inro a glass. Esky encouraged sharing and tasting while making sure the kitchen delivered the best pintxos. Nothing was served pre- made. It was either hot and fresh or it was not accepted by Esky. Sure you can good with a cheaper tour and go to all the tourist favorites but I feel booking with a local who will provide a more personal experience is worth the price
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Rutlandnsa
Jun 22, 2025
Great experience & guide with excellent food and drink. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting San Sebastián. - Just had a fabulous evening with Eskerne (Esky) from Discover San Sebastián. The three hour experience was very well paced, Esky was a very knowledgeable and helpful guide, the food and drink were excellent and we met some great people! What’s not to like!
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Edwarda1515
Jun 19, 2025
Best of the Best - What a wonderful experience while in San Sebastian. The guide was wonderful, very charming, kind, sweet, and funny. Everyone in the group had a great time and even after the event ended weve emailed her a few times for recommendations and she has immediately responded. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour!
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284dedew
Jun 17, 2025
Great pintxo tour - Great Pintxo tour! Very personable guide. The food she selected was a great variety with lots of things to choose from at each place.
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752dank
Jun 8, 2025
Worth booking - Such a great evening. Eski was so welcoming, friendly and knowledgeable about the food and area.
Great tips on venues and lovely bunch of people on the tour.
Would recommend doing this as Eski was very attentive and lovely.
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Susiemk
Jun 6, 2025
Great thing to do your first night in San Sebastián - Esky is great at what she does. She made everyone feel comfortable and was quick to make sure we knew each other’s names. We tasted a variety of pintxos and Spanish beverages. Esky gives you a list of places she recommends so it is a good idea to do it on your first night in San Sebastián. Lots of fun.
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Edythe_r
Jun 2, 2025
Great fun! - A great introduction to San Sebastian and its delicious food. It’s an opportunity to get to know the old town, tasty food options, and meet fellow travelers. It was a blast!
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Leanne400922
May 25, 2025
Highlight of our Trip to San Sebastián - This Tour was the Highlight of our trip to San Sebastián. Eske was so friendly and informative and we had such a good time on this tour.
We visited 5 different venues and Eske tailored both the venues and the pintxos to suit everyone’s tastes and dietary requirements.
We tried local sparkling Txakoli wine, cider, beers and red and white wine.
The pintxos were delicious and we loved every minute of this tour.
Doing this tour at the start of your trip will enhance your whole experience of San Sebastián! ⭐️🫶⭐️
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Neicey_girl
May 17, 2025
Amazing, all around! - The most amazing time.
The tapas experience for someone who doesn't speak Spanish was very intimidating. So many restaurants, so many food options. Esky took away all the guessing, took us to the best spots, knew the best items so we could still have the experience without the drama. Being in the business over 10 yrs, she's built up great relationships with the owners and gets vip treatment. Some even make special items just for her.
Bonus: she emails you a recap of the night with even more recommendations to include shopping. The next day for lunch, we ate at a recommendation and it was fabulous. For dinner, tried another random restaurant, not so good. Esky knows the good spots !
Also loved having history part of the tour. Her English is perfect and she's so delightful.
So so glad we booked the tour. Bit of a splurge but definitely worth it.
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