San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour
4,9 (1284)3hSan Sebastián, Spain
From€103
Food & wineCulture
Private French Basque Country Food Tour from San Sebastian
5(45 reviews)San Sebastián, Spain
9hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
On this tour, participants will explore the culinary delights of the French Basque Country, focusing on cheeses, wines, and charcuterie. The experience includes visits to various locations and concludes in Hondarribia with pintxos. This tour is suitable for food enthusiasts and those interested in the local cuisine. It may not be ideal for individuals with dietary restrictions related to these foods. Before booking, consider that the tour emphasizes tasting experiences and may involve walking between locations.
Itinerary
1
Hendaye
Getting up early to embark on a gastronomic adventure through the Côte Basque, one of the most picturesque areas of the Atlantic coast, shouldn’t be too difficult. Likewise starting the day by heading to San Juan de Luz to visit a cheesemaker.
2
Phare de Biarritz
Biarritz is many things: Europe’s gateway to surfing in the mid-50s, one of the pioneers of beach tourism (they started promoting it 200 years ago!) And one of the most desired places to see and be seen. We’ll walk along the promenade admiring the sea and the sumptuous hotels until we reach the 44-meter-high lighthouse.
3
Mercado Les Halles
We’ll visit the colorful market of Les Halles to take the pulse of daily city life and get in touch with the greatest that France has to offer: its cheeses, charcuterie, and bakeries / patisseries. If you've waited the whole trip to do your gastro shopping, this is the time. We’ll stop at the best bar in the market, try the famous Arcachon oysters, prawns, and escargots (if you’re one who, like us, not only dares to eat them, but adores them) and we will accompany it with a prodigious Bordeaux white wine (what Bordeaux isn’t wonderful, eh?).
4
Hondarribia
We’ll finish the route on the other side of the border, beyond the Bidasoa river. The last (or the first, depending on how you look at it) city on the Spanish coast is a privileged place with sea, river, bay, mountains, a fishing district that is at the forefront of world cuisine (says the New York Times!), and a medieval walled neighborhood (with streets not suitable for heels) at the top. In Hondarribia we’ll try some of the best pintxos in one of the most prize-winning restaurants, and with a full stomach we’ll be able to discuss the differences between Basque-French and Basque-Spanish cuisine. We doubt you’ll ever find a reason for such a juicy discussion. Conclusion: we’ll return home with a full stomach and a wide-open mind.
What's included / not included
High quality local food specialities all day longHotel pickup and drop-offPrivate tourWine, beer or cider with the mealsDriver/guideTransport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks, unless specified in the descriptionGratuities
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please carry your passport or your European Union ID
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