San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour
4,9 (1284)3hSan Sebastián, Spain
From€103
Food & wineHiking
Chef-Led San Sebastián Pintxos Tour: 5 Bars, Food & Wine
5(3 reviews)San Sebastián, Spain
2h45DurationGerman, English, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Experience a guided evening in San Sebastián visiting five selected pintxos bars. Participants will sample 7–10 pintxos and enjoy five drinks, creating a full dinner experience. This tour is suitable for small groups, allowing for personalized recommendations based on dietary needs. It is not a bar crawl; instead, it focuses on local dining customs and ordering practices. After the tour, guests will receive a personalized list of additional places to visit. It is recommended to book early in your trip to maximize your culinary exploration.
Itinerary
1
Mercado de San Martin
A good local market in which to buy Basque products.
2
La Concha Beach
You'll learn some historic anecdotes around La Concha Beach. La Concha is referenced in Ernest Hemingway's classic "The Sun Also Rises"; the main character Jake Barnes briefly swims and dives in the Beach of La Concha at the end. It is a sandy beach and shallow substrate, in which the tide fluctuation greatly affects the area available for use. It can be considered an urban beach in widespread use.
3
Alderdi Eder parkea
Park created in 1880 on an old military maneuvering ground next to the bay of La Concha. Its first objective was that of a place of recreation and attractions, for which reason a circus, a velodrome and a theater of puppets were located in its enclosure. However, in 1887 a casino was built —the work of Luis Aladrén Mendivil and Adolfo Morales de los Ríos—, which later became the seat of the San Sebastián City Council, for which the entire area was reformed.
4
Ayuntamiento de San Sebastian
The City Council building was built up in 1887 at the Gardens of Alderdi-Eder of San Sebastián, next to the Nautical Royal Club, to house the main casino. The opening ceremony was attended by the Queen Maria Christina of Austria. However, it closed as a casino after the ban on gambling in 1924. On April 14, 1928, an agreement was reached to open in this building the Center of Attraction and Tourism, later this moving to a building next to the Hotel María Cristina. On January 20, 1945, the council moved to this building. The architects Alday and Arizmendi amended the initial project in 1943 and turned the former casino into council. Until then, the City Hall was located in the Constitution Square (Parte Vieja), now headquarters of the Municipal Library.
5
Miramar Jauregia / Palacio
We will see it from far, I will tell you a few stories.
6
Basilica de Santa Maria del Coro
A baroque Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica completed in 1774.
7
Santa Clara Island
We will see it from far and I will tell you an anecdote.
8
Monte Urgull
We will see it from far. I will tell you how the napoleonic troops established the most important day of the city.
9
San Bizente Martiriaren Eliza
The Church of San Vicente is probably the oldest monument in the city of Donostia-San Sebastián. Construction of this temple began in 1507, under the direction of the master stonemasons Miguel de Santa Celay and Juan de Urrutia.
What's included / not included
Personalized list of recommendations on where to eat and summary of the tour answering questions.MealsAlcoholic beveragesExplanation of how to order, share, and navigate San Sebastián's pintxos barsPersonal guidance from a chef and gastronomic researcher
Hotel pickup and drop-offTransportation to and from the meeting pointAdditional food or drinks ordered outside the planned tastings
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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