San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour
4,9 (1284)3hSan Sebastián, Spain
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HikingCultureHistorical
Private San Sebastian Highlights & Pintxos Tour
5(37 reviews)San Sebastián, Spain
4h30DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
Explore San Sebastián with a guided tour that covers the city from East to West. Participants will climb a mountain and cross a river while learning about the local architecture, geography, and history. The experience includes tasting pintxos and receiving insights on how to enjoy the local bar culture like a resident. This tour is suitable for those interested in a comprehensive overview of the city and its culinary traditions. It is not ideal for large groups, as it focuses on a more personalized experience.
Itinerary
1
Monte Igueldo
They say that God made a model of paradise and that once it was built, he kept the model… thus, San Sebastián was born. To understand (and enjoy) the natural beauty of San Sebastián, we’ll start at the top of Mount Igueldo where you’ll find the most amazing views of the city. There we’ll learn about the history of the Basque Country, the Bay of Biscay and the role of San Sebastián in all this. Can you get rich trading wool? Were boats of a quality and reputation similar to that of Ferraris and Porsches manufactured in sixteenth century Euskadi? Yes, and yes.
2
Peine del Viento
The best way to descend Igueldo is aboard its wooden funicular, which is more than 100 years old. We get off next to the most photographed sculpture in the city: the Peine del Viento by Eduardo Chillida, made of corten steel (hence its deliberate rust color.) To scratch the winds and frequent waves of this place.
3
Zurriolako Hondartza
We’ll head over to the other 'Finis Terrae' of the city, Sagüés and La Zurriola, the epicenter of the surfing scene in San Sebastián. But first we’ll check out the main hallmarks of the city: its 'posh' side, its romantic nooks, the palace built for royal summers at the end of the 19th century (Miramar Palace), the French-influenced, modernist and rationalist buildings (with the odd nod to the Bauhaus), or more recent architecture such as the Kursaal, two buildings that seem to be beached rocks by the sea.
4
Parte Vieja
The Old Town is the gastronomic epicenter of San Sebastián (yes, here are the pintxo bars, the gastronomic sociedades ‘ [think private eating clubs], seasoned locals enjoying the timeless 'txikiteo' [a sort of uptempo bar-hopping] – ordering 'zuritos' or 'cañas'. Here is the gluttonous, indulgent San Sebastián you’ve heard tell of), and the site of the city’s oldest buildings. You’ll come away with a Master's Degree in navigating “miniature cuisine” (how do you order a pintxo? When do you pay?), and High Honors in Basque bars. Okay. Let's talk about serious things. Everything we’ve told you about pintxos wouldn’t make sense if we didn’t visit the most iconic bars to try their most famous pintxos accompanied by cider, wine or beer. The snack will end with the sweet dessert that locals love to eat while walking down the street: a creamy, sweet and stunning artisanal ice cream. Now you can go to bed satisfied.
What's included / not included
Private tourDriver/guideFive drinks to choose from: wine, beer, cider or soft drinksHotel pickupFive pintxos
Food and drinks, unless specifiedGratuities
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
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