San Sebastian Like a Local: Evening Pintxos Tour San Sebastian Evening Pintxos Tour: Centro Neighborhood
ID: GYG607203-1018092
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Escape the crowds at the much-loved Old Town and dive into authentic flavors of San Sebastian at lesser-known local favorites. Try 5 Pintox bars with 10 tastings & 5 drinks on your guided exploration
Your first pintxos bar is a relaxed neighborhood haunt, bustling with local office workers unwinding over evening drinks. Sink your teeth into the best Spanish omelet in San Sebastian and another contemporary bite, and wash it down with a zurito—a small beer that’s the perfect size to pair with pintxos.
From there, you’ll make your way to a cozy third-generation wine store, a rarity in this part of town. You’ll be welcomed by the friendly owner, who will usher your group into the private back room and pour tastings of their signature homemade blackthorn liqueur. As you enjoy your drink, your guide will share fascinating stories that will immerse you in San Sebastian’s captivating recent history and give you a better understanding of the local culture.
Next, you'll pop into one of the city's most legendary bars, renowned as the birthplace of the iconic gilda pintxo. Taste this historic bite alongside a selection of more delicious homemade pintxos, including their delectable pork chorizo. To drink, you’ll sip the Basque Country’s famously dry cider—and learn how to pour it the traditional way!
Take a moment to admire the stunning San Sebastian Cathedral as your guide leads you to your next stop, said to be the very first pintxos bar in the city. Meet the team of siblings behind the bar lovingly carrying on their grandmother’s culinary traditions and try a selection of a few favorites. Pair it with a glass of crisp txakoli wine for a quintessentially Basque experience.
Your last stop is a local bar so beloved that it even inspired a famous Ibiza nightclub! Try their exquisite homemade vermouth paired with one last round of pintxos: delectable sardines on toast, a refreshing tomato salad made with locally sourced produce, and an unexpected snack paying homage to San Sebastian's maritime heritage.
Highlights
- Eat the best tortilla de patatas in the city.
- Try the gilda, the very first pintxo ever invented.
- Sip incredible homemade vermouth, txakoli wine, and more.
- Learn to pour Basque cider the traditional way.
- Get away from the crowds in a neighborhood locals frequent.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to the nature of this tour, it is not wheelchair accessible.
If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, please contact Devour customer service team at the time of the booking.
This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, Dairy free, Gluten free (not celiacs), Non-alcoholic options.
Please note that this tour is not adaptable for vegans. kosher diet. Vegetarians will have limited options.
This event will happen in the Romantic Area neighborhood. The meeting point is accessible only by foot. Most of the experience will be standing up and some spaces can be tight.
Please note that the tour description is an example and tastes are subject to change with the season or day of the week. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.
Devour complies with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
Your guide will be in front of the San Martin market building, located between the FNAC store and Zara store. Your guide will be holding a red Devour tote bag. Please meet 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
