Private San Sebastian Pintxos: Culinary & Culture Immersion
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Why do Basques eat so much? Why do Basques eat so f ***ing well? Our pintxo tour of the best bars in San Sebastián will help you learn the answer to this question, but if you don’t, well, at least you will have tried, eating as much and as well as a Basque.
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O6948CJscottc, 9/23/2025 6:15:09 AM
So many good things to say. We were able to book online last minute. We had less than 24 hours. We booked a 5 wine/5 Pintxos tour with a private guide. The response was very quick. We learned later that the tour company usually doesn’t do tours on Sundays, but arrange one just for us. Our guide, Mattin, was knowledgeable and went to a great deal of efforts to customize the experience for us. We saw and learned things that we wouldn’t have discovered any other way. And he was just fun to spend time with. Highly, highly recommend.
helli1987, 7/18/2025 11:24:46 AM
We got the inside scoop on Ikusnahi tours and they totally delivered! Our guide Martin was a local legend, with a deep passion for Basque culture and history that was infectious. He took us on a pintxo-tasting adventure, hitting up 5 of the best bars in town and sharing his expert knowledge on the best bites and drinks to try. With Martin, it felt like we had a friend showing us the ropes, not just a guide. He was warm, witty, and made the whole experience feel like a day out with a buddy. If you're looking for an authentic taste of Basque life, Ikusnahi tours are a must
scottjP1172SE, 7/17/2025 9:15:01 PM
We had an incredible experience touring San Sebastián, thanks to our amazing guide. She not only showed us the must-see sights but also gave us the history and local stories. We were also introduced to some great Pintos - that helped guide us for the rest of our stay. Highly recommend this tour.
cecily97, 11/10/2024 4:28:36 PM
We had a pintxo food tour in San Sebastian. The food was really very good and interesting. Definitely a great experience. Our guide Cristina Guia was very pleasant and helpful. She is very knowledgeable with her craft. She was generous with extra information about other points of interest around Spain and neighboring towns. We were very happy with the tour and our guide. It’s worth trying their tours.
kyleb644, 10/29/2024 7:43:43 AM
I would give this tour 10 stars if I could! We spent an amazing 3 hours with Martin on the pinxtos San Sebastián tour. Martin is a local who was born and raised in San Sebastián and has a passion for sharing his city. His English is perfect and he delivers the perfect balance of food, culture, history and fun. Martin also gave many recommendations for the remainder of our time in his city. If you have the chance to book with Martin, just do it!
cindyf869, 10/11/2024 3:42:45 AM
Amazing Pintxos and drinks through old town! Martin was a wonderful guide! What a great way to do the barhopping experience !
Curiosity381370, 10/2/2024 11:12:56 AM
Such an enjoyable day seeing the sights of San Sebastián, hearing of the history of the city and tasting some of the favorites. Carlotta was very easy to spend time with
Anonymous, 8/18/2024 1:26:02 PM
My husband and I enjoyed the half day tour. Not only we had delicious food but also learned a lot of the Basque culture. Our tour guide Jan took us to the Pinxtos bars in the old town area as well as the more local area like Gros. He was able to choose the best dish in each bar and tell us the stories behind it. Jan also explains to us about the Basque history and culture which we are very interested into. It’s great to hear the “insider” stories. He even worked over time in order to show us more places and also sent us more restaurant and shopping info that we can explore on our own after the tour. Jan is really helpful and interesting to hang out with and we had a great time.
garypQ275ZI, 8/4/2024 2:19:15 AM
A great evening with our friendly guide Carlotta - she was soo much fin and informative. Food and bars amazing,. Thank you so much
Canosinim, 6/8/2024 4:58:34 PM
Myself and my husband really enjoyed our evening with Claudia our guide. The fact that it was a private tour meant that Claudia was able to tailor it exactly to our requirements. She brought us to some venues that we would never have found ourselves and was very knowledgeable when explaining the different Pintxos and drink options. Claudia is from San Sebastián and is very proud of the city and its fabulous food scene. After we finished the tour Claudia sent us some great recommendations for the rest of our time here. A 10/10 experience, don’t miss it
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please note that many of the bars don't offer seats
Departure point
Meet your guide at the Monument of the Drummer at Plaza Sarriegi, Old Town of San SebastiánReturn details
Why do Basques eat so much? Why do Basques eat so f ***ing well? Our pintxo tour of the best bars in San Sebastián will help you learn the answer to this question, but if you don’t, well, at least you will have tried, eating as much and as well as a Basque.No redemption information available
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