The 10 Pintxos Tours in the Basque Country That Keep Filling Up

1.San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Our pick

Walk San Sebastián’s Parte Vieja with a local guide such as Hector, Lily, Gorka, or Amaia, stopping at eight food venues for pintxos, Iberian ham, mussels, anchovies, steak, cider, wine, and Basque cheesecake. Groups cap at nine, and the generous tastings add up to a full dinner.

“Mattin is an outstanding tour guide! As a chef who originates from San Sebastián, he knew the pinchos to try which were delicious and diverse. He also was able to get us into locations quickly and easily even if lines. His knowledge of Basque and Spanish history was an added bonus. I would strongly recommend this tour. We had a group of 8 folks and it was a good size.”

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2.San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend three hours with a local food guide such as Jon, Gabby, Gorka, Martin, or Daria, tasting Iberian ham, cheese, olives, pintxos, Txakoli, Rioja, cider, dessert, and Basque liqueur. The small group visits Bretxa Market, a private gastronomic society, and several Old Town bars, with reserved seating and restaurant tips for later.

“Everything was amazing. The food,friends, and atmosphere was top notch. Our guide was very friendly and was on top on getting us from place to place.”

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3.Discover San Sebastián’s Best Pintxos on a Unique Culinary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 602 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $211

Join Eskerne, also called Eske or Esky, at 7 pm for a three-hour walk through San Sebastián’s Parte Vieja. Visit local bars, taste five selected pintxos with cider, txakoli, or wine, and learn how to order with confidence. The group is limited to 10 people and returns to the meeting point.

“My friend and I had a wonderful time on the Evening Pintxo Tour with Eski. She was personable, knowledgeable and fun in spite of the pouring rain we encountered during most of our tour. She introduced to different types of pintxo bars and encouraged us to try a variety of different pintxos, as well as cider and txcholi. It was nice to be able to bypass the long lines at many of the places we visited in addition to getting to try Basque Cheesecake at La Vina, the night before they went on holiday. I think this was one of our most memorable experiences in San Sebastian. I have recommended…”

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4.San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Walk San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja with a local guide such as Jonathan, Francisco, Julen or Beatriz. Taste eight pintxos at traditional bars, paired with three Spanish wines, Basque cider and a local liqueur. Expect food, history and practical bar-hopping tips in a small group, with vegetarian and gluten-free choices available.

“We had a great time on the tour. Julen, our guide, was knowledgeable, happy to answer all of our questions and great fun. The food and wines were delicious and we loved that it was a small group. I recommend this tour.”

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5.The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours walking Bilbao with an English-speaking local guide such as Jack, Kaya, James, or Maria. Visit roughly five bars for enough pintxos to make dinner, paired with five red and white wines plus cider, local drinks, and a cocktail. Routes change, keeping the focus on local favorites rather than a fixed tourist circuit.

“Great experience, the guide was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the city. She had great recommendations and took us to some amazing spots”

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6.Pintxos and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 340 reviews · from $146

Spend three hours walking San Sebastian’s Old Town with a small group of up to eight. You’ll visit six acclaimed stops for eight pintxos and five drinks, including cider, Navarra wine, and dessert sherry. Guides such as Mila, Cristina, Sandra, and Gorka add food tips, local history, and practical advice for ordering like a local.

“Meeting new friends and sampling the fantastic food. Our guide Lily was absolutely fantastic with knowledge and insight. Great time”

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7.San Sebastian Evening Pintxo Tour with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $188

Meet a local guide at Mimo Bite The Experience at 6:30 pm for a three-hour walk through Parte Vieja. Visit top pintxo bars, try seafood, meat, and seasonal specialties, and pair the food with wine or cider. Guides such as Kai, Sandra, Cristina, and Almudena also share Basque culture and recommendations for the rest of your stay.

“We had the most wonderful time and the most incredible guide. What is the perfect way to eat and drink in San Sebastian?”

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8.San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend three evening hours in San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja with a small group of up to 10. Guides such as Clara, Esther, Sara, and Montse lead you to several pintxo bars, explain Basque food and history, and serve seven savory bites with local drinks, followed by cheesecake or French toast.

“Esther was very nice and gave us a lot of information about San Sebastián and its history. It was a small group which was good and Esther took us to some fabulous Pintxos places and selected pintxos that suited everyone. The food and drinks were very generous. This was so much better than trying to work out the custom of pintxos and what are the best things to order. Puntxos can be quite chaotic if you don’t know what the custom is.”

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9.Walking Tour with Pintxo and Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 220 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $17Best value

Walk from San Sebastián’s tourist office through Belle Époque boulevards, historic hotels, the cathedral, and the Old Town. Guides such as Diego, Jonathan, Iker, and Beatriz explain the city’s past and Basque culture, then lead you to a pintxo and drink when the small-group option is selected.

“Jonathan was wonderful! Super informative, polite & thorough! We loved it & it was personal~answered every question & more!”

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10.Market, Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $162

Walk San Sebastian’s market and Old Town with a local guide such as Jon, Daria, or Arantxa. Taste ham, olives, Gilda, six pintxos, Rioja wine, cider, and a local liqueur while learning about Basque food, language, and customs. Small-group and private options are available.

“Jon is amazing. He made my family feel so welcome and comfortable. He was very thorough in explaining the basque culture and had so much depth of knowledge regarding the pintxos and wines. If you’re looking for a great time during your stay in San Sebastián, then look no further!”

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