Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao: Learn with a Local Chef

Join this Basque cooking class in Bilbao and learn how to cook traditional pintxos and tapas with a local chef. Discover local ingredients, spices, and the story behind them.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Salbe pl., 6 - Learn how to cook the most traditional and modern pintxos of Basque Country in this 100% hands-on cooking class in our recently opened new cooking school in Bilbao
    Enjoy a lovely open bar of local wines and drinks
    Hear about the traditional significance of the local, seasonal ingredients
    Taste 4 different pintxos that you create and enjoy a charcuterie board
What's Included
  • Dinner
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Cotton apron
Meal Options
  • Bilbainito - Boiled egg, fresh prawns and home made mayo
  • La Gilda - Olives, local peppers and anchovies
  • Cod Brandada - Fresh bread, local Basque potato and desalted grilled cod
  • Spicy Garlic Mushrooms - Cook with the unamie of our Txampis (the local Basque mushrooms)
  • Torrijas - The Basque Toast
Additional Information

Join our Basque culinary workshop to learn the art of making authentic pintxos and tapas from the Basque region. Guided by a local Basque cook, you’ll delve into the region’s unique ingredients and flavors, their origins, and the local custom of savoring these tasty treats.
Start off with an introduction from your guide and chef for the day, who will…

Location
Salbe pl., 6
Salbe Plaza
Please join us in our recently opened cooking school called "Gastronomía Bilbao". The chef and instructor will be waiting for you at the entrance!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Alina
Oct 13, 2025
Amazing!!!! - I saw food as art! It's impossible to understand the Basque Country without understanding the food of this unique region. The amazing chef Mikel shared tricks I'll use at home. And of course, I'll be cooking Basque food.😊 thank youuuu so much for the amazing experience 🍴
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Melgrey1
Sep 26, 2025
Fun & great eats! - The instructor, Mikal, was friendly, welcoming and made the class very enjoyable. Perfect introduction to pincho's in Spain. Very liberal wine pours. Highly recommend for something fun to do in Bilbao.
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Bobbi
Sep 21, 2025
Pintxos class - Mikel led the cooking class. We found it to be interesting, informative and fun! I would have liked to make more appetizers but not enough time for that. Recommended!
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P7242jostevenm
Sep 4, 2025
Wonderful experience - This was a real treat and one of the highlights of our trip. We were the only participants and our host/chef did everything in his power to make the cooking class enjoyable. After this, we about to do more cooking classes on other trips!
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Paul_b
Aug 31, 2025
BEST international cooking class we've taken! - This was one of the best travel experiences we have ever had. My wife and I try to take a cooking class in each new city we visit, and this was the best that we encountered. Mikel (the chef) was the friendliest, most knowledgeable and skillful chef we've encountered. He had great stories about his progress becoming a master chef, including about various other chefs he has worked with. It was an evening that we will never forget! (AND you get a commemorative apron as a souvenir!)
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Fkraay
Aug 8, 2025
Great Pintxos Lesson! - This was a fantastic experience and a delicious meal. Our host Mikel was knowledgeable, witty, friendly, and generous with the wine. We thoroughly enjoyed the cooking lesson and appreciated getting the recipes afterwards. We will definitely try them at home. This was a highlight of our short stay in Bilbao and highly recommended.
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Peterdhu
Aug 8, 2025
Great night out - Fantastic night out and great to learn about the various pinchos. Perfect night for a couple or even a group. And eating the food a delight
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Nathanhensley1999
Aug 7, 2025
Great cooking class guide - Mikel was the best guide for the cooking class! He was generous with his time to host our small group. The dishes we made were delicious and manageable. Mikel offered great company for the class as well and is very sociable!
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Lizet
Jul 27, 2025
Super! - Nice location, good explanation about the preparation of the food. We had a nice group of multiple nationalities!
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Sarah_t
Oct 4, 2025
Cooking with Mikel - First cooking class on our first trip to Bilbao! Mikel was friendly and conversational, kept us all on track, and we made a wonderful dinner the whole group enjoyed. Highly recommend for first timers to Barcelona. Thank you so much Mikel!
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From $115
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).