Pintxo Evolution: Taste Classic to Avant-Garde

Experience the best of San Sebastian’s food and wine scene on this evening tour. Discover the evolution of pintxos, visit the local market, and indulge in delicious local cuisine with a native Basque guide.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercado de la Bretxa - 1-Market Bites: Explore the local Bretxa market and savor corn-fed Iberian ham, premium chorizo, local cheese, olives, oil, and the renowned “gilda.” The market is closed on Saturday/Monday afternoons, Sundays, and holidays, so adjustments to the plan will be made accordingly.
  • Fermin Calbeton Kalea - 2-Pintxo-stop:…
What's Included
  • EARRA TOURS recommendations guide including top bars, restaurants and more.
  • Top Market Tasting: Spanish Ibérico charcuterie, amazing olives and best olive oil.
  • Small Group Tour with a Friendly Top Foodie Expert (max of 9 guests) in reserved seating places.
  • Taste from another 8 plates, 4 fabulous local wines (Txakoli, Rioja wines, natural cider,…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transfers (there is a taxi stop in Boulevard avenue 27). There is no UBER in the city.
Additional Information

#12 Top Best Experience in the World 2023 Traveler’s Choice. Limited to 9 participants! Discover our distinctive approach to exploring the culinary scene: savor the evolution of the Pintxo from traditional to innovative dishes, guided by a passionate local expert.
RESERVED SEATING: All venues have reserved seating for our group. Comfort is a priority….

Location
McDonald's
READ THIS CAREFULLY PLEASE: Let's meet BETWEEN Mc DONALDS and FORUM SPORT SHOP in the Boulevard Avenue. Come 10 minutes before, arriving late, we consider a no-show. The group doesn´t wait.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Olga_r
Apr 21, 2026
Time well spent - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Gabi. Food and drinks we're fantastic and plentiful a great 3 hours. Great small group so we got the most out of the day.
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Gm640
Apr 20, 2026
Foodie heaven in Donostia! - Our tour guide Gabi provided a very informative and fun tour. All the food was of an amazing standard. We visited the market for ham, cheese, olives, gildas and olive oil all exceptional quality. We then visited several pintxo bars sampling different styles of food and drink in each establishment. Everything tasted so good it is hard to pick a favourite. You eat a lot of food and sample many local drinks. The tour is good value for the premium experience you receive. Highly recommended 5⭐️
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Angievs2079kn
Apr 19, 2026
Do this tour! You will be so happy you did! - This tour was so much fun! We were 6 people (a family) & it was an amazing way to learn about the city & the cuisine of San Sebastián. Gabi was our guide & she was amazing! She was so good with the group & shared her own experiences in the city, providing great recommendations. The food was incredible; some of the best we’ve eaten in Spain!!!
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Dianeburgess
Apr 18, 2026
Fantastic pintxo tour with Sebastian - As a vegetarian I appreciated the care Sebastián took in ordering special pintxos for me at each of the bars we visited. The pintxos he ordered were extremely varied, and all very delicious, none of which I would have ever gotten visiting a bar on my own. At each bar he also paired the pintxos with a different wine or cider, and explained interesting facts about the wine and food we were tasting. We were a group of seven that evening, a perfect number to enjoy a night out in San Sebastián together.
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Vickyo762
Apr 18, 2026
Informative and delightful food tour in a stunning city. - The drink and food selections were amazing and plentiful. Our guide Mandy was informative and interesting. Fantastic food tour in San Sebastián.
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Departure33397948798
Apr 18, 2026
Quick and comprehensive way to experience the Basque food culture - Short stay is a great way to fully understand local eating habits
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Lisa_h
Apr 17, 2026
Yummy and interesting - A great tour with Gabby! Delicious food, a little history, and advice for sites to see. Food and wine was a very nice mix, something for everyone! Gabby was very knowledgeable and fun and made the tour totally worth it. We lucked out with other fun travelers so it was a great evening. Highly recommend and thank you Gabby!
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Philip_i
Apr 16, 2026
Fun and delicious afternoon.great variety - We thoroughly enjoyed this food tour with all the tasting ,wines and especially the accommodating guide .Our guide Sebastian was excellent and even though my wife doesn’t like seafood he made sure she had options.Friendly and informative.
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Cruiser546379
Apr 15, 2026
April 26 Pintxos Tour - Gabi was very knowledgeable and charming she made the experience thoroughly enjoyable. Food was delicious and interesting. Just a lovely evening
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Bianca_g
Apr 14, 2026
Fab intro to the food and culture around eating! - We had a great experience in three restaurants. We ate and drank local specialties. Everything was delicious and bountiful--we were beyond full! Our guide was super helpful with local language, traditions, and even gave us local recommendations on how to avoid tourist traps. 10/10 recommend
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).