Discover San Sebastián’s Hidden Flavors and Basque Treasures

Chef‑led pintxo tours, guided city walks, Rioja wine masterclasses and exclusive San Fermín balcony experiences from Donostia / San Sebastián.

Featured Tours & Experiences

Curated culinary, cultural and private excursions across San Sebastián, Pamplona, Rioja, the French Basque coast and Lourdes.

Donostia / San Sebastián

Chef-Led Pintxo Tour in San Sebastián: Insider Basque Food Walk

Taste San Sebastián like a local with a chef-led pintxo tour through the Parte Vieja. Small groups, secret bars, and expert pairings make this an insider introduction to Basque gastronomy.

Chef-Led Pintxo Tour in San Sebastián: Insider Basque Food Walk

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Donostia / San Sebastián, Euskadi

Donostia / San Sebastián

Walking the Pintxo Path: Treasures of San Sebastián Uncovered

Sample San Sebastián’s best pintxos, learn neighborhood history, and get local tips on this 2.5-hour orientation walk. Small groups and expert guides make it the fastest way to feel at home in the city.

Walking the Pintxo Path: Treasures of San Sebastián Uncovered

Pamplona

Walking Pamplona: A Half-Day Tour Through San Fermín History and Estafeta Street

Step into Pamplona’s history and learn why Estafeta Street defines the Running of the Bulls. This three-hour walk mixes Citadel ramparts, local food tips, and a staged Estafeta photo to give you festival-ready context.

Pamplona

Pamplona Private Balcony Chupinazo View: Champagne, Tapas & Front-Row Fiesta

Skip the crush and watch the Chupinazo from a private balcony above Plaza del Castillo. Enjoy Navarrese tapas, local drinks, and a Champagne toast as the rocket marks the start of San Fermín.

Pamplona Private Balcony Chupinazo View: Champagne, Tapas & Front-Row Fiesta

Pamplona

Front-Row at San Fermín: Balcony Breakfast & Running of the Bulls in Pamplona

Watch the Running of the Bulls from a private balcony in Pamplona, complete with a regional buffet breakfast and an expert guided walking tour of San Fermín. This package pairs safety and comfort with front-row access to one of Spain’s most intense cultural events.

Pamplona

Pamplona Pintxo Tour: Bite-to-Bite Gourmet Walk from Plaza del Castillo

Taste Pamplona like a local on a 3-hour pintxo walk led by a pintxos chef. Visit three distinct bars starting from Plaza del Castillo for curated bites paired with wine or soft drinks.

Pamplona Pintxo Tour: Bite-to-Bite Gourmet Walk from Plaza del Castillo

Pamplona

Secret Rioja Wineries: Masterclass and Exclusive Tastings from Pamplona

Spend a day tasting rare Rioja vintages with small-group access to cellar rooms and a walking tour of Laguardia. This eight-hour masterclass includes hotel pickup, curated flights, and the chance to visit up to three distinguished wineries.

Secret Rioja Wineries: Masterclass and Exclusive Tastings from Pamplona

Pamplona

Secret Rioja: Private Wine Masterclass and Pintxos in Laguardia

Spend a private day touring Rioja’s vineyards with a driver, two guided winery tastings, and a pintxos stop in medieval Laguardia. Perfect for travelers short on time who want an immersive, educational wine experience with local flavor.

Secret Rioja: Private Wine Masterclass and Pintxos in Laguardia

Pamplona

Private Day Tour Along the French Basque Coast: Bayonne, Biarritz & Saint-Jean-de-Luz

See three iconic towns on the French Basque coast in one efficient day. Private transport, guided walks, and scenic drives take you from Bayonne's medieval lanes to Biarritz surf cliffs and Saint-Jean-de-Luz's harbor.

Pamplona

Private Lourdes Day Tour: Explore the Grotto, Sanctuaries & Medical Bureau

Spend a reflective day at Lourdes with private transport and a specialized guide. Visit the Massabielle Grotto, the three sanctuaries, and the Medical Bureau’s archive of documented healings.

Private Lourdes Day Tour: Explore the Grotto, Sanctuaries & Medical Bureau

Pamplona

Day trip to San Sebastián from Pamplona: La Concha, Peine del Viento & pintxo lunch

Spend a full day discovering San Sebastián’s La Concha bay, Chillida’s Peine del Viento, and the bustling Old Town—with round-trip transport from Pamplona and a curated pintxo lunch included. Perfect for travelers who want a packed, palate-forward introduction to Donostia in one guided outing.

Bilbao

Bilbao in a Day: Guggenheim, Old Town & Pintxos Small-Group Tour

Spend a day exploring Bilbao’s contrasts: Frank Gehry’s Guggenheim, the seven-street old quarter and a guided pintxos lunch. Small groups and hotel pickup make this an efficient, relaxed introduction to the city’s art and culinary scene.

Bilbao in a Day: Guggenheim, Old Town & Pintxos Small-Group Tour

About The Good Tour Company

The Good Tour Company is a Donostia / San Sebastián–based tour operator specializing in culinary and cultural experiences across the Basque region and nearby destinations. Founded to showcase local gastronomy, history and landscapes, the company offers chef‑led pintxo tours in San Sebastián, guided walking tours of the city, and curated visits to Rioja wineries with exclusive tastings.

Guided experiences include private and small-group options with local experts: chef guides for pintxo tastings, knowledgeable city guides for walking tours, private drivers for vineyard and French Basque coast transfers, and organized access for San Fermín festival events. Specific offerings listed include private balcony views for the Chupinazo and Running of the Bulls, buffet breakfast balcony packages, and masterclass visits to secret Rioja wineries with hotel pickup.

The Good Tour Company’s portfolio also covers day trips to Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint-Jean-de-Luz on the French coast, as well as private, comfortable tours to Lourdes that visit the Grotto and key religious sites. Services described by the company emphasize on‑the‑ground logistics such as private transport, hotel pickup, and guided tastings. All descriptions use third‑party factual trip details provided by the operator, and the company’s experiences focus on authentic local flavors, historical context, and structured access to regional highlights.

Travelers can expect culinary focus, regional wine expertise, festival access options, and private transport where specified, with each tour designed to highlight the culture and flavors of the Basque Country and neighboring regions.

The Good Tour Company — San Sebastián tours, pintxo experiences, Rioja wineries

Explore San Sebastián, Pamplona, Rioja and the French Basque coast with curated experiences focused on pintxos, wine, culture and festival access. The Good Tour Company operates from Donostia / San Sebastián and lists chef‑led culinary tours, walking tours, exclusive San Fermín balcony packages, Rioja masterclasses, private coastal excursions, and Lourdes pilgrim visits.

Why choose these tours

Pintxo tours in San Sebastián: Taste local pintxos with a chef‑led guide through hidden bars and signature bites paired with local wines. Ideal keywords: San Sebastián pintxo tour, pintxos tasting, chef‑led food tour.
Walking tours of San Sebastián: Explore architecture, top pintxo spots and city history on a guided urban tour. Keywords: San Sebastián walking tour, city guided tour.
San Fermín experiences in Pamplona: Watch the Chupinazo or the Running of the Bulls from private balconies with champagne, tapas or buffet breakfast options. Keywords: San Fermín balcony, Pamplona running of the bulls view.
Rioja wine masterclasses and secret wineries: Visit top Rioja wineries, join exclusive tastings, and stroll medieval Laguardia with hotel pickup and private transport. Keywords: Rioja wineries tour, Rioja masterclass, secret wineries Rioja.
French Basque coast private tours: Day trips to Bayonne, Biarritz and Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz with private transport. Keywords: Bayonne tour, Biarritz day trip, Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz excursion.
Lourdes private tours: Comfortable transport to sacred sites including the Grotto and the Medical Bureau. Keywords: Lourdes private tour, pilgrimage Lourdes.

What to expect on these trips

Local knowledge: chef‑led tastings and expert guides bring context to flavors and history.
Logistics handled: private drivers, hotel pickup for selected wine tours, and arranged balcony access for festival packages.
Varied formats: small‑group pintxo crawls, private balcony events, wine masterclasses, and full‑day private excursions.

Popular experiences and SEO keywords to target

San Sebastián pintxo tour, pintxos San Sebastián, chef‑led pintxo tasting
Pamplona San Fermín balcony, Running of the Bulls balcony, Pamplona private view
Rioja wine tour, Rioja masterclass, secret Rioja wineries, Laguardia winery tasting
Bayonne Biarritz Saint‑Jean‑de‑Luz private tour, French Basque coast day trip
Lourdes private tour, Lourdes Grotto guided visit

Practical details for travelers

Bookings often specify private transport or hotel pickup where noted. For Rioja masterclasses and secret winery access, transfers and tasting schedules are provided by the operator.
San Fermín packages list specific amenities such as balcony vantage points, champagne toasts, tapas, and buffet breakfast options. These packages combine viewing with guided festival context.

Final notes

The Good Tour Company connects visitors with Basque culinary culture, regional wines, historic towns and festival highlights through a range of guided and private experiences. Use keywords above when searching for pintxo tours, San Fermín balcony access, Rioja winery masterclasses, or private French Basque coast excursions to find the company’s offerings and related travel information.

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