How much walking is involved?

Approximately 3 kilometers through the Gros and Old Town neighborhoods, with several stops for food and drinks.

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

Vegetarian options are available; please inform the company when booking. Vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options are limited.

What drinks are included?

A selection of local drinks such as Txakoli wine, cider, red wine, and sometimes local beer or Tinto de Verano.

Is the tour suitable for children?

The minimum age is 4, but the experience is best suited for older children and adults interested in food culture.

What is the maximum group size?

Groups are limited to 12 people to maintain an intimate and personalized experience.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is De Cataluña Plaza in San Sebastian’s Old Town.

San Sebastian Pintxos Tour with Eating Europe Madrid | City Tour | Guided Tour

San Sebastian, perched on Spain’s northern coast in the Basque Country (Euskadi), is often hailed as a pinnacle of culinary excellence. Known globally for its innovative but deeply traditional Basque cuisine, the city merges lively neighborhoods and historic charm with some of the richest food culture in Europe. Eating Europe Madrid’s Eating San Sebastian Pintxos Tour provides a hands-on, neighborhood-level immersion into this gastronomic hub. Over three hours on foot, guests navigate two contrasting districts: the working-class, surf-friendly heart of Gros and the atmospheric, narrow streets of the Old Town where pintxo culture originated.

This food and wine walk is more than just a tasting; it’s a cultural journey. Stops include family-run bars where recipes have been honed across generations and Michelin-recommended venues serving Basque specialties. You'll sample everything from jamón croqueta and fish cake pintxos to creamy local cheese paired with quince paste, all complemented by local drinks like Txakoli—an effervescent white wine—and traditional cider (txuleta).

The itinerary balances culinary delights with insights into the Basque’s communal eating rituals and local history, revealing how the food culture grew from humble tavern roots to global prominence. Eating Europe Madrid’s intimate groups (max 12) allow for personalized storytelling, connecting you to the flavors and places in a meaningful way.

The tour’s route showcases distinctive elements of San Sebastian’s urban fabric: red-tiled roofs, bustling tapas bars, cobbled alleys, and coastal breezes from the Bay of Biscay. It's a manageable walk requiring comfortable footwear, with plenty of stops to rest and engage. Whether savoring padrón peppers or a crisp local beer, this tour offers a grounded, sensory deep dive into one of Europe’s most exciting culinary landscapes.

About Eating Europe Madrid

Eating Europe Madrid is a Madrid-based culinary tour company featured on The Adventure Collective. The company organizes guided food and drink experiences across Spain, including Madrid, Seville and San Sebastián. Each experience focuses on local flavors, traditional recipes and curated tasting stops led by knowledgeable local guides.

Their Madrid offerings include both a public "Eating Madrid: Not Just Another Tapas & Wine Tour" and a private version of the same route that explores the Old Town and the Literary Quarter. Participants taste classic tapas such as jamón ibérico and sip traditional beverages like Tinto de Verano while visiting hidden cellars, iconic landmarks and specialty dessert stops such as violet ice cream.

In Seville the "Eating Seville: Tapas, Drinks & Local Flavors Tour" leads guests through vibrant neighborhoods to sample Andalusian specialties including jamón, chorizo and solomillo, plus artisan ice cream. The San Sebastián option, "Eating San Sebastian Pintxos Tour," is a three-hour walking food and wine tour through Gros and the historic Old Town, visiting family-owned bars and Michelin-recommended spots.

Eating Europe Madrid emphasizes authentic, local culinary storytelling and curated tasting routes. Trip descriptions list specific neighborhoods, signature dishes and types of stops, and guided formats include private and group options. As a featured provider on The Adventure Collective with tours across Madrid, Seville and San Sebastián, Eating Europe Madrid presents verifiable itineraries and local guide-led tastings for travelers seeking a focused Spanish food experience. Tour details and booking options are available through The Adventure Collective listing for Eating Europe Madrid.

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