Discover San Sebastian’s rich pintxos culture with Go Basque’s local expert-led tour. Savor authentic Basque bites paired with regional wines and ciders in the city's bustling Old Town.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–4 hours
Fitness Level
Light physical fitness required—mostly standing and walking over uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
San Sebastian’s Old Town dates back to the Middle Ages, a hub where fishermen and traders first sparked the region’s culinary traditions.
Conservation
Local efforts promote sustainable seafood sourcing and responsible wine production, sustaining the ecosystem that supports Basque gastronomy.
Go Basque
Discover San Sebastian’s rich pintxos culture with Go Basque’s local expert-led tour. Savor authentic Basque bites paired with regional wines and ciders in the city's bustling Old Town.
Go Basque is a Donostia (San Sebastián)–based tour company that specializes in private, locally guided experiences across the Basque Country, the Rioja wine region, and the French Basque coast. The company curates culinary, wine and cultural itineraries that showcase Basque markets, pintxos culture, Txakoli vineyards, and historic sites such as the Guggenheim in Bilbao and medieval Laguardia.
Offerings include market and wine tasting tours in San Sebastián, pintxos walks, private city tours of San Sebastián and Bilbao, coastal drives along Gipuzkoa, guided visits to Rioja wineries with tastings and gourmet lunches, and countryside excursions to Idiazabal cheese farms and Basque cider houses. Go Basque also runs transfers and private day trips between San Sebastián and Bilbao, as well as specialized routes like Game of Thrones filming location tours and hikes on Mount Hernio and along the Txakoli route.
Guides are local experts familiar with Basque gastronomy, winemaking, history and landscapes, and itineraries are adaptable to dietary preferences and mobility needs. Tours emphasize authentic encounters with producers — from Txakoli winemakers to cheese artisans — and include opportunities to taste regional specialties such as Gateau Basque and Ossau Iraty cheese.
Featured on The Adventure Collective, Go Basque focuses on responsible travel and immersive learning, offering travelers direct access to the cultural and culinary heart of the Basque Country. Reservations are available for private bookings and curated small-group departures.
Custom itineraries accommodate families, couples, and solo travelers, with flexible durations from short local walks to full-day excursions across the region's coastline and vineyards daily.
Base Location
Donostia (San Sebastián)
Based in the heart of the Basque Country
Specialty
Food & Wine Tours
Markets, pintxos, Txakoli, Rioja
Tours Offered
28 tours
Coast, countryside, city and hiking
Featured On
The Adventure Collective
Recognized travel curation platform
Reserve a private tour from Donostia to explore pintxos, Txakoli, Rioja wineries, or the French Basque countryside.
Pace Yourself
Samples are bite-sized but plentiful; eat slowly to savor different flavors without getting too full early.
Bring a Light Appetite
Avoid heavy meals before the tour to fully enjoy the range of pintxos offered at each bar.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves walking through narrow cobblestone streets; sturdy, comfortable footwear is a must.
Ask Questions
Engage with your guide and local bartenders to get the full story behind each pintxo and its ingredients.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating cobblestone streets and standing during tastings.
Light waterproof jacket
Useful in case of rain, which is common in these seasons.
spring|fall|winter
Small backpack or crossbody bag
Keeps essentials handy without burdening your hands on walking legs.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important, especially if sipping cider and wine throughout the tour.
summer