In a food mecca like San Sebastian, there are some places you just can’t leave without trying—and we’re going to take you right to them. Come with us on a fun-filled evening at San Sebastian’s pintxos headquarters, the Old Town, where we’ve carefully chosen the best bites the city has to offer, hidden in plain sight. As we go, we’ll teach you what to do—and what not to do. Where to go and where not to!

Discover a San Sebastian institution for locally caught seafood. - Enjoy classic pintxos in the classic style with the locals and check out all of San Sebastian's must-visit bars in one night.



 San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

With a local born and raised in Bilbao come discover a beautiful city and the amazing Basque cuisine on our 3-hour ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour of Bilbao. Experience the 700 year old streets of the Old Town with a professional local 100% Basque guide who is an expert in the Bilbao culinary scene. We are the original "Bilbao Food Tour" having pioneered the idea in the city starting in 2014. 

We will visit 5 bars and sample pintxo styles ranging from traditional to modern. Your guide will pair each tasting with an excellent wine that compliments the pintxo. Wines that we recommend include red wine from La Rioja, Txakoli (a lightly sparkling white wine from the Basque Coast), and more!

The Award-Winning Bilbao Food Tour & Wine Pairing by Basque Local

Join out tour guides and enjoy the best of Bizkaia region. First of all we will make the hike to the hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, 241 steps of rock, sea and wind that will take us to enjoy spectacular views.

After returning to the starting point and taking a well-deserved rest, we will go to the charming fishing village of Mundaka, on the west bank of the Urdaibai River estuary, where we can see how the modernity of surfers mixes with the tradition of fishermen. in a villa with a unique appeal.

Finally we're going to take a deep dive into the heart of Basque history by visiting the legendary Gernika tree and the tragic bombing of the village during the Spanish civil war. Picasso´s Gernika portrayal will be visited along the way.

Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao

#10 Top Best Food Experience in the World 2022 

Our unrivalled experience in the world of gastronomy and our worldwide culinary expertise makes us the perfect guide to show visitors the unique Basque city of San Sebastian, a city loved by its inhabitants and a location without compare for food lovers from all over the world.


Discover San Sebastián’s Best Pintxos on a Unique Culinary Tour

San Sebastian has a large network of bike lanes. We have decided to take advantage of them and take you to explore the different districts of the city to see how we, the “donostiarras”, live our day to day life and show you the nicest corners.

Discover the most authentic neighbourhoods of the city thanks to our Orbea electric bikes.
Visit places of interest in the districts that are further away from the touristic areas of the city.
Choose the tour that adapts better to your schedule, in the morning or in the afternoon.
The small size of the group makes the experience more comfortable and safe.

All of our guides are English speaking locals that love and enjoy the city.

 

Small-Group Electric Bike Tour in San Sebastián 

#12 Top Best Wine Experience in the World 2023. 

"Taste the Evolution of the Pintxo through time" with a passionate local Guide. MARKET TASTING is a must! (Saturday noon, Sunday and Monday evening market will be closed so we will offer 2 more Pintxos instead).
San Sebastian is a foodie`s paradise but if you want to find the tastiest food avoiding tourist traps, you need a local guide. Save time by heading straight to the places offering the most delicious local food and best wines. You’ll experience the sights and sounds of the city by foot. 
Eat enough samples and pintxos to fill you for the day (at least!) and learn about Basque culture and cuisine evolution. Earra! (Awesome!)

San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

What do you get when you mash up history, art, and culture, add a sprinkling of beaches and palaces, and mix it all up with some Basque charm on two wheels? The best San Sebastián bike tour ever, that’s what! Give your brain a workout along with your legs and learn all about San Seb while riding the city’s fabulous bike trails and Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene.

San Sebastian E-bike trour: Basque History and Cultural.

All of our guides are basque foodies and want to show you why. They will take you around the city from bar to bar discovering the local food, pintxos, and some local drinks as well. 

Many pintxos and 5 wines pairings included.

You will get to know the history of Basque language and the Basque people, differences between Spain and Basque country and the past and present of Bilbao. We will adapt the route depending on whether you are more eager to walk and see places or if want to try more local foods. You will visit bars and restaurants off the beaten track, avoiding the tourists and experiencing the city like a true local. 

All allergies and dietary restrictions included, we will personalize the tour for your needs.

The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local

Wine and dine like a local on this 3-hour small-group ‘pintxos’ (Basque tapas) tour in San Sebastián. Head to San Sebastián’s famous Old Town, Parte Vieja, with an expert guide to hunt down the most delicious pintxos in town. Visit six of the most exciting pintxos bars in the city, from classic traditional haunts to chic nouveau Basque bars, and taste an array of tantalizing pintxos, paired with a refreshing glass of cider or local wine in each venue. Numbers are limited to 10 on this small-group tour, ensuring an intimate dining experience.

San Sebastian Evening Pintxo Tour with Wine

Designed for gourmets, our tour offers a top selection of pintxos at some of the best pintxo bars.
Premium access in the most popular bars (seats booked for the group).
The tour is guided by locals, in English, that will share our Basque gastronomy and culture.
Small groups of up to 10 guests. 
Kids and young are welcome at lunch tour! 

7 Pintxos included
5 drinks included (Spanish Rioja wine, local white Txakoli, natural cider and other local drinks). Water offered as gratuity.
+1 dessert

We are flexible with food preferences (food allergies, no meat...)
We are pioneers in pintxos guiding, in San Sebastian, since 2005.

San Sebastian Pintxos Tour for Gourmets in the Old Town

We are food passionates and our aim is for you to have a very fun evening while tasting the best Basque tapas/pintxos of Bilbao and discovering the local history and traditions. With us you will taste at least the top 8 pintxos (traditional and modern Basque bites) all paired with a lovely variety of local drinks from wines to vermouths (we have options for all preferences). 

This tour runs in English and in small groups only so it is much more personal. Our focus is in high quality food and drink, so the perfect choice for the most demanding foodies, just like we are!

This experience is as well a fabulous introduction to the history of Bilbao and the Basque Country as we walk around 3 of the most historic neighbourhoods of Bilbao. After the tour you would have learnt the "essential local rules" to order the best food when you are on your own. You will experience it like Basque people: walking around town and hopping from bar to bar pairing local food specialties with drinks.

Basque Best Bites - #1 Food & Wine tour of Bilbao

Meet San Sebastian's most interesting spots by walking across its historic area! Join our local guides and do not miss any of the secrets that this emblematic city hides, learning every detail of its buildings and its people. 

Departing from the border of Old and New Towns (where the 19th century city walls were built!) we will take you through the serpentine Old Town streets, visiting the two main churches and the pintxo streets. Later on we will show you the expansion of the city during the early 20th century with the influence of the Spanish Queen Maria Cristina in the construction of many of San Sebastian's most characteristic buildings such as Hotel de Londres and Maria Cristina (named after her), the catherdal of Buen Pastor (Good Shepherd), the Tabakalera museum, Victoria Eugenia auditorium and many more. This activity includes a pintxo round in a traditional bar in La Parte Vieja, the Old Town!

San Sebastian Walking Tour with Pintxo and Drink

The city of Bilbao has changed radically in the last 20 years, from being a merely industrial city to becoming an avant-garde city that elegantly combines tradition and modernity. On this Ebike tour, we want you to discover and enjoy both classic Bilbao and that new modern Bilbao, and that through our local guides you get to know our culture from within, as well as our traditions and customs.

Virtually the entire route runs through bike lanes and enabled areas away from traffic lanes, guaranteeing safety throughout the entire route. We have a group of local guides, professionals and perfectly knowledgeable of the Villa de Bilbao who are willing to share it with all of you in a fun and casual way, Tourné style.

Bilbao Highlights Half Day EBike Small Group or Private Tour

Meet Bilbao's most interesting spots by walking across its historic area! Join our local guides and do not miss any of the secrets that this emblematic city hides, learning every detail of its buildings and its people.

Departing from the border of Old Town and Downtown you will be taken through the serpentine Old Town streets, going through the seven genuine streets and the churches of San Anton and Santiago, without missing the market of La Ribera. Later on you will be shown the expansion of the city during the 19th century with the influence of the industralisation and the development of banking, and finally the last modernisation of the city with the building of the river bank walks.

Approximate itinerary:
- 1 hour: Introduction and walk through Old Town of Bilbao: Arenal, Plaza Nueva, San Antón Church and La Ribera Market.

- 1 hour: Arrival in the downtown of Bilbao and walk through the area: railway station, Gran Via, the banks of the Nervión river and City Hall.

Bilbao Walking Small Group Tour

Let us take you on an unforgetable food tour on the charming and wonderful Parte Vieja (Old Town) of San Sebastian and let yourself be advised to taste the best pintxos in town paired with 4 different iconic Spanish wines and local basque cider. You will feel just like a local throughout the whole experience.

Taste the best gatronomic secrets of the city combined with some of the best Spanish wines. In between pintxos you will have the chance to discover the details of this amazing area full of history, getting mixed with the local people through the route that our guides will take you. Learn tradition and culture through food. 

San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Spanish Wines

The delights of the French coast can be found close to San Sebastian. Tiny and lovely fishing villages like Saint Jean de Luz (if small-group tour option selected), where time seems to have stopped centuries ago, or nice villages on the beach such as Biarritz where people from all around the world spend their summer enjoying the Basque gastronomy and surf in the same town. Let Bayonne impress you, a charming small city full of historic buildings and a lovely quaint downtown, or visit Hendaye, a town in the border between France and Spain witness of many historical events throughout the last 200 years. 

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the fantastic towns of the Basque French shore while you stay in San Sebastian, and do it with the comfort of having local guides and private transportation from the convenience of your hotel entrance. 

Please note that it is compulsory that you bring your identification document (ID or Passport) with you in order to cross the French border.

Biarritz and French Coast Small Grop Tour from San Sebastian

The Solar de Samaniego Winery in Laguardia dates back to 1968 and literature has been part of its history since the first wines born from its Finca La Escobosa, which was owned by the writer Félix María de Samaniego in the 18th century.

The Beber Entre Líneas project inherits this literary spirit, which inspires the recovery and reinterpretation of the characteristic industrial architecture of the winery with the collaboration of artists from multiple disciplines, from the renowned interior designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán to the prestigious Australian muralist Guido van Helten, which has transformed the old warehouses of the winery with a monumental artistic intervention.

Complete winery experience: visit, tasting and traditional food

Discover the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao exclusively on a VIP tour designed for those seeking an in-depth, convenient, and uninterrupted cultural experience. For two hours, you'll explore both the iconic exterior and interior of the museum, accompanied by an official guide who is an expert in art and architecture. 

This is a semi-private tour (small group), ensuring a fluid pace, personalized service, and a real connection with Frank Gehry's work and the contemporary collections housed in the museum.

- Skip the lines: direct entry, no waiting or stress.

- One language: no time wasted with simultaneous translations.

- Tickets included: everything is arranged so you can enjoy it.

- Official guide: professional training and expert knowledge.

- Small group: more time for questions, photos, and details.

- 24/7 communication service via WhatsApp

Ideal for discerning travelers who want to experience the most iconic museum in northern Spain in total comfort, context, and without crowds.

Bilbao: Guggenheim Like Never Before: VIP Access. Small Group.Top

Visit some of the most beautiful and charming coastal towns on the Basque coast during your stay in San Sebastian! Surprisingly close to the city, you will feel that time has stopped in these fishing villages. First of all, we will arrive at Hondarribia, a medieval town with hundred-year-old walls where the sobriety of its old area contrasts with the joy of the fishermen's quarter. Later we will cross Mount Jaizkibel to see a panoramic view of the area and see the Bidasoa River that separates two countries. Finally we will fall on the bay of Pasajes, with San Juan on one side and San Pedro on the other, where time seems to have stopped.

The short distance of the tour makes it the perfect half-day trip from Donostia, so you can still enjoy all the hustle and bustle of the city in the afternoon!

Hondarribia, San Juan & San Pedro from San Sebastian

Discover the Basque region that surrounds Bilbao called Biscay (Bizkaia in Basque language) during a full-day trip from San Sebastian. Fall in love with the charming 10th century hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe and climb its 241 stairs to get to the top and enjoy its magnificent views. Game of Thrones' 7th season was shot here, so find yourself at Dragonstone!

After recovering from the steep path from the hermitage, head to Bilbao (the financial capital of the Basque Country) and get a glimpse of the architectural and traditional beauties of this wonderful city, including Guggenheim Museum.



Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian

Bilbao is full by history , you will realise as soon as you walk across its streets , and beacause also we have a friendly way to show you around ,so come and join us for two 2 hours walking tour, you will discover many things about gastronomy,culture, and Bilbao's tradtions , after the tour you gona feel much more like a local ;).

Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour 

Embark on an unforgettable journey along the captivating Basque-French coast, where we’ll visit some of the region’s most iconic villages. First, discover Biarritz, the glamorous summer resort once frequented by European royalty. Next, we’ll head to San Juan de Luz, a charming fishing village known for its stunning landscapes and serene atmosphere.

Our adventure culminates in San Sebastián, where we’ll enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view from Mount Igueldo. You’ll also have free time to wander through the picturesque old town, indulging in the world-renowned Basque cuisine at your leisure. This is the perfect opportunity to experience the best of culture, beauty, and gastronomy on the northern coast of Spain and France!

Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

From Bilbao, we will take the motorway towards France, until we reach the region known as the "French Basque Country". Our first stop will be Biarritz, where we will take a guided tour of the most famous places in this city. We will then reach the French town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, where we will discover its most interesting areas on foot. Afterwards, we will go to San Sebastian. Here we will walk around the old town and have free time for lunch. Once we have regained our strength, we will take a panoramic tour of the city, going up to the viewpoint of Monte Igeldo.

Biarritz, Saint Jean de Luz and San Sebastian from Bilbao 

You´ll visit the most beautiful places of the Biscay coast calmly, enyoing all the places. All tours are private, the costumers travel without other people, only you and the guide.
I'll take you at your accommodation and we'll return when the tour has finished.
The complete visit to Gaztelugatxe requieres a significant effort. It can also be seen from the viewpoints.

Enjoy the Coast of Biscay

Experience the famous bar hopping tour tasting couple of pintxos, basque tapas, drinking local wine while gathering with locals in the old town of San Sebastian.

Visit some of San Sebastian's best pintxo bars with a food-culinary expert guide on this amazing and fun tour. 
Enjoy the tour as a local on our private small group of just you, which means you can get to know the real taste of some typical San Sebastian pintxos. 

Amazing tastes of local different pintxos and wines, beers or soft drinks
Learn about the culinary-gastronomy culture of San Sebastian 
Visit bars and restaurants like a local
Private small groups for an intimate atmosphere. 

PRIVATE TOURS. WE DO NOT JOIN PEOPLE OR OTHER GROUPS TO OUR PRIVATE TOURS! 



San Sebastian Top Pintxos Private Tour

You will be able to experience the visit to the market with our chef and see all the fresh products. You will be able to enjoy the local cuisine and understand why Basque gastronomy is worldwide known.

Basque Cooking Experience: Market Tour & Hands-On Class English

Natives of San Sebastian we are a small family owned business and are delighted to show you our special city and around from the sea.
From the moment you board, you will feel like family.
Our semiprivate tour is one of the best kept secrets.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
 Tour from San Sebastian to Pasaia-San Sebastian.
In the sunset tour, the schedule varies depending on the sunset and is always longer.
Included Polaroid photo, beverages and a guided history in 4 languages, Spanish, English, French and Basque.

"2 bays, mornings, afternoons, sunset with a glass of cava

Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios, the two most prestigious wineries that produce excellent wines but also boast world-renowned architecture. In this tour you will be able to discover the magnificence of Rioja through a perfect fusion of vineyards, excellent wines and renowned architects such as Franck Gehry or Santiago Calatrava. 

Visit Laguardia and take the best pictures form our secret spots and enjoy local tapas for lunch.

In case the Ysios winery was closed for visits (sometimes it happens as it´s a very special winery) we will upgrade you for a wine tasting in Carlos San Pedro winery with the best views over the Ysios winery and the Sierra Cantabria mountains. You will taste 4 wines paired with 3 local appetisers. And of course you will be able to take as many pictures as you want of the Ysios building!

* Please be aware that these wineries experience high demand and you´ll be joining a bigger group for the winery visit

Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao 

#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022 
With Discover San Sebastian you will walk through the city center and old town, visiting the most important places while learning our history and captivating anecdotes only known by locals. In an hour and a half, we will have time to see the main spots in town before tasting the variety of the best pintxos in the city. 
Each pintxo/tapas tour of Discover San Sebastian will be unique since your guide will decide the route that you will take based on your food preferences or allergies. In each bar that you visit, our guide will suggest a variety of pintxos and recommend the best drink that goes with your choice while explaining how to order and move around the old town like a local.


Explore San Sebastián’s History & Taste Its Flavors at Lunch

"The Rioja region is one of the most specials in the whole country due to its climate and terrain, suitable for wine production since Roman times. Today vineyards and wineries can be found in any corner, creating a unique atmosphere that should not be missed.

In this activity you will be able to visit two different wineries, small and medium in size, to find out the contrasts between the different forms of wine production. We will also visit the medieval town of Laguardia, where time seems to have stopped, to contemplate a panoramic view of the entire region.

You don't need to be a wine expert to enjoy this activity! You just need the desire to enjoy an unforgettable day in an incredible atmosphere."

Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries From Bilbao

From Bilbao we will go to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where we will have free time to go up to the top if we want. Going up its 241 stairs we will feel like we are ascending to one of the most important fortresses in the series Game of Thrones: Dragonstone. We will then visit the town of Bermeo, a fishing village with a deep-rooted seafaring tradition. Before finishing our excursion, we will head towards Gernika, the Basque town that gives its name to the famous painting by Pablo Picasso, where we will visit the gardens of the “Gernika Assembly Hall”

Gaztelugatxe with access, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao 

Explore the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum with a private guide, and spend 1h 30min admiring exciting art and architecture from around the world with an official guide. Meet your guide at the information desk inside the museum and start the fascinating tour to discover the best contemporary and modern art . See timeless masterpieces like Joseph Beuy’s ‘Lightening with Stag in its Glare’ and learn about Expressionist art movements from your guide.

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Private Tour

Enjoy an amazing 2 Hour Bike Tour around the bests sights of BIlbao with a Local Guide. 
Learn about the past of the city and the incredible transformation of the last 30 years. 
We wil see some of the most amazing buildings designed by the world famous architects, such as Frank Gehry, Santiago Calatrava or Cesar Pelli.
Check the modern and old Bilbao riding a confortable city bike.

BILBAO-City Highlights Bike Tour

On our Secret Food Tour: San Sebastian, you'll 5 stops in the Basque Country. Your tour starts at the heart of the Center neighbourhood and during the tour you will taste 6 different Pintxos, wine, cider and a sweet bite and enjoy the cuisine award Basque gastronomy. You'll discover an utmost foodie experience and enjoy the unique way locals eat out.

San Sebastian Food Tour with 12 Tastings of Locals Favorites

I love what I do and people can perceive that enthusiasm. 
I prefer small groups for a better atmosphere and a more exclusive experience.

Walking Tour Old town

Immerse yourself in the world of Txakoli, the renowned Basque white wine with a Designation of Origin (D.O.) from Getaria. This exclusive tour takes you along the stunning coast of Gipuzkoa, where this unique wine is crafted. Depending on the season and the best experiences available, we will visit either Getaria or Hondarribia, two charming seaside towns rich in history and culture.

After exploring one of these picturesque locations, we will head to a prestigious Txakoli winery in the region. There, you'll discover the secrets of its production, walk through the vineyards, and enjoy a guided tasting of this crisp and refreshing wine—paired with delicious local snacks for an authentic Basque experience.

A perfect experience for wine lovers and travelers seeking a taste of the authentic Basque Country.

Discover the Essence of Txakoli Wine from San Sebastian

No place in the world excites us as much as the Basque Country. Its culture, landscape, history and society are for us a unique and great mix.
We are also very involved in the street culture, the music, nature and sports and we love to share our discoveries and passions with new friends and help them have a real local experience.
We have a strong commitment with providing socially sustainable experiences, so between some other good practices we only host small groups for the best experience for everyone involved. Ask about our experiences at the seaside as well!
Come join us!

Bilbao´s Old Town Responsible Free Walking Tour

A unique experience to discover the essentials of Biscay: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika and txakoli tasting. 

✔ Pick up in Bilbao
Our trip begins next to the Puppy sculpture. Our guide waits for you to start our way to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

✔ Discover Dragonstone in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
We will arrive at this natural jewel, famous for inspiring a Game of Thrones scenario. Climb the 241 steps up to the hermitage, guaranteed access.

✔ Bermeo and Mundaka, fishing villages
We will then visit Bermeo, to learn about its fishing history. From there, we will continue our way to Mundaka, a surfing paradise. Enjoy its streets, its views and the local gastronomy!

✔ Gernika and its history
A tour through its cultural legacy, the Tree of Gernika, the air-raid shelters and Picasso's mural. 

✔ Last stop: txakoli tasting
We will finish with a visit to the Berroja Winery, before returning to Bilbao in the afternoon.

Don't miss this adventure! Are you ready?

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the apellation of La Rioja, is not far from San Sebastian. Enjoy visiting two wineries (bodegas), have a relaxing walk through the vineyards, learn the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the aging and finish the experience with a wine tasting in each winery to taste some of the best Rioja wines.  Two different wineries will be visited in order to learn the difference from one winery to the other. 

Along the day we will also visit a charming medieval village, Laguardia.

Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries Visit with Tasting from San Sebastian

Why do Basques eat so much? Why do Basques eat so f ***ing well? Our pintxo tour of the best bars in San Sebastián will help you learn the answer to this question, but if you don’t, well, at least you will have tried, eating as much and as well as a Basque.

Pintxos in San Sebastian Private Gastronomic & Cultural Adventure

Experience the traditional cuisine of the Basque Country in a way few other visitors to the city can claim. This comprehensive San Sebastian cooking class, taught by a professional chef in a historic family restaurant, will give you a crash course in the essentials of regional cooking. Get hands-on in preparing classic recipes: the Gilda pintxo, Spanish potato omelet, cod in pil pil sauce, red piquillo peppers, and the renowned burnt cheesecake. Throughout your San Sebastian cooking class, you'll learn new skills like how to perfectly flip a Spanish tortilla, gain a deeper appreciation of the city's culinary culture, and unpack the stories behind each dish as you cook. Finally, it's time to sit down to savor the dishes you've prepared with the perfect drink: Basque cider and two glasses of wine. Leave with copies of the recipes and an apron so you can enjoy these special Basque dishes back at home long after your trip is over.

 Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian Old Town

From Bilbao we will head towards the province of Gipuzkoa, passing through towns such as Eibar, Elgoibar and Azkoitia. We will reach the sanctuary of Loyola, where we will visit the birthplace of Ignatius of Loyola, the most famous figure in the area. We will continue our journey along the coast of Zumaia, arriving at the fishing village of Getaria, where we will visit its historic center. We will continue through Zarauz and finally arrive in San Sebastian where you will have free time to have lunch and enjoy one of the best gastronomies in the world. After lunch we will visit Mount Igeldo from where we will be able to se the amazing view of La Concha Bay.

Loyola Sanctuary, Getaria and San Sebastian from Bilbao 

Discover the city of Bilbao through its unique gastronomy: the pintxos. On our tour you will be able to feel one more of the cuadrilla (group of friends) during the very special event we have designed.

During the three hours that the experience lasts, we will visit La Ribera Market, we will go through the narrow streets of the Old Town stopping at the most emblematic bars, and we will end in the Ensanche. Throughout the tour we will taste four pintxos , four drinks and get to know the local environment and traditions.

 Pintxos Tasting in Bilbao Small Group or Private Walking Tour

Explore the winding streets of the atmospheric Old Town with a gastronomic guide and discover local haunts that serve the best pintxos in town. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of six exquisite eateries and sample styles ranging from classic to contemporary. Sip cider and fine wines designed to compliment each dish and enjoy the intimate atmosphere of this small-group tour, on which numbers are limited to 10 people

San Sebastian Lunch Time Pintxo Tour with Wine

Departing from Bilbao, we will go to the famous Hanging Bridge of Getxo (without crossing it). We will continue to the imposing Butron Castle and then we will reach a viewpoint from where we will enjoy a panoramic view of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, one of the locations where Game of Thrones was filmed. We will visit the fishing village of Bermeo and finally, the last stop of the tour will be Gernika where we will learn about its tragic history and visit the its Assembly Hall.

Basque Coast Tour: Vizcaya Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika

On our food tour in San Sebastian, you will discover and experience the city like a true local.
During the tour, which lasts about 3 hours, you will have the opportunity to stop at different venues and taste the typical pixtos that the city has to offer. Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by a local food expert, a local "buddy" able to explain every detail of the selected restaurants, their preparations, and the relevant history/curiosities. 
The itinerary runs through the center of the city so while you taste the city's most traditional recipes, you can stroll through the historic areas and admire the beauty of the city itself.
Our tour is a mix of high-quality gastronomy as a way for showing local culture and lifestyle and a walking experience together with a local friend. 
Our tours are in shared groups, but groups are up to 12 people max because we want to keep the experience as authentic and intimate as possible.

San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local

San Sebastián is a cyclist’s dream, offering the perfect blend of accessibility and stunning scenery. Like the locals do, you’ll
explore the city end to end on two wheels, visiting iconic landmarks and uncovering hidden gems along the way.
Starting in the heart of downtown, this must-do bike (or e-bike) tour takes you through three breathtaking beaches—Ondarreta, La
Concha, and Zurriola. At the western edge of Ondarreta Beach, you’ll marvel at the iconic Comb of the Wind sculpture, a
masterpiece that brings together art and nature. From there, follow the legacy of Spanish Queen María Cristina, admiring the
elegant Belle Époque architecture she inspired during her reign in the late 19th century. Finally, reach the eastern end of
Zurriola Beach, where the Dove of Peace stands as a symbol of harmony. This tour combines the best of San Sebastián’s scenic
beauty, rich history, and cultural landmarks, making it an unforgettable and easy way to experience the city.

San Sebastian Bike Tour

Local Food & Drinks included! Enjoy Getxo´s (Bilbao's seaside) landscapes, history, local culture and gastronomy with us while cycling with the best hosts in a small group. 

Our deep commitment with Sustainable practices make this tour special and its the best way to discover the area while respecting the locals and the environment.

We love it! You will love it too! 

Pleasant ride along the coastline. UNESCO sites, Moving sceneries, Pintxos & Drinks. After the tour enjoy the rest of your day with total freedom to roam around this magnificent area. 
Looking forward!


Bike tour with Pintxos & Drinks in Getxo (Scenic Bilbao Seaside)

With this delicious stroll through the city, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some of the region’s most famous products in just a few hours, all under the guidance of a passionate foodie host. Visit top specialty shops, eateries, and bars where you can feast on local delights like Pintxos,Rioja-style potatoes, and so much more. 
Along the way, enjoy bites of regional dishes while hearing fascinating stories about the food, the places, and the rich gastronomic traditions of the area. 
It’s a true culinary journey with a small group of fellow gastro-travelers!

- Explore with a local food expert to discover the best local specialties
- Taste both savory and sweet local delicacies as you cross the city
- Learn about Bilbao's rich culinary history and culture while you taste
- A small-group experience for a relaxed pace and informal vibe


Bilbao Food Tour: Pintxos, Drinks, and Tapas with a Local

Join this Basque cooking class and learn how to cook traditional pintxos and tapas of the Basque Country with a local Basque chef. Learn about local ingredients and spices, the story behind them, and how the locals enjoy these delicious bites.

First, meet up with your instructor, who doubles as the chef for this class. Get introduced to the ingredients you'll be working with, and listen as you learn about each one's importance in traditional northern Spanish cooking.

Then, get your hands into action as you mix, stir, chop, and begin to combine ingredients with the help of the chef, who will guide you through each step of preparation. As you begin to cook, sip on a glass of wine from the open bar.

Finally, see the fruits of your labors come to life as 4 different pintxos are plated from your work. Try each one, and enjoy them alongside your wine, and a complimentary charcuterie and cheese board, and dessert prepared for you.

Basque Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao

Whether you have visited many wineries or none at all this is the tour to learn everything about the Rioja wine world and discover its beautiful landscape. We will take you to 2 different boutique wineries in order to learn everything about the traditional and modern styles Riojas. At one of the wineries we will enjoy a wonderful picnic-style lunch prepared for us surrounded by vines and olive trees!

You will visit the medieval village of Laguardia, considered to be one of the most beautiful villages of Spain, famous for its charm and underground cellars!

We will stop in some of our favourite spots to take the most magical pictures!

Expect 75 minutes drive each way


La Rioja Boutique Wine Tour & Charming Lunch (From Bilbao)

This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian to get a real sense of community, understand how locals live and eat as you learn about local history and culture. 

With every person that joins the tour, we help a person in need by donating a meal to the city's soup kitchen, you eat one you feed one!

It's a 3h walking tour, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within two different neighbourhoods.

You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', these are different from tapas and imbedded in Basque culture. We're going to show you how to navigate the local food scene and eat the best that this city has to offer.

This experience is the kind of tour for people who hate the word 'tour' and genuinely travel for food and really want to get immersed in the culture and have fun. 

Taste the best of San Sebastian and make an impact

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Bilbao through the eyes of a local.

With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.

Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.


Bilbao Private Walking Tour with a Local

Learn about the Basque ingredients (we only use seasonal products directly from the market), cook with passionate travelers like you, have fun and enjoy your meal with lovely local wine in our private dining rooms

Small-group Immersive Basque Cooking Class in Bilbao with Open Bar

Make the most of your trip to Bilbao with pre-booked tickets to the Guggenheim Museum. Avoid long queues and step straight into a world of artistic innovation. Our tickets offer convenient entry and allow you to focus on what matters: experiencing the incredible architecture and world-class art within. Book now for a seamless and enriching cultural experience.

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While San Sebastian’s Old Town is undeniably captivating, it can also get pretty crowded—which is why locals usually head into Centro instead for their pintxos crawls. On this pintxos tour, you’ll join your friendly foodie guide and become an honorary San Sebastian resident for the evening as you eat and drink your way across the neighborhood, experiencing a more authentic side of the Basque Country along the way. From classic pintxos to pleasant surprises most visitors will have never heard of, there’s no better part of San Sebastian to get fully immersed in what’s long been considered one of the best foodie cities in the world. 

San Sebastian Centro Neighborhood Pintxos & Wine Tour

This route runs along the Biscay coast enjoying one of the most attractive areas of the province. Gernika, a town with a very special meaning, due to the atrocious bombardment and the impressive painting by Picasso. Then continue through the Urdaibai Reserve towards the sea to Mundaka, where you can enjoy a fantastic walk by the sea. The next stop is the fishing village of Bermeo where we will walk through the narrow streets of its old town, ending with a walk through the Port.
What better end of the excursion than moving to the incomparable islet of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. An image that we will always remember since after going down a cliff and climbing 241 steps we will arrive at a special place.
So special that not long ago the huge dragons from Game of Thrones flew here.

Bizkaia, Route of the Coast. Unforgettable corners to enjoy by the sea.

Booking this private tour is the best investment you can make if you want to spend a relaxed and intimate morning around the Basque Coast, its wine and people. Every tour runs on the same basis, but, at the same time, every tour is different. Why? Because each of you is different, and we take adaptability seriously:

Regardless if you are honeymooners, 4 retired old friends or a family with kids, we will make you love this tour, and we will make you love us too!

PD: we are young. Take advantage before we become rich and outdated.

Private Tour at a Family Winery and Basque Coast Route

Beyond the stunning beaches of San Sebastián, the coast of Gipuzkoa is home to charming seaside treasures waiting to be discovered. Visit Zarautz, a lively beach town where visitors from around the world gather to embrace the best of Basque culture, gastronomy, and surf. 

Continue to Getaria, a picturesque village with rolling txakoli vineyards, offering breathtaking landscapes and a taste of basque tradition. 

Finally, visit the dramatic cliffs of Zumaia’s Itzurun Beach, famously featured as part of Dragonstone in the 7th season of Game of Thrones. A coastal adventure full of beauty, history, and unforgettable experiences awaits!

Zarautz, Getaria And Zumaia From San Sebastian

Discover San Sebastian, one of the most charming cities of Europe, famous also for it's high quality food and of course, 'pintxos'! Conveniently about an hour away from Bilbao, you will visit Donostia along with some small fishing villages on the coast, to make for the perfect day trip during your stay in the basque country. Truly one not to be missed. 

You will love the fishermen culture in coastal villages like Getaria and Orio. 

Enjoy a unique day along the Basque coastline in a small group tour guided by a local guide. All included.

Small group San Sebastian and Getaria tour from Bilbao with lunch

Walk The Nicest Vineyard Trail out of the tourist path.
This tour has everything you have ever wanted:
- You will travel by train from San Sebastian to Zarautz (25 minutes only)admiring the gorgeous landscapes
- You will walk the Camino de Santiago (St James walk)
- You will eat at a LOCAL market 
- 3 Wine tasting at a Txakoli Winery
- You will discover a tiny fishermen village

The walk is easy (9km) with only 70 minutes uphill.

2:15 PM Once the excursion is over, you can choose between going back to Donostia-San Sebastián by bus or staying the afternoon in Getaria (recommended). We help you if you need something else. We hear you!

Shall we start?



Coastal "Winery Camino Trail" Walking Tour from San Sebastian

We are going to eat pintxos where the locals eat pintxos!

We will explore the neighborhood where the locals normally go out for pintxos and drinks. Normally every Pintxo Bar has its specialty, a “must”, and I personally selected the specialties of four Pintxo Bars. We will have four pintxos and four drinks each.

We will enjoy and appreciate the best of the Basque Country and its unique gastronomy in a few bites. Every bar we are going to has been awarded a prize for that particular pintxo that we will try, so quality is guaranteed!

Eat Pintxos As A Local in San Sebastian

The only Food and photography expert-led PINTXO TOUR in Bilbao. Join me for a walking, photographing, eating & drinking experience you'll never forget! 

We'll visit 5 different bars for a glass & a pintxo (sophisticated Basque tapa) at each one. It's a full meal & exactly what the locals like to do. You'll BE A LOCAL with me! 

Along the route, I'll show you the sites & tell you about the history & culture of the Basque Country, we will visit the RIBERA MARKET but my focus is definitely on FOOD & DRINK. 

My route & the menu changes daily, but we'll do a mix from the traditional to the modern. Expect to eat anchovies, octopus, bacalao in pil-pil sauce, squid, foie gras, local cheese... and ending of course, with a traditional dessert. 

Thirsty? I'm great at pairing the perfect pour with the perfect plate, from local ciders to white wine (txakoli), young & aged Tempranillo​ from La Rioja, beer & beyond maybe we'll dip into some vermouth too? Or want to try our local drink Kalimotxo? 

Pintxo and Tapas tour with local Food Expert

#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022 

Would you like to know the difference between pintxos and tapas? Do you want to feel as if you where local?

Our unrivaled experience in the world of gastronomy and our worldwide culinary expertise makes us the perfect guide to show visitors the unique Basque city of San Sebastian, a city loved by its inhabitants and a location without compare for food lovers from all over the world. 

Discover with us the flavors of the best pintxos in San Sebastian. We will teach you how to get around the streets of our city like a Donostiarra (inhabitant of San Sebastian) so that you feel one more among us.


Pintxo Lunch Tour in San Sebastián: A Unique Culinary Experience

This excursion will immerse you in the charm of Guipúzcoa, a province that captivates with its landscapes and deep traditions.

✔ Medieval village of Hondarribia
We will start our day in Hondarribia, one of the most picturesque villages on the Basque coast, in the French Basque Country with its colored wooden houses. Its medieval gates will engulf you in its history. 

✔ Tour with views of San Sebastian
The next stop is San Sebastian, we will make a panoramic visit where we will contemplate the emblematic beach of La Concha. We will also make a short stop to visit the gardens of the Miramar Palace for privileged visits to the Cantabrian Sea.

En route, we will cross the Maria Cristina Bridge, one of the icons of the city to finally enjoy free time in the city. 

✔ Getaria cradle of Balenciaga
We will continue to Getaria for a guided tour of this picturesque fishing village.

Discover the Basque coast in one excursion!

 Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria 

A unique experience that brings you closer to the essentials of Biscay: San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika and txakoli tasting. 

✔ Pick up in Bilbao
Our journey begins next to Puppy's sculpture. Our guide is waiting for you to direct us to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe.

✔ Discover Rock Dragon in San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
We will arrive at this natural gem, famous for being the scene of Game of Thrones. Climb the 241 steps to the hermitage, guaranteed access.

✔ Bermeo and Mundaka, fishing villages
Then, we will visit Bermeo, where we will know its fishing history. From there, we will continue our way to Mundaka, surfing paradise. Enjoy its streets, views and local cuisine!

✔ Gernika and her story
You will know its cultural legacy, the Gernika Tree, the air raid shelters and the Picasso mural. 

✔ Last stop: txakoli tasting
We will finish with a visit to the Berroja Winery, before returning to Bilbao in the afternoon.

Don't miss this adventure!

From Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Spain is widely famous for its wines' high quality, and the cradle of these wines, the land that provides its name to the apellation of La Rioja, is not far from our city. Enjoy a visit to a wine cellar (bodega), having a relaxing walk through the wineyards, learning the wine-making process from the grape harvest to the maturation and finishing the experience with a wine tasting  with a expert and a complete lunch with local products and the best wines.

Definitely the best way to know the basics of the best Spanish wines!

Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian

-This experience offers a fantastic overview of the Basque coast, countryside and culture! Furthermore, this tour mixes an invigorating trek with the renowned Basque cuisine and wine! 

-Please wear comfortable walking shoes and loose clothing as we will be hiking to the top of Gaztelugatxe with some of the most amazing views in the Basque Country! We also advise bringing a rain jacket, hat and sunblock as the weather can change a lot in this region.

-Following the hike, you will experience some delicious tapas/pintxos at a local restaurant in the quaint fishing village of Bermeo that exemplifies our love of food and drink! 

-If you are visiting the Basque Country, it is an absolute must to come see our rugged and dramatically beautiful coastline. 

-This tour is great mix of exercise, nature, food and wine that will surely be one of the highlights of your vacation!


Hike Gaztelugatxe, Fishing Port Bermeo & Pintxo Lunch from Bilbao

Embark on a gastronomic journey through Bilbao with our exclusive Pintxos & Wine Tour, perfect for food lovers and culture enthusiasts. Explore the city's lively bars and hidden gems with a knowledgeable local guide, visiting five handpicked venues. Each stop offers a unique twist on the traditional pintxo, paired with a carefully selected glass of local wine or cider.

What to Expect:

Guided Tour: Uncover the stories behind each pintxo bar and Bilbao’s culinary heritage.
5 Pintxos Stops: Enjoy a range of pintxos, from classic to modern, showcasing Basque cuisine.
Wine Pairings: Savor 5 rounds of wine or cider, expertly paired with each pintxo.
Cultural Experience: Immerse in Bilbao’s vibrant bar scene, mingling with locals.
Ideal for first-time visitors or seasoned travelers, this tour offers a delightful way to experience Bilbao’s food scene and create lasting memories. Perfect for small groups, couples, or solo travelers.

Bilbao Pintxo Tasting Paired With Spanish Wines

#10 Top Food Experience in the World 2022 
With Discover San Sebastian you will walk through the city center and old town, visiting the most important places while learning our history and captivating anecdotes only known by locals. In an hour and a half, we will have time to see the main spots in town before tasting the variety of the best pintxos in the city. 
Each pintxo/tapas tour of Discover San Sebastian will be unique since your guide will decide the route that you will take based on your food preferences or allergies. In each bar that you visit, our guide will suggest a variety of pintxos and recommend the best drink that goes with your choice while explaining how to order and move around the old town like a local.

San Sebastián Food & History Tour: Dinner with a Local Twist

Enjoy a privileged view of the Bay of the Shell and Santa Clara Island in Donostia-San Sebastian
The ride lasts 30 minutes to Santa Clara Island. Scan the QR that you will see when you enter the boat and access with your smartphone our free audio guide (available in Basque, Spanish, English and French).
There you can go down, visit it as long as you want, and come back with the next departures although if you don’t feel like it, you can only take the walk, in which case the estimated duration is 40 minutes.
Santa Clara Island, in a natural paradise in the middle of La Concha Bay. There you can enjoy the views of the bay, walk along its paths, know its cliffs, have a drink at the bar (in summer) or take a bath and sunbathe. In addition, the House of the Lighthouse houses the work "Hondalea" by Cristina Iglesias, visitable in Easter and summer

Boat by the Bay and Santa Clara Island in Donostia San Sebastian

Each Basque Cooking class ends with a delicious lunch and carefully chosen wine pairings. You will gather around our rustic wooden table to enjoy what you and your fellow classmates have cooked using your newly acquired knowledge.

Local Cooking Class in San Sebastian

Join our HANDS-ON cooking class in the heart of Bilbao where you will learn how to cook the most iconic and traditional Spanish dishes. The big focus will be the Real Spanish Paella but of course you will prepare a refreshing Sangría and other emblematic dishes such as Padron Peppers and Gazpacho.

You´ll meet you friendly local chef in the morning at our impressive venue where you can expect to cook 2-3 starters, a delicious paella and a dessert. The ingredients keeps changing depending on what is available in the market. Please do let us know in advance for any dietary restrictions.

In this class you will not only learn how to cook but you will immerse in the Basque gastronomy culture known as the deepest one in Spain.

Paella Cooking Class (with Basque Sangria) in Bilbao

Because every trip is an adventure our tour is done in friendly way by our Local Guide that let you discover all the secrets of Bilbao like the history ,culture and gastronomy.



Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

• Enjoy a very personal and real Basque cooking class in our recently open venue
 •Cook with a local Basque chef (bilingual in English ) who has worked in the major Michelin starred restaurants of Basque Country and Japan
 • Learn stories about the Basque people, dishes and culture
 • Relax drinking wines and traditional alcoholic drinks of Northern Spain 
 • Taste top quality cheeses and extra virgin olive oils from the area

Pintxos and Tapas Cooking Class in Bilbao 

We are located in the old town of Bilbao, near the Mercado de la Ribera (the main food market in the city), the Cathedral of Santiago and the Church of San Antón. The old town of Bilbao is a place full of history and traditions of the Basque Country.
We will learn to make 4 skewers so that you can prepare them and leave the guests with their mouths open. All this in a quiet and pleasant environment perfect for enjoying and making new friends or meeting people.



Pintxos Preparation Workshop with Lunch in Bilbao

We will pick you up in San Sebastian so that you can learn, with the help of our guide, the secrets of this thousand-year-old drink very closely linked to the Basque Country and its culture and gastronomy. You will visit the apple orchards, the farmhouse presses/stores, the cider-making areas, the cellars and, naturally, you taste natural home-made cider as we Basques make it: in the bottle and through the ritual called "Txotx". 

¡Txoootx! is a call to taste natural cider directly from the barrels while you enjoy a traditional cider house menu. Through the ritual of Txotx you will taste cider from different barrels in the cellars of our cider houses while you enjoy a traditional cider house menu. You will have free time to taste the tasty cider house menu.

* The guided tour, as it is a shared service, may be in several languages depending on the origin of the clients.


"Basque Cider House" guided tour + meal from San Sebastian

Sample 5 top Spanish wines explained by our sommelier. The wines tasted come from small-family boutique wineries where every sip will connect you directly with the winemaker. 

- Sommelier led
- Taste 5 wines accompanied by a light snack
- Small groups only (max 12 people per tasting)
- Beautiful wine glasses and private tasting room

Basque Wine Tasting with Sommelier (Bilbao)

The city’s unique location, rich history – particularly as the royal summer resort of Europe’s elite during the Belle Epoque, its international reputation as a food mecca and unique combination of seaside and metropolitan appeal, and, last but not least the superb quality of life in the city help to make it one of the happiest in the world. And one we love to share with guests and visitors by taking them on fabulous walking tours. Join us on one (or more) of our Donostia / San Sebastian tours, and experience it all – adventure, history, amazing food, local color, exercise, and fun! Enjoy!

San Sebastian Highlights Private City Tour with Hotel Pick up

This tourist excursion will take you to discover some of the most iconic places in the Basque Country. We will begin by visiting the Bizkaia Bridge, an engineering marvel and UNESCO World Heritage site, connecting Portugalete and Getxo. 

Next, we will head to San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, an impressive islet known for its natural beauty and the hermitage at the top. The site is famous for its appearance in the "Game of Thrones" series and offers spectacular views of the Basque coastline.

The excursion will continue in Bermeo, a picturesque fishing village with charming streets and a lively harbor. 

Finally, we will visit Gernika, a town rich in history, famous for being the place where the laws of Bizkaia were signed. At the Casa de Juntas, visitors will learn about the historical rights of the Basque people, and the Tree of Gernika symbolizes freedom and unity for the Basques.

This excursion offers the perfect combination of history, culture, natural landscapes, and Basque traditions.

Vizcaya Bridge, San Juan De Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo & Gernika

Discover the charms of San Sebastian, including a private meal in a famous Sociedad Gastrónomica (men's cooking club), during this 4-hour private tour of Spain's culinary capital. This all-inclusive experience includes hotel pickup/drop-off, climate-controlled private transport and a local guide just for your group.

San Sebastián Private Food-Historical tour & meal at a Gastronomy Club

Natives of San Sebastian we are a small family owned business and are delighted to show you, our special city and around from the sea.
From the moment you board, you will feel like family.
Our semiprivate tour is one of the best kept secrets.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard.
Tour from San Sebastian to Hendaye (France)
Included lunch, beverages and a guided history in 4 languages, Spanish, English, French and Basque.
We stop in Hendaye for a coffee.


"3Bahias" 2 Countries from San Sebastian to France, lunch included

Don’t miss the opportunity to discover La Rioja, the famous wine region and along the way we will see magnificent views over a sea of vineyards and wineries. To immerse into the tradition of wine, we will visit one of the most charming villages of La Rioja, Laguardia and enjoy a guided visit to a traditional winery with wine tasting. Later we will discover Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country, where we will enjoy a nice walk into the heart of the city. 

Rioja wine region with visit to winery & Vitoria-Gasreiz

Europe’s greatest comeback city, Bilbao is a place reborn. Until a few decades ago a postindustrial metropolis plagued by pollution and economic decline, Bilbao today is a buzzing cultural and culinary capital. On this full-day tour, we’ll trace Bilbao’s history and rebirth through the exceptional eateries – old and new – that call the Basque city home. On this full-day tour, we’ll walk Bilbao’s backstreets and stop into the local eateries – old and new – that tell this city’s remarkable tale of renewal.


Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City

- Convenient pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in a comfortable private car.

- Experience the ultimate in exclusivity with a private tour and dedicated tour guide.

- Explore Bayonne, Biarritz, and San Juan de Luz on your journey.

In this tour we will cross the boarder and visit the French Basque Country.
First stop we will visit Bayonne, a charming small city full of historic buildings and a lovely quaint downtown with the impressive UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998. 
Second stop it will be Biarritz, One of the most posh beach resorts of the Basque Coast. It is a luxurious seaside town and is popular with tourists and surfers. 
And the Third stop is St-Jean-de-Luz, Former Basque Corsairs’ capital, this small fishing village became rich in the 16th century from fishing and whaling. colorful houses long beach and a lot of history.
Driving time it will be 1 hour to go and another hour to come back

French Coast: Bayonne, Biarritz, San Juan de Luz - Private Tour

On this full-day exploration of San Sebastian, we’ll get an edible crash course on the very roots of this seaside city's cuisine, delighting in peak seasonal ingredients, learning about local culinary traditions and visiting iconic haunts, old and new. Stop by stop, from classic pintxos to new school ciders, funky gastrobars to sleek dining rooms, the throughline will reveal itself, and that is the irresistible Basque way of enjoying food.

The Real Basque Way: San Sebastian, Beyond the Stars

Meet San Sebastian's most interesting spots by walking across its historic area. With a private tour guide do not miss
any of the secrets that this emblematic city hides, learning every detail of its buildings and its people. Departing from
the border of Old and New Towns (where the 19th century city walls were built!) we will take you through the
serpentine Old Town streets, visiting the two main churches and the pintxo streets. Later on we will show you the
expansion of the city during the early 20th century with the influence of the Spanish Queen Maria Cristina in the
construction of many of San Sebastian's most characteristic buildings such as Hotel de Londres and Maria Cristina
(named after her), the catherdal of Buen Pastor (Good Shepherd), Victoria Eugenia auditorium, Miramar Palace, Comb
of the wind, Tabakalera Museum outside and rooftop and many more.

Please note Miramar Palace and Comb of the wind only will be visited in 4 hours tour option

Private San Sebastian City Walking Tour

The day starts at Gaztelugatxe, where visitors can enjoy a stunning walk to the hermitage located on an islet, accessible via a bridge and a steep staircase of 231 steps. The views of the Bay of Biscay and the Basque coastline are spectacular, and the area is famous for its appearance in the "Game of Thrones" series.

Next, the excursion continues to Bermeo, a charming coastal town known for its fishing port, old town, and excellent seafood cuisine. It's an ideal place to stroll and discover the region’s maritime traditions. There we will have free time for lunch.

Finally, the visit takes you to Gernika, a town rich in history, famous for being the place where the laws of Bizkaia were signed. At the Casa de Juntas, visitors can learn about the Basque Country's historic rights, and the Tree of Gernika serves as a symbol of freedom and unity for the Basques.

This excursion offers the perfect blend of natural landscapes, history, and Basque culture.


Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the green route of the St. James's Way (Camino de Santiago), perfect for the whole family.

Join us on a scenic hike to San Pedro (Pasaia), a charming fishing village that will steal your heart. As we cross Mount Ulia, you'll be treated to spectacular viewpoints of San Sebastián and the bay of Pasaia, including a visit to the iconic Ulia lighthouse. To recharge, enjoy a delicious local pintxo—a true taste of Basque cuisine!

And don't worry about the return: we’ll take care of the transport, with a car waiting for us at the end of the hike to bring us back to San Sebastián. A perfect mix of nature, culture, and local flavors!

Important: The tour is available even on drizzly days. If you wish to cancel your booking, you can do so at no cost up to 24 hours before the tour begins. In the event that weather conditions prevent the tour from taking place, the tour operator will contact you to cancel the activity.

Hike from San Sebastian to San Pedro across St James Way

This tour will feature the Basque wine region called Rioja Alavesa. This area is home to the best wineries in Spain. 

Along the way, find not only wine, but discover amazing historical places. 

The St. James route passes through the area and we will visit medieval villages along the way. 

This tour is about wine and gastronomy but also is about art, culture, and the best that this country has to offer.

Rioja Alavesa Wineries and Medieval Villages Day Trip

Donostia San Sebastian Sailing wants to share with you our passion for the sea , nature and sail navigation. specialized in socio-educational activities of any topics, we try to make things different and avoid crowds and always enjoy the city from the best and most exclusive views. Always unparaleled and imposible to find anywhere except in our boat.
The offer a unique way to experience a location while learning about sailing and related topics like marine life, history, and culture. 
You will enjoy a socio-educational sailing experience.

San Sebastian Private Sailing trips & Socioeducational boat tours

With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Private walking tour for just you and your group. Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality. Get a deeper insight into San Sebastian life than possible alone. See San Sebastian through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems


San Sebastian : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide 

This personalized walking tour is designed to adapt entirely to your interests, pace, and schedule. Whether you're passionate about history, architecture, local culture, or hidden gems off the beaten path, your guide will craft an itinerary just for you.
Visit iconic landmarks like the Fountain of the Three Lions, Plaza Moyúa, the Old Town (Casco Viejo), or the Ribera Market – or explore lesser-known corners of the city.
Perfect for couples, families, or small groups looking for an intimate, high-quality experience.

Bilbao Exclusive Private Walking Tour

Join a passionate local guide for the ultimate 3-hour pintxos adventure into the real San Sebastián. We'll skip tourist traps and explore two iconic neighborhoods—trendy Gros and the historic Old Town—visiting the legendary family-run bars and Michelin-recommended spots where locals truly go.

This journey is a masterclass in Basque cuisine. You'll learn the art of txikiteo (bar-hopping) and experience an authentic cider house with cider poured straight from the barrel! Taste incredible dishes, from rich foie gras mushrooms to creamy croquetas paired with crisp Txakoli wine. We finish with a sweet finale at San Sebastián's oldest bakery, savoring the original pantxineta pastry recipe.

Come hungry and get ready to eat, drink, and explore like a true local!

New! Eating San Sebastian: Beyond Pintxos Tour

This cultural tour will help you get to know the city and is key to a first contact. The Bilbao viewpoint in Artxanda is a great real visual shot that will help you orient yourself during your stay. 
We will meet and take the popular funicular means of transport to the viewpoint of Mount Artxanda. From its top we will enjoy excellent views of Bilbao.
You should keep in mind that the order of the itinerary of the guided walk through Bilbao changes depending on the day you carry out the activity:
From Saturday to Monday we will tour the Old Town of Bilbao, germ of the Biscay village, affecting the most emblematic buildings and places.
From Tuesday to Friday we will complete the itinerary by crossing the Zubi-Zuri footbridge that gives way to the Bilbaíno Ensanche. Highlights include the Palace of Ibai Gane, current home of Athletic Bilbao; the Provincial Council of Bizkaia; Gran Via de Don Diego López de Haro; Plaza de Moyua and other emblematic places and buildings

Bilbao Tour + Artxanda Funicular in Spanish

Immersive experience: Immerse yourself in a dazzling sound and visual experience inside the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd an architectural gem in the heart of San Sebastian. 

The celestial chants of a choir merge with the spatial soundtrack. Discover the acoustic richness of one of the most beautiful churches in Spain.

Let yourself be carried away by projections that magnify the building and delicately reveal every architectural detail.

Cathedral San Sebastian: Light and Sound Show, LUMINISCENCE

Minimum of 2 participants please. If you are solo, have a
large group, don't see your date available or have special requests message me! 

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The only CHEF-LED pintxo tour in San Sebastián! 

Everything's included on this four-hour walking tour of San Sebastián's Old Town--the birthplace of Basque tapas AKA pintxos. We will visit 5 different bars for small plates and the perfect pour at each--it's a full meal and the best night out you've had in ages! 

From the modern to the traditional, from braised veal cheeks to seared squid, local cider to txakoli white wines. Maybe we'll nibble on a crispy pig ear and wash it down with a Crianza from La Rioja? 

Dive into the culinary corazón of the Basque Country on this one of a kind culinary tour! 

San Sebastián Walking Dinner Tour with Basque Bites 

I believe that my passion for this city, this culture and especially for meeting new people and sharing with them everything I know about this city, will make it your best experience or at least I will do my best to make it as rewarding as possible; )

On this route we will skip the most typical tourist sites to see the bars that I think most are icons of San Sebastián and frequented among local people.

I wait for you!

The Best Gourmet Experience and Pintxo Tour in San Sebastian

We run this tour every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. If your preferred date is not available here, please send us a message.

In this amazing tour, we will take a full winery tour at Marques de Riscal, Best winery in the world, and we will visit Ysios, forth best winery in the world, to taste their premium wines. All of that together with local cheese, serrano ham, and cold meats. After, you'll enjoy a delicious typical three courses Rioja lunch! 

We are a 5 stars agency, look us up on Instagram @ NorthCoasTours Book on our website if you want to save some money!

Pick up or drop off in different cities: we can pick you up or drop you off in different cities, for example picking up in San Sebastian and dropping off in Bilbao, only in case that you book on our website. If you book here we only pick up in Bilbao and drop off in Bilbao.

* Tours en Español: las visitas a Marques de Riscal son en Inglés, aunque todos los guías hablan español. 


Marques de Riscal and Ysios Rioja Wine Tour w/ Lunch from Bilbao

Discover this unique and Interesting Wine that you can only taste in the Basque Country

In this tour we will go to Zarautz viewpoint enjoying of this impressive view and learn about the wine area and what we are going to visit, after that we walk through Getaria and learn about the history of this beautiful fishing village.

Now in time to taste some Wine! We will visit one of the best Txakoli Winery of the area, walking through the vineyard and learn about the wine making process and at the and taste he flavor of this local white wine with some local snacks enjoying the view

Remember all our tours are private, so we are flexible to add, remove or change anything.

Experiences in Abadiano, Spain