Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef

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Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian with Local Chef

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 US$170.68  per guest
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Earliest available date: August 20, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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10 meals
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English
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Discover Basque cuisine with a local chef in San Sebastián. Cook classic dishes, enjoy your meal with wine and cider, and take home recipes and a souvenir apron. Perfect for food lovers.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Join the best cooking classes in San Sebastián and discover authentic Basque cuisine with a professional local chef. This hands-on culinary experience is perfect for food lovers looking for a top-rated food activity in Spain.


Learn to cook classic dishes step by step, including traditional Gilda pintxos, Spanish tortilla (potato omelette), and famous Basque burnt cheesecake. Master essential techniques and hear the stories behind the region’s world-renowned food culture. After cooking, sit down to enjoy your meal paired with Basque cider and two glasses of wine.


Before you leave, take home the recipes for what you've made and a souvenir apron, so you can recreate these authentic Basque dishes in your own kitchen.

What You Get

Small group of 10 people or fewer
Four dishes with drink pairings (full meal)
Recipes and apron to take home
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
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Good To Know

  • This event will happen in the Gros Neighborhood, accessible by bus, train and car. We will have a closed space where you can leave your belongings. The whole experience will be standing up.
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • We accommodate gluten-free (non celiac), non-alcoholic, and no meat/no pork.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • This tour is not suitable for children.

What You’ll Experience

Discover the flavours of the Basque Country in this top-rated San Sebastián cooking class, set inside a historic, family-run restaurant opened exclusively for your small group. Led by a professional local chef, this hands-on culinary experience is perfect for travellers seeking an authentic food experience in Spain. Roll up your sleeves and learn how to cook traditional Basque dishes from scratch. You’ll prepare a delicious menu of regional favourites, including classic pintxos, Spanish tortilla (potato omelette), and the famous Basque burnt cheesecake. As you cook, your chef will share insider tips, techniques, and the cultural stories behind each recipe—giving you a deeper understanding of San Sebastián’s world-renowned food scene. Once your meal is ready, sit down and enjoy everything you’ve prepared, paired with Basque cider and local wine for a true Spanish dining experience. Before you leave, take home printed recipes and a souvenir apron so you can recreate these authentic Basque dishes in your own kitchen.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

De Biteri Plaza 1, De Biteri Plaza, Gipuzkoa Euskadi, Spain, ES, 20001

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Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at De Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa - in front of San Ignatius church.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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4.5
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based on 102 reviews
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This cooking class with...
August 15, 2026

This cooking class with Chef Carlos was one of the best food experiences we’ve had traveling. The setup is perfect—you meet near the church, walk to a restaurant that closes just for the class, and...read more

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Great time with Martin. ...
August 09, 2026

Great time with Martin. He explained things very well and took the time to teach cooking techniques, along with the history of the food. We all enjoyed it immensely!

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Basic, plain, uninteresting. Not worth the $$.
June 26, 2026

Chef Mattin was delightful, friendly, and fun. Loved the Gilda pinxto, albeit just sticking olives and anchovies on a toothpick. The kitchen was not well ventilated and coupled with the warm humi...read more

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Unsatisfactory and Not as Advertised
June 20, 2026

My wife and I have been to many Viator experiences and they have all been great except for this one which we attended with two friends. The cooking class did not provide the experience that we expe...read more

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Cooking with Alberto-AMAZING
June 02, 2026

This was a great event. In large part due to the chef Alberto who was a pleasure to be with, really enjoyable, friendly, and funny. His recipes were both delicious and easy to follow. Highly reco...read more

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