Traditional Basque Pintxos Cooking Class in Bilbao

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115

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Recommended by 97% travellers

97% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (115)

Recommended by 97% travellers

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4.8

115

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Recommended by 97% travellers

97% of guests rated this experience 4 stars or higher

4.8 (115)

Recommended by 97% travellers

Earliest Date Available: November 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Location

Biscay

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English

Location

Biscay

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 12 guests

Language

English

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•115 reviews

US$118.49 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: November 13, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

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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.

Alcoholic beverages

Alcoholic beverages will only be offered to +18 year old. Soft drinks and water will be available

Dinner

Cotton apron

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional food or drinks beyond the set menu

Learn how to prepare some of the most traditional Basque pintxos in this 100% hands-on cooking class at our cooking school in Bilbao. Discover the history, culture, and traditions behind pintxos, enjoy a selection of local wines, learn about seasonal ingredients, and create four classic pintxos before sitting down to enjoy them all together!

STARTER

Bilbainito

Boiled egg, fresh prawns and home made mayo

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La Gilda

Olives, local peppers and anchovies

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Cod Brandada

Fresh bread, local Basque potato and desalted grilled cod

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Spicy Garlic Mushrooms

Cook with the unamie of our Txampis (the local Basque mushrooms)

DESSERT

Torrijas

The Basque Toast

Meeting Point

Gastronomía Bilbao, Salbe Plaza, Bizkaia Euskadi, Spain, ES, 48007

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Please join us at Gastronomía Bilbao gastronomic center. Your chef and instructor will be waiting for you at the entrance. Please note that after a 15-minute grace period, it will no longer be possible to join the class, as the experience will already be underway.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Poppy434October 2026 • TripAdvisor

A Lasting Taste of Bilbao

A cooking class with Chef Mikel Larrañaga at Gastronomía Bilbao was the perfect way to spend a rainy evening in Bilbao. Chef Mikel was friendly, engaging, and encouraging. He made a point of remembering our names, shared practical tips—from slicing garlic and cleaning mushrooms to boiling eggs—and kept our wine glasses filled! The class was well organized, with plenty of variety and generous portions. Entertaining conversation, delicious food and drinks, and great company made the evening truly...read more

301meeramOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Fantastic Family Friendly Cooking Experience!

Fantastic family friendly cooking experience! A highlight of our trip! We are still making the recipes at home.

628pencOctober 2026 • TripAdvisor

Gastronomia Cooking Class

The cooking class was fantastic and a lot of fun! Chef Mikel was great! He shared some valuable cooking tips with us and made the whole experience very memorable! I especially enjoyed eating the pintxos at the end of the evening and the wine that was paired with it!

SharonI753September 2026 • TripAdvisor

Wonderful class with Mikel!

Mikel Larrañaga was fabulous. I'm not sure I'll ever make pintxos again, but I really enjoyed this class. Mikel made it so much fun. The others in the class were enjoyable and the facility was perfect. I highly recommend this.

elliebJ7621DFSeptember 2026 • TripAdvisor

Cooking class with Mikel

Excellent experience! Would recommend to anyone visiting Bilbao. Big shout out to Mikel for hosting the class. Great tips and great company! Thank you. From Ellie & Tom