Discover the Art of Idiazabal Cheese in the Basque Country

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What You’ll Experience
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4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Unearth the secrets of Idiazabal cheese on this enriching half-day tour in the Basque Country. Visit an authentic farm, witness cheesemaking traditions, and enjoy tastings with local drinks.

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

Experience Details

Learn how Idiazabal cheese, one of the Basque Country’s most renowned delicacies, is crafted by expert cheesemakers. On this immersive half-day tour, visit an authentic dairy farm and cheese production facility, where you'll witness the traditional process firsthand and taste several award-winning cheeses paired with local drinks.


Nestled in stunning natural surroundings, these cheese dairies are located in different parts of the Basque Country. Depending on the region visited that day, the experience may take you to Segura, deep in the lush Basque interior, or Getaria, a charming coastal town, ensuring a unique and authentic experience every time.


Along the way, soak in breathtaking landscapes of mountains, forests, or coastal views, making this tour a perfect blend of gastronomy, culture, and nature.


The tour is conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all guests.

What You Get

Local guide
Alcoholic beverages
Cider with the cheese tasting
Transport by private vehicle
Rain clothes and umbrellas
Gratuities
Lunch

Good To Know

  • In the event that the minimum number of participants is not reached (4 adults) to operate the tour, Local Experts Tours will send you a notice 3 days prior via the email used for the reservation. If the minimum is not reached by 4:30 pm the day before the tour, you will be notified of the cancellation and receive a full refund of the value of your reservation.
  • The tour is conducted in bilingual. The tour leader will speak English and Spanish simultaneously
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

What You’ll Experience

1

Segura

Visit the medieval village of Segura, in the heart of Basque Highlands, to enjoy the local rural atmosphere before getting to the cheese farm.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Idiazabal

Enjoy a Cheese Farm detailed visit with one of the owners and learn every secrets of the Idiazabal DO Cheese production process. After the tour cheese tastings will be enjoyed with our local beloved drink: cider.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

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Please provide your hotel/apartment name and address in San Sebastian so that your pick up can be arranged. If there is no safe pick up spot there the tour operator will contact you to determine the closest point possible.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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