Private San Sebastián Food Tour + Basque Gastronomic Club Visit

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, French, Spanish
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Embark on an exclusive culinary journey in San Sebastian with Luis, a local expert. Savor local delicacies at pintxo bars, a wine cellar, and dine at a private gastronomic club with culinary demos.

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

Experience Details

Luis is a native of San Sebastian and has been in the tourism industry for many years. This is a unique culinary experience, where you will enjoy local food and drink tastings, then cook and eat together at a secret gastronomic society - a members only private club. Your experience begins in the historic old town with a visit to a wine cellar. Next you will visit 3 pintxo bars, where you will sample pinxtos - the Basque style of tapas. After your food tour, you will accompany Luis to Basque Gastronomic Society. At the club, Luis will demonstrate how to cook fresh, seasonal fish, before you sit down to eat along with other fellow members (present at the club).


• Private food tour with a passionate local - best way to experience San Sebastian

• Enjoy an evening of food, drink, stories and laughter, unlike anything you've done before!

• Food and drink tastings at a wine cellar, pintxo bars and a secret gastronomic club

• Vegetarian options available

Sample Menu

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Tasting of txakoli
a slightly sparkling, very dry white wine
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Tasting of pintxos
wild mushrooms with egg yolk, scallops with cold almond sauce or octopus with roast red paper and grilled baby squid or beef cheeks with pumpkin mass
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Tasting of cider, local white and red wine
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A seasonal seafood dish - anchovies or white tuna
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Tasting of idiazabal (a smoky lamb cheese) and
quince jelly (thick jelly made of the pulp of the quince fruit)

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Private Food Tour and Tastings with your Host, Luis
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off

Good To Know

  • Please note that there is no fixed menu, as Luis likes to showcase different foods depending on the season. The menu provided is just an example of a Summer time menu that you might try
  • Alcohol and food tastings at the pintxos bars is included in the cost of the experience. Also, children under 18 are not allowed on this tour
  • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

Start your experience with a food tour of San Sebastian, led by Luis, a passionate local who will take you to all his favorite food and drink spots in the city. This is a unique culinary experience, where you will enjoy local food and drink tastings. Your experience begins in the historic old town with a visit to a wine cellar, where you will sample txakoli (a slightly sparkling, very dry white wine), before moving to the next spot. Next you will visit 3 pintxo bars, where you will sample pinxtos - the Basque style of tapas, an unassuming small bite served at bars in the hours between lunch and dinner. Each pintxo is paired with the perfect pour, a sampling of cider to local whites and reds. This food tour is one of the best ways to experience San Sebastian like a local! After your food tour, you will accompany Luis to a members only, Basque Gastronomic Society. At the club, Luis will demonstrate how to cook fresh, seasonal fish, before you sit down to eat along with other fellow members (present at the club). Enjoy an evening of food, drink, stories and laughter, unlike anything you've done before!

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

San Vicente Church, San Juan Kalea, Gipuzkoa Euskadi, Spain, ES, 20003

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Please meet your host Luis in Parte Vieja (Old Town), in front of Saint Vincent's Church. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $288.19 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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