Province of Gipuzkoa tours, things to do and tickets

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.

#12 Top Best Experience in the World 2023 Traveller ´s Choice. Enjoy OUR UNIQUE WAY to show the Food Scene: You will taste the Evolution of the Pintxo through time" from classic to avant-garde dishes with a passionate local Guide. RESERVED SEATING: All the places are with reserved seats for us. Comfort matters. MARKET TASTING: is a must! (Saturday noon, Sunday and Monday evening market will be closed so we will offer 2 more Pintxos instead). VISIT OLD TOWN-some great spots to go later or buy some gifts. EXTRA FOODIE´S GUIDE: to continuo your experience on your own in the following days.

#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.

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.  

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.

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.

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.

Discover San Sebastian like a local with our walking tour with pintxos, a guided journey from the elegant Centre to the narrow lanes of the Old Town, showing why this Atlantic jewel captivates at first sight. Start among boulevards, theatres, and historic hotels of the Belle Epoque and Queen Maria Cristina, as your guide shares stories of the city’s nineteenth-century origins, twentieth-century expansion, and vibrant cultural life around City Hall, Victoria Eugenia Theatre, Tabakalera, and the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd. Continue into the historic heart, where San Vicente and Santa Maria churches watch over squares and pintxo-lined streets. Learn about Donostia’s gastronomic tradition and receive genuine recommendations for further exploration. The tour concludes with a pintxo and drink in a classic Old Town bar, the perfect toast to a stroll that blends heritage, culture, and flavor. Ideal for a dynamic, friendly, and delicious introduction to San Sebastian.

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.

Discover the French Basque Country with a Biarritz tour from San Sebastián, blending Atlantic scenery, history, and local flavor in a relaxed day. Start in elegant Biarritz, the nineteenth-century holiday retreat of European royalty. Visit the Grand Plage, Rocher de la Vierge, Casino, and Hôtel du Palais while your guide shares Belle Époque stories, photogenic spots, and seaside recommendations. Next, explore Bayonne, the Basque-French chocolate capital, wandering the Grand Bayonne, visiting Cathédrale Sainte-Marie, exploring the market, and enjoying the charm of half-timbered streets and artisan shops. With a bilingual local guide and private transport, this itinerary showcases “a different country, the same culture”: imperial coastlines, medieval alleys, river bridges, and Basque hospitality. Perfect for a comfortable, authentic, and enriching day trip from San Sebastián.

Enjoy an unforgettable Dragonstone tour from San Sebastian, visiting the iconic hermitage of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe, where the Cantabrian Sea crashes against cliffs and cinematic views await. Continue along the coast to Bilbao for a stroll through the Old Town and estuary, where seafaring heritage meets striking architecture. Pause for traditional Basque pintxos and drinks at a local lunch. The day ends with a guided visit to the Guggenheim Museum, tickets and audio guide included, showcasing contemporary masterpieces in Frank Gehry’s landmark building. With private transport, a local guide, and a relaxed pace allowing photos, pintxos, and insider tips, this tour blends nature, history, and world-class art—a perfect full-day journey from Donosti / San Sebastian linking Gaztelugatxe and Bilbao.

Discover three coastal gems on a Hondarribia, San Juan, and San Pedro tour from San Sebastian, blending border history, Atlantic scenery, and seafaring charm in just a few hours. Begin in Hondarribia, where the walled town and La Marina district showcase historic elegance and colorful balconies, while your guide shares maritime anecdotes and local tips. Climb Mount Jaizkibel for panoramic Basque coastline views, then continue to the Bay of Pasaia, visiting San Juan (Pasai Donibane) and San Pedro with stone houses, narrow lanes, and grill-fish taverns. Follow in Victor Hugo’s footsteps and, weather permitting, cross the estuary by boat for perfect photo opportunities. With a bilingual guide, comfortable transport, and small groups, this tour offers an agile, cultural, and photogenic day trip from San Sebastian, combining heritage, viewpoints, and maritime life before returning to Donostia.

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.

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!

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.

#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.

Spoil your senses with the best pintxos, Basque tapas, on this 3-hour tour. Learn local customs as you are introduced to the history and food of San Sebastian. Sample delicious wines and stroll through the town accompanied by your English-speaking guide.

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.

Experience an authentic Basque wine tour focused on txakoli, the fresh, saline, and vibrant white wine produced here since before the sixteenth century. Depart from San Sebastian along the coastal towns of Getaria and Zarautz, where the Atlantic breeze and sea-facing vineyards shape the unique character of Getaria Txakoli DO. Stroll through Getaria’s harbor and Old Town, then visit a txakolindegi (winery) to see grape-to-glass production, including steep-slope viticulture, harvest, pressing, and fermentation. Enjoy a guided tasting of different txakoli styles paired with a local Cantabrian aperitif. With hotel pick-up and drop-off, private air-conditioned transport, and small-group or private options, this tour combines wine, scenery, and gastronomy while providing tips for exploring more wineries and restaurants along the Basque coast.

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.