Eat Like a Local: Gourmet Delights of the Basque Region
San Sebastian, Spain
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Office phone number: +34 639 267 948
Eat Like a Local: Gourmet Delights of the Basque Region
San Sebastian, Spain
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Forget France and Italy, we think Spain has the best culinary credentials in Europe right now. And in a land of mouth-watering cuisine, San Sebastian is unquestionably the gastronomic capital, with its galaxy of Michelin starred restaurants and its legendary pintxos scene. This tour takes you off the beaten path, beyond the pintxos bars and delivers you to the heart of the region’s best produce, introducing you to local cheeses, top quality Iberian ham, spectacular seafood, luscious wines and delightful sweet treats. And did we mention that you’ll try the best croquettes AND finest coffee in town?! This foodie adventure is a real treat for gourmet food lovers, offering you some truly exceptional food tastings, with some Basque history and culture thrown in for good measure. Buen provecho!
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Highlights
- Discover the essential gourmet ingredients that have helped San Sebastian come to be known as one of the world’s top foodie destinations
- Taste the best cured meats, seafood, artisan cheese, croquettes and cakes that the city has to offer
- Sample our favourite coffee and enjoy four Spanish wine pairings, too!
- Meet those leading the culinary charge who are at the heart of San Sebastian’s foodie scene, from artisan producers and food vendors to passionate local chefs
- Get off the tourist trail and experience two very different neighbourhoods with a local guide by your side
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Schedule details
- Duration: From 3 to 3.5 hours
- Meeting point:
Outside the Tabakalera building, Café TABA
Address: Nestor Basterretxea Plaza 1 San Sebastián.
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- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
In the Gros neighbourhood, close to Zurriola beach
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, drinks-tastings: freshly squeezed juice, artisanal coffees, local wines & an aperitif, 6 gourmet food samples: cakes, cheeses, seafood, ham plus one local foodie pit-stop of croquettes followed by a dessert tasting. *Water or soft drinks will be provided for customers under 18 years of age*
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food and drink, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Prepare to wake up and smell the coffee…some of the best coffee in town that is! Your intimate gourmet experience starts with the best caffeine fix in the city, to ensure you’re wide awake for your culinary journey!
On this tasty tour, we’ll take you to two of San Sebastian’s lesser known neighbourhoods to indulge ourselves with a series of tastings of the Basque region’s most exquisite food and drink. We’ll meet passionate food producers and vendors and learn about where the food comes from and what makes it so special.
Alongside your morning coffee, we will choose a super tasty breakfast cake for you, a typical local breakfast for workers on the go. Bellies full (for now), we’ll move on to our next stop.
It’s never too early for cheese, in our opinion, so next up we will introduce you to the joys of Basque cheese. This artisan cheese shop is run by an enthusiastic cheese expert who will be only too happy to show off the region’s best cheeses.
Next up, it’s seafood! Due to San Sebastian’s fabulous position adjacent to the Bay of Biscay, the city is well known for its superb seafood offering. We’ll visit a local bar and restaurant managed by a young and upcoming chef where you’ll discover the importance of preserved seafood and why it’s so delicious!
Then we’ll take a 10-minute stroll to our next destination to taste the best croquettes in town, a classic Spanish dish enjoyed across the country. After this, you’ll understand why homemade croquettes made with farmers’ milk are always the best. You’ll also learn how to pick and enjoy the best cured ham and meats and understand why ‘jamón’ is so renowned around the world.
And we’ll finish on a delightful sweet note in one of the best bar and restaurants in town, run by two incredibly talented chefs. Here you’ll enjoy a beautiful and a delicious dessert, enjoying a front row view into the kitchen!
This tour is a must for true food lovers who want to get the lowdown on the produce that makes San Sebastian a worldwide gastronomic hub, while getting a feel for local life in the city.
Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for tips on what else to see, do and, most importantly, eat during your stay in scrumptious San Sebastian.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, drinks-tastings: freshly squeezed juice, artisanal coffees, local wines & an aperitif, 6 gourmet food samples: cakes, cheeses, seafood, ham plus one local foodie pit-stop of croquettes followed by a dessert tasting. *Water or soft drinks will be provided for customers under 18 years of age*
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food and drink, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable walking shoes. A rain jacket or umbrella would be handy in case it rains.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 8 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: This tour is a culture + food tour. You will not receive a full meal, but will get to sample 1-3 snacks at each stop throughout the tour. In addition to learning about Basque culinary culture, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of the city as you get to know San Sebastian like a local — by walking and eating!
Closure of sites: * Mondays and Sundays cheese stop will be at one of the other places that we visit as the cheese place is closed that day. *Sundays Ham stop will be at a local bar as the ham shop is closed that day.
Child Policy: Travellers under 16 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 639 267 948
Email address: info@sansebastianurbanadventures.com
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