Private San Sebastian: Grab Your Pintxo
San Sebastian, Spain
From USD 162.03
Office phone number: +34 639 267 948
Private San Sebastian: Grab Your Pintxo
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 museums, textbooks, and culture lessons, one of the best ways to understand Basque culture is through its food. Go on your very own private food safari and taste (and drink) your way through the Basque territories with a local guide and learn the most important facts about culture and history.
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
- Discover the beautiful city of San Sebastian through its unique food: pintxos!
- Learn about Basque history and local culture
- Taste pintxos from award-winning local bar in San Sebastian
- Mingle with the locals as you nibble on these drool-worthy treats
- Experience local life as you explore one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2.5 - 3 hours
- Meeting point:
Mollaerdia 6 Street, next to the stairs of Portaviones building (white and red building next to marina).
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- Starting time: 12.30 PM, 6.30 PM
- Ending point:
You are free to continue exploring on your own or your guide can provide information on how to get back to your hotel.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 3 glasses of wine or local aperitif and 6 pintxos (local snacks), a soft drink for passengers under 18 years of age.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food and drink, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Pinxtos: Spanish snacks popular in Basque country; more or less Basque tapas. Now we've got the definition out of the way, time to get our eat on! Journey through San Sebastian with a local guide on this private culture and tapas tour and learn all about the culture of Basque country through its delicious flavors and experiencing the city first-hand.
Our San Sebastian walking and food tour will start with a wander through the Old Town, absorbing the atmosphere and learning the need-to-know about the culture and history of the city. It’s imperative that you know the background of what you’re about to experience; for instance, do you know what a sagardotegi or sociedad gastronomica is? Not to worry, your local guide will tell you all you need to know, and more!
Once you’re a master of Basque culture, it’s only appropriate that we dive right in and immerse you in the culture of bars, socialising, and pintxos! We’ll take you out of the Old Town to the bars where locals not only enjoy their pintxos, but also relax and meet with friends. We’ll taste some of the most important flavours of Basque cuisine (including some dishes prepared by pintxo competition winners!), as well as local wines. The pintxos we will present to you are the best reflection of modern Basque gastronomy: they preserve the heritage of tastes and flavours of Basque cuisine while the presentation will be like a modern piece of art (tasty, tasty art...).
You’ll finish this San Sebastian city tour full of knowledge with a taste of delicious pintxos. And always remember: pintxos are not only something that you eat, but the culture of eating them is also a way of socialising and a way of life for the locals — so dig in!
(If you’d prefer to travel as part of a regular group experience, please book our San Sebastian Grab your Pintxo group tour.)
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, 3 glasses of wine or local aperitif and 6 pintxos (local snacks), a soft drink for passengers under 18 years of age.
Exclusions: Items of a personal nature, additional food and drink, tips/gratuities for your guide.
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: PLEASE NOTE: This tour is a culture + food tour. You will not receive a full meal, but will get to sample 5 snacks (pintoxs) throughout the tour. In addition to learning about Basque gastronomy and digging in to the pintxos, you will enjoy a walking tour of the city and get to know San Sebastian like a local — by walking and eating!
Child Policy: Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate some dietary restrictions, please contact us in advance to discuss at: info@sansebastianurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +34 639 267 948
Email address: info@sansebastianurbanadventures.com
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