Unique things to do in Donostia-San Sebastian

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. Biking Tour of San Sebastián Highlights Get the best views of San Sebastián from the seat of a bike Ride along some of the 30 kilometres of bike paths throughout the city (2.5hours) Explore one of San Sebastián’s oldest and most authentic neighbourhoods Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene Become an expert on the history and culture of San Sebastián and the Basque Country Other things to note Check out private prices, if you do not find ability please contact us and we will arrange it.Our bikes are disinfected before and after each use. We provide latex gloves if you wish, also helmets. Our E-Bikes also run as traditional push bikes.

-I´ll show you ingredients from traditional Basque gastronomy and we will locate them geographically in the territory of the seven Basque provinces, so you can tour the Basque Country through its gastronomic culture. -We will cook and taste 6 of the most famous Pintxos of San Sebastián´s bars, while I tell you their stories, secrets and tips so you can cook like a local chef. They will be 6 bite "Basque tapas" that will include local ingredients as fish, pork, cheese, eggs, dairy products and vegetables. Dessert will include the original recipe of "the best Cheesecake in the World", from "La Viña" bar. It is possible to adapt the 6 pintxos for vegetarians, but because most of the ingredients in our culture are of animal origin, it is not a course suitable for vegans. Sorry. -We will set up a little stand with different props for you to take beautiful photographs of the Pintxos you've prepared, so you can share your experience and new knowledge with family and friends. Cook like a local !! Other things to note The class I offer is dynamic. You, traveller, will cook your own Pintxos with my help. The most important thing is to arrive hungry for cooking, learning, enjoying and getting your hands dirty!!

• This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian. Get a real sense of community, and understand what life's like here. Eat as you learn about local history and culture. I work with a small but mighty team of amazing guides who also love food, this city and will make you feel at home. • For every person who joins, we donate a meal to the local soup kitchen that feeds people who live on the streets. You Eat One you Feed One! • 3hr walking, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. • We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within 2 different neighbourhoods. • You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', are different from tapas and are a way of socializing in Basque culture here. We'll show you how to navigate the local food scene. So you can feel confident doing it on your own, and eat & drink the best the city has to offer. • This is a tour for people who genuinely travel for food. Who want to get immersed in the culture, give back and have fun! *Minimum 2 people, please :) *Private tours also available! • No trip to San Sebastian is complete without a full-on pintxos experience! Things to note: Yes to pescetarians & vegetarians if you let me know in advance. Unfortunately unable to guarantee cross-contamination may not occur for major food allergies.

As we tour the neighborhoods surrounding the picturesque historic district, we will eat the food that has made San Sebastian the culinary capital of the world. We will pass some of the city's main attractions and teach you about the city's history and fascinating Basque culture. You will experience both the traditional pintxo culture and the avant-garde culinary scene. This experience will be an authentic look at Basque gastronomic culture and the important role that it plays in daily life. We will try 6+ spectacular pintxos each paired with a local drink from 3-4 different establishments. We will create a custom pintxo tour for you, based on your personal preferences, and teach you how to identify and order the best pintxos on your own. Come experience San Sebastian's gastronomic scene. Blow your mind with the best food in the world. The tour will last approximately 4.5 hours. Other things to note We will experience the BEST pintxos in San Sebastian! The tour is molded after a Michelin star menu. That said, we will not be visiting a Michelin star restaurant because they do not serve pintxos.

Embark from the heart of the city and enjoy the sunset from views only the sea can offer you, aboard a 20 meter classic sailboat. You can take a dip in the famous waters of La Concha Bay and enjoy having a drink on board. After relaxing in the bay, we will set sail powered by more than a 188 m2 sail and coast through the waters that surround the city, admiring a sunset that will stay in the mind’s eye for a long time. Other things to note The sailboat is large, comfortable and suitable for anyone. I will pick you up in the heart of the city and after sharing our story, we will end up in the same place we started.

VIEW THE BASQUE COAST - VISIT THE FAMILY WINERY - TASTE THE WINES PAIRED WITH ANCHOVIES The places visited make this experience a combination of: breathtaking views, authentic basque culture and tastes and textures new to the senses that will stay in your memory forever. The BREATHTAKING VIEWS will start in Mollarri, an island unknown even to some locals, which offers a panoramic view of Zarautz like no other spot. At the same time, it is the location for a curious story concerning an industrial dock in the early 20th century. Those views are still alive in the beautiful COAST ROAD that links Zarautz and Getaria, village in which Basque culture and tradition are the main attraction. Learn about the village's link to the whale, the exceptional gastronomy based in GRILLED FISH and the history of Juan Sebastian Elcano, the first man who circumnavigated the world. Go into town and take pleasure in a relaxing stroll through the enchanting MEDIEVAL STREETS of the center, and the picturesque color and charm of the fisherman’s houses with their beautiful wooden balconies. The town’s location, perched on the hills overlooking the sea, offers spectacular views that will stay in your memory forever. And last but not least... the cherry on the cake: THE FAMILY TXAKOLI WINERY: Learn all the wine making process, from grape aging to bottling, and spoil your senses by tasting the different types of Txakoli in the winery along with ‘bonito’ (a type of tuna common in the Atlantic Sea), and/or the delicious and popular Getaria’s Anchovies. Take a walk through the vineyard and talk directly to the wine makers, that are also the owners of the winery! With the fishing village of Getaria, the sea, the vineyard and the mountains in front of you, I can guarantee you that this experience will stay in your memory forever. Other things to note After the visit to the winery, the standard tour would have finished, and I would drive you to your hotel/apartment. Having said that, there are many clients of me who choose to have lunch in one of the typical grilled fish restaurants in Getaria... And that’s definitely an excellent option! My recommendations, yours to take: ElKano, Kaia, Iribar or Txoko Restaurant. Reservation in advance is recommended. If you would like me to drive you to San Sebastian after having lunch, please, contact me and ask for a price quotation.

Do a night out in San Sebastian like a local, led by me, a local man passionate about sharing our culinary culture. You will discover a unique sensory and culinary experience when you enter the door of a Basque's Secret Gastronomic Society in Old Town (members only private club) and taste our local cheese that come from a 500 years old Basque cider house. If we find more members at the kitchen during our visit to my Gastronomic Club, you can interact with them while they are cooking some local dishes. We dive straight into the culinary heart of the city for a night of eating and drinking unlike any you’ve ever experienced. From fresh prawns to line-caught baby squid to perfectly charred steak, the pintxo hunt changes nightly but always features a range of traditional spots and chic, avant-garde bars. Come thirsty, too, as we’ll be pairing each pintxo with the perfect pour, from cider to local whites and reds. We’ll start by enjoying “txakoli”(local white wine) at the oldest wine cellar in Old Town where you will know the secret of Txakoli wine, before heading into hidden side-streets towards 4 of the city’s most loved pintxo bars + foodie temples. I will teach you how to ‘throw cider’ into your glasses, how to choose the best pintxos, all the while indulging in some of the best pintxos and Basque finest wines. There is not a better overview of the local food scene

Minimum of 2 participants please. If you are solo, have a large group, don't see your date available or have special requests? Message me! :) ***** The only CHEF-LED PINTXO TOUR in San Sebastián, join me for a walking, eating & drinking experience you'll never forget! We'll visit 5 different bars for a glass & pintxos (Basque tapas). It's a full meal, a great night out & exactly what the locals like to do. You'll BE A LOCAL with me! Along the route I'll show you the sites & tell you about the history & culture of the Basque Country, but my focus is definitely on FOOD & DRINK. There's no better way to learn why this is one of the world's most delicious culinary capitols. My route & the menu changes daily, but we'll do a mix from the traditional to the modern. Expect to dine of anchovies, squid, bacalao, veal cheeks, foie gras, maybe we'll nibble on a pig ear or two? Thirsty? I'm great at pairing the perfect pour with the perfect plate, from local ciders to white wine (txakoli), young & aged tempranillo from La Rioja & beyond. There's also beer & vermouth! We're gonna have a blast, get a good walk in, have some laughs & of course EAT & DRINK VERY WELL.

Minimum of 2 participants please. If you are solo, have a large group, don't see your date available or have special requests? Message me! :) ***** The only CHEF-LED PINTXO TOUR in San Sebastián, join me for a walking, eating & drinking experience you'll never forget! We'll take a tour of the market (closed Sundays) to see what's cooking, before walking around the Old Town for pintxos (Basque tapas) and drinks at 3 of my favourite bars. It's a great walk, a good wine-soaked lunch & exactly what the locals do. Along the route I'll show you the sites & tell you about the history & culture of the Basque Country, but my focus is definitely on FOOD & DRINK. There's no better way to learn why this is one of the world's most delicious culinary capitols. Oh, I'm also gonna email you a handful of recipes when we're done so you can take the magic home. My route & the menu change daily, but we'll do a mix from the traditional to the modern. Expect to dine of anchovies, octopus, bacalao, veal cheeks, foie gras, suckling pig, maybe we'll nibble on a pig ear or two? Thirsty? I'm great at pairing the perfect pour with the perfect plate, from local ciders to white wine (txakoli), young & aged tempranillo from La Rioja & beyond! Or you tear it up some exceptional Basque craft beer. Eat and drink like a local on this unique tour!

2 PEOPLE MINIMUM Starts at 12:30 pm The Spanish Government recommends SOCIAL DISTANCE (1.5 meters) indoors , and FACE COVERING in hospitals to prevent COVID-19 spread. A tour that targets the gastronomic culture that San Sebastian is famous for. We help you navigate through what some say, are more bars than in the entire country of Norway! The guide becomes your flavor guide and provide 5 different Pintxos at 5 different pintxo bars and pair those with a local wine or cider (non alcoholic drinks also available). This town is famous for Michelin Star restaurants and Pintxos! We have spent years exploring the bars with family and friends, and have come up with a variety different pintxos that people from outside of the Basque Country should enjoy. We take you to the best traditional bars and order their house speciality. It is more about exploring the different flavors that come from combinations of ingredients or breaking stereotypes of flavors. DON´T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL: "SSWT Travels, Reviews, Gastronomy & Adventures" Although leisurely paces, appropriate footwear for a walking tour is advised. Sunblock on hot days. Umbrella or rain gear on rainy days (tours running rain or shine!).

TASTE THE EVOLUTION OF THE PINTXOS over time tasting 10 bites in total and 5 drinks enough to fill your stomach. A MUST to do on your first day in San Sebastian. THE MOST COMPLETE FOOD TOUR by Jon @EARRA.TOURS, a native Basque, local and intrepid foodie guide. What you get apart from the 5 greatest pintxos and 5 Basque TOP National drinks ( Rioja wine, txakoli, local cider, soft drinks): - MARKET STROLL with tasting of olives, olive-oil and Gilda tasting (except weekends noon and bank holiday, we taste gilda, Ibérico Ham and cheese in a traditional bar) - IBERICO HAM TASTING to taste & learn the differences between them - learn about our TRADITIONS & HISTORY - taste the r-evolution of pintxos in recent years - visit authentic corners of a lifetime - Little city tour: curiosities and local anecdotes while we walk - tricks to become a professional pintxo hunter. - Historic tales - Recommendations for your stay Let me teach you where you can have the best, how to find them and how to eat them. It will change your idea of "pintxo" from the first day of your holidays. You will be more than satisfied! You will have the best gastronomic experience. Success is guaranteed!

Experience the "Txotx!" ritual, taste natural Basque cider and take a trip back to our origins! Would you like to enjoy a cider house but you don’t know how to get to one? This tour is the solution. We will pick you up in San Sebastian so that you can learn, with the help of our guide, the secrets of this thousand-year-old drink very closely linked to the Basque Country and its culture and gastronomy. You will visit the apple orchards, the farmhouse presses/stores, the cider-making areas, the cellars and, naturally, you will taste natural home-made cider as we Basques make it: in the bottle and through the ritual called "Txotx". ¡Txoootx! is a call to taste Natural Cider directly from the barrels while you enjoy a Traditional Cider House Menu. Through the Ritual of "Txotx" you will taste cider from different barrels in the cellars of our cider houses while you enjoy a traditional cider house menu. You will have free time to taste the tasty cider house menu. .

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. Biking Tour of San Sebastián Highlights Get the best views of San Sebastián from the seat of a bike Ride along some of the 30 kilometres of bike paths throughout the city (2.5hours) Explore one of San Sebastián’s oldest and most authentic neighbourhoods Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene Become an expert on the history and culture of San Sebastián and the Basque Country Other things to note Check out private prices, if you do not find ability please contact us and we will arrange it.Our bikes are disinfected before and after each use. We provide latex gloves if you wish, also helmets. Our E-Bikes also run as traditional push bikes.

We’ll be having pintxos in some of the most known spots with the locals. We will explore the neighborhood where the locals usually go out for pintxos and drinks. Normally every Pintxo Bar has it’s specialty, a “must”, and I’ve personally selected the specialties from each bar. We will enjoy and appreciate the best of the Basque Country and its unique gastronomy in a few bites. Every bar we’ll be going to has been awarded a prize for that particular pintxo that we will try, so quality is guaranteed!

-I´ll show you ingredients from traditional Basque gastronomy and we will locate them geographically in the territory of the seven Basque provinces, so you can tour the Basque Country through its gastronomic culture. -We will cook and taste 6 of the most famous Pintxos of San Sebastián´s bars, while I tell you their stories, secrets and tips so you can cook like a local chef. They will be 6 bite "Basque tapas" that will include local ingredients as fish, pork, cheese, eggs, dairy products and vegetables. Dessert will include the original recipe of "the best Cheesecake in the World", from "La Viña" bar. It is possible to adapt the 6 pintxos for vegetarians, but because most of the ingredients in our culture are of animal origin, it is not a course suitable for vegans. Sorry. -We will set up a little stand with different props for you to take beautiful photographs of the Pintxos you've prepared, so you can share your experience and new knowledge with family and friends. Cook like a local !! Other things to note The class I offer is dynamic. You, traveller, will cook your own Pintxos with my help. The most important thing is to arrive hungry for cooking, learning, enjoying and getting your hands dirty!!