About this experience
Escape the crowds and dive into the authentic flavors of San Sebastian as you taste lesser-known favorites and iconic bites in the Centro neighborhood.
Highlights
- Get away from the crowds in a neighborhood locals frequent.
- Learn to pour Basque cider the traditional way from the cask.
- Visit a local market and meet the friendly vendors.
- Sip incredible homemade vermouth, txakoli wine, and more.
- Try classic dishes like tortilla de patatas and the gilda.
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Start your tour at San Sebastián’s central San Martín Market, where locals shop daily. Your expert guide will introduce you to the market’s food culture as you taste artisan Basque cheese and stop by a fish stall that supplies Michelin-starred restaurants. Your guide will grab a snack to enjoy later in the evening. Then, join locals at the market bar for a glass of crisp Basque cider—poured by you in the traditional way straight from the cask to your glass—with a Spanish omelet and pintxo.
Continue through the city to an iconic bar where the first pintxo, the famous gilda, was created. Taste it along with another seasonal pintxo and a glass of regional Basque txakoli wine.
From there, you’ll pause for a moment outside a third-generation wine store, a rarity in this part of town. Its since closed its doors, but your guide will share fascinating stories that immerse you in San Sebastian’s captivating recent history and give you a better understanding of the local culture.
Take a moment to admire the stunning San Sebastian Cathedral as your guide leads you to your next stop, local bar so beloved that it even inspired a famous Ibiza nightclub!
Try their exquisite homemade vermouth paired with one last round of pintxos: gourmet cured sardines on toast, a refreshing tomato salad made with locally sourced produce, and an unexpected snack paying homage to San Sebastian's maritime heritage.