San Sebastian Culinary Tour

Experience foodie heaven on earth in the coastal Spanish town of San Sebastián. Expert guides will take you on a mouth-watering culinary tour including a tasty pinxtos trail, a ride into the Rioja region and a chance to create your own Iberian dish with well-known Spanish chefs.

The Basque country, in northern Spain, is the jewel in the Iberian foodie crown. The beautiful coastal town of San Sebastián has seven Michelin starred restaurants (that’s the most per capita anywhere in the world) and is the perfect place to enjoy a mouth-watering tour of the best cuisine the country has to offer. San Sebastián has a lively pinxtos (tapas) scene and bar-hopping through the old town is the best way to get a taste of true Spain. But what would tapas be without wine? Luckily picturesque San Sebastián borders La Rioja, the famous wine region, one of only two regions in Spain to receive the prestigious DOC award. So there is plenty of the celebrated wine to sample! Only a short flight from the UK, San Sebastián is the short-break destination for serious foodies looking for a place to get their teeth into.

On this four-day culinary tour of the Basque region, you will enjoy a relaxed and varied trip that will give you an insider’s view of the Spanish gourmet scene. Explore the city’s vibrant evening atmosphere with a local guide who will take you on a private pinxtos tour through the winding streets of the old town. Then, spend a day learning to cook the Basque way, going first to a local market to buy local produce and then heading off for a private cookery class. It’s thirsty work, but a trip to La Rioja region to sample some of the ripe red wine should quench you. And if that’s not enough, San Sebastián is surrounded by stunning scenery where you can walk off some of that delicious Iberian ham on a gentle coastal hike to a nearby fishing village, passing medieval ruins and picturesque views of the town along the way.

This guided culinary tour in San Sebastián is perfect for food and wine lovers looking for the complete San Sebastián experience. Whether you enjoy fine dining, or just tasty tapas to mop up your wine – you’ll be taken to the hidden places where you can get your fix, without feeling like you’re on a tourist treadmill. Whilst there is a clear interest here for budding chefs and foodie die-hards, San Sebastián is a beautiful location in its own right with beaches, culture and a great vibe, so is suitable for anyone with at least a passing interest in food and culture.

You won’t need to worry about where to eat, as your local guide will be on hand to book you a table in one of the towns seven Michelin-starred restaurants.

This is available as a small group tour (2-8 people) on fixed dates or a private trip (minimum of 2 people) at a day to suit you.