8 Wine Tours in San Sebastian to Build an Afternoon Around

1.San Sebastian Old Town Pintxos & Wine Tour Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,102 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $156Our pick

Spend three hours with a local guide such as Hector, Lily, Gorka, or Amaia, visiting eight Old Town food stops for pintxos, Iberian ham, cider, wine, and Basque cheesecake. Groups max out at nine, making it easier to learn the customs and order with confidence.

“So much fun! History, food and drinks! Great walking your tour to see the city as well. Mila did an excellent job!”

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2.San Sebastian Pintxo Food, Wine & Market Foodie Tour(Small Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 621 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $169

Spend three hours with a local food guide such as Jon, Gabi, Gorka, or Martin, tasting Iberian ham, cheese, olives, pintxos, cider, Txakoli, Rioja, dessert, and Basque liqueur. The small group visits five food stops in and around the Old Town, with reserved seats and restaurant tips for later.

“I had a great tour with Gorka. He explained the history of pintos and how they have evolved over the years. The wine paring was amazing as well.”

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3.San Sebastian: Pintxos and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 535 reviews · 3 hours · from $152

Spend three hours walking San Sebastian’s Old Town with a local English-speaking guide such as Cristina, Hector, or Gorka. Visit six food stops, taste eight pintxos and dishes, sample cider and three styles of wine, and learn how to order like a local.

“Our guide Bergonia was a delight. Food was amazing, drinks to match outstanding. Don’t come to San Sebastián without doing a pintxos tour”

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4.San Sebastian Food Tour: Pintxo Tasting Paired with Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $117

Walk San Sebastian’s Parte Vieja with a local guide such as Jonathan, Francisco, Julen, or Beatriz. Taste eight pintxos at traditional bars, paired with three Spanish wines, cider, and a local liqueur. Small-group and private options make this a useful first evening in the city.

“We had a great time on the tour. Julen, our guide, was knowledgeable, happy to answer all of our questions and great fun. The food and wines were delicious and we loved that it was a small group. I recommend this tour.”

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5.San Sebastian: 2 Bays Evening or Sunset Boat Tour with Cava

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 2 hours · from $77Best value

Join local hosts Ruth and Asier for a two-hour boat ride from San Sebastian along the eastern coast to Pasaia. See La Concha, Zurriola, Mount Urgull, the Faro de la Plata, and the Basque fiord, with an audio guide, drinks, sunset cava, and a Polaroid keepsake.

“Wonderful, they both passionate about ehat they are doing and it was great sunset tour. Me and my husband enjoyed it, one of the best evenings in San Sebastián.”

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6.San Sebastian: Market, Pintxos and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · 3 hours · from $162

Walk San Sebastian with guides such as Jon, Daria, Arantxa, or Telmo, starting at the market before visiting five old-town bars. Taste six pintxos, five local drinks, olives, ham, cheese, Gilda, wine, cider, and licor while learning about Basque food, language, and customs.

“Jon planned a wonderful tour supporting local basque producers, chefs and businesses. His energy is bottomless and his passion is contagious. He imparts information about each plate and each establishment with both deep knowledge and humor. What a wonderful night! Earra!”

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7.From San Sebastian/Bilbao/Vitoria: La Rioja Wineries Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $318

Spend 7 to 8 hours with guides such as Alby, Pedro, Jose, or Victoria, traveling from Bilbao, Vitoria-Gasteiz, or San Sebastian to two Rioja wineries and medieval Laguardia. Expect vineyard views, cellar visits, guided tastings, three pintxos, and three paired wines.

“Alby was a fantastic guide; friendly, knowledgeable, punctual and someone who gives you in-depth insight into the Basque Country. I would recommend him to anyone and hope he's still giving tours next time we're in San Sebastian!”

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8.Getaria Txakoli wine tour from San Sebastian

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $171

Travel from San Sebastian to Zarautz and Getaria with a guide such as Paul, Manuel, or Iker. Walk the coast and Old Town, visit a txakoli museum and winery, then taste several wines with local snacks. Hotel pickup, transport, and an English or Spanish guide are included.

“Very nice tour the cellar is a very personalized tour from a family owned vineyard!”

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