Basque Coastal Wonders: From San Sebastian Streets to Txakoli Treats
3 hours
Wine Beer Tours
San Sebastian
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Experience hosted by Usua
Private Tour
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A captivating journey from the heart of San Sebastian to the charming Guetaria. Trace the ancient steps of pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago, meandering through the Txakoli vineyards. Guetaria's secrets beckon, and an exclusive wine tasting in a genuine Txakoli winery awaits.
Destination
San Sebastian, Spain
Category
Wine Beer Tours
Duration
3 hours
Transport mode
Car
Available languages
English, Español, Italiano
Included
Entrance tickets
Travel insurance
Meals
Driver
Equipment
Pick-up Included
5 reasons to book this tour
Wine-tasting
Unique Vineyards
100% Private Tour
Personalized for your taste
Historic Pathways and Local Charm
What you can expect
Unveil the hidden gems of the Basque Country with me! Kick off an unforgettable adventure from the picturesque city of San Sebastian, where narrow streets echo tales of old-world charm. As we journey, we'll trace the steps of many pilgrims along a segment of the revered Camino de Santiago, but with a unique twist.
Imagine walking through lush vineyards that hold secrets not just of the rich soil but also of an ancient path. These aren’t just any vineyards – they are the rare Txakoli vineyards, proudly stretching along the Basque coastline, where the sea breeze kisses the grapevines, infusing the grapes with a taste you won’t find anywhere else.
Guetaria awaits with its quaint charm and promises of stories only a few have heard. And the climax? An exclusive wine tasting session in an authentic Txakoli winery. Swirl, sip, and savor the distinct flavors and aromas of a wine deeply intertwined with Basque heritage.
But that's not all; there are secrets and surprises I've kept just for our journey. Get ready for a day of awe, wonder, and flavors you’ll cherish forever. Come, be a part of this epicurean escapade!
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Usua.
Meeting point
You will be picked up anywhere in San Sebastian. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Picturesque Departure
Start in the enchanting city of San Sebastian with its rich history and old-world charm.
Historic Pathway
Walk a segment of the revered Camino de Santiago, echoing the steps of ancient pilgrims.
Unique Vineyards
Discover the rare Txakoli vineyards, the only ones gracing the Basque coastline, where sea breezes enrich the grapes.
Charming Guetaria
Immerse in the quaint allure of Guetaria, a town brimming with tales and traditions.
Exclusive wine tasting
Experience an authentic Txakoli winery, savoring the distinct flavors deeply rooted in Basque heritage.
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
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Reviews from guests
Mary-Lynn🇺🇸 United States
29 June 2025
Usua had a change in her schedule so her colleague Fran(Francisco) was our tour guide. We were running late due to parking and he was very flexible/accommodating with us. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and easy to talk with/hang out with. Took us to several great pinxto spots, taught us about the history, culture, and food of San Sebastian. Highly recommend!San Sebastian Pintxos Tour with Fran
Daniel🇺🇸 United States
22 June 2025
Usua was an enthusiastic and informative guide who lives in the Old Town and continually visits different pintxo bars to stay updated and to remain adaptable to visitors' tastes, dietary restrictions, crowd situations, and more. She was very flexible with us, particularly since we had our 2 year old with us, and ensured we had a great time. Thank you, Usua! Excellent intro to pintxo options
Brandon🇺🇸 United States
11 June 2025
We really enjoyed our tour with Usua! She was extremely knowledgeable about all things food and was also able to weave in the history & culture of San Sebastian. This was a great way to start our time in the city & get our bearings while also tasting some of the best San Sebastian has to offer!Perfect intro to SS food culture
Peter
10 June 2025
Unfortunately Usua cancelled on us. I appreciate that these things can happen and a replacement, Fran, was found. The tour is advertised as 2.5 hours but ended after 1hr 50 mins. We all felt short changed given the cost of the tour. Whilst it was pleasant enough it felt rushed and then ended suddenly and prematurely.Poor value for the cost - Pintxos tour
Leigh
9 June 2025
We had the best first evening in San Sebastián with Melanie. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and showed us all the best spots and how to navigate the old town. Would highly recommend! Great first day in San Sebastian!
Amanda
8 June 2025
Usua was an excellent guide. We got to experience the traditional pinxos bars and ate some delicious food. Her best advice was “don’t eat anywhere shiny, go in the brown bars instead “ . That was so true! The brown bars were full of locals and the pinxtos were authentic and delicious. Highly recommend 😄San Seb deliciousness
Lynne🇬🇧 United Kingdom
7 June 2025
10 tastes of san sebastian tour - usua was a great guide, passionate about basque culture and happy to tailor the tour to our preferences. She looked after us very well.Fun, informative, educational
Melissa and Don🇺🇸 United States
17 May 2025
Usua was an absolute gem of a guide! Our first day in Donostia was made even more special thanks to her time with us. We learned so much about the fascinating Basque people and their rich culture. It was an amazing way to immerse ourselves in the city and get a feel for its unique vibe. We’d definitely recommend Usua to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience in San Sebastian.Wonderful experience
Susan🇺🇸 United States
14 May 2025
We enjoyed a 10K hike from San Sebastián to Pasai San Pedro. The views along the coast are stunning and it is a surprisingly peaceful nature experience so close to town. Usua is a native of San Sebastián and we thoroughly enjoyed our conversation with her along the way.Excellent Hike with Usua
Nancy and Greg🇺🇸 United States
7 May 2025
Usua was an excellent guide. She communicated thoughtfully about Basque culinary traditions and history. We thoroughly enjoyed the pintxos she chose and the overall experience. It was fun!Wonderful time
Lukas
28 April 2025
Gute historische KenntnisseSan Sebastian im Regen
Tom🇬🇧 United Kingdom
28 April 2025
Our pintxos tour in San Sebastián with Usua was truly one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we met her, it was clear we were in great hands — Usua's warmth, energy, and deep knowledge of the city made the experience unforgettable. She not only guided us to some incredible pintxos bars that we might never have found on our own, but also shared fascinating insights about the town’s rich history and culture.
What made the tour even more special was Usua's genuine passion for San Sebastián. She went beyond the typical tourist recommendations, pointing us toward hidden gems — both restaurants and sites — that gave us a much deeper, more authentic feel for the city. Thanks to her suggestions, we discovered amazing places that became some of our favorite memories of the trip.
If you're visiting San Sebastián and want an experience that’s personal, delicious, and truly insightful, a tour with Usua is an absolute must. Highly recommended!An Unforgettable Pintxos Tour with Usua!
Amy🇺🇸 United States
21 April 2025
Usua was great! She gave a lot of history, took us to great tapas bars, provided a great variety of really good tapas and drinks. It was a great tour and well worth it!Wonderful tour and guide!
Jess
10 April 2025
Usua was an absolutely fantastic guide on our first night in San Sebastian - friendly, fun, and interesting. She is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of Basque culture - not just food, but history, politics, etc and was able to answer all our questions whilst guiding us around the city's best spots. The pintxos bars she chose were all great - would really recommend this as something to do on your first day in SS to help you get acquainted with the city. Usua left us with loads of recommendations for the next few days, including the best suckling pig we have ever had! Plus, this experience was far less expensive that the majority of similar tours so it's a complete no-brainer.Fantastic experience
Jack🇬🇧 United Kingdom
30 March 2025
Usua is really knowledgeable about the history and art and culture of the region, and she took us to try some fantastic pintxos. It was a really lovely afternoon - highly recommend!Great afternoon with Usua
Unknown
11 March 2025
Having a guide like Usua, born in Basque, was simply the best start to our holiday. Her knowledge of San Sebastián was amazing.The only guide you want in San Sebastián
Sheila
3 March 2025
This was our second visit to beautiful San Sebastián and I really wish that we had booked this tour the first time. Usua, who is a charming guide, was able to introduce us to the less touristy side of the pintxos experience and , as a result, our pintxos game has greatly improved!
Usua is very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the area and answered all our questions. This is a tour worth booking.Highly recommend!
Robert
5 February 2025
We had a fantastic time on the food tour with our amazing guide Usua. She is so knowledgable and shared the history of San Sebastián and the Basque culture. She brought us to the market in the Old Town where we sampled different types of jambon along with the local cheese. Then she took us to fantastic pinxto bars to try the specialities of the house along with the local cider and txakoli wine. Usua explained how the wine is produced and recommmded several other bars and restaurants in San Sebastián and the local region. We would definitely recommend a food tour with Usua who brought us places we would not have found ourselves. She is an excellent ambassador for San Sebastián!Brilliant food tour of San Sebastián
Alex
17 January 2025
Usua was great for our family. She was very knowledgeable and took us to 3 great pintxos locations. Would definitely recommend!!!
Alexandra🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2 December 2024
The food tour was wonderful. Usually was very responsive to messages before the tour and was able to accommodate our dietary preferences. Usually was amazingly knowledgeable and took us to some fantastic local spots and gave us some really good recommendations and guidance for the rest of our trip. Perfect
Dominic🇬🇧 United Kingdom
23 October 2024
We had a lovely few hours with Usua who was able to introduce my wife and I to not only the cuisine of San Sebastien but the culture and history.
The food and drink we were introduced to were excellent and we would not have know about them or what to ask for without Usua's advice. A great way to spend a few hours!
Belilnda
12 March 2024
Unfortunately my tour didn’t happen. Usua had a last minute emergency. I was disappointed and am awaiting my refund. Rearranged ladt minute
Simona🇦🇹 Austria
24 June 2023
We went on a tour in San Sebastian last Sunday. We met Usha at the Aquarium. She was nice, we started the tour. She stopped at some sites with us. Then she gave us a plan where we can eat Pinxtos somewhere in the city and said good bye quite quickly. In the voucher the tour was planned for 3 hours, we had 2.15 hours. There was a drink or snack in the voucher, we got a plan. A refund was not payed, but an invitation for a drink at a time we were already far away from San Sebastian.Betrayed
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More about me
San Sebastian is my city, I grew up among its streets, where all my family comes from.
Like the ancient sailors of its shores, my origin has pushed me to get to know the world and to intertwine with its cultures, its people and the nature that surrounds us.
After 12 years of travelling, which for my art studies made me spend a lot of time in Italy (Florence, Sicily, Rome), I have returned to Porto and feel it is time to spread the hidden gems the city has to offer, taking an accessible walk among nature, sports and gastronomy.