Private San Sebastián Food Tour: Market Tour and Pintxo Lunch

On this private market tour and pintxo lunch experience, you are guaranteed to have Gregory, the founder of Basque Bites, as your personal guide. He’ll ensure that this is a premium tour, taking you to the very best bars and ordering up some extra special tastings and wines.

Additionally, Basque Bites will act as a concierge of sorts, helping to guide you through the Basque Country and making recommendations and reservations as needed.

On this private food tour in San Sebastián, we reveal our city’s secrets! This is a walking, eating, and drinking experience you’ll never forget!

We start at San Sebastián’s La Bretxa Market, one of the city’s main hubs and where we go shopping every day.

This is the perfect place to rub shoulders with the neighbors and see what our favorite butchers, greengrocers, and fishmongers have on offer. There’s no better way to work up an appetite before lunch.

After leaving the market, we walk through the Old Town and learn about the region’s history and culture. Along the way, we stop at three of our favorite pintxo (AKA Basque tapas) tabernas for a mouthwatering lunch!

This private experience offers a great city walk and a wine-soaked lunch—exactly how the locals do it!

From the modern to the traditional, from squid to veal, and from local sidra to local wines, this tour focuses on Basque food and drink.

You may find pintxo culture confusing at first, but with Basque Bites, you’ve got nothing to worry about. We teach you how it all works so you can follow up and order on your own.

This private San Sebastián pintxo lunch tour is the best way to truly discover one of the world’s great culinary capitals.

Do you have any questions about this experience? Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

If you’re still unsure about your schedule, we also offer a private walking pintxo dinner tour in San Sebastián.

Looking for a more social experience? Check out our small-group pintxo lunch tour in San Sebastián.

All our tours take place rain or shine. Please check the weather forecast before your experience and dress appropriately.

We recommend bringing a windbreaker or hoodie and an umbrella. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.

Please note that La Bretxa Market is closed on Sundays and holidays. The fish market is also closed on Mondays. But the tour can still go ahead! We’ll just spend more time in the bars!

This private San Sebastián guided tour involves approximately 3km of active walking and standing. We cannot guarantee seating in tabernas, so be prepared to stand and eat on your feet! Guests with mobility access should contact us.

We do our best to accommodate all eaters, but it is very difficult to find options for strict vegetarians and vegans. Please get in touch or see our FAQ.

*Individuals or larger groups upon special request. Please contact us to discuss your needs.

We’ll meet you at the corner of the modern KURSAAL CONVENTION CENTER and the KURSAAL BRIDGE. Look for the Gelato Shoppe and MUKA Restaurant: