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Eat Pintxos As A Local in San Sebastian
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Eat Pintxos As A Local in San Sebastian

By Francisco Jimenez Avolio
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Ages 0-99, max of 8 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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  • 4 Pintxos & 4 Drinks (Spanish wine or soft drinks)
  • 4 Pintxos 4 drinks (Spanish wine or soft drinks)
  • Entry/Admission - Parte Vieja


Start:
  • Portu Kalea, 18, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
    You can use as a reference “la mejillonera”
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 184958P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 184958P4

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    • Portu Kalea, 18, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
      You can use as a reference “la mejillonera”
    • 1
      We will try the best pintxos in town! 4 pintxos 4 drinks, each bar it has an specialty that just local people know, so we will avoid you the problem of don’t know what to try and also explain you which drinks matches perfectly with that pintxo. The tour take place in the beautiful neighborhood of the old town. Going from bar to bar we will pass by iconic places in town as plaza de la constitución, basílica de Santa Maria, etc. In the Basque Country the main gastronomy is fish and meet, so if you are vegetarian or you have any allergies let me know! Casa Vergara (30 minutes) Gandarias (30 minutes) Txepetxa (30 minutes) Borda berri (30 minutes)
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    • Francisco Jimenez Avolio
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      Spain
      Joined in August 2019
    • JpwhitneyEDI
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A perfect walk through San Sebastian
      Fanny was great! Spoke very good English and very knowledgeable and passionate about San Sebastian. Great experience
      Written 28 November 2024
    • ewarrington
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great san sebastian tour.
      Fanny is a great tour guide. The info provided was interesting and helped us understand the beautiful city of San Sebastian. Thanks for making the effort of speaking spanish to my Mother, She greatly appreciated it. Pintxos recomendations wer on point.
      Written 24 November 2024
    • Coastal38444591365
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous Tour!
      We highly recommend booking a tour with Fanny. She is very knowledgeable, nice, and fun. She shared history as well as interesting nuances about life in San Sebastián. We learned a lot, got great tips, and had a wonderful time. Thank you Fanny!
      Written 25 October 2024
    • W4990OTtammyl
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Walking tour with Funny
      Our guide Funny was great! We enjoyed our time with her and learned a lot about San Sebastian. She,also gave us information about resturants and her favorite bars. Thank you
      Written 24 October 2024
    • LightPacker307390
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      An excellent orientation to San Sebastián
      The guided walk was excellent and very worthwhile. Franny provided historical and cultural information throughout the walk and her enthusiasm helped make the walk very enjoyable. . She pointed to places not on the tour but good to visit on our own. When asked about dining suggestions she sent a very helpful list. Her tour is highly recommended for anyone visiting San Sebastián
      Written 15 October 2024
    • jennylM9789BL
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great introduction to San Sebastián
      Franny was an excellent guide for our tour of San Sebastián. It was a great introduction to the city and she shared lots of history and information. She also gave us suggestions of things to see and do after our tour. She was very personable and we enjoyed our time with her.
      Written 1 October 2024
    • 134declanp
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fanny was a very good tour guide, very informative, knowledgeable of the history and culture of San Sebastián
      Do the tour at the start of your break so you get an idea of what you want to see and do and where to eat. 100 caracters this should do it
      Written 11 September 2024
    • PBB005
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Blessed with an outstanding guide
      Fanny, our guide was brilliant, versed in the history, informative of both sites and Pintxos bars, we left felling we had spent the morning with a good friend, loved the whole experience. Would give this tour 10 stars if we could, can not speak any higher of our guide Fanny
      Written 9 September 2024
    • X9398YNhannahc
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Unmissable San Sebastián Experience
      We had the most amazing experience. Fanny, our tour guide was a beautiful story teller with such rich insight into the history of Basque Country. She took us through all the local favourite Pintox places and left us with a list of places to visit, eat and drink. Overall Fanny set us up for an awesome time in San Sebastián and an appreciation for its history and culture.
      Written 8 September 2024
    • zacharysM8286HK
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Phenomenal Walking Tour
      I’m so glad I did this walking tour with Fanny! Fanny is incredibly engaging - she asked my questions to get my mind turning and shared her knowledge of the city so memorably. After the tour, I felt I had more context and appreciation for the city which enhanced my experience. Thanks Fanny!
      Written 1 September 2024
    • 415debrad
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A highlight of all of our travels!
      Fanny was a fantastic guide as we toured the old town. She was a great communicator and her knowledge of the history was excellent! She was able to weave her stories and the history in a very entertaining way! The walk itself is mostly on flat terrain so easy for most people. We particularly appreciated Fanny’s suggestions for her favourite places for particular pintxo. She sent them to us via WhatsApp- so useful! We started with Adamo in Gos with the delicious tortilla de potato, cider while watching the waves break. It was worth the stroll along the waterfront and they were open already. Later we returned to the old town to savour more of her fabulous suggestions. It is just as well we have more time left in San Sebastián to try even more! We really did like the warm and directly prepared dishes Fanny suggested! You have to follow her suggestions!
      Written 22 June 2024
    • 106mikaels
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Lovely intimate tour with good recommendations
      We had a lovely morning with Fanny, who told us about the interesting history of San Sebastian. She was engaging and had a perfect command of english. We also got good recommendations of specific pinxtos which to try in specific places. We already tried a few and they were a delight! Highly recommend instead of a larger group.
      Written 20 June 2024
    • santinoj486
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      The Best of Old Town
      We had an amazing private tour with our guide Fanny who shared so much wonderful history about San Sebastian and took us to so many amazing spots around Old Town. History, art and architecture and of course info about pintxos were all included on the tour! We originally had our tour scheduled for an earlier day but we were feeling under the weather and Fanny graciously rescheduled our tour for a couple days later. She even offered us her umbrella on the tour when it started to rain, going above and beyond. Thank you Fanny for an unforgettable and wonderful experience!
      Written 27 May 2024
    • raineym2024
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fabulous walking tour!
      Fanny was so amazing and provided excellent knowledge and recommendations!! She made us feel welcomed and seemed to have knowledge on the area on par with that of a local.
      Written 27 April 2024
    • Carina B
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Two thumbs up! Excellent!
      Fanny was very informative and friendly, we enjoyed her company for our walk. Would recommend booking, she knows her stuff and is fun!
      Written 14 March 2024
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    Shannon M
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Solo
    My first time in San Sebastian, I had to book a pintxos tour; and what a great idea it was. Francisco was out guide, and he was incredible. He was very hospitable and he was more like a friend than just your regular guide. He knows his stuff, and not just about pintxos. But the history and the area as well. It was a really enjoyable night and it was great getting to know the other people on the tour.
    Highly recommend this tour, and a great value for money!
    Written 30 September 2023
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    domhd55
    Australia1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Friends
    My friend and I joined the Pinxtos/wine tour in San Sebastián and it was a great night out! Francisco was our guide, he was lively, fun and knowledgeable. He made the night so easy for all who attended, so you felt looked after. We enjoyed meeting the rest of the group too who were lots of fun.
    Written 29 September 2023
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    Maureen S
    Dublin, Ireland8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Friends
    Francisco went out of his way to make the Pintxo’s tour memorable for my friends and me. As well as ensuring we got great food , he gave us an overview of the history of the Basque region and explained about local customs. We really enjoyed the night and it was definitely the highlight of our stay.
    Written 24 September 2023
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    janet w
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had 2 tours with Francisco. Historical with a small group. He is very knowledgeable about both the history and food culture. Enjoyed it so much arranged a private
    a private Pintxos tour for 3. Places chosen, food and wine were excellent. He made it a fun evening.
    Written 17 September 2023
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    DONALD S
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was hesitant to do a pixto tour but my wife insisted, and I’m glad she did. It was fun meeting other people, and our guide - Francisco - was great. He knew where to get the best stuff we would’ve never found on our own. And the list of other places he provided gave us a roadmap to follow the next day and night. Highly recommend.
    Written 3 October 2023
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    Janine D
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Solo
    Nathanja was a great tour guide who was very knowledgeable and passionate about Donostia! The pintxos and drinks that were selected were delicious and Nathanja explained them very well.
    Written 11 August 2024
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    c.anne.m
    14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time tasting pintxos with our guide Nathanja. She was super friendly and easy to talk to & gave us loads of great tips and recommendations, not only for tasty pintxos in the area but for restaurants, bars, other specialty foods & places to visit during our stay. This tour was our first night in Donostia and it was the perfect start thanks to Nathanja!
    Written 26 June 2024
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    Aaron T
    Lisbon, Portugal8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fran was an awesome guide. He took us to some really great Pintxos bars and showed us a speciality dish that was unique to each place. Each wine was different with every dish, and were also incredible. On top of this, he was super accommodating with all of our questions and just so friendly, and great company to be with. Made for a really enjoyable afternoon and a great start to our trip here. Thanks again Fran - we loved it!
    Written 23 October 2023
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    Bernie P
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Couples
    Fabulous authentic experience - Fran was a companionable and wonderful host. Great local food and wine recommendations, friendly & lots of fabulous local information. A very enjoyable night out. Highly recommend.
    Written 4 October 2023
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    Christian N
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our group had an excellent time with Francisco. He was extremely knowledgeable about San Sebastian and he took us to some great places for Pinxtos and excellent wines!
    Written 29 September 2023
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