will introduce you to the market’s food culture as you taste artisan Basque cheese and stop by a fish stall that supplies Michelin-starred restaurants. Your guide will grab a snack to enjoy later in the evening. Then, join locals at the market bar for a glass of crisp Basque cider—poured by you in the traditional way straight from the cask to your glass—with a Spanish omelette and pintxo.

Continue through the city to an iconic bar where the first pintxo, the famous gilda, was created. Taste it along with another seasonal pintxo and a glass of regional Basque txakoli wine.

From there, you’ll pause for a moment outside a third-generation wine store, a rarity in this part of town. Its since closed its doors, but your guide will share fascinating stories that immerse you in San Sebastian’s captivating recent history and give you a better understanding of the local culture.

Take a moment to admire the stunning San Sebastian Cathedral as your guide leads you to your next stop, local bar so beloved that it even inspired a famous Ibiza nightclub!

Try their exquisite homemade vermouth paired with one last round of pintxos: gourmet cured sardines on toast, a refreshing tomato salad made with locally sourced produce, and an unexpected snack paying homage to San Sebastian's maritime heritage.