Eating San Sebastian: Beyond Pintxos Tour

Framed by the Church of San Ignacio, bars, and shops, families gather here, just steps from our nearby first tasting stop.

Savor their signature pintxo: grilled mushrooms with rich foie gras and creamy alioli on crusty bread, perfectly paired with a refreshing zurito, the locals’ favorite small draft beer.

Here, enjoy a refreshing non-alcoholic mosto spritzer, build your own Gilda, and taste Gazta Zaharra, a tangy shepherds’ cheese made from leftover Idiazabal chese.

Nearby, spot the Kursaal and Zurriola Bridge, linking Gros to downtown with river views and surfers heading out to the waves.

This true Donosti institution was founded by four siblings to create a neighborhood bar rooted in quality, warm service, and community spirit. Pick any pintxo that catches your eye and pair it with red wine, tinto de verano, or a classic kalimotxo for a genuine local experience.

s siege, is now a bustling hub where locals shop for fresh fish, meats, and produce, a lively glimpse into everyday Basque life in the city center.

n, this stop brings you to a beloved local bar that feels like a doorway into the city’s past. Bernardo, its 70-year-old owner, greets visitors with a warm smile and a lifetime of devotion to Basque cuisine. Here you’ll enjoy a special off-the-menu tasting of tender grilled squid with potatoes pintxo, beautifully paired with a glass of Txakoli, a dry white wine from the Basque coast.

You'll taste juicy txuleta steak with salted padrón peppers and catch cider poured straight from the barrel in the traditional txotx ritual!

Here, you'll taste the original recipe of the iconic pantxineta: a flaky puff pastry filled with rich pastry cream and toasted almonds. You'll take it to go and savor it on the boulevard as the perfect end to your tour.