Start your foodie adventure with an immersive Pintxos tour in San Sebastian's Old Town. Known for their vast variety of fresh seafood, try Bar Nestor's famous tomato salad and freshly grilled beef, then head to Bar Sport for their legendary crispy calamari and mushroom risotto. End your tour at Bar Zeruko, where you can create your own pintxos by selecting ingredients from their buffet-style bar.
Learn from the locals and take a cooking class to discover the secrets of Basque cuisine. At the San Sebastian Food Wine School, get hands-on experience in creating traditional dishes like the Basque-style fish stew, baked spider crab, and the unique cod omelet. The class also includes a visit to the local market to source fresh ingredients.
End your foodie experience by exploring the scenic Basque countryside to visit a local cheese producer and get acquainted with the process of producing the rich Basque cheese. Afterward, visit a Txakoli (local sparkling wine) winery and sample different types of wine, along with a typical Basque lunch. Recommended winery: Txomin Etxaniz in Getaria.
If you have extra time, visit the San Telmo Museum to learn about the Basque culture and history. Try the delicious Basque cakes at Oiartzun, a local pastry shop. For seafood lovers, experience grilled seafood at Elkano, a Michelin-starred restaurant located in Getaria. If you have less time, skip the cooking class and visit the Mercado de la Bretxa, where you can sample pintxos from different stalls.