Unique things to do in Gipuzkoa

• This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian. Get a real sense of community, and understand what life's like here. Eat as you learn about local history and culture. I work with a small but mighty team of amazing guides who also love food, this city and will make you feel at home. • For every person who joins, we donate a meal to the local soup kitchen that feeds people who live on the streets. You Eat One you Feed One! • 3hr walking, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. • We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within 2 different neighbourhoods. • You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', are different from tapas and are a way of socializing in Basque culture here. We'll show you how to navigate the local food scene. So you can feel confident doing it on your own, and eat & drink the best the city has to offer. • This is a tour for people who genuinely travel for food. Who want to get immersed in the culture, give back and have fun! *Minimum 2 people, please :) *Private tours also available! • No trip to San Sebastian is complete without a full-on pintxos experience! Things to note: Yes to pescetarians & vegetarians if you let me know in advance. Unfortunately unable to guarantee cross-contamination may not occur for major food allergies.

-Please check "Ama Ur cooking studio". -I´ll show you ingredients from traditional Basque gastronomy and we will locate them geographically in the territory of the seven Basque provinces, so you can tour the Basque Country through its gastronomic culture. -We will cook and taste 6 of the most famous Pintxos of San Sebastián´s bars, while I tell you their stories, secrets and tips so you can cook like a local chef. They will be 6 bite "Basque tapas" that will include local ingredients as fish, pork, cheese, eggs, dairy products and vegetables. Dessert will include the original recipe of "the best Cheesecake in the World", from "La Viña" bar. It is possible to adapt the 6 pintxos for vegetarians, but because most of the ingredients in our culture are of animal origin, it is not a course suitable for vegans. Sorry. -We will set up a little stand with different props for you to take beautiful photographs of the Pintxos you've prepared, so you can share your experience and new knowledge with family and friends. Cook like a local !! Other things to note The class I offer is dynamic. You, traveller, will cook your own Pintxos with my help. The most important thing is to arrive hungry for cooking, learning, enjoying and getting your hands dirty!!

What do you get when you mash up history, art, and culture, add a sprinkling of beaches and palaces, and mix it all up with some Basque charm on two wheels? The best San Sebastián bike tour ever, that’s what! Give your brain a workout along with your legs and learn all about San Seb while riding the city’s fabulous bike trails. Biking Tour of San Sebastián Highlights Get the best views of San Sebastián from the seat of a bike Ride along some of the 30 kilometres of bike paths throughout the city (2.5hours) Explore one of San Sebastián’s oldest and most authentic neighbourhoods Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene Become an expert on the history and culture of San Sebastián and the Basque Country Other things to note Check out private prices, if you do not find ability please contact us and we will arrange it.Our bikes are disinfected before and after each use. We provide latex gloves if you wish, also helmets. Our E-Bikes also run as traditional push bikes.

As we tour the neighborhoods surrounding the picturesque historic district, we will eat the food that has made San Sebastian the culinary capital of the world. We will pass some of the city's main attractions and teach you about the city's history and fascinating Basque culture. You will experience both the traditional pintxo culture and the avant-garde culinary scene. This experience will be an authentic look at Basque gastronomic culture and the important role that it plays in daily life. We will try 6+ spectacular pintxos each paired with a local drink from 3-4 different establishments. We will create a custom pintxo tour for you, based on your personal preferences, and teach you how to identify and order the best pintxos on your own. Come experience San Sebastian's gastronomic scene. Blow your mind with the best food in the world. The tour will last approximately 4.5 hours. Other things to note We will experience the BEST pintxos in San Sebastian! The tour is molded after a Michelin star menu. That said, we will not be visiting a Michelin star restaurant because they do not serve pintxos.

Minimum of 2 participants please. If you are solo, have a large group, don't see your date available or have special requests? Message me! :) ***** The only CHEF-LED PINTXO TOUR in San Sebastián, join me for a walking, eating & drinking experience you'll never forget! We'll visit 5 different bars for a glass & pintxos (Basque tapas). It's a full meal, a great night out & exactly what the locals like to do. You'll BE A LOCAL with me! Along the route I'll show you the sites & tell you about the history & culture of the Basque Country, but my focus is definitely on FOOD & DRINK. There's no better way to learn why this is one of the world's most delicious culinary capitols. My route & the menu changes daily, but we'll do a mix from the traditional to the modern. Expect to dine of anchovies, squid, bacalao, veal cheeks, foie gras, maybe we'll nibble on a pig ear or two? Thirsty? I'm great at pairing the perfect pour with the perfect plate, from local ciders to white wine (txakoli), young & aged tempranillo from La Rioja & beyond. There's also beer & vermouth! We're gonna have a blast, get a good walk in, have some laughs & of course EAT & DRINK VERY WELL.

We will meet at 7 am, in the old town. After a briefing, we will go to the balconies of an apartment located in the MERCADERES street and LA CURVA de la ESTAFETA (more details provided after booking) to enjoy and understand the Running from a Balcony. I will give you all the information you need, so that you will not miss any detail of what happens in the street. While we wait and while we enjoy the event, I will explain you the historical details and will provide you information and many other details to understand our traditions, our culture, etc. You will understand everything during and after the running event. Includes: VIP balcony, local guide and breakfast. Hours from 7 am to 08:30 am (approx.). Once the event is finished, I will lead you back to our meeting point. Feel free to contact me for any other information you may need. ***Tripods Are Not Allowed***

DIVE INTO THE PINTXO REVOLUTION with an epic feast of 10 mouthwatering bites and 5 chill drinks—enough to keep your belly smiling. A MUST for your kickoff day in San Sebastian! Join the ultimate foodie adventure with Arantxa and Jon from @EARRA.TOURS—proud Basques, local foodies, and your fearless guides. Passion runs through our veins! CHECK: Morning tours age limit: over 8 years old Evening Tours age limit: just Adults For younger than 9 we suggest to do a private tour to personalize your experience to the max. What's on the menu besides the 5 stellar pintxos and 5 top-notch Basque drinks (Rioja wine, txakoli, local cider, and sodas): - STROLL THROUGH THE MARKET for olive, olive oil, and Gilda tastings (except on lazy weekends and holidays at noon, when we go all out with 5 rounds of pintxos). - IBERICO HAM TASTING for a crash course in hamology. - A peek into our TRADITIONS & HISTORY. - Savor the pintxo r-evolution of recent years. - Hit up legit, timeless hangouts. - Quick city tour: juicy local stories while we wander. - Sneaky tips to level up your pintxo game. - Cool historical tales. - Tailored tips for your stay. Let us be your GPS to the best spots, teach you the art of finding 'em, and spill the beans on how to devour 'em. Your pintxo perception will do a 180 from day one of vacay. Satisfaction? Nah, you're in for a full-blown foodie fiesta!

A las 7h estareis en mi en calle Santodomingo. En el apartamento te ofrecere un desayuno donde podras degustar una variedad de productos navarros. Veremos a los corredores cantar desde el balcon al Santo San fermin y tras esto, podras ver el encierro. Tras terminar, os informare sobre la historia de los Sanfermines y sobre nuestra cultura

I will meet you at number 2, Bengoetxea street in Donostia-San Sebastian. We will visit first of all Igartubeiti, a 16th century farmhouse and then continue to one of our Cider Houses for a tour of the apple orchard and the other parts of the cellar. This visit will include a cider tasting session, both from the bottle and the barrel. After that, you will enjoy a traditional cider house menu.

• This is a foodie immersion in real, ordinary San Sebastian. Get a real sense of community, and understand what life's like here. Eat as you learn about local history and culture. I work with a small but mighty team of amazing guides who also love food, this city and will make you feel at home. • For every person who joins, we donate a meal to the local soup kitchen that feeds people who live on the streets. You Eat One you Feed One! • 3hr walking, where there's mostly eating and less than 10 mins-walk between each stop. • We’ll go to 5 specially selected stops within 2 different neighbourhoods. • You'll indulge and learn all about the unique culinary tradition of going out for pintxos! Pintxos pronounced 'pin-choss', are different from tapas and are a way of socializing in Basque culture here. We'll show you how to navigate the local food scene. So you can feel confident doing it on your own, and eat & drink the best the city has to offer. • This is a tour for people who genuinely travel for food. Who want to get immersed in the culture, give back and have fun! *Minimum 2 people, please :) *Private tours also available! • No trip to San Sebastian is complete without a full-on pintxos experience! Things to note: Yes to pescetarians & vegetarians if you let me know in advance. Unfortunately unable to guarantee cross-contamination may not occur for major food allergies.

We will pick you up at the meeting place at 9 in the morning and we will take you to the beaches of Zarautz, one of the best beaches for surfing in the Basque territory, where we will prepare for your lesson. We will provide you with the appropriate surfboards and wetsuits for your level of surfing. The lesson will be 2 hours and then you can continue practicing. The experience lasts 5 hours in total. After a long surfing practice, we will stop for a healthy lunch on the beach, and then we will return to San Sebastián. Other things to keep in mind This experience will be possible with a minimum of 2 people. You can also reserve the van for transfers to the best points that only a local knows.

Come sail with us aboard “Lucretia 1927” a 20m emblematic classic sailboat. We will leave from the port of San Sebastián situated in the heart of “La Concha” Bay. As you come aboard and succumb to the charm of the boat itself and of the surroundings, we will raise the sails and set course towards the east, from where we will be able to enjoy the stunning views of the sea and the city. Once we round the point of “Monpas”, we will continue sailing parallel to the spectacular green sheer cliffs of “Monte Ulia” until we arrive to the “Lighthouse of silver” which marks the entrance to the Port of Pasaia. This natural port boasting one of the most spectacularly beautiful entrances in all of the Cantabrian Sea, has a rich maritime history that goes back centuries. Once inside the port the sea itself divides the shores of “San Pedro and San Juan”, two picturesque small towns whose colorful houses and narrow brick streets will bring you back in time. We will then tie up “Lucretia” at the dock and proceed to enjoy an appetizer and a drink at local fisherman’s bodega, where you will try a typical local plate accompanied by the always well selected wine of the house. Other things to note The sailing experience will be calm, comfortable and relaxing. The only thing you need is the desire to relax and enjoy. The boat can accommodate 12 passengers maximum. The experience will be begin and end in the same place.

Embark from the heart of the city and enjoy the views only the sea can offer you, aboard a 20 meter classic sailboat. You can take a dip in the famous waters of La Concha Bay and enjoy having a drink on board. After relaxing in the bay, we will set sail powered by more than a 188 m2 sail and coast through the waters that surround the city, admiring a landscape that will stay in the mind’s eye for a long time. Other things to note The sailboat is large, comfortable and suitable for anyone. I will pick you up in the heart of the city and after sharing our story, we will end up in the same place we started.

Get ready to enjoy an incredible day on Mount Ulia (its a natural path included in the route of the Way of St James. During this unique hike we'll find infinite landscapes on the cliffs that accompany us along the Cantabrian Sea. It's deffinetley one of the most breathtaking routes you can enjoy here. We will start with a demanding climb, but then it normalizes. We will walk along this popular path, until we deviate in a little known path, with a lot of vegetation, we will cross a tunnel that will take us to have the best views very close to the cliffs and the sea. Other things to note The path is moderate, it is necessary to have a little physical state. There are steep ups and downs. If the day is very hot, we will have to take our containers with water, sunscreen and a small backpack.

You will take an accelerated kayak course. We will paddle for 1, 5 hours through the bay of La Concha. We will visit the Santa Clara Island, the sculptures of the Peine de los Vientos and the Miramar Palace. Other things to note The activity is canceled by rains

Experience the "Txotx!" ritual, taste natural Basque cider and take a trip back to our origins! Would you like to enjoy a cider house but you don’t know how to get to one? This tour is the solution. We will pick you up in San Sebastian so that you can learn, with the help of our guide, the secrets of this thousand-year-old drink very closely linked to the Basque Country and its culture and gastronomy. You will visit the apple orchards, the cider-making areas, the cellars and, naturally, you will taste natural home-made cider as we Basques do: in the bottle and directly from the barrel through the ritual of "Txotx". ¡Txoootx! is a call to taste natural cider directly from the barrels while you enjoy a traditional cider house menu. Through the ritual of "Txotx" you will taste cider from different barrels in the cellar of our cider house while you enjoy a traditional cider house menu. You will have free time to enjoy the delicious cider house menu.

-Please check "Ama Ur cooking studio". -I´ll show you ingredients from traditional Basque gastronomy and we will locate them geographically in the territory of the seven Basque provinces, so you can tour the Basque Country through its gastronomic culture. -We will cook and taste 6 of the most famous Pintxos of San Sebastián´s bars, while I tell you their stories, secrets and tips so you can cook like a local chef. They will be 6 bite "Basque tapas" that will include local ingredients as fish, pork, cheese, eggs, dairy products and vegetables. Dessert will include the original recipe of "the best Cheesecake in the World", from "La Viña" bar. It is possible to adapt the 6 pintxos for vegetarians, but because most of the ingredients in our culture are of animal origin, it is not a course suitable for vegans. Sorry. -We will set up a little stand with different props for you to take beautiful photographs of the Pintxos you've prepared, so you can share your experience and new knowledge with family and friends. Cook like a local !! Other things to note The class I offer is dynamic. You, traveller, will cook your own Pintxos with my help. The most important thing is to arrive hungry for cooking, learning, enjoying and getting your hands dirty!!

What do you get when you mash up history, art, and culture, add a sprinkling of beaches and palaces, and mix it all up with some Basque charm on two wheels? The best San Sebastián bike tour ever, that’s what! Give your brain a workout along with your legs and learn all about San Seb while riding the city’s fabulous bike trails. Biking Tour of San Sebastián Highlights Get the best views of San Sebastián from the seat of a bike Ride along some of the 30 kilometres of bike paths throughout the city (2.5hours) Explore one of San Sebastián’s oldest and most authentic neighbourhoods Head to beaches loved by locals and check out the raging surf scene Become an expert on the history and culture of San Sebastián and the Basque Country Other things to note Check out private prices, if you do not find ability please contact us and we will arrange it.Our bikes are disinfected before and after each use. We provide latex gloves if you wish, also helmets. Our E-Bikes also run as traditional push bikes.

5 min from Old Town it extends Gros, a cosmopolitan dynamic neighbourhood that looks out over the Cantabric sea through Zurriola Beach and which has become one of the liveliest districts in town thanks to its many pintxos bars, terraces, surf and charming shops. I'm always excited to show people how wonderful my city is and how food has shaped our culture. Be my guest in this gluttonous, fun gastronomic adventure where i share my particular view on the art of having pintxos. An experience to discover new tastes and approach to the local people and the culture that we so proudly keep alive. Are you really looking to engage in the local culture & gastronomy? These are the moments when you will feel truly connected to the soul of Basque Country, eating and drinking the best pintxos and wines that only an insider can show you. An unique gastronomic stroll on smells, tastes, textures and anecdotes that will make you feel like an authentic basque. Aupa! Advisory: This is an authentic experience that will leave you full from belly and soul. You will support local businesses. You will try only quality best secret bites, loved by locals and overlooked by visitors. /of course, u did not know they existed!/

As we tour the neighborhoods surrounding the picturesque historic district, we will eat the food that has made San Sebastian the culinary capital of the world. We will pass some of the city's main attractions and teach you about the city's history and fascinating Basque culture. You will experience both the traditional pintxo culture and the avant-garde culinary scene. This experience will be an authentic look at Basque gastronomic culture and the important role that it plays in daily life. We will try 6+ spectacular pintxos each paired with a local drink from 3-4 different establishments. We will create a custom pintxo tour for you, based on your personal preferences, and teach you how to identify and order the best pintxos on your own. Come experience San Sebastian's gastronomic scene. Blow your mind with the best food in the world. The tour will last approximately 4.5 hours. Other things to note We will experience the BEST pintxos in San Sebastian! The tour is molded after a Michelin star menu. That said, we will not be visiting a Michelin star restaurant because they do not serve pintxos.