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Wine Tasting close to the Guggenheim museum
Join an unforgettable wine experience in the heart of Bilbao. Discover a representative wine of 5 different Spanish wine regions each carefully selected to showcase the variety and style of wines available in Spain. You'll learn everything about the story of Spanish wine since the romans and how important are the different type of soils and climate for the identity of each varietal as well as interesting facts, and how wine plays an important role in Spanish culture. Each wine will be paired with dried meats and/or cheeses! The tastings are hosted in our warm and inviting tasting room in downtown Bilbao, the perfect plan if you want a little bit of wine education or a break to meet more wine lovers! Please note: If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs.
La ruta de Pintxos más auténtica y divertida
Take part in an unique pintxos tasting, paired with great wines, stopping at some of the best pintxo bars. Enjoy the Basque flavors that have conquered thousands and match them with the most renown wines like Rioja, Ribera de Duero or the local white Txakolí. This pintxo tour stops at 5 top bars, and will include 6 pintxos, 5 drinks and will finish with a traditional Basque dessert. Pintxo tour is suitable for people with food preferences (no meat, gluten-free, pregnants…). Pintxo bars are in walking distance, most in the charming Old Town of San Sebastian. From our meeting point we will visit the Old Town of San Sebastian where you will learn about Basque traditions and customs. You will visit bars off the normal tourist trail, eating and drinking like locals do. You will get to try and enjoy 6 pintxos (tapas) that I choose for you, 1 sweet pintxo and 5 drinks (wine, beer, cider…). The tour will last 2.5h approximately.
Bilbao pintxos, food & history tour with a local
We will go from 5 to 6 bars to ensure that you have tried everything Bilbao has to offer. We will walk around the city from bar to bar, discovering the basque cuisine, local pintxos and the most popular drinks as well. Even if you see 0 guest coming there might be people joining us from other platforms, don't be shy to ask about the tour or about different schedules. You will get to know the history of Basque language and the Basque people, differences between Spain and Basque Country and the past and present of Bilbao. I am very passionate about History and basque traditions, don't be afraid of making too many questions. I will adapt the route depending on if you are more eager to walk and see places or want to try more local foods. The bars and places we will see on this route are not the main touristy ones, I will bring you to special places for a different reason each. If you are a private group, a company or a team, this is definitely the experience for you, send me a message and I will arrange something that suits you. I had been a host for up to 30 people in the past for some team-building activities. Other things to note You will have eaten enough food at the end of the experience, so you don't need to think about dinner. Let me know if you have any food restrictions or want to focus on a specific kind of food or drink.
⭐The High End Bilbao Food Tour for Foodies
Hola, If you are a foodie and want to discover why Bilbao has become the gastronomical reference of Northern Spain you must join us. We have the highest quality food & drinks route you could possibly imagine, all combined with a lovely walk around Bilbao giving you an overview of the history and most beautiful points of interest in town. All our team are passionate about our wines and local gastronomy so you are in good hands! In this food tour you will taste the best selection of pintxos (8 Basque tapas) all paired with a local variety of local drinks. You´ll be introduced to the most traditional and as well to the hot-modern pintxos (many of them with awards) and we will cover the three most important areas of Bilbao: El Ensanche, Ledesma and the Old Town so you have a 360 overview of the food scene for when you are on your own. With us you will learn a lot of interesting stories about Basque Country and we will show you the "essential local rules" to order the best food when you are on your own. You will experience it like Basque people hopping from bar to bar pairing local food with drinks. Other things to note: Do this tour on your first day for recommendations about the area Please feel free to request new dates, times and private experiences not posted This tour is not suitable for vegans or vegetarians
San Sebastian Food Tour -eatonefeedone
• 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.

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Basque Foodie Market,Pintxos and best Wines in San Sebastian
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!
CIDER HOUSE AND BASQUE FARM HOUSE
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.
Coastal "Winery Camino Trail" Walk from San Sebastian
Minimum of 2 people is needed to make the tour possible. Hey there! Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Secure your spot for two on "The Basque Immersion," a stroll along the Way of Saint James that's not just a tour—it's an experience! Perfect for all ages. Here's the plan: 8:50 AM: Hop on a train from Donostia-San Sebastian to Zarautz (just 30 minutes). - Wander through a natural reserve and along the beach. - Explore the old part with its monuments and intriguing legends. - Visit the local market, munching on fresh bread, Idiazabal cheese, apple jelly, and cider (all included). - Hike up the Roman path of the Camino de Santiago, pausing at the 1913 Torreón for breathtaking views and fresh air. - Tasting at a family Txakoli winery, savoring quality txakolis paired with local treats like tuna or anchovies. - Journey for an hour to Getaria, a medieval fishing town renowned for txakoli and grilled fish. - 2:15 PM: After the adventure, choose to return to Donostia-San Sebastián by public bus with me or stay in Getaria (highly recommended). Born and raised in this village, We've got plenty to show you—our traditions, historical tales, and the beauty of the Basque coast. Ready to dive in? Let's roll!
Cider house with guided tour and meal
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.
Food Lovers - Must Do -Pintxos Tour
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!/
Wine Tasting close to the Guggenheim museum
Join an unforgettable wine experience in the heart of Bilbao. Discover a representative wine of 5 different Spanish wine regions each carefully selected to showcase the variety and style of wines available in Spain. You'll learn everything about the story of Spanish wine since the romans and how important are the different type of soils and climate for the identity of each varietal as well as interesting facts, and how wine plays an important role in Spanish culture. Each wine will be paired with dried meats and/or cheeses! The tastings are hosted in our warm and inviting tasting room in downtown Bilbao, the perfect plan if you want a little bit of wine education or a break to meet more wine lovers! Please note: If you have any food allergies or intolerances, please let us know in advance so we can accommodate your needs.
Vineyards, castles and medieval Rioja
I will pick you up y car and cross the Ebro river to Basque land, but still we will be in Rioja area. All the trip will be beetwen vineyards and always having San Lorenzo and Cantabria mountains at north and south. A permanent pleasure for your eyes. First stop will be in the ruins of an enormous Roman bridge that was connecting during centuries both sides of this important river. Then we will have a nice walk in the medieval town of Laguardia, you will have time to get lost in its narrow streets, also you will e able to see the panoramic of almost whole Rioja. After it i will bring you to a magical place, a prehistoric dolmen,"The Witch's Hut", this place will take you to another moment of our history. then we will visit the medieval village of Briones, on of the most iconic places in Rioja, from there we will enjoy meanders of river Ebro and in autumn its colors. We will have a typical lunch, first dish, second, wine and dessert at Rodezno. After it we will visit the amazing Davalillo Castle just in the heart of river Ebro, from which we will have a privileged view of the magical Ebro valley. After it we will go back to the capital, Logroño. Other things to note Any question you can have contact me
San Sebastian's cliffs on my Yacht
We'll explore the San Sebastian coast and it's amazing cliffs on board my exclusive Yacht called Getari. Get ready to feel the sea, relax, sunbath and swim in my favorite hidden spot. We will leave the harbour and head East by paseo Nuevo and the Kursaal cubes to the virgin cliffs only visible from the sea, it's a beautiful spot, well worth the journey, and it's the perfect place to stop for a swim. We will continue on to Pasajes bay, a stunning natural harbour with a breath taking natural entrance and then make our way back to San Sebastian. Enjoy the Cantabrian sea from the comfort of my exclusive Yacht, 2 solariums, hot showers, a full equipped kitchen with a fridge for your drinks plus myself, a seasoned sailer who will do most of the sailing. Be ready to discover the stunning Basque coast from the sea in a unique Yacht. Otros aspectos destacables Please arrive 15 minutes before the starting time as we need to meet all and then get into the Yacht. If you tend to get sick, take biodramina pill against sea sickness one hour prior to departure.
Bike & Pintxos in Getxo, Scenic Bilbao's Seaside
After sharing a few of laughs we will jump on our bikes and ride through my town where I will show you local life. The local bike route will get us all the way to our first stop: UNESCO Site Bizkaia Hanging Bridge where we will enjoy great views from the bridge and the iconic towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas. We will then continue through the beach side breathing fresh air and admiring the beauty of the area until our next stop: The "Puerto Viejo" old fishermen town, where we will enjoy a break in this pintoresque hidden gem, time for drinks and pintxos! Great views and amazing photo opportunities. Time to get lost, no rush. After we enjoy the amazing Basque Cuisine we will check out the local "Fronton", icon of Basque traditional sports. Following the "Bidegorri" we will then cycle through the Cliffs Route and discover the amazing Landscape of the Bay of Biscay and its Geological formations. Be prepared for breathtaking views and the most freshest air you can get! After our deep contemplation moment we will go inside the little roads of the green country side and make our way back to our Bike shop, where you will meet the rest of the team! Other things to note 20-25 minute Metro ride to/ from City Centre My times are flexible, so don't hesitate to contact me to arrange time and date. Looking forward!
Two Family Rioja Wineries with Picnic in the Vineyards
Get ready to visit the most beautiful and with higher reputation wine region of Spain, La Rioja. This tour leaves Bilbao early in the morning. The drive (1.5 hours) is beautiful as it crosses the green national park of Gorbeia and the impressive range of mountains of Sierra Cantabria! Whether you have visited many wineries or none at all this is the tour to learn everything about the Rioja wine region. You will visit 2 different boutique wineries tasting only their finest wines and in of them you will enjoy a wonderful light picnic-style lunch with stunning views. In case the weather doesn't allow it, we will have a sheltered alternative. Be certain that at the end of the tour you would have tried all type of Rioja styles rated 90+ Parker points. We will see underground cellars with hundreds of years of history, wineries with shocking architecture, a dolmen with 5,000 years of history and Laguardia a medieval village awarded as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain and it truly is! Apart from the wine tastings, we will head to the best spots to take some pictures of stunning winery architecture such as Ysios designed by Santiago Calatrava or Marques de Riscal by Franck Gehry. The tour finishes in Bilbao (same place as where it started). So this is really a day to share a glass of wine with passionate wine drinkers and to admire the beauty of the Rioja region.
La ruta de Pintxos más auténtica y divertida
Take part in an unique pintxos tasting, paired with great wines, stopping at some of the best pintxo bars. Enjoy the Basque flavors that have conquered thousands and match them with the most renown wines like Rioja, Ribera de Duero or the local white Txakolí. This pintxo tour stops at 5 top bars, and will include 6 pintxos, 5 drinks and will finish with a traditional Basque dessert. Pintxo tour is suitable for people with food preferences (no meat, gluten-free, pregnants…). Pintxo bars are in walking distance, most in the charming Old Town of San Sebastian. From our meeting point we will visit the Old Town of San Sebastian where you will learn about Basque traditions and customs. You will visit bars off the normal tourist trail, eating and drinking like locals do. You will get to try and enjoy 6 pintxos (tapas) that I choose for you, 1 sweet pintxo and 5 drinks (wine, beer, cider…). The tour will last 2.5h approximately.
Path by the sea from Donosti to Pasaia
(MINIMUM 2 PAX) We will meet in Gros neighbourhood. I will take you to walk along one of the most beautiful maritime shores of this region, the one that takes us from the bay of San Sebastián to the bay of Pasaia on the world famous Camino de Santiago . To do this we will climb Mount Ulía and, walking along the coast, we will discover strikingly beautiful landscapes surrounded by sea, sky and land. We will make our way down to the Pasajes bay, where we will visit the fishing town of Pasai San Pedro, a town of proud rowers. Finally, we will return to the starting point by public transport. The whole experience will take us about four hours. I will share with you why this route is so dear to us, the stories about everything we will encounter along the way: fresh water sources, humble aqueducts, solitary lighthouses, hidden ruins, watchtowers from where the whales were sighted,... I will point out everything visible to the east and west from the viewpoints of the promenade, while to the north we contemplate the powerful Cantabrian Sea. If you are a group or if you book the private tour I can adapt it to your liking. Other things to note The route is accessible to people without health problems, accustomed to walking 2.5 hours on trails. The terrain is mostly flat, with some steep parts and stretches of rock and loose soil. The initial climb is 162 steps that we will take easy.
Go on Pintxos like locals
This is a tour designed to discover the best pintxo bars in the city, while discovering the history of one of the most avant-garde cities in Europe. We will start in the center of the city to visit one of the most fashionable bars among the people of Bilbao, in an exceptional architectural environment. Later, we will go to the historic center of the city, to discover the latest trends in terms of pintxos. The visit will end enjoying a hot pintxo, grilled on the spot. Is your mouth watering?
San Sebastian Sea Sunset
We will depart from San Sebastian's harbor and cruise along La Concha Bay to sail parallel to paseo nuevo to reach Zurriola beach and return towards the Bay but this time behind the island and below mount Igueldo to face west and admire the beautiful sunsets we have in San Sebastian and of course as always if you wish we will find a nice place to swim in open waters in our "private pool". Other things to note: Please be 15 minutes prior to the experience, this dock is extremely busy and loading of passengers has to be very fast as we are not allowed to be longer than 2 minutes.
Eat like a true Basque -don't be another tourist -
The gastronomic melting pot that this seaside city is, has in the last decades yielded a food scene that is as vibrant as delicious. When it comes to cooking, no other place quite compares but... Where to start? Lots of bustling pintxos bars fill the streets of Donosti, the offer is so big it can be overwhelming. How to find those that really worth it? Are you really looking to engage in the local culture & gastronomy? This experience will ensure you to get the inside track on the best local delicacies as you step into this slice of the world to learn all about our culinary star: the pintxo. I'm always excited to show how wonderful my city is and how food has shaped our culture. I’ll guide you through a genuine foodie adventure on smells, tastes, textures and anecdotes to LIVE the Real Basque culture as only an insider can show you ;) Merging the walk with the degustation of the "matchless" pintxo & typical wine, we'll stop by 5 chosen eateries: from historical hidden taverns we've been enjoying for generations to newest gourmet bars that you could easily pass by among the crowd. Join me in this gluttonous adventure and be part of the tradition that we so proudly keep alive. Eat like an authentic basque! Advisory: This is a Must do that will leave you full belly and soul. You’ll try only quality best bites, loved by locals and overlooked by visitors. (Not bread market pintxos)
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