SAN SEBASTIAN CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A nine‑hour circuit of sea, pintxos and txakoli: San Sebastian and the Basque wine hills from Bilbao
A full‑day outing that pairs visits to a family txakoli winery with a guided walk through San Sebastian’s Old Town, Monte Igueldo viewpoints and the Basque coast—useful for planning the logistics of an immersive food‑and‑culture day trip.
A nine‑hour circuit of sea, pintxos and txakoli: San Sebastian and the Basque wine hills from Bilbao.
Set off from Bilbao for a compact, nine‑hour sweep of the Basque coast and hinterland: a family txakoli winery in the mountains, the atmospheric Old Town of San Sebastian with its pintxos culture, and high coastal viewpoints including Monte Igueldo and the Comb of the Wind. The day blends tasting, short walks and city exploration to condense the region’s flavours, history and seascapes into a single outing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Family txakoli and anchovies
A visit to a family winery in the Basque mountains includes tasting two txakoli wines paired with local anchovies—an intimate introduction to the region’s coastal wine tradition.
San Sebastian’s Old Town and pintxos tradition
Explore the Old Town and the city’s culinary rituals with a traditional pintxo lunch and a guide who explains the local pintxos tradition in the gastronomic capital of Spain.
Monte Igueldo and the Comb of the Wind
Photographic vantage points include the top of Monte Igueldo and Eduardo Chillida’s Comb of the Wind sculpture on the coast—short stops designed for sweeping coastal views.
What the day feels like
How the day unfolds
Over nine hours you move between mountain and sea: a morning visit and tasting at a family txakoli producer, a guided stroll through San Sebastian’s Old Town and Petit France quarter with a pintxo lunch and local drinks, plus stops at Monte Igueldo and the Comb of the Wind for photos—each element planned to showcase the Basque Country’s food culture and coastal landscape.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this day trip—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing is a 9‑hour day trip.
Price includes a private guide, the visit to San Sebastian, lunch in San Sebastian and the txakoli winery visit.
Participants must be 18 years or older.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The trip lasts 9 hours.
Is there an age requirement?
Yes—participants must be 18 years or older.
What tastings are included?
The visit to a family winery includes tasting two txakoli wines paired with local anchovies.
Is lunch provided?
Yes—lunch in San Sebastian is included as a traditional pintxo lunch with local drinks.
What sights are visited in San Sebastian?
The itinerary covers the Old Town, the Petit France quarter, La Concha beach area, Monte Igueldo and the Comb of the Wind sculpture.