Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian

Highlights

  • Make and eat 4 traditional Basque recipes.

  • Discover tips & tricks that will make you a better cook.

  • Cook and eat in a small group of just 10 people.

  • Step into a real working kitchen at a local restaurant.

  • Learn from an expert chef and a knowledgeable guide.

Summary

Join a small group for a hands-on cooking experience in a real restaurant kitchen, where you’ll discover the secrets of Basque cuisine and prepare four of its most famous recipes. 

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
10
Pricing (From)
Adult: (15-99 years)
€139.00
Commentary
English

Why take this tour?

Experience the traditional cuisine of the Basque Country in a way few other visitors to the city can claim. This comprehensive Basque cooking class, taught by a professional chef in a historic family restaurant, will give you a crash course in the essentials of regional cooking. Get hands-on in preparing four classic recipes, learning new skills and gaining a deeper appreciation of San Sebastian's culinary culture along the way. 

What’s included?

  • Expertly guided Basque cooking class

  • Two hosts (a local guide and a professional chef)

  • Four dishes with drink pairings (full meal)

  • Recipes to take home

  • Apron to take home

  • Small group of 10 people or fewer

  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

  • This tour is adaptable for: Pescatarians, glutten free (not celiac), Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however. Not recommended for vegetarian, vegan or kosher.

  • This event will happen inside the old town, which is a pedestrian area. Accessible only by foot. We will have a closed space where you can leave your belongings. The whole experience will be standing up.

  • This tour is not suitable for children.

  • This tour covers a full meal.

  • The tour is in English.

  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Before you go

  • Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.

  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.

  • Wear comfortable shoes. We recommend you bring a bottle of water.

  • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.

  • Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.

  • Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.

Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no-shows are non-refundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

    Mobile tickets will be accepted.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.

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