Join a small group for a hands-on San Sebastian cooking experience in a professional kitchen, where you’ll discover the secrets of Basque cuisine and prepare its most famous recipes.
Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian
Summary Description
Highlights
- Prepare and enjoy a full 5-dish Basque menu from start to finish
- Exclusive access to a private, family-run restaurant
- Includes Basque cider pouring, local wines, and specialty drinks
- Small-group experience with recipes and souvenir apron included
- Learn from an expert chef and ask all your questions.
Description
Experience the traditional cuisine of the Basque Country in a way few other visitors to the city can claim. This top-rated Basque cooking class, taught by a professional chef will give you a crash course in the essentials of regional cooking. Get hands-on in preparing classic recipes, learning new skills and gaining a deeper appreciation of San Sebastian's culinary culture along the way.
Join one of the top-rated San Sebastián cooking classes and discover authentic Basque cuisine in a private, family-run restaurant—opened exclusively for your small group. Led by a professional local chef, this hands-on Basque cooking experience is perfect for food lovers of all skill levels, with no prior cooking experience required.
Over approximately two and a half hours, learn how to prepare a full menu of traditional Basque dishes from scratch. Create iconic regional specialities, including a classic Gilda pintxo, Spanish tortilla (potato omelette), cod in pil pil sauce, red piquillo peppers, and the famous Basque burnt cheesecake. As you cook, your chef will share expert techniques, local tips, and the cultural stories behind each dish.
After cooking, sit down to enjoy the complete meal you’ve prepared, paired with authentic Basque drinks. Learn how to pour traditional Basque cider and enjoy it alongside carefully selected red and white wines, plus a unique ice apple cider for a memorable local tasting experience. Before you leave, take home printed recipes and a souvenir apron so you can recreate these authentic Basque dishes in your own kitchen.
Included / Excluded
- Expertly guided Basque cooking class
- Hosted by a professional local chef
- Five dishes with drink pairings (full meal)
- Small group of 10 people or fewer
- Recipes to take home
- Apron to take home
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: De Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at De Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa - in front of San Ignatius church.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/e8VWWpr6PUfwSARD6
End Location: Nafarroa Hiribidea, 3, Nafarroa Hiribidea, 3, 20013 Donostia / San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
End Location Notes: Koruko Andre Mariaren basilika - 31 de Agosto Kalea, 46, 20003 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain Steps in front of Santa Maria del Coro Church, by the White sculpture attached to the church wall
End Location Direction: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Koruko+Andre+Mariaren+basilika/@43.3238475,-1.9866756,19z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0xd51a54dd38226ad:0xdb2eebc4fbde2c9e!8m2!3d43.3238872!4d-1.9866143!16s%2Fm%2F0g56hlv
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
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.
- 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
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Ticket Age Range
Adult (15+)
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
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.
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 10
- Category: Food & Drink
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