--- type: "Article" title: "Pintxos tour through San Sebastián" description: "In San Sebastián in the Basque Country there are hundreds of pintxo bars. Tapas can be found on every corner. Here are my tips for a pintxo tour:" resource: "https://travelmemo.com/spain/pintxos-tour-san-sebastian" author: "Katja Birrer" publisher: "Travelmemo" photo_count: 15 tags: ["Culture", "Experience", "Spain"] entities: - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/places/spain" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culture" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/experience-travel" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/culinary-tourism" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/topics/itinerary" - "https://travelmemo.com/ontology/organizations/getyourguide" - "https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer" generated: { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer", at: 2026-07-04T14:06:15+00:00 } verified: - { by: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/walter-schaerer", at: 2019-10-06T14:04:39+00:00 } sources: - id: photos resource: pintxos-tour-san-sebastian.md#photos title: "Original photography by Katja Birrer" author: "human:https://travelmemo.com/author/katja-birrer" last_modified: 2019-07-02 timestamp: 2026-07-04T14:06:15+00:00 --- # Pintxos tour through San Sebastián > San Sebastián, the pintxo capital of Spain's Basque Country, combines 16 Michelin stars with hundreds of pintxo bars in its Old Town, making it one of the world's great food destinations. Pintxos — toasted baguette slices piled with creative toppings — are a cornerstone of Basque culinary culture and can be enjoyed for as little as €2–4 each. ## Destination San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque), Basque Country, northern Spain. The Old Town (Casco Viejo) is the epicentre of pintxo culture. ## Getting there Not specified in the article. ## When to go Arrive at bars around 7 p.m. to avoid crowds; going two hours later means packed, narrow bars. Note that some pintxo bars close on Mondays. ## Why visit San Sebastián holds the world's highest concentration of Michelin stars and is the heartland of pintxo culture, with over 200 pintxo bars in the Old Town alone offering everything from classic Gilda skewers to inventive gourmet creations. ## What to see - **Casco Viejo (Old Town)** — The historic centre of San Sebastián, densely packed with pintxo bars where snacks are artfully piled high on bar counters. ## What to do - **Pintxos bar crawl** — Move from bar to bar as the locals do, having one or two pintxos and a small glass of Txakoli, Rioja, or a zurito (small beer) at each stop. - **Guided pintxos tour via GetYourGuide** — A local guide leads you through the Old Town; the standard tour includes four pintxos and four glasses of wine per person. - **Try the Gilda** — The classic pintxo — hot peppers, olives, and anchovies on a skewer — named after Rita Hayworth's 1946 film role. - **Visit Ganbara Bar** — A famous pintxo bar in the Old Town, noted in particular for its shrimp pintxos. - **Visit La Cepa** — A well-known bar featuring pintxos displayed alongside hanging hams. ## Good to know Cold pintxos are self-service from the bar counter; warm varieties must be ordered from the bartender. Prices run €2–4 per pintxo, with drinks costing roughly the same per serving. Gluten-free options exist. Some bars, including the popular Borda Berri, are closed on Mondays. ## Photos ```yaml photos: - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/bilbao-tour-travel-memo-16.jpg" caption: "Ausgewählte Pintxos der Vermuteria" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/was-tun-in-bilbao-top-10-tip"] captured: 2019-06-24 credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-13.jpg" caption: "Gilda Pintxos mit Oliven, Sardellen und Peperoni" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.3243, longitude: -1.9849} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-27.jpg" caption: "Verführerische Pintxos ohne Ende" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-02 geo: {latitude: 43.3231, longitude: -1.9844} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-7.jpg" caption: "Crevetten-Pintxos der Bar Ganbara" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.324, longitude: -1.9858} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-8.jpg" caption: "Etagère mit Pintxos" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.324, longitude: -1.9858} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-10.jpg" caption: "La Cepa Bartheke mit Pintxos" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.3243, longitude: -1.9849} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-11.jpg" caption: "Noch mehr Pintxo-Variationen" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.3243, longitude: -1.9849} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/viura-villabuena-vitoria-gasteiz-8.jpg" caption: "Pintxos mit Schinken zum aufwärmen" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.3236, longitude: -1.9834} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-5.jpg" caption: "Baskische Pintxo-Namen, daneben auf Spanisch" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.324, longitude: -1.9858} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-9.jpg" caption: "Pinchos auf Spanisch. Sogar glutenfrei!" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.324, longitude: -1.9858} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-17.jpg" caption: "Sirimiri Pintxos Bar" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.3236, longitude: -1.9864} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-3.jpg" caption: "Schinken und Pintxos der Casa Alcalde" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-4.jpg" caption: "Casa Vergara Pintxos Bar mit regionalem Txakoli Weisswein" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.3236, longitude: -1.9866} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/viura-villabuena-vitoria-gasteiz-9.jpg" caption: "Reisgericht mit Poulet: Nicht alle \"Pintxos\" kommen mit einem Spiess" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.3236, longitude: -1.9864} credit: "Walter Schärer" - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/san-sebastian-basque-country-spain-14.jpg" caption: "Beliebte Pintxo-Bar am freien Tag" keywords: ["https://reisememo.ch/europa/spanien/san-sebastian-pintxos-tour"] captured: 2019-07-01 geo: {latitude: 43.3235, longitude: -1.9839} credit: "Walter Schärer" ```