HONDARRIBIA SIGHTSEEING and GASTRONOMIC SOCIETY - Gastronomic Adventure | 6 hours

9 Reviews | San Sebastian
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • 4-course traditional Basque dinner with drinks
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Overview

We’ll visit Hondarribia, the town with two faces that looks out over the beaches and cliffs of neighboring France. It is advisable to go with a happy stomach because we will get to know (and enjoy) a gastronomic socieded from the inside. How? Eating, drinking, toasting and celebrating life like the Basque people.

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Itinerary

  • Jaizkibel (Pass By)

    You will begin your journey in San Sebastian and drive one of the most scenic roads along Basque Coast, where the harsh landscape of Mount Jaizkibel cuts into the ocean. On the way, your guide will give you an introduction on the history of the area, and what to expect throughout the experience.

  • Capitania Puerto Deportivo de Hondarribia

    First, we will stop in the fishing port of Hondarribia and dive into the history of local sailors, pirates and explorers to understand the intimate relation between the Basques and the ocean. You'll also immerse yourself in some of the oldest fishing traditions and find out what are our favorite seafood delicacies.

    15 minutes

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    We will continue towards the fishermen’s village called Marina, where the elderly congregate on benches along packed with bustling pintxo bars San Pedro Street. Colorful buildings located along this promenade used to be old fish markets and fishermen’s huts. There is no better place than Marina to stop for a drink - ‘topa’(cheers)!

    30 minutes

  • Muralla de Hondarribia

    From Marina we will take a pleasant walk to the fortified part of Hondarribia that sets the stage for some of Basque Country’s most glorious battles. Its narrow streets, flowers draped from the balconies and medieval charm creates an extraordinary atmosphere and cultural context. We will also take time to discover a hidden collection of tapestries by Rubens in the castle of Emperor Charles V.

    30 minutes

  • Historic Center of Hondarribia

    Hope you are hungry because it’s high time to head to shrouded in secrecy, Basque gastronomic society! ‘Txokos’ - as we call them in Euskara are not just places to cook and eat but most of all they play an enormously important part in our social life. We will be welcomed by our friend and an excellent chef - Fernando who, apparently fell into a clay pot with Basque fish stew ‘marmitako’ as a child and since then can’t live without cooking….and eating! Fernando will prepare for us authentic Basque dinner using highest quality products from the local garden and fishing port we have visited earlier today. Your plates will sequentially fill up with mouth-watering anchovies, Basque tomato salad with home-marinated tuna fish, baked monkfish and ‘pantxineta’ - vanilla custard, puff pastry and roast almond dessert! Gastronomic society is a unique opportunity to actively participate in a local culture - cook, eat, sing and laugh just as you were Basque for a day!

    2 hours

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

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An forgettable experience.

Published on Jun, 2024

We had an unforgettable evening with our awesome guide Anya. We spent the first half of the tour traveling to Basque landmarks and exploring the 13th century medieval town of Hondarribia. Anya was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain the history of everything that we were seeing. The highlight of the city is the castle, which is now a hotel. After the tour, Anay took us to her private gastronomy and social club where we had an incredible dinner. We learned about the food that we were eating and the proper way to serve the local wine. Each course was prepared by a private chef that put his love and passion into everything he served. We felt like we were eating dinner at someone’s house. If you can for this tour into your agenda, do not miss it!

Best day EVER

Published on Nov, 2023

Ania is the best tour guide EVER. She went above and beyond any expectation we had. She made the experience of every moment very special. Andres, our chef, was delightful. And omg the food!! It was our first experience at a gastronomic society and we loved it. We went up into the hills to see the natural boundary between Spain and France, and then on to Hondarribia. Ania shared some of the history of the region, which we thoroughly enjoyed. We had the best day, it is a highlight we will never forget.

A fantastic experience!

Published on Oct, 2023

It is a very complete visit, not only to get to know the magnificent town of Hondarribia, but also to learn about the local culture and traditions. Meal in the society is a unique experience, with a very good menu of very good quality and an opportunity to get to know the true way of life of the local people. The guides Ania and Ernes were magnificent, authentic experts who made my visit super enjoyable and unforgettable.

Basque experience not to be missed

Published on Aug, 2023

Visiting Ernes' gastronomic society for dinner was a highlight of our trip. Get an inside perspective on a typical Basque tradition. Great food and incredibly interesting.

Best Tour in Basque Country

Published on Jun, 2023

Amazing experience with IKUSNAHI tours. We did 3 separate tours from San Sebastián during our week there. Ania, our tour guide for all 3, was awesome. Her attitude, knowledge and personality really made us feel like we were traveling with a local friend.

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