Traditional Basque Cider House Day Trip, San Sebastián

Details

Duration

4 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and French.

Included

Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Cider house guided tour
Basque farmhouse tour (depending on selected option)
Tasting and lunch

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 4 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 70 Travelers·11 reviews

April 4, 2024
Michael Norden
Bemidji, Mn, United States
This tour was so informative, relaxed and just what we needed. The meal was excellent and the atmosphere was like a big family. Our guide Mia felt li...
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March 29, 2024
Kathy Garcia Egan
United States
A highlight of our (first-time) visit to Donostia‼️ Learning about the culture as well as the process related to cider production in the region was so...
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February 25, 2023
Susan
United Kingdom
What an excellent tour. I booked it as a surprise for my Cousin, and we were not disappointed. Our Tour Guide Maya was excellent, adapted the tour...
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December 13, 2022
Andrew Lynn
Wilbraham, Ma, United States
Our tour guide Maia was fantastic. She shared so much information not only about the cider making process but also about its history and importance t...
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March 18, 2022
Rowan
Navan, Ireland
This was great tour and Sandra a great guide, this is a nice change of pace getting to relax in the nice surroundings of the Astarbe cider house, tryi...
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June 15, 2024
Esther
Tilburg, Netherlands
It was a great experience! The cider and the food is fantastic, i can recommend to go there.
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If you like cider, don't miss this day trip to a Basque cider house. You'll have the opportunity to complete the experience by visiting a Basque farmhouse.

Activity Details

At the established time, we'll meet in Bengoetxea Street in San Sebastian and travel just 20 minutes to enjoy a visit to a traditional cider house.

When we arrive at our destination, we'll tour the facilities of the Basque cider house. We'll see the apple orchards, the cellars, the production process, and the history that links cider with the Basque Country.

After the tour, we'll carry out the Txotx ritual, which consists of drinking the apple broth directly from the vats. While enjoying this tasting, we'll sample a menu consisting of a traditional appetizer, a cod omelet, fried cod with peppers, grilled T-bone steak, and cheese with quince jelly and walnuts.

The tour will end after four hours, back at the starting point in San Sebastián.

If you want an even more complete experience, during the booking process, you can also choose the option of a day trip to a Basque cider house with a visit to a Basque farmhouse. In this case, we'll head to Ezkio. In this town in Gipuzkoa, we'll find the lagar de Igartubeiti, a 16th-century Basque farmhouse where we'll learn about the cider elaboration process. The total duration of this option is 5 hours.

Basque Farmhouse Tour

Cider Houses

Depending on the season and availability, we'll visit one of the following Aburuza, Astarbe, Petritegi, Iparragirre, or Saizar traditional cider houses.