Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian
2.5 hours
Max 10
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Build your own Gildas and cook four Basque dishes with the guidance of a professional chef. Enough food for a full meal including dessert and drink pairings.
- Uncover the techniques behind San Sebastian's most beloved dishes, from the art of flipping a potato omelet perfectly to the unique process involved in creating a traditional sauce.
- Cook alongside just 10 other guests, with an expert chef as your host.
- Gain practical culinary skills in a functional kitchen, learning recipes and techniques that you’ll use long after your time in San Sebastian has ended.
- Sites Visited
- Private kitchen in San Sebastian’s Gros neighborhood
- Tour Includes
- Small-group cooking class and all the ingredients
- Guided cooking class in English
- 5 dishes (enough for a full meal)
- 3 drinks
- Recipes and apron to take home
Get hands-on in this San Sebastian cooking class in a private kitchen.
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Verified Customer reviews
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4.4 /5
based on 17 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.4 /5
17 reviewsRating summary by category
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Excellent
We had a fantastic time at this cooking class in San Sebastián! We learned how to make several Basque favorites, including Gildas, txistorra, tortilla, and Basque cheesecake. Everything we made was delicious, and the class was both fun and informative. The atmosphere was relaxed and engaging, and we had a great time cooking, eating, and learning about Basque cuisine. The experience also included plenty of local drinks, including cider, txakoli, and Rioja wine.
Viator customer · Poppy · May 30, 2026 Excellent
Great chef, lots of fun and enjoyed thoroughly
Tripadvisor customer · vicki · May 25, 2026 Excellent
We did this to round out our food focus in San Sebastián, as we had separately done Pintxos tours and a restaurant meal. This was great in that it gave really good insight into how to make classics, especially Tortilla and Basque Cheesecake, and provided recipes. Our food also managed to taste good, so we were well guided. The atmosphere with Alberto and the other participants was great. More expensive than some other tours, but on balance we were happy with the value and we got a really good different experience.
GetYourGuide customer · Henry · May 17, 2026 Excellent
A wonderful introduction to basque food! In 2-1/2 hours, Carlos showed us how to put together a four course meal with cider and wine pairings. So good!
GetYourGuide customer · Kathy · May 15, 2026 Great
It was a very informative class. I just hadn’t realized that there would only be one cooking station so it was less individually involved than I had anticipated. Well organized and pleasant experience.
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · May 10, 2026
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Excellent
We had a fantastic time at this cooking class in San Sebastián! We learned how to make several Basque favorites, including Gildas, txistorra, tortilla, and Basque cheesecake. Everything we made was delicious, and the class was both fun and informative. The atmosphere was relaxed and engaging, and we had a great time cooking, eating, and learning about Basque cuisine. The experience also included plenty of local drinks, including cider, txakoli, and Rioja wine.
Viator customer · Poppy · May 30, 2026 Excellent
Great chef, lots of fun and enjoyed thoroughly
Tripadvisor customer · vicki · May 25, 2026 Excellent
We did this to round out our food focus in San Sebastián, as we had separately done Pintxos tours and a restaurant meal. This was great in that it gave really good insight into how to make classics, especially Tortilla and Basque Cheesecake, and provided recipes. Our food also managed to taste good, so we were well guided. The atmosphere with Alberto and the other participants was great. More expensive than some other tours, but on balance we were happy with the value and we got a really good different experience.
GetYourGuide customer · Henry · May 17, 2026 Excellent
A wonderful introduction to basque food! In 2-1/2 hours, Carlos showed us how to put together a four course meal with cider and wine pairings. So good!
GetYourGuide customer · Kathy · May 15, 2026 Great
It was a very informative class. I just hadn’t realized that there would only be one cooking station so it was less individually involved than I had anticipated. Well organized and pleasant experience.
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · May 10, 2026 Excellent
Albierto was very professional & informative. We learned lots & enjoyed the whole experience!
Tripadvisor customer · Michele · May 09, 2026 Excellent
Fun way to knowing the different culture of food in Spain! Would do it again!!
GetYourGuide customer · GetYourGuide · May 07, 2026 Excellent
We had a fun cooking class with a professional chef, Mattin, he explained all the steps and you can participate as much as you wish. The best was the cheesecake!
Tripadvisor customer · LilliMadrid · May 07, 2026 Excellent
Carlos was excellent! It was a small group so very hands-on experience. The food was great and we left with all the recipes!
Viator customer · lcoakley · May 06, 2026 Excellent
We had a great time and learned a lot about basque cooking. We made several dishes, tasted wines of the area as well as Cider and enjoyed eating all the dishes we prepared. It was a very relaxed environment, we made new friends and had all our questions answered about visiting the area. Everything was well organized and ready to go when we arrived. We would do it again!
GetYourGuide customer · Sharon · Apr 15, 2026FAQs
Can my dietary needs be accommodated in this cooking class?
This tour is adaptable for those who don't drink alcohol, don't eat pork, or are gluten free (not celiacs). If you have another dietary requirement or food allergy, please contact us at [email protected] for a private cooking class.
Can my child attend this cooking class?
Unfortunately, due to the prevalence of sharp knives, hot stoves, and high surfaces, this experience is not suitable for children under 12. Families with teenagers are welcome to join.
I use a wheelchair, can I do the cooking class?
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee accommodations for wheelchairs. The kitchen has limited space and includes high tables with stools.
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