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
Verified ratings
4.4 /5
based on 17 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.4 /5
17 reviewsRating summary by category
Latest reviews
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, 2026 Excellent
Our chef was fantastic. He shared his personal experiences, notable food history, and the significance of the food we prepared and ate together. This experience inspired us to make cooking classes a tradition when we travel.
Viator customer · Bianca · Apr 13, 2026 Great
Loved the guide, very informative and Mattin was great! Would have been good to do a little more cooking and explain a little more about Basque Cheesecake. The cooking is all done at once, not everyone has a bowl etc, just one bowl so not everyone gets a chance to do everything.
GetYourGuide customer · Sarah · Apr 10, 2026 Excellent
We had a great time! The food was delicious and the guides were tremendous.
GetYourGuide customer · Kelly · United States · Oct 23, 2025 Excellent
Hector was a knowledgeable and engaging host between our party of six and another group of four—the kitchen layout could’ve made that challenging, but he made sure to pull everyone together. The chef (so sorry I don’t recall his name!) was gracious and patient with our varying levels of comfort and competence. The meal was tasty, and the overall experience was well-timed without feeling rushed.
Tripadvisor customer · Ben · Oct 18, 2025
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Latest reviews
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, 2026 Excellent
Our chef was fantastic. He shared his personal experiences, notable food history, and the significance of the food we prepared and ate together. This experience inspired us to make cooking classes a tradition when we travel.
Viator customer · Bianca · Apr 13, 2026 Great
Loved the guide, very informative and Mattin was great! Would have been good to do a little more cooking and explain a little more about Basque Cheesecake. The cooking is all done at once, not everyone has a bowl etc, just one bowl so not everyone gets a chance to do everything.
GetYourGuide customer · Sarah · Apr 10, 2026 Excellent
We had a great time! The food was delicious and the guides were tremendous.
GetYourGuide customer · Kelly · United States · Oct 23, 2025 Excellent
Hector was a knowledgeable and engaging host between our party of six and another group of four—the kitchen layout could’ve made that challenging, but he made sure to pull everyone together. The chef (so sorry I don’t recall his name!) was gracious and patient with our varying levels of comfort and competence. The meal was tasty, and the overall experience was well-timed without feeling rushed.
Tripadvisor customer · Ben · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
We loved this cooking class! Both our guide and chef were a joy to be with. We were able to participate as much or as little as we wanted and the food we made with the help of the chef was fantastic. While preparing the food it didn’t seem like a lot, but we were totally stuffed by the end of the class. If you enjoy cooking you will enjoy this class, stop thinking about it and just book it!
GetYourGuide customer · Jacqueline · United States · Oct 13, 2025 Excellent
I loved the food, the chef and the guide, Mila was very welcoming and told us a lot about the area and History of San Sebastian. It was a great experience, 100% recommend.
GetYourGuide customer · Magdalena · Poland · Oct 12, 2025 Excellent
Lovely guide nd chef and a great group of fellow cooks
GetYourGuide customer · Matt · United Kingdom · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
Delicious, fun, educational, and delightful! Gabby our guide was so friendly and made us feel welcome. Natalia our chef was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly too. Each dish tasted fantastic! To be able to cook together was enjoyable and I learned a lot. We made a 5 course meal and ate together while we also enjoyed the wine pairing. We met such nice people and it was a great way to learn about basque cuisine and tradition. I highly recommend! 5 stars
Tripadvisor customer · Aimee1968 · Oct 11, 2025 Excellent
Alles war sehr gut vorbereitet. Guide und Koch sachkundig und sehr sehr sympathisch. Richtig schön
GetYourGuide customer · Harald · Germany · Oct 08, 2025FAQs
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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