Idiazabal cheese tour from San Sebastian Discount Tickets

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Overview

Live a unique culinary experience with our San Sebastian cheese tour, a half-day immersion into the world of Idiazabal cheese that unites landscape, tradition, and flavour. Depart from Donostia / San Sebastia to rural Gipuzcoa, visiting the medieval town of Segura before arriving at a family-run creamery. There, you’ll learn how this Basque icon is made, from Latxa sheep grazing to curdling, molding, salting, and ageing that creates its firm texture and smoky notes. With your guide, explore the facilities, learn to spot quality seals, and taste several award-winning cheeses paired with local cider, discovering notes of milk, nuts, and herbs. Including hotel pick-up and drop-off and private transport this cheese journey is ideal for food lovers eager to explore the craft behind Idiazabal, the pride of the Basque Country.

Pickup Information

We can pick you up at any hotel/apartment of your convenience in San Sebastian. Please provide name and address. After booking we will send you a confirmation email.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Segura
Visit the medieval village of Segura, in the heart of Basque Highlands, to enjoy the local rural atmosphere before getting to the cheese farm.
Duration: 45 mins
2. Idiazabal
Enjoy a Cheese Farm detailed visit with one of the owners and learn every secrets of the Idiazabal DO Cheese production process. After the tour cheese tastings will be enjoyed with our local beloved drink: cider.
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

Hotel pick up and drop off

Local guide

Alcoholic beverages

Access ticket to cheese farm

Transport by private vehicle

Cheese tasting

Exclusion

Rain clothes and umbrellas

Lunch

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

A minimum of 4 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.

Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Supplied by Local Experts Tours

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