Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian

Hands-On Basque Cooking Adventure in San Sebastian – Walks and Devour Tours

Join a hands-on Basque cooking class in San Sebastian and discover the region’s rich culinary traditions with guidance from a professional chef. Held in a professional kitchen in the seaside Gros neighborhood, away from the Old Town crowds, this small-group experience begins with an introduction to classic Basque ingredients and techniques.

Over the next two and a half hours, you’ll help prepare beloved local dishes such as a Gilda pintxo, potato omelet, codfish in pil pil sauce, red piquillo peppers, and the famous burnt Basque cheesecake. Along the way, your chef shares the cultural stories behind each recipe while teaching practical cooking skills suitable for all experience levels. After cooking, enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared paired with Basque cider, red and white wine, and ice apple cider, then take home the recipes and your apron so you can recreate these traditional flavors in your own kitchen.

Meeting Point

De Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at De Biteri Plaza, 1, 20001 Donostia, Gipuzkoa - in front of San Ignatius church.

Duration

2.5 hours

Maximum Number of Participants

10 pax

Sites Covered

San Sebastian Old Town (Parte Vieja), Historic family-run restaurant kitchen (exclusive access), 31 de Agosto Kalea, Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Coro (Santa Maria del Coro)

Inclusions

• Expertly guided Basque cooking class

• 1 host (a professional chef)

• Five dishes with drink pairings (full meal)

• Recipes to take home

• Apron to take home

• Small group of 10 people or fewer

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What should I wear?

   Comfortable shoes are recommended; you’ll be standing for most of the class in a working kitchen. It's also suggested to bring water.

2. When should I arrive?

   Please arrive 15 minutes before start time for check-in. Out of respect for the group, latecomers can’t be accommodated, and refunds aren’t available for no-shows.

3. Can dietary needs be accommodated?

   This class can adapt for pescatarians, gluten-free (non-celiac), non-alcoholic, and pregnant guests. It’s not recommended for vegetarian, vegan, or kosher diets. Guests with serious allergies must sign a waiver and email info@takewalks.com after booking to arrange ingredients.

Last updated March 11, 2026