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Authentic Basque Cooking Class in San Sebastian

108 reviews

2.5 hours

Max 10

Devour San Sebastian Cooking Class High Res 0108

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 a knowledgeable local guide and an expert chef as your hosts.
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 at a family-run restaurant in San Sebastian’s Old Town

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 ratings

Overall rating

4.4 /5

17 reviews

Rating summary by category

Guide

4.8/5

Latest reviews

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

FAQs

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.

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.

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.