BASQUE COUNTRY
with Griffin Halpern
Private and small-group food tours, hikes and outdoor activities in and around San Sebastián.
15
unique experiences in the Basque Country
+1600
tours made since 2016
63
championed local restaurants
GUEST REVIEWS
★★★★★
“If you’re going to San Sebastian to experience the food then book Griffin’s tour for your first night… It’s honestly the best thing you can do to make the most of your trip.”
Sarah
PINTXO TOUR · SEPT 2026
★★★★★
“This hike was one of the highlights of our trip to San Sebastián. Griffin is the best guide… Couldn’t recommend more!”
Lainey & Eric · Mexico
COASTAL HIKE · AUG 2026
★★★★★
“I was a bit weary that he is an American doing a Pintxos tour in San Sebastián, but I quickly realized that he is a special person who has embraced this culture and its traditions… We visited several local, traditional, non-touristy places that were off the beaten path.”
Joe · Atlanta, USA
PINTXO TOUR · SEPT 2026
—— Griffin Halpern
“After 15 enriching years living, exploring, and building a life in the Basque Country, complete with a Basque wife and child, a thriving craft brewery, and deep local roots, I’ve developed an intimate understanding of this remarkable region.”
FOUNDER OF PINTXOTOUR
Every experience is built around the people on it, whether that’s your private group or a small shared one. Behind each one is our network of local chefs, producers and guides, so you spend your time eating, walking and exploring, not queueing or guessing.
WHAT WE DO
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Pintxo crawls through the Old Town, cider house dinners, txakoli vineyards, artisan cheese makers, jamón masterclasses and craft beer and kombucha tastings. The right bars at the right time, and the stories behind every bite.
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Guided hikes on Ulia, Jaizkibel, Hernio and Peñas de Aia, and along the coastal Camino de Santiago. Sea cliffs, mountain views and a well-earned lunch at the end.
03 /
Bachelor and bachelorette parties, family gatherings, birthdays, reunions and company trips. Tell us the occasion and the group, and we plan the day or the whole weekend: food, activities, transport and reservations.
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We work as local fixers for film and TV productions and content creators, including projects for Netflix and YouTube. Locations, local contacts, logistics and on-the-ground problem solving across the Basque Country.
ON THE TABLE
From a gilda at the counter of an Old Town bar to a plated pintxo you would never find on your own. We know which bar does which dish best, and when to arrive.
CONTACT
Tell us what you have in mind, your dates and the size of your group. We reply personally, usually within 24 hours.