Basque Country Food & Wine Tours

Taste the Basque Country Through Its Food & Wine

Food is one of the best ways to understand the Basque Country. From the lively pintxos bars of San Sebastian to traditional markets, mountain farms and vineyards, Basque gastronomy reflects the character of the region: local, generous and deeply connected to its land.

With Euskal Motivo, discover the Basque Country through private food and wine experiences designed around your interests. Taste local specialties, meet passionate producers, explore authentic markets and discover some of the finest wines of the region.

Our private food and wine tours can take you along the Basque coast, into the Pyrenean foothills or further north to the vineyards of Bordeaux.

San Sebastian Pintxos & Food Tour

San Sebastian is one of the great food destinations of Europe and an ideal place to discover Basque gastronomy.

Join your private guide for a culinary exploration of the city’s historic streets and traditional pintxos bars. Rather than simply visiting restaurants, the experience introduces you to the culture surrounding pintxos: how locals order, share and enjoy food with friends.

Taste a selection of traditional and contemporary pintxos, discover local ingredients and learn about the culinary traditions that have made San Sebastian famous.

Depending on your preferences, your San Sebastian food tour can include classic pintxos, local seafood, Basque cheeses, cured meats and regional wines or cider.

The experience can be adapted to your tastes, from a relaxed introduction to Basque cuisine to a more gastronomic exploration of San Sebastian.

Basque Markets, Local Producers & Traditional Specialties

For a deeper understanding of Basque gastronomy, explore the markets and local producers where the region’s food culture begins.

In Bayonne, discover traditional products and local specialties while exploring the city’s historic market culture. Taste some of the products that define the Basque table, including local charcuterie, Ossau-Iraty sheep’s cheese, Basque cake and the famous chocolate of Bayonne.

In Espelette and the surrounding villages, discover the products of the Basque countryside and the famous Espelette pepper, an essential ingredient of local cuisine.

These experiences are not simply food tastings. They are an opportunity to meet producers, understand traditional know-how and discover how the landscape, climate and culture of the Basque Country shape its cuisine.

Irouleguy Wine, Basque Farms & Kintoa Ham

Beyond the coast lies a very different Basque Country, where vineyards, farms and mountain villages shape a remarkable food and wine landscape.

Travel into the interior to discover the vineyards of Irouleguy, one of the most distinctive wine regions of the French Basque Country. Set among the foothills of the Pyrenees, the Irouleguy appellation produces red, rosé and white wines deeply connected to its mountainous terroir.

A private wine experience can include a visit to a local winery, an introduction to the vineyards and a tasting of Irouleguy wines.

The journey can also take you to a traditional Basque farm, where you can discover local agricultural traditions and taste regional products.

Further into the Aldudes Valley, discover the world of Kintoa, the exceptional Basque pork raised in the mountains. Visit a traditional ham-drying facility and learn about the production of Kintoa ham, a product closely associated with the local landscape and farming traditions.

This is an ideal experience for travelers looking to go beyond the usual tourist routes and discover the authentic food culture of the Basque interior.

Wooden statue of a shepherd and his dog facing the mountain

Bordeaux Wine Tours: Saint-Émilion, Médoc & Pessac-Léognan

The food and wine journey can also continue beyond the Basque Country to the vineyards of Bordeaux. Explore the famous wine regions surrounding Bordeaux with a private guide and chauffeur, combining wine discovery with the history, landscapes and heritage of the region.

Saint-Émilion Wine Tour: Discover the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion and the surrounding vineyards. Visit selected wine estates, learn about Bordeaux’s winemaking traditions and enjoy tastings in an exceptional setting.

Médoc & Left Bank Wine Tour: Explore Bordeaux’s famous Left Bank, home to prestigious appellations such as Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pauillac and Saint-Estèphe.

Travel along the legendary Route des Châteaux and discover the grand estates and gravelly terroirs that have shaped the reputation of Médoc wines.

Pessac-Léognan Wine Tour: South of Bordeaux, discover Pessac-Léognan, an appellation known for both exceptional red wines and elegant white wines.

Wine tours can be tailored around your interests, whether you are passionate about Bordeaux’s classified growths, smaller family estates, architecture, wine tasting or the history of the vineyards.