{"id":16493,"date":"2019-12-25T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2019-12-25T10:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/devoursansebastianfoodtours.com\/?p=2824"},"modified":"2024-03-11T16:25:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T16:25:50","slug":"eating-alone-in-san-sebastian","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-in-san-sebastian\/","title":{"rendered":"Eating Alone in San Sebastian (+ Tips for Solo Travel in Donostia)"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>Eating out solo might feel a bit awkward, but eating alone in San Sebastian is not so bad. Regardless, <strong>this foodie paradise is just too good to pass up<\/strong>, even if you&#8217;re nevous about flying solo.<br \/><br \/>Given that <strong>San Sebastian is <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/solo-travel-san-sebastian\/\">a top destination for solo travelers<\/a><\/strong>, tips for eating alone in San Sebastian is something on a lot of people&#8217;s minds. Read along for our best advice and tips to make the most of it.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36378\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36378\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9046_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES.jpg\" alt=\"eating alone in san sebastian\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9046_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9046_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9046_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9046_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9046_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Eating alone in San Sebastian? Not to worry.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">What's Included<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67686ff80cbb9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #1fc2de;color:#1fc2de\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-67686ff80cbb9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-in-san-sebastian\/#Enjoy_a_solo_breakfast\" title=\"Enjoy a solo breakfast\">Enjoy a solo breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-in-san-sebastian\/#Head_out_for_pintxos\" title=\"Head out for pintxos\">Head out for pintxos<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-in-san-sebastian\/#Explore_Basque_desserts\" title=\"Explore Basque desserts\">Explore Basque desserts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-in-san-sebastian\/#Try_a_Michelin_star_restaurant\" title=\"Try a Michelin star restaurant\">Try a Michelin star restaurant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/eating-alone-in-san-sebastian\/#Meet_other_solo_travelers_on_a_food_or_walking_tour\" title=\"Meet other solo travelers on a food or walking tour\">Meet other solo travelers on a food or walking tour<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_a_solo_breakfast\"><\/span>Enjoy a solo breakfast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>San Sebastian isn&#8217;t packed with breakfast, brunch, and coffee corners the way other cities in Spain are (ahem, Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia). But they do have some great options whether you&#8217;re looking for a simple Spanish-style breakfast or more of a <strong>hearty <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/brunch-in-san-sebastian\/\"><strong>brunch in San Sebastian<\/strong><\/a>. <strong>Here are a few places we love to enjoy a little solo morning to ourselves:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/alabamacafe.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alabama Cafe<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/yellowdeli.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yellow Deli<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bideluzedonostia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cafeter\u00eda Bideluze<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re not much of a breakfast person and just want a little caffeine fix to start your day, <strong>check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/blog\/best-coffee-in-san-sebastian\/\">best coffee in San Sebastian<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_34238\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34238\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-digital-LzzjUDSwYdM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"milk being poured into coffee\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-digital-LzzjUDSwYdM-unsplash.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-digital-LzzjUDSwYdM-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-digital-LzzjUDSwYdM-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-digital-LzzjUDSwYdM-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/start-digital-LzzjUDSwYdM-unsplash-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Solo morning breakfast dates? We love &#8217;em. Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@startdig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Digital<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Head_out_for_pintxos\"><\/span>Head out for <em>pintxos<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>San Sebastian is<strong> one of the best places in Spain to eat alone.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Why?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Because <a href=\"\/blog\/txikiteo\/\"><em>txikiteo<\/em><\/a>, the local way of jumping from one bar to another and making new friends at each one, was practically created for solo travelers. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kkgKwj9l294\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">enjoying <em>pintxos<\/em><\/a> is a big part of that!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Insider&#8217;s Tips:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Head to the old part of town, which is h<strong>ome to many emblematic <em>pintxos<\/em> bars.<\/strong> Try mushrooms or crab tartlet in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ganbarajatetxea.com\/presentation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Ganbara<\/a>, a <em>pintxo<\/em> of grilled beef sirloin in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.restaurantegandarias.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Gandarias<\/a> or vegetable tempura in <a href=\"https:\/\/casaurolajatetxea.es\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Casa Urola<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n<li>If you want to step off the beaten path, try <em>pintxos<\/em>-touring in the Gros area where <strong>you\u2019ll find the best <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pintxos.es\/en\/pintxos\/completo-bodega-donostiarra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">completo <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/pintxos.es\/en\/pintxos\/completo-bodega-donostiarra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">pintxo<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>and several different versions of Spanish omelette in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bodegadonostiarra.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Bodega Donostiarra<\/a>. Yet another great neighborhood for eating pintxos is the <a href=\"\/blog\/where-to-eat-san-sebastian-centro\/\">Centro area<\/a> (and if you&#8217;re looking for a break from the bustling city center, consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/san-sebastian-centro-food-tour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Centro Neighborhood Pintxos Tour<\/strong><\/a>).<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36374\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36374\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_EXP_VI051.jpg\" alt=\"woman grabbing a pintxo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_EXP_VI051.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_EXP_VI051-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_EXP_VI051-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_EXP_VI051-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/DOSMASENLAMESA_BARCELONA_EXP_VI051-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Heading out for pintxos is a great solo activity.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_Basque_desserts\"><\/span>Explore Basque desserts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Basques love their sweets that are prepared with love and care from the very first step. One of the <strong>must-try desserts in San Sebastian is the <a href=\"\/blog\/san-sebastian-cheesecake\/\">legendary burnt cheesecake<\/a> at <a href=\"http:\/\/lavinarestaurante.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">La Vi\u00f1a<\/a>. La Vi\u00f1a put Basque-style cheesecake on the map!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>This place is extremely popular and always crowded, and is a fun place to run into other solo travelers who have come for the life-changing cheesecake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for something sweet during the afternoon and saving your cheesecake for after dinner, stop by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/TheLoaf.es\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Loaf<\/a> bakery (<em>Avenida Zurriola, 18)<\/em>. Here you\u2019ll find options from traditional croissants to matcha green tea flavored brownies.<\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36376\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36376\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9822_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-2.jpg\" alt=\"cheesecake\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9822_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9822_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9822_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9822_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D75_9822_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-2-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">La Vi\u00f1a cheesecake is worth all the hype, and then some.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_a_Michelin_star_restaurant\"><\/span>Try a Michelin star restaurant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>In San Sebastian, your options for fantatic food are endless. To take your experience to the next level, book a table in one of the many <a href=\"\/blog\/michelin-restaurants-in-san-sebastian\/\">Michelin-starred restaurants<\/a> in town. No need to worry about the fact that you\u2019re going alone\u2014in these places, <strong>the service is worth every star and the staff is used to solo diners.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The most legendary Michelin star restaurant in San Sebastian is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arzak.es\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Arzak<\/a>, the place that forms\u00a0 a big part of the city\u2019s identity. In Arzak, whether you eat with company or alone is completely secondary to the experience of taking an unforgettable deep dive into the art of Basque gastronomy.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36372\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36372\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3636995270_92e14042eb_k.jpg\" alt=\"fish dish\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3636995270_92e14042eb_k.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3636995270_92e14042eb_k-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3636995270_92e14042eb_k-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3636995270_92e14042eb_k-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/3636995270_92e14042eb_k-640x480.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">If you&#8217;ve never visited a Michelin restaurant before, do it in San Sebastian! Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/26528022@N07\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pablo Monteagudo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meet_other_solo_travelers_on_a_food_or_walking_tour\"><\/span>Meet other solo travelers on a food or walking tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>While eating alone is great, <strong>food is also a fantastic way to connect with other people.<\/strong> Taking a food tour at the beginning of your stay in San Sebastian is a fun way to get to know the local food culture and hidden gems\u2014and meet other foodies, too! Similarly, walking tours are also a great way to explore the city while meeting like-minded explorers. <strong>If you&#8217;re still worried about eating alone in San Sebastian, this is a great solution!<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<figure id=\"attachment_36375\" class=\"thumbnail wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"width: 1210px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-responsive\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36375\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D806504_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES.jpg\" alt=\"people eating and drinking together around a table\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D806504_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D806504_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D806504_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D806504_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wordpress-assets-devourtours.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/D806504_DEVOUR_TOURS_CITY_SCENES-330x220.jpg 330w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"caption wp-caption-text\">Joining a food tour is a great way to meet other travelers.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<p><em>Update Notice: This post was updated on March 6, 2024.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Want to discover the best of San Sebastian in a single day, and meet other travelers in the process? From historic landmarks and cultural institutions to scenic waterfront vistas and mouthwatering pintxos, you\u2019ll see it all on our <a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/san-sebastian-old-town-walking-tour\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Basque Culture and Traditions: Small Group Walking Tour of San Sebastian with Boat Ride &amp; Food Tasting<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><b>San Sebastian\u2019s Old Town is a popular place to visit\u2026but there\u2019s other parts of town that are worth getting to know, too. If you\u2019re looking for an evening out in a less crowded corner of the city, join us for <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/devourtours.com\/tours\/san-sebastian-centro-food-tour\/\"><b>An Evening Out in San Sebastian: Centro Neighborhood Pintxos Tour<\/b><\/a><b>. You\u2019ll get to try the city\u2019s best tortilla, visit the very first pintxos bar ever, see first-hand where the locals hang out, and more.<\/b><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eating out solo might feel a bit awkward, but eating alone in San Sebastian is not so bad. Regardless, this foodie paradise is just too good to pass up, even if you&#8217;re nevous about flying solo. 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