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Traditional Basque Cider House Tour

  • 56 reviews | 288 travellers
    This tour was so informative, relaxed and just what we needed. The meal was excellent and the atmosphere was like a big family. Our guide Mia felt like a person we could be family with and she was passionate about her tourist profession, besides having very good English! We recommend this tour with high regards!
    10 Michael Norden
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service starts
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service starts

Discover San Sebastián's best-kept secret with this Traditional Cider House Tour. You'll have the opportunity to learn all about this classic Spanish sidra and enjoy a tasting session.

Discover San Sebastián's best-kept secret with this Traditional Cider House Tour. You'll have the opportunity to learn all about this classic Spanish sidra and enjoy a tasting session.

Description

At the established time, we'll meet in Bengoetxea Street in San Sebastian and travel just 20 minutes to enjoy a visit to a traditional cider house.

When we arrive at our destination, we'll tour the facilities of the Basque cider house. We'll see the apple orchards, the cellars, the production process, and the history that links cider with the Basque Country.

After the tour, we'll carry out the Txotx ritual, which consists of drinking the apple broth directly from the vats. While enjoying this tasting, we'll sample a menu consisting of a traditional appetizer, a cod omelet, fried cod with peppers, grilled T-bone steak, and cheese with quince jelly and walnuts.

The tour will end after four hours, back at the starting point in San Sebastián.

Cider Houses

Depending on the season and availability, we'll visit one of the following Aburuza, Astarbe, Petritegi, Iparragirre, or Saizar traditional cider houses.

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Price

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Duration

4 hours.

Language The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and French.

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and French.

Included

Transport by minibus

English–speaking guide

Cider house guided tour

Tasting and lunch

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • Printed material is avoided.
  • Is there a water dispenser.
  • No single-use plastics are used.
  • The show represents local culture.
  • The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
  • The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
  • The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
  • The activity helps vulnerable groups.
  • The activity helps to promote peace.
  • The activity promotes local production.
  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.
  • Has a carbon footprint offset policy.

Provider

Sagardoa Route Show more

  • Sagardoa Route

    Corporate name: Asociación de Fabricantes de SIdra Natural de Gipuzkoa

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Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?

    A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.

If you have any other questions please contact us.

Meeting point

Calle Bengoetxea, 2.

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