Cheese & Wine private Txakoli tour from San Sebastián

This private experience from San Sebastián takes you into the heart of the Basque countryside to meet local producers and discover two of the region’s most iconic products: Idiazabal cheese and Txakoli wine.

Leaving the city behind, you will head into the mountains to visit a traditional sheep farm, where the famous Idiazabal D.O. cheese is produced. Guided directly by the shepherd, you will walk through the farm facilities and learn about the entire production process, from sheep milking to obtaining fresh milk. As part of the experience, you will even make your own fresh cheese, gaining hands-on insight into this centuries-old tradition.

After the explanations, you will enjoy a guided tasting of several cheeses, paired with local wines or cider, allowing you to appreciate the diversity of flavors created through different aging methods and techniques.

The tour continues in the Txakoli wine region, where steep vineyards overlook the sea. You will visit a family-run winery, exploring the vineyards and learning directly from the producer about the unique characteristics of Txakoli wine and the local grape varieties that thrive in this coastal environment.

The experience concludes with a Txakoli wine tasting, accompanied by local tuna, chili peppers, and a traditional pintxo, offering a perfect balance of wine, food, and landscape.

This tour is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic Basque experience, combining rural life, gastronomy, and wine culture in a relaxed and private setting.