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Gastronomy

Albaola Day Trip + Visit to a Basque Cider House

Immerse yourself in Basque culture on this day trip to the Albaola Museum. We'll see the reconstruction of a huge whaler as well as visit a cider house. Tour Details. Join us to discover the heart of Basque culture.

  • 5 hours
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  • Open on Wed, Fri, Sun

Immerse yourself in Basque culture on this day trip to the Albaola Museum. We'll see the reconstruction of a huge whaler as well as visit a cider house.

Tour Details

Join us to discover the heart of Basque culture. We will meet at number 2 of Bengoetxea Street at the scheduled time and depart from San Sebastián to Albaola, a museum dedicated to the recovery of Basque maritime heritage.

Upon arrival at the Albaola Maritime Culture Factory, we will explore the secrets of the Cantabrian Sea and learn about the past of the Basque maritime industry. The visit includes the construction of historic vessels, such as the "San Juan", a 16th-century whaler considered one of the first transoceanic cargo ships from the Basque Country to Newfoundland.

After the museum visit, we will go to a Basque cider house for a tour to learn about the production of one of northern Spain's notable beverages.

Following the tour, we will enjoy a cider tasting and a meal that includes:

Apéritif of the dayCod Spanish omeletteFried cod with peppersGrilled T-bone steakCheese, quince fruit, and nutsCider, bread, and coffee

After the meal, we'll return to San Sebastián to conclude the 5-hour trip.

Included

  • Transport by minibus
  • English–speaking guide
  • Admission to the Albaola Maritime Culture Factory
  • Food and drinks

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

Location

Activity location

Calle de Bengoetxea, 1, 20004 San Sebastián (Guipúzcoa), Spain

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