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. At the indicated time, we'll meet at number 2 of Bengoetxea Street and depart San Sebastián for Albaola, a museum dedicated to recovering Basque maritime heritage.

Upon arrival at the Albaola Maritime Culture Factory, we'll explore the secrets of the Cantabrian Sea and learn about the Basque maritime industry. The visit includes the construction site of historic vessels, notably the old whaler "San Juan" from the 16th century, which is among the first transoceanic cargo ships sailing from the Basque Country to Newfoundland.

After the museum tour, we'll visit a Basque cider house for a tour showcasing the production of this northern Spanish beverage.

Following the tour, participants will enjoy a cider tasting and a meal consisting of:

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

After the meal, we will return to San Sebastián, concluding the trip in a total of 6 hours.