Basque Farmhouse + Cider House Tour

On this tour to the Igartubeiti winepress, we will visit a 16th-century farmhouse and a Basque cider house. A delicious lunch is included.

Tour Highlights

Pickup will be at the indicated time at Calle Bengoetxea in San Sebastián, from where we will proceed to Ezkio. In this Guipuzcoan area, we will find the Igartubeiti winepress, a 16th-century Basque farmhouse where we will learn about the elaboration process of cider.

During the visit, we will observe the wooden materials used to squeeze the apples. The cider production in the 16th century involved multiple artisanal processes, which we will explore.

After the exploration, we will visit a Basque cider house. Depending on the season and availability, we will visit one of the following: Aburuza, Astarbe, Petritegi, Iparragirre, or Saizar cider house.

Here, we will take a guided tour around the site and afterward, taste a traditional cider. Lunch will be served, featuring a menu that includes cod omelette, fried cod, grilled steaks, cheese with marmalade and nuts, bread, cider, and water.

Post-lunch, we will return to the meeting point in San Sebastián, concluding the 6-hour tour.