Discover the Art of Idiazabal Cheese in the Basque Country
Learn how Idiazabal cheese, one of the Basque Country’s most renowned delicacies, is crafted by expert cheesemakers. On this immersive half-day tour, visit an authentic dairy farm and cheese production facility, where you'll witness the traditional process firsthand and taste several award-winning cheeses paired with local drinks.
Nestled in stunning natural surroundings, these cheese dairies are located in different parts of the Basque Country. Depending on the region visited that day, the experience may take you to Segura, deep in the lush Basque interior, or Getaria, a charming coastal town, ensuring a unique and authentic experience every time.
Along the way, soak in breathtaking landscapes of mountains, forests, or coastal views, making this tour a perfect blend of gastronomy, culture, and nature.
The tour is conducted in English and Spanish simultaneously, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience for all guests.
Options
Bilingual (English-Spanish)
Minimum group size: The minimum group size for this tour to go forward is 4 adults in total. Please check total bookings with tour operator.
Tour language: This tour is offered in bilingual. The tour leader will speak English and Spanish simultaneously.
Meeting point: This tour departs and ends from a meeting point at San Sebastian Bus Station.
Pickup included
What's included in Discover the Art of Idiazabal Cheese in the Basque Country
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Visit the medieval village of Segura, in the heart of Basque Highlands, to enjoy the local rural atmosphere before getting to the cheese farm.
Idiazabal
Enjoy a Cheese Farm detailed visit with one of the owners and learn every secrets of the Idiazabal DO Cheese production process. After the tour cheese tastings will be enjoyed with our local beloved drink: cider.
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Cider with the cheese tasting
- Transport by private vehicle
- Cheese tasting
- Rain clothes and umbrellas
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- In the event that the minimum number of participants is not reached (4 adults) to operate the tour, Local Experts Tours will send you a notice 3 days prior via the email used for the reservation. If the minimum is not reached by 4:30 pm the day before the tour, you will be notified of the cancellation and receive a full refund of the value of your reservation.
- The tour is conducted in bilingual. The tour leader will speak English and Spanish simultaneously
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Pickup and Dropoff
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 15 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please provide your hotel/apartment name and address in San Sebastian so that your pick up can be arranged. If there is no safe pick up spot there the tour operator will contact you to determine the closest point possible.
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• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
