"Basque Whaleship & Cider House" tour + meal from San Sebastian
Get to know the heart of Basque culture, the history of the sea and cider with a visit to the reconstruction of the whale ship San Juan and an experience in a cider house by tasting the traditional cider house menu!
- The guided tour, as it is a shared service, may be in several languages depending on the origin of the clients.
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"Basque Whaleship & Cider House" tour + meal from San Sebastian
What's included in "Basque Whaleship & Cider House" tour + meal from San Sebastian
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Albaola, Itsas Kultur Faktoria
This experience is a proposition to get to know our cultural and gastronomic heritage! In the 16th century our fishermen and sailors made long expeditions to Newfoundland in search of whales and cod. The favorite drink of these sailors was cider… indeed, each sailor drank no less than 3 liters of cider a day! Most of the cider from Basque farmhouse cellars/presses was supplied to these expeditions. You can get to know first-hand the reconstruction of the 16th-century whaling ship San Juan, sunk in the cold waters off Canada. The drawings of the ship go back to its origins, and it will soon set sail again for the Canadian waters it visited centuries ago.
You will get to know the family that runs it and the steps required to make Basque cider will be explained. You will then taste the product, first bottled and then sitting down into a traditional cider house menu. We will later return to San Sebastian so that you can continue enjoying our land.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Traditional Cider House Menu: Cod Omelette, Fried Cod with peppers, Grilled T-Bone Steak & Cheese, quince & nuts. The meal includes the tasting of different blends of cider from the barrel.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
