Traditional Basque Cider House Day Trip
Activity Details
At the established time, we'll meet in Bengoetxea Street in San Sebastian and travel just 20 minutes to enjoy a visit to a traditional cider house.
When we arrive at our destination, we'll tour the facilities of the Basque cider house. We'll see the apple orchards, the cellars, the production process, and the history that links cider with the Basque Country.
After the tour, we'll carry out the Txotx ritual, which consists of drinking the apple broth directly from the vats. While enjoying this tasting, we'll sample a menu consisting of a traditional appetizer, a cod omelet, fried cod with peppers, grilled T-bone steak, and cheese with quince jelly and walnuts.
The tour will end after four hours, back at the starting point in San Sebastián.
If you want an even more complete experience, during the booking process, you can also choose the option of a day trip to a Basque cider house with a visit to a Basque farmhouse. In this case, we'll head to Ezkio. In this town in Gipuzkoa, we'll find the lagar de Igartubeiti, a 16th-century Basque farmhouse where we'll learn about the cider elaboration process. The total duration of this option is 5 hours.
Basque Farmhouse Tour
If you want an even more complete experience, during the booking process, you can also choose the option of a day trip to a Basque cider house with a visit to a Basque farmhouse. In this case, we'll head to Ezkio. In this town in Gipuzkoa, we'll find the lagar de Igartubeiti, a 16th-century Basque farmhouse where we'll learn about the cider elaboration process. The total duration of this tour is 5 hours.
Cider Houses
Depending on the season and availability, we'll visit one of the following Aburuza, Astarbe, Petritegi, Iparragirre, or Saizar traditional cider houses.
More Information
Duration
4 - 5h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and French.
Included
Transport by minibus
English–speaking guide
Cider house guided tour
Basque farmhouse tour (depending on selected option)
Tasting and lunch
When to book?
You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability conditions
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- Is there a water dispenser.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The show represents local culture.
- The indigenous community participates in the management of the activity.
- The activity helps the conservation of biodiversity.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- The activity helps vulnerable groups.
- The activity helps to promote peace.
- The activity promotes local production.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Promotes local employment.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
-
Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
-
Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
-
Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
-
Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?
A - Sagardoa Route Corporate name: Asociación de Fabricantes de SIdra Natural de Gipuzkoa Registered Office: Nabarra Oñatz, 7- bajo, Astigarraga, Spain Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): G20132650 Contact information Email: info@sagardoa.eus Phone: +34 943336811 - This supplier is commited to providing services in accordance with applicable European Union laws.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
You may also be interested in
Calle Bengoetxea, 2