What does a visit to Sagardoetxea include?

Guided tour of the apple orchard: discover apple-growing culture and its natural surroundings in an engaging and educational way.
Guided tour of the museum: explore the past, present and future of apples, Basque cider and the cider-making process.
Basque cider tasting: take part in a guided tasting and discover the tradition of txotx.

Opening hours, duration and practical information

Guided tour schedule:
- Tuesday to Saturday: 11 am, 12 noon, 1 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm, 6 pm and 7 pm.
- Sundays and public holidays: 11 am, 12 noon and 1 pm.
- Closed on Mondays, except in July and August.
Duration: 1 hour
When to visit: open all year round.
Who is it for? Individual visitors, couples and families with children.
Accessibility: the museum has facilities adapted for visitors with reduced mobility.
Languages: Spanish, Basque, French and English.

Admission prices

Adults: €5.
Children aged 0–6: free.
Children aged 7–17: €3.

Apple juice is available as an optional extra for €1.

How to get to the Basque Cider Museum

Sagardoetxea – Basque Cider Museum (Kale Nagusia, 48 – Astigarraga, Gipuzkoa). GPS coordinates: 43.281204, -1.946554.

By car: parking is available in Astigarraga town centre and in the Bidebitarte industrial estate. Both are approximately a 5–10-minute walk from the museum. There is also one parking space for visitors with reduced mobility.
By public bus: a convenient option for a day trip from Donostia-San Sebastián. Bus routes BU12, BU13 and BU14 connect with Donostia (Okendo Street and Tolosa Avenue) and Hernani (Txirrita Street). The bus stop is approximately a 5-minute walk from the museum.
By private coach: download the directions to the museum.

Why visit Sagardoetxea?

Discover the roots and culture of Basque cider through an interactive experience.
Explore an educational space closely connected with nature.
Learn about Basque cider tasting and the txotx tradition.
Enjoy an experience combining nature, heritage and gastronomy in Astigarraga, near Donostia-San Sebastián.

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Visit Sagardoetxea, Basque Cider Museum

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Looking for things to do in Gipuzkoa, places to visit near Donostia-San Sebastián, or a food and drink experience? Sagardoetxea, the Basque Cider Museum in Astigarraga, invites you to discover the history of apples and Basque cider and their relationship with Basque society over the centuries.

Whether you are looking for things to do with children, planning a visit as a couple, or interested in the culture and gastronomy of the Basque Country, Sagardoetxea offers the opportunity to discover Basque cider-making traditions first-hand.

Explore the apple orchard and Basque cider culture

Take a walk through Sagardoetxea’s apple orchard and discover how the landscape changes throughout the year: apple blossom in spring, ripening fruit in summer and the harvest in autumn.

On an engaging, educational guided tour, you will learn about the history of Basque cider and how our ancestors made it. The visit continues in the museum exhibition area, where you can explore the past, present and future of apples, Basque cider and the cider-making process.

To round off the experience, enjoy a guided Basque cider tasting. Learn to recognise the different characteristics of Basque cider and discover the tradition of txotx, the customary way of serving cider in a traditional cider house.

An opportunity to discover Basque cider culture all year round.