Other Tourist Scams in San Sebastian

Pintxos Bar Tab Manipulation

In some La Parte Vieja (Old Town) pintxos bars, staff manipulate the tab count by adding extra rounds to the bill, especially when bars are crowded during evening peak hours. Visitors ordering multiple rounds of pintxos and txakoli wine are particularly vulnerable as the rapid counter service makes individual tracking difficult. Overcharges of €5–€15 are typical.