Rioja Wine Tour: Explore Top Wineries

Embark on a private full-day wine tour from Bilbao to the stunning Rioja wine region. Visit two wineries, learn about the wine-making process, and indulge in wine tastings and a delicious lunch. Explore the charming medieval town of LaGuardia and enjoy a flexible and personalized experience.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • San Vicente de la Sonsierra - First stop, first winery - Discover the world of Rioja wines and the wine-making process, complemented by a tasting session featuring local olive oil and cheese. (The winery may vary based on the day and availability.)
  • Samaniego - Second winery visit, featuring a tasting of 3 to 4 selected wines.
  • Haro -…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Lunch
  • First winery entry and tasting (3-4 wines)
  • Second winery entry and tasting (3-4 wines)
  • Third winery entry and tasting (3-4 wines)
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Alcoholic beverages for 18+ only
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information
  • Visit three premier Rioja wineries and enjoy their exceptional wines.
  • Learn about the winemaking process in Rioja and the variety of grape types.
  • Experience a traditional lunch in LaGuardia, a delightful medieval village in Rioja.
  • Enjoy wine tasting amidst stunning landscapes, with a private tour guide and comfortable transport.
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Location
San Vicente de la Sonsierra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Julian_b
Oct 2, 2024
An amazing day - Mateo was our driver and guide for the day and was very polite and helpful. He explained what we would see. He had to translate in English and Spanish. We went to two bodegas and in one of them we were able to see the full process of wine making. We were a party of 4 and we were very happy and pleased with the whole experience, the bodegas, the food and Mateos company and attention to detail. We all thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Andrew_k
Aug 26, 2024
Excellent tour! - We had an amazing time on this tour with Matteo! He was prompt, professional, knowledgable, and personable. To start, he picked up as directly at our hotel in a comfortable and immaculately clean vehicle. On the drive to Rioja, we got to learn a bit about the area. We had two pre-planned visits to wineries which were both excellent and both had snacks provided. The choice of wineries was clearly well thought-out and served to show the array of wine created in the area. The destination for lunch and choice of food was excellent. Matteo was an excellent tour guide; in addition to his knowledge it was an enjoyable day talking to a local. Would definitely do this tour again if I come back to area with new friends/family, and recommend this to anyone in the area.
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Alejandra
Apr 8, 2024
Great private wine tour - My husband and I really enjoyed the wine tour with Matteo. He knows a lot about wine and we loved the bodegas he took us to. It was nice because it was a private tour and we got to see more of the wine making process. We enjoyed the tour so much we have booked with him again for our upcoming trip!
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160anonymous
Dec 4, 2023
A great experience - Winery tour with lunch was fantastic, Matteo was great company all day and the quality of the two tours and wine tasting was just perfect.
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Delawareonthego
Oct 6, 2023
Fantastic Day - My husband and I prefer doing private tours, so we booked this wine tour and were very happy with it. Our tour guide picked us up at the arranged time at our hotel. The transportation was very comfortable and our driver drove in a safe manner. We drove through the countryside and saw the Rioja Wine region and he explained as we were traveling. We visited two wineries which were both extremely different. The first one, Lozano, was my favorite because we saw the vineyards and had a tour of the winery. We even had a chance to pick a few grapes and sample. After the detailed tour of the winery and learning a lot about the Rioja region and the wines, we tasted several different wines and had a few local foods. We then went to the second winery which was much different and were able to sample a few of their wines. All of the wines we sampled at both wineries were very good, but of course, some were better! After the wineries, we visited a small town with an amazing view of the countryside. There we walked through town and stopped at a local eatery where we were treated to a fantastic lunch, again with some local treats. Our guide was absolutely fantastic. He delivered us back to our hotel safely. I highly recommend this tour if you like wine and private tours!
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Myja_p
Sep 27, 2023
Beautiful scenery and relaxing wine tastings in Rioja - Matteo was personable and very knowledgeable on the Rioja region. He was on time picking us up from Bilbao. We really enjoyed the wineries that Matteo selected for us and lunch in Laguardia was great. We would highly recommend Matteo as a guide to others.
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Katie_r
Jul 11, 2023
Like an old friend sharing their favorite places - Mateo’s tour to the Rioja wine region was a fun, casual experience, like an old friend sharing their favorite places. His knowledge of the region and friendly personality makes him easy to talk to as you ride through the countryside. The visited wineries are chosen carefully and give you a taste of traditional Rioja wine as well as the emerging non-traditional wine that have a personality as interesting as their makers. Finally, the lunch of local Pintxos and walk through the nearby town was a wonderful end to the day. Never in a hurry, we got to appreciate the architecture as Mateo shared his knowledge of the history of the town and region. In the short amount of time we had, Mateo became a fast friend and we wouldn’t hesitate to book him the next time we’re in the Basque region of Spain. ¡Gracias por todo mi amigo!
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Candelabelenf2023
Jun 8, 2023
Exceptional experience - I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a breathtaking wine tour in the enchanting region of Rioja, Spain, and it would be an understatement to say that it exceeded all my expectations! The credit for this remarkable experience goes to the incredible guide, Matteo.
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