Private Full Day Wine Tour in Rioja
Description
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Rioja, where wine lovers and curious travelers are invited to discover the region’s true character and hidden gems. Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of Rioja by visiting carefully selected wineries that beautifully blend centuries-old traditions with modern winemaking innovation. Enhance your experience with a memorable Riojan culinary moment, thoughtfully paired with distinctive wines that showcase the diversity and depth of the region. The adventure continues in the vineyards, where you’ll uncover the soul of Rioja through an immersive vineyard experience. Learn how terroir, climate, and grape growing shape each wine, and enjoy a very special professional wine tasting surrounded by the vines. Book now for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Rioja’s wine culture, craftsmanship, and passion — an experience designed to be savored at a relaxed, local pace.
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Itinerary
Get ready for a unique journey through Rioja wine country – an unforgettable private experience just for you and your group! This isn’t a standard wine tour – it’s a deep dive into Rioja’s soul, where history, passion, wine, and food blend perfectly. Travel back in time at one of Rioja’s oldest wineries from the 15th-16th century, where you’ll discover ancient traditions like grape stomping. Then, explore the modern side of winemaking with oak barrel aging and cutting-edge techniques. Taste amazing local wines, often unknown to tourists, perfectly paired with delicious Riojan food. Visit one of our favorite vineyards and connect with the land that gives life to our world-class wines. This is a real, authentic experience – the Rioja you’ve always dreamed of, shown by a true local. Come discover the magic of this extraordinary region. A wine adventure you’ll never forget!
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Pickup Locations & Times
Convenient Pick-up and Drop-off within the Rioja Wine Region*: We’ll take care of everything with convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or a nearby meeting point, so you can easily walk from your accommodation. *We offer convenient pick-up within the Rioja Wine Region in the following towns: Logroño, Laguardia, Elciego, Cenicero, Briones, Haro, and Briñas.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The minimum purchasing and drinking age for alcohol is 18.
Reviews(56)
We cannot thank Rebeca enough for all of the arrangements she made and executed for us (a full day of private wine tasting and a hot air balloon adventure). The day of wine tasting was incredible and tailored to our tastes (we ordered much for home). We especially enjoyed our hosts at Amaren and Finca Valpiedra who were so gracious. Alvaro was a wonderful driver with a clean, spacious car and was so hospitable! The hot air balloon ride was a highlight with Oskar and Valentin as well. With the help of Rebeca and Alvaro we left with a need to return and experience this hospitality again. We will not hesitate to reach out to Rioja Like A Native when we do visit next.
My husband and I are wine enthusiasts with a lot of cumulative experience in Napa, Paso Robles, Willamette Valley and Walla Walla. We were so glad we booked this experience. Firstly "Rioja Like a Native" took the time to get to know us and learn what we wanted our experience to be. They were able to develop an itinerary of winery visits that would expose us to the diversity of this wine region. The service was amazing, with friendly, clean, and comfortable driver service. Our guide Fito was very fluid in English which took away the stress of being able to communicate. He has been a part of the wine industry/community for a long while and was able to share a wealth of knowledge over the 2 days of our experience. Our winery visits included mainstream wineries and small boutique and family wineries all with amazing history. Most of the wineries provided snacks and some of our visits had arranged meals which elevated our experience each day. I genuinely don't think we could have enjoyed this area without this experience. Wineries here are not set up to accommodate walk in visits similar to the US. The fact that we were able to enjoy personal tours, taste amazing wine, and do so in a relaxed manner was incomparable. I am so glad we chose this way to experience Rioja. The support in planning and attention to detail each day was so professional and allowed us to truly just relax and enjoy. Post experience Rioja Like a Native was also very helpful with continuing to communicate with wineries and help with purchasing and shipping wine. This was such an amazing experience, 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!
My wife and I decided to go to Spain for two weeks to relax a bit after a long year of hard work. Yes we visited other areas, but our stay in Logroño was amazing, and in big part because of the amazing experience we had with the Rioja like a Native tours. We are both WSET students well versed in the world of wine, but there is no substitute for actually being there in-person. Our guide, Fito, had a lot of knowledge of Rioja that helped me prepare for my upcoming tests. He went above and beyond what I thought the tour would be like. He introduced us to the winemakers and others at each winery that made for a good lively discussion about the world of wine in Rioja. It's only with this type of tour that you'll get to truly experience this majestic region and what Rioja's contemporary visionaries are working with nowadays, from no-to-light oak, concrete tanks, stainless steel, and amphora! We booked both the Rioja like a native and a private tour. Both days also consisted of local food that went very well with wine. My advice is to maybe go in late August or September because we did spend a few days in a heatwave that we were not used to. Rebecca will be incredibly helpful in curating the right experience for you.
We booked this tour as it was highly rated and it was what we wanted. We worked with Rebecca to make sure it included what we were interested in. We let her know that we had some wine knowledge and it was evident she passed that on to the bodegas. We enjoyed our winery stops and felt like each one was personalized to us. Lunch in one of the small towns was very enjoyable. I highly recommend this private tour.
Rebeca did a great job organizing a wonderful Rioja bike tour for us! We rode through beautiful countryside and vineyards off of the main roads. She organized two wiine tastings and a tour ensuring we had English speaking hosts! She left time for us to have lunch in San Vincente - gorgeous town! The bike logistics were so easy with Joty bringng the bikes directly to us. Both were terrific communicators. I can't say enough good things about Rebeca and Joty! Highly recommeded!
Dear Robin and Steve, Reading your review made me smile all over again! You two were such a joy to plan this Rioja adventure for, and I’m so happy the day turned out just as it should — relaxed, scenic, and full of good wine and fun. It means so much that you felt taken care of from start to finish (Joty will love hearing your kind words too — he’s the best!). San Vicente is one of my favorite spots, so it’s lovely to know you enjoyed your lunch there after pedaling through those beautiful vineyard roads. We’re sending you both a big hug and hope the memories of Rioja keep bringing sunshine to your days. Come back anytime — there’s always more to explore and more wine to taste! With love, Rebeca Perez
My wife, myself and our 4 month old baby spent the day with Fito and visited 3 wineries. It was an amazing time! Great wine. Fito was great. We never felt rushed, had great conversations and learned a ton about the region. Must do and request Fito if you can!
Garrett, Dana, and sweet baby Luisa! What a joy it was to have you with us — and little Luisa absolutely melted all our hearts! We’re so happy to hear you felt relaxed and had time to truly enjoy the experience. That’s always our goal — no rushing, just great wine, great conversation, and genuine moments. Fito had such a lovely time with your family — he said it was like spending the day with old friends. We hope your trip continues to be full of special memories, and next time you’re back in Rioja, you already know you have family waiting here for you. Big hugs from all of us, Rebeca and the team
Over a month on from our wine tour and some of the details are starting to fade from memory. Others, however, will stay with us for a long time. The knowledge and genuine friendliness of Fito, Rebecca and Robert. Their lovely dog, who will never know how close he was to being spirited back to the UK. The amazing wineries, with their deep cellars, long histories and fascinating artefacts. The sumptuous lunch and our less than successful but hilarious attempts to drink wine 'like a native'. The unexpected personal touch at the end. (We haven't opened it yet, choosing instead to wait for a special occasion. Which is odd, as reaching 6pm generally counts as a special occasion in this household.) Not least, of course, the wonderful selection of Riojas, each seemingly more delicious than the last. Yes, a fantastic day all round.
Reading your words brought the biggest smile to my face. It means the world to us that even after a month, our day together still lingers in your memory — the laughter, the cellars, the wine (somewhat native-style!) and, of course, the quiet charm of our almost-British dog. You captured the essence of the experience so beautifully, and we’re beyond grateful you chose to spend that time with us. That little touch at the end was just our way of saying thank you — and knowing it’s still waiting for the perfect moment makes it even more special. We’ll happily raise a glass in your honor when 6pm rolls around here, too. Sending you a big, warm hug from Rioja — you’ll always have friends here waiting for your return. With lots of cariño, Rebeca, Robert, Fito & (almost yours) Taino
Rebeca was always responsive and generous in sharing information before the trip. She was also patient and accommodating towards our various requests, which made the experience very special. Highly recommend!
Huey, Ami, and the whole lovely crew — thank you so much! It was such a pleasure getting to know you all and helping bring your ideas to life. I’m really glad we could shape the experience around your wishes and make it feel just right. I so appreciate your kind words — and your warmth and enthusiasm made everything flow so easily. I’ll be here whenever your travels bring you back our way. Sending a big hug to each of you!
Rioja like a native was an amazing experience. Robert took us to a few vineyards/wineries. He was very informative. Then for the finale, Robert took us to his home that he shares with Rebecca. We had an amazing lunch overlooking the vineyards of Rioja. Both Rebecca and Robert were so amazing and welcoming. Besides learning about the individual wines of the region, we also learned about the people of Rioja. I highly recommend Rioja like a native with Robert and Rebecca.
Rebecca and Len — thank you from the bottom of our hearts for these kind words. We loved spending the day with you, sharing not just the wines, but the soul of Rioja. Robert came home with such a big smile after your tour, and getting to welcome you both into our home felt like having old friends over for lunch. You connected so beautifully with the region — not just the wines, but the people, the stories, the views… It’s exactly what we hope our guests walk away with. Sending a big hug from the vineyards — you’ll always have a place at our table if your travels bring you back this way!
My husband and I (English speakers from the US) had such an amazing time with Robert and Rebeca (and their dog, Taino!!!). Could not recommend booking an experience with them more. Booking the tour was a breeze and we felt confident and super well informed leading up to the day. We were staying in San Sebastián and Rebeca arranged a taxi for us to and from there (~two hours). The day was not one we will ever forget, and we thought the price was fair and 100% worth every penny. They clearly have long-standing relationships in the area and are a wealth of knowledge both about the region and the wine. Was a huge plus that it was just such a pleasure to be in their company. The cherry on the top for us was of course getting to know their sweet dog at the end of the day (which I’m sure is entirely optional if you are not a dog fan). The personal touches from the trip were incomparable, and we cannot wait to visit the region again so we can take another tour. We still use the tips and tricks they taught us about Rioja. Thank you so much to both Robert and Rebeca!!!
Jill, Joni — this made my day! What a joy it was to spend time with you both. From the moment we started planning, I had a feeling it was going to be a special one, and it truly was. We’re so glad the whole day felt smooth and personal — that’s always our goal, but it means the world to hear it from you. Sharing our little corner of Rioja, the stories behind the wines, and yes — ending the day with a cuddle from Taino — it all felt like a day spent with old friends. And I’m smiling knowing you’re still putting those Rioja tips to use back home. Next time you’re in Spain, we’ll be waiting — more wine, more laughs, and of course, Taino will be ready for round two. Sending a big hug from all three of us!
