Private Rioja Wine Tour: 2 Wineries from San Sebastian
Description
Enjoy a day of private wine tourism in La Rioja from San Sebastian, discovering why these lands, cultivated since Roman times, are synonymous with excellence. With hotel pick-up and private transport, visit two contrasting wineries in Rioja Alavesa (one family-run, one mid-sized) to compare tradition and innovation. Stroll among vines and barrels, learn to read the terroir, and finish with a guided tasting highlighting the red fruit, vanilla, and spice notes of crianzas and reservas. Continue to Laguardia, a medieval town with cobbled streets and underground cellars, for a light pintxos lunch paired with local wines and personalized tips for exploring the wine route. Perfect for curious visitors, this intimate tour adapts to your group’s pace, blending culture, gastronomy, and landscape.
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Itinerary
Your private Rioja wine tour begins with a visit to two carefully selected wineries in the prestigious D.O. La Rioja region. Stroll through lush vineyards, learn about the winemaking process, and enjoy exclusive tastings of premium Rioja wines at each bodega. Experience the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, discovering what makes Rioja one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions.
After the winery visits, head to the charming medieval village of Laguardia, where you'll wander through its historic streets and soak in the timeless atmosphere. Here, enjoy a light meal featuring 3 pintxos paired with 3 drinks, savoring the best of Basque gastronomy before returning to San Sebastián.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at any hotel/apartment of your convenience in San Sebastian. Please provide name and address. After booking we will send you a confirmation email.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- The winery visits may take place in small groups, as we cannot guarantee exclusivity, though we will do our best to arrange a private experience. However, the rest of the tour will be fully private.
- Alcoholic beverages will not be served to minors.
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Reviews(2)
Jose was a phenomenal travel guide. He was very entertaining & knowledgeable about the region & culture. The winery tours were excellent, the guides were full of passion and both experiences were very unique. The lunch ending was the cherry on top. A delicious pintxos bar located in a small village overlooking the valley. 5/5 would highly recommend.
So happy to hear you enjoyed the day. Hope to see you again on another experience soon.
Josu was a great guide with great knowledge of the basque country which made the trip even more interesting. We visited two wineries. One family run and the other one much bigger. Both were very impressive in different ways. The view from the tasting station at the second winery was astonishing. Josu then brought us to La Guardia for a delicious lunch in this beautiful medieval village. I highly recommend booking your tour with Josu and the team you won't regret it.
Dear Julio thank you for your nice words! We hope we will have the chance to host you again in the future, in the next visit to the area. Best regards!
