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Unfortunately the trip to visit three guided vineyard visits, was not what was delivered. We were taken to two minor wine producers ( no vineyards) and the tour operators back garden. (where we had to use placemats to shelter our faces and drinks from insecticide spraying.) Based on the photo in the advert of Ysios Bodega, we fully expected this, or equivalent iconic venue, to be part of the tour. The itinerary of what was going to take place was sent to us the day before the trip, too late to cancel at this point and too vague to appreciate that the tour was such a low level experience. Pick up was an unnecessarily long walk in high temperatures, we were able to, upon request, get dropped off much closer to our hotel on return. The pick up was disappointing as our fellow group members were staying at the same hotel so there no need to arrange the other meeting point. If like us, you just have one day to explore the Rioja vineyards, this trip is underwhelming and disappointing .

My husband and I had a wonderful day with our guide Fito and our host Rebeca. We were exposed to an interesting variety of wineries and wines: a family winery, an winery using innovative and historic techniques, and a delicious local lunch and tour. Fito is an affable and knowledgeable guide who really knows the area. We learned a great deal about Rioja and its wines from him. And Rebeca was a charming host and trip planner. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. It was a refreshing perspective and an educational experience that was a highlight of our trip to Spain.

We had a great day exploring the variety of Rioja wines and learning about how the wines are made and the different types of grapes in the region. Our guide, Fito, was really knowledgeable about wine and provided a great overview of each winery. Great views, good food and tasty wines. What more could you ask for!

Incredible local, family wineries; easy and well coordinated travel arrangements. Wine and food pairings were impeccable. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this experience.

Rebeca was a total professional to work with. She was personable, knowledgable and thorough in getting to know our interests and personalities so that she could provide a unique Rioja wine tour of three wineries for us. She was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her.

Our all-day wine excursion with Rioja Like A Native was absolutely fantastic!! Robert, our guide, gave us just the right amount of information on the region’s history & wines. The private winery tours took us into the cellars, the production areas, the fields, and the tasting rooms. Everyone was so open & generous with their time & sharing their personal stories. Rebeca (co-owner of RLAN with Robert) prepared a delicious lunch for us & was our point-of-contact before arriving. The blind-tasting after lunch was great fun. If you’re going on a wine tour in Rioja, Rioja Like A Native is the only way to go. It’s worth every penny & we’d go again in a heartbeat!

It’s full day and might seem pricey but it’s the most enjoyable wine tour we’ve ever experienced. Robert and Rebecca are just the most knowledgeable and gracious hosts you could imagine. The two wineries were at the extremes. One hundreds of years old, family owned and small. The other is newish and high tech. Both gave great tours and fabulous wine with healthy pours. At the end there is wonderful surprise lunch. If you’re going to book a tour, this is the one. Thank you so much Rebecca and Robert!

We had the most incredible experience. The wineries selected were fantastic and full of surprises. Would recommend this wine tour to anyone and everyone. Thank you for a memorable day.

I can't recommend this tour enough. Rebeca and Robert were perfect hosts and this was one of the highlights of my trip to Spain!

This is one of the best wine tours we have ever done! We are not wine experts but we have done many wine tours in different countries. Right from my initial enquiry, Rebeca’s prompt communication, attention to details and willingness to attend to special requests – were all outstanding. Robert, our guide, spoke English perfectly and was informative and also kept us entertained with his humour. The cellar experiences were varied and well-organised. There are a couple of delightful surprises – which I won’t spoil for you. We did the full day tour; it is a “boutique style” small group tour. It costs more than a bus tour but you have a far better experience and it is totally worth it. Both Rebeca and Robert are charming hosts and their tour was a highlight of our trip to Spain. Thank you – Sue and Adam (Australia)