We have been guiding in Rioja for over 12 years offering only the best wine tastings on our tours, all guided by the most professional local tour guides.
Come with us to explore the vineyards, taste top wines, discover Rioja as no one else and get delighted with the best home made food. Real local experience!
Enjoy Rioja on your own private tour. THE foodie's and winelover's dream.
Tour Options
Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch
Pickup included
Itinerary
La Rioja
300 min
Top wine tastings in 2 different wineries in one day!.
Enjoy architecture, food tasting and taste some of the best wines in the region.
Learn about wine culture & history, enjoy the sightseeing, and taste more wines, little walk along the medieval town, we include some nice local food bites too!
This is the real live; Joy, pleasure, happiness!
Visit wineries tasting the best, discover the Rioja area like a local and have lunch in a home made food restaurant, No tourist traps!
We will make your day in the famous Rioja region, unforgetable!
Bodegas Marques de Riscal
15 min
Wine tasting
60 min
Walk along medieval streets of Laguardia, discovering the secrets hidden in the caves under the town
Bodegas Ysios
Admission not included10 min
Picturesque photo of the winery
What's included
Included
Taxes and insurance
English-, Spanish- and Basque-speaking guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
All transport expenses, such as toll roads, fuel, and parking fees
Private driver
Private air-conditioned transport
Wine tastings
Lunch in a local restaurant, not touristy!
Not included
Other extra food and drinks
Pickup Locations & Times
For Bilbao city or airport pick ups please ask for a quote
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch take?
Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch cost?
Prices start at $494 per person for this San Sebastian experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. For Bilbao city or airport pick ups please ask for a quote Pickup points include Les Jardins De Bakea.
What languages is Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Rioja wine tasting tour with local lunch worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 48 verified reviews; it is run by Basque Guides.
Reviews(48)
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debraaL3295MS
September 14, 2026
Basque Guides is a premium tour group.
Excellent experience with Basque Guides and Mattin was an excellent guide. On our private tour we visited 3 wineries from a large producer to smaller family operations providing a very good view of local growers accomplishments.
Iker was exceptionally communicative and attentive in the planning details for our tour. We highly appreciate and recommend this local Basque touring operator. Cheers!
Operator response
Thank you for your review! We really appreciated your feedback and kind words ;-)
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
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976lyndah
May 29, 2026
Unforgettable Day in Basque Country
After being referred to Iker from another guide who was not available on the days we needed, I could not have been more pleased to book with Basque Guides. Iker knows his business well. I relayed our specific needs & he tailored a tour perfect for us. He will tell you what is & isn’t possible…trust his knowledge of the area. From our first communication until the tour was done, Iker was on top of every detail.
Jaime, our guide, was a great match for our family group of three. Felt as if Jaime was a member of our family. He “got us” & made the whole day enjoyable & informative. Have to give a shout out to Clara at Tritium winery. She is the next generation & upholding the honor of her father’s wine making expertise. You will not be disappointed in doing a private personalized tour with Basque Guides.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review and comments! We really appreciate it.
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
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elliesw
May 27, 2025
Best ever!
The desire to return for more of the Basque Country is because our experience with our guides, Iker and Daniel. They shared their love of this region of Spain and we felt it. They both greeted us promptly at our hotel and the adventure began.....
We would highly recommend them and will have them guide us again for more of the Basque country as we plan our return to have them share more with us.
Operator response
Thank you Ellies for your nice words and your review
Hope to see you back again soon
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
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jeffwX3899PZ
September 27, 2024
Great time in the Basque Region
Fantastic day with our guide doing wine tours and local foods. Would recommend Iker and his team to anyone looking to explore the Basque region.
Operator response
Thank you for your review Jeff
Hope to see you soon back in San Sebastian
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
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MonicaGuerrero
May 3, 2024
La Rioja Tour from San Sebastian
Daniel was our tour guide and we went out for 2 days because we loved it so much. He had an extensive knowledge of the wines and the region. It is great to have an insider helping. The lunch restaurant was very rustic and super delicious!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review Monica.
It was our pleasure to guide you in Rioja wine region
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
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louispH7330HH
September 17, 2023
Personalized Wine and Spanish cooking Experience
My wife and I are wine lovers and foodies. We wanted a personalized wine and Spanish cooking experience in the Rioja region. We did not want to go on a big bus tour that stops at the gigantic wineries. We wanted a guide who would take us to great small and mid sized wineries (so that we don’t drive ourselves after tasting and have tasting already booked at the winery). We did not want big group cooking classes in which the chef speaks on a speaker and you can’t even look in the pan as the meal is cooked. We wanted personalized Spanish cooking classes in which we could see every aspect of meal preparation and ask questions. Then enjoy eating what we helped prepare with excellent wines. We got this amazing personalized experience with Basque Guides
Operator response
Thank you very much for your review. Really glad to read that we could fulfil your expectations on these 3 days in Rioja region.
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides tem
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KerryRL14
August 6, 2023
The best day!
We had THE BEST day! Excellent wine & great people. I have one very happy husband. The tour was seamless from booking, communication, flexibility to pick up & drop off! Our guide was excellent! Thank you again for everything!
Operator response
Thank you so much for your review Kerry, really appreciated and glad to read that you enjoyed so much!!
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
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P7698PYmariac
July 26, 2023
Best way to visit Rioja
This was one of the best private tours we have ever had. Our guide, Iker, was extremely knowledgeable about local culture, wine and overall a lovely person to spend a day with. He took us to experience hidden gems and local spots and overall made sure we had an amazing time. I really recommend booking one of the tours if you want to experience the real Basque region and get a tour that is tailored to your personal taste. Will for sure do it again whenever we are back in the area.
Operator response
Eskerrik asko Thank you so much for your review!
Really appreciated ;-)
Best regards from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
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Y4451KRchristineg
July 8, 2023
Exceptional wine tour experience
We had an amazing day with our guide Daniel on a private tour in Rioja. Daniel was very engaging and personal. Not only did he provide an educational and informative tour but we really enjoyed his company. He gave us a historical walking tour of LaGuardia also showing beautiful views of the valley. The small family run winery Trintium was unexpected and truly a treat. We visited 2 other wineries, one of our choosing and one more modern. Daniel ordered lunch for all of us at a small locally restaurant that was so good. We highly recommend Basque Guides and Daniel. Iker was very responsive in all communication and the booking process was simple.
Operator response
Thank you very much for you review and comments, it really helps our business to keep working on what we love and put all our best.
Really appreciated
Best regards
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team from San Sebastian
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Rmlondry
June 11, 2023
Amazing day in Rioja
Iker was wonderful. Great tour of well picked wineries that was very personal. Would highly recommend
Operator response
Thank you for your review!!
Best wishes from San Sebastian
Iker Bardaji and Basque Guides team
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