Full Rioja Wine Tour with Lunch – Private Tour from San Sebastian
Description
- Visit two to three top wineries in Rioja and enjoy guided tastings of 3–4 premium wines at each stop. - Discovering the winemaking process in Rioja and the diverse types of grapes. - Traditional lunch experience in a charming medieval village in Rioja - Tasting wine amidst breathtaking scenery, accompanied by a private tour guide and comfortable transportation. Embark on an exclusive journey with a private tour to explore the enchanting Rioja wine region. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of La Rioja's wine country as you visit premier wineries, delving into the intricacies of the winemaking process. The scenic drive to the Rioja region, lasting one hour and forty-five minutes, sets the stage for an unparalleled experience. Uncover the secrets of winemaking during our winery tours, where each sip tells a story of craftsmanship and tradition. Beyond the vineyards, we will also explore LaGuardia, a picturesque medieval town dating back to the tenth century.
Tour Options
Itinerary
First stop, First winery - Here we will learn more about Rioja wines and the wine-making process and of course taste their wine with some local olive oil and cheese (The Winery can change depending on the day and availability)
Second stop, Second winery - here we will have a walk through the winery see how the work and then going to the tasting area and try their interesting selection of wine. (The Winery can change depending on the day and availability)
Enjoy a gourmet three-course lunch at a traditional Rioja restaurant, featuring local culinary specialties expertly paired with fine Rioja wines. Indulge in a flavorful dining experience that highlights the region's rich gastronomic and wine traditions.
More wine - Perched on a hill and encircled by a well-preserved 13th-century wall, Laguardia is one of Spain's most enchanting medieval villages. Enjoy a guided visit to this historic gem, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding wine region from its natural balcony. The experience includes a delightful lunch at a traditional local restaurant, where you can savor the flavors of the region in an authentic setting.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up the travelers from any hotel and the tour will start and finish in your accommodation or wherever you like.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Alcoholic beverages is strictly for 18 years old and above only
Reviews(74)
Mateo as a great host and we had a great time. It did take a couple of hours from San Sebastien to get to Haro area. Great winery visits.
Matteo, was great. He took us to two wineries, Luis Cañas and Gomez Cruzado where the people were enthusiastic and very knowledgeable of their wineries and wines. We got plenty to taste. He then took us for a wonderful lunch at a local restaurant before heading back to San Sebastián. He was prompt and a very good conversationalist knowledgeable of the area. Our groups consensus was to return to La Rioja and hopefully getting Matteo to be our guide.
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was a real pleasure spending the day with you in Rioja and visiting Luis Cañas and Gómez Cruzado together. I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the wineries, the tasting experience, and the lunch. I truly appreciate your feedback and recommendation, and I would be delighted to welcome you again if you return to La Rioja in the future. All the best, Matteo
We had a private group of 6 for our La Rioja tour. Matteo was our guide and he made our visit very special. We visited Luis Cañas and Gomez Cruzado wineries where the people were very pleasant and gave great historical explanations of their respective wineries and tasted plenty of wine. Our group's consensus was that we are returning and hoe to get Matteo as a guide again.
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave this review. It was a pleasure sharing the Rioja experience with you, and I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the wineries and the day overall. I would be delighted to welcome you again if you return to La Rioja. All the best, Matteo
Best tour. Great wine, lovely lunch and the drive was stunning. Thank you Matteo. Highly recommend *****
Hello, Thank you so much for your kind review. I’m really happy you enjoyed the wine, lunch, and the scenic drive. It was a pleasure having you on the tour, and I really appreciate your recommendation. Best regards, Matteo
We had a wonderful day touring Rioja with Matteo which included visits to three wineries and a delicious lunch. Matteo was friendly, punctual and knowledgeable. The wineries we visited had a variety of styles both in their architecture as well as their wines and each one was extremely enjoyable.
Thank you so much for your kind review! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wineries, lunch, and the overall tour. It was a pleasure showing you around Rioja, and I hope to welcome you back to the Basque Country for another memorable experience soon! Best regards, Mateo
We had a beautiful day in Rioja. Mateo was a terrific guide whose knowledge of wine is shown the wineries we visited. The tastings were high end premium wines. The lunch was very tasty and at a restaurant that had locally grown and sourced ingredients. We had a wonderful day!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the wineries, tastings, and lunch. It was a pleasure to guide you through Rioja, and I hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable day in the Basque Country! Best regards, Mateo
Was a great day. Our guide did an excellent job and told us about all that is Rioja. Good choice of vineyards.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I really appreciate your positive review and am glad you enjoyed the day and the wineries Best regards, Mateo
We wanted to visit the Rioja wine region whilst staying in San Sebastian. The easiset and best option for us was a tour that included private transportation. So well worth it! Mateo picked us up on time right outside of our hotel. We started at a family owned winery and had a tour of the facility with a thorough explanation of their operation and wine making process. The next winery we spent about an hour and tasted very limited production wines as well as their privately made olive oil. Each of these wineries provided us light meat and cheese snacks. In between the second and third wineries, Mateo took us to a small town known as Laguardia with picturesque views. Mateo was very informative with history of not only the towns we drove through but also the wine of Rioja. The third and final winery provided us with an excellent and very filling Rioja lunch (be sure to not fill up on said previous snacks ...lunch was large but amazing). Mateo was an excellent driver and tour guide and we are very pleased we chose this tour for the afternoon!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure spending the day with you in Rioja, and I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the wineries, the visit to Laguardia, and the lunch. I’m glad the tour met your expectations and that you felt comfortable and well taken care of throughout the day. I hope to see you again soon here in the Basque Country—there’s always more to discover! Warm regards, Mateo
Fantastic, no-stress day led by Mateo. We learned so much from him about the Basque Country on the ride. The first two wineries showcased different types of wine from the region, and the third winery had a delicious lunch with very generous portions! Highly recommend Mateo and this tour.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! I truly appreciate your kind words. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing a bit of our beautiful Basque Country. I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the wineries and the lunch experience. All the best, Mateo
Excellent tour, Mateo was very knowledgeable, we tried excellent wines, Costumized to our needs , and was very good with our son
Thank you so much for your kind review. I truly appreciate it. It was a pleasure spending the day with you, and I’m glad you enjoyed the wines and the experience. I hope to welcome you back to the Basque Country again soon! — Mateo
