La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Pamplona
Description
Discover the essence of Rioja wine on this exclusive tour from Pamplona to La Rioja, one of Spain’s most prestigious wine regions. In the late 19th century, Bordeaux winemakers recognized its ideal soil and climate, helping make the DOCa Rioja the country’s leading denomination. Over seven hours, enjoy a small-group experience with hotel pick-up and private transport. Visit two (one in the Bilingual group option) renowned wineries to learn about viticulture and winemaking traditions that date back to Roman times, and take part in guided tastings led by local experts. The journey continues in Laguardia, a stunning medieval town surrounded by vineyards, where you’ll stroll its cobbled streets and enjoy pintxos paired with wine. This Rioja winery tour from Pamplona is ideal for travelers seeking an authentic blend of wine, history, and gastronomy amid the landscapes of Rioja Alavesa.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Visit to the first winery and wine tasting
Stop at the Marques de Riscal viewpoint to see the winery from the outside and take photos.
Visit to the second winery and wine tasting (not available in the Bilingual group option)
Arrival in Laguardia and light meal (lunch not available for the Bilingual group option)
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at any hotel/apartment of your convenience in Pamplona. Please provide name and address. After booking we will send you a confirmation email.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead (minimum of 4 adults for the bilingual group option). 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.
- Not recommended for vegans
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Reviews(13)
Great experience leaning about and tasting wine in the Rioja region. Great wine, friendly people. Having lunch in the medieval town of LaGuardia was outstanding!
Outstanding day trip to La Rioja and Laguardia! Our guide's historical knowledge of the region was exceptional and made every stop so much more meaningful. Highly recommend!
Eider took us to two Rioja Alta wineries. Louis Cañas and Tritium. We also had a wonderful lunch in Laguardia. We travelled as a whole family and everyone was very accommodating to our teenagers who didn’t drink. We rode in a very comfortable van to/from Pamplona. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your great feedback. We really appreciate your recommendation!
It was awesome and Alby, Ara, and Anna were as well! Alby was the grade to the wheel and the wine was amazing!
We're happy you enjoyed the tour, Alan. Thanks for choosing us!
Alby was a 10/10! He was knowledgeable on Basque Country and Rioja insight, fun to converse with, and helpful in explaining the day’s itinerary. Made a stress free wine tasting day.
It’s great to know Alby made your wine tour relaxed and fun. Thank you for sharing your experience!
We had a fabulous experience with tour guide Alby throughout the entirety of the tour. Alby did a great job coordinating our pickup directly with our hotel, and he kept the conversation and the music lively on our journey to each destination. We also seemed to benefit from the strong personal relationships he's developed with workers from our various stops, as they were eager to please him, which meant that we were very well taken care of throughout the entirety of the experience. While a winter winery tour wouldn't be for everyone, I would definitely say that this tour makes it well worth giving it a go if winter happens to be the only time you can get to Rioja.
Great to know everything was to your liking. See you soon ;)
This tour was amazing. The wine, food and company exceeded my expectations. I can not say enough about our tour guide Alby. He was helpful, fun and he went out of his way to make the tour a fantastic experience.
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the day.
The wineries we visited were exceptional and very different from each other. Both were family operations. At one we got a full tour of the production process with views of some of their vineyards. At the other we had a winemaker lead us through the tasting. Both tastings included some terrific wines (and snacks). And then we enjoyed a lovely lunch at LaGuardia, a beautiful small walled city atop a hill near Logrono.
Great to know everything was to your liking. See you soon!
The awesome scenery of the region as well as the people who live for making wine. Driver was fantastic. Great lunch at LaGuardia old city.
So happy to hear you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again on another experience soon!
Joanes (Jonas) Great tour guide. Felt comfortable and easy to communicate. Love it! Nice ride! Really felt at ease!
Thank you very much for the comment! We are glad you enjoyed the tour and Joanes' company!
