South of Bilbao and San Sebastian, barely 1:30 hours by car, we find one of the most important wine regions in the world and one of the meccas for lovers of good wine: La Rioja.
Wine tasting tour in Rioja wineries
Crossing the Sierra Cantabria mountains, the natural border between the high plateau of Alava and the Ebro Valley, we find ourselves in a unique territory and landscape. In just 100km long and 40km wide, we find some of the most iconic vineyards and wineries. With approximately 600 wineries, we find from small “vignerons” to mythical wineries full of history and tradition (such as those in the famous Haro station district). All of them have forged legends in this land.
On our private winery tasting tour, you will discover the famous wines made from the Tempranillo grape variety, which in this land reaches its maximum splendour. Fleshy but elegant wines, full of nuances that stand the test of time.
With this 1-day private tour to Rioja wineries, Taca de vi wants you to feel this land with a taste of wine. An exclusive experience where you can taste unique wines in different wineries and also enjoy a delicious meal of regional tapas in one of the wineries.
Two itinerary options
We offer two different types of winery tours in Rioja, so that you can live the experience that best suits you.
Discover Rioja glass by glass
On this tour you will get a broad idea of Rioja wines and their different styles. We will move from tasting room to tasting room in different wineries, starting in the emblematic and classic ones in the station district of the city of Haro, and then contrasting it with small and charming renowned wineries.
For a complete gastronomic experience, you will enjoy a tapas lunch at the last winery. Obviously made with local products and paired with various wines.
After lunch we will head to the beautiful medieval village of Laguardia to lose ourselves in one of the most picturesque villages in the region.
- 8.30h – The guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive you in a private van while he explains the tour and introduces you to the history of wine in Rioja.
- 10h to 13h – Guided tasting at 3-4 prestigious wineries. Several wines will be tasted accompanied by local snacks.
- 13.30h – You will enjoy a delicious lunch of Rioja tapas in a winery. Paired with wines from the winery (or in a restaurant if the winery is not available).
- 15h – We will head to the medieval town of Laguardia to stroll through its picturesque streets and learn about its history.
- 16.30h – Return to San Sebastian.
- 2 persons: 310€ p.p.
- 3 persons: 260€ p.p.
- 4 persons: 220€ p.p.
- 5 persons: 210€ p.p.
- 6 persons: 205€ p.p.
- 7 persons: 200€ p.p.
- +8 persons: ask for a quote
- Pick up and return to the hotel where you are staying.
- Tastings at 3-4 wineries, accompanied by aperitifs (2-4 wines at each winery).
- Tapas lunch in a winery (or 3-course lunch in a restaurant).
- Visit to the old town of Laguardia.
- Private van and private guide.
These are the wineries with which we collaborate and where we will be able to taste/visit:
- Gómez Cruzado
- Muga
- Roda
- Rioja Alta
- Amaren / Luis Cañas
- Ostatu
- Torre de Oña
- Miguel Merino
- Artadi
- If you would like to visit/taste at a specific winery, please let us know.
- As this is a private tour, we can visit/taste at an extra winery (extra cost).
- Food can be adapted to suit allergies or vegetarian/vegan menu.
La Rioja in depth
If you are interested in learning more about Rioja wine making methods, the characteristics of its terroir or the secrets of the Tempranillo grape variety, but would also like to taste in several wineries, this is the tour for you!
We will visit a renowned winery with a private tour of its facilities and finish with a final tasting of different wines with some snacks.
To try other wines, we will also taste at 2 other wineries (in their wine bar), accompanied by local snacks. A perfect combination to get to know a winery better and at the same time have a wider vision of Rioja wine styles.
You will also enjoy a delicious lunch in a winery, based on regional tapas and of course paired with red wines.
We will finish with a short walk through the medieval village of Laguardia. There you will discover the traditional Rioja architecture and its picturesque streets.
- 8.30h – The guide will pick you up at your hotel and drive you in a private van while he explains the tour and introduces you to the history of wine in Rioja.
- 10h to 13h – Visit and tasting at a renowned winery. Afterwards, we will taste in the wine bars of 2 other wineries. Several wines will be tasted accompanied by local snacks.
- 13.30h – You will enjoy a delicious meal based on Rioja tapas in a winery. Paired with wines from that winery (or in a restaurant if the winery is not available).
- 15h – We will head to the medieval town of Laguardia to stroll through its picturesque streets and learn about its history.
- 16.30h – Return to San Sebastian.
- 2 persons: 310€ p.p.
- 3 persons: 260€ p.p.
- 4 persons: 220€ p.p.
- 5 persons: 210€ p.p.
- 6 persons: 205€ p.p.
- 7 persons: 200€ p.p.
- +8 persons: ask for a quote
- Pick up and return to the hotel where you are staying.
- Visit and tasting at an emblematic winery. Wines accompanied by snacks.
- Tastings at 2 wineries, accompanied by snacks (2-4 wines at each winery).
- Tapas lunch in a winery (or 3-course lunch in a restaurant).
- Visit to the old town of Laguardia.
- Private van and private guide.
These are the wineries with which we collaborate and where we will be able to taste/visit:
- Gómez Cruzado
- Muga
- Roda
- Rioja Alta
- Amaren / Luis Cañas
- Ostatu
- Torre de Oña
- Miguel Merino
- Artadi
- If you would like to visit/taste at a specific winery, please let us know.
- As this is a private tour, we can visit/taste at an extra winery (extra cost).
- Food can be adapted to suit allergies or vegetarian/vegan menu
Other tours from Bilbao and San Sebastian that we run
In Taca de Vi, we offer tours in different areas of Bilbao and San Sebastian. You can access from the following links:
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Book a visit to a winery in Rioja
We will organise a private tour where you can feel the texture of the soil in the vineyard, smell the wine in the cellar or listen to the winemaker’s experience and stories.
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