Day Trips from San Sebastian to La Rioja

Get to know the wines of La Rioja on a full-day small-group tour from San Sebastian. Skip the hassle of a rental car and admire the scenery while your guide does the driving. Visit a winery and stroll through the vineyards while learning about the local winemaking process. Relax over a traditional lunch complete with a wine tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for your convenience.

Get the most out of limited time in Spain by spending a day discovering local wine and delicious "pintxos". Avoid the hassle of waiting around for local buses and have a private driver to take you between dispersed vineyards in Rioja. During the trip, learn how wine is made, visit two cellars, and enjoy two tastings. Then, round off the trip with a “pintxos” tasting in the medieval village of Laguardia.

Discover Rioja’s winemaking traditions on a full-day small-group tour from San Sebastian, visiting three wineries that span long-established estates and modern producers. Sample premium wines at each stop, with time to explore a medieval village along the way. Complete the day with a leisurely three-course lunch and wine at a rustic restaurant, where regional dishes are given a modern twist.

Taste your way through Spain’s most celebrated wine region on a completely private tour of La Rioja from San Sebastian. Sample bold red blends at two different wine cellars, including some of the oldest underground wine caves in the area, and see the famous winery designed by architect Frank Gehry. State your appetite and venture off the tourist track with lunch at an authentic Basque restaurant, and explore the charming medieval streets of Laguardia village on this mouthwatering, personalized experience.

Ideal for traveling wine lovers, this private tour from San Sebastian sees you tasting a range of top Rioja wines. Visit Haro, Laguardia, two boutique wineries, and the famous Marques de Riscal winery, all with a designated driver to handle local traffic for you. Enjoy local homemade food and flexible tastings tailored to your preferences on this intimate wine experience.

This customizable tour offers the ultimate flexibility. Instead of being limited by a fixed route, enjoy the freedom to personalize the tour route to suit your interests. Explore the highlights and hidden gems of the Basque Country, and choose to discover Rioja wine, gourmet food, cultural attractions, or natural wonders. Places you can visit include San Sebastian, Bilbao, Saint-Jean-De-Luz, and Biarritz.

Experience the best of the D.O. La Rioja region without the rush of crowded tour groups on this private, full-day tour from San Sebastian. Visit two of the area's wineries to learn about the winemaking process on guided tours, and sample premium Rioja wines. In the medieval village of Laguardia, enjoy a light meal of traditional pintxos (small, appetizer style snacks) paired with drinks. Leave with your tastebuds thoroughly satisfied.

Benefit from personalized attention and private round-trip transportation for your group on this multi-stop Rioja wineries tour. There's no need to rent a car or choose who will be the sober driver; sample famous and lesser-known drops at three Rioja winery stops. Learn about the history and viniculture of this particular variety of Spanish wine, and soak up the alcohol with tasty local snacks, such as cheese and chorizo.

Spend a day exploring one of Spain’s most acclaimed wine-growing regions on a private tour of Rioja Alavesa from San Sebastian. Visit 3 or 4 wineries to taste Rioja red wines and other fine regional varietals. Delve into local culture with a stop at the hilltop village of Laguardia, where Basque history and traditions still live among winding medieval streets and tucked-away squares.

Swap the sights of San Sebastian for time in the region known as the “golden mile of Rioja wine.” With a private guide, you’ll travel to four wineries, from classic Rioja cellars to boutique family-owned estates. Sample their produce, and enjoy snacks of locally produced olive oil, cheese, and chorizo as you learn about the wine from your guide.

Discover the essence of Rioja on this exclusive winery tour from Donostia/San Sebastian. Travel in luxury to the prestigious wine region, starting with a visit to the historic town of Haro, known for its rich winemaking history. Enjoy private tastings of 11 exceptional wines, including renowned selections paired with local delicacies. The day culminates with a sophisticated 7-course lunch, featuring seasonal ingredients expertly matched with 5 distinct wines, all set in a refined environment. Return to hotel in San Sebastian. This tour is tailored for wine enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable experience in the heart of Rioja. - Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle - Tasting of 11 unique wines, including exclusive selections - Elegant 7-course lunch paired with 5 different wines - Professional private guide and hotel pickup/drop-off included