Rioja Wineries and Laguardia Tour with Picnic from San Sebastian

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San Sebastian, Spain

8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore the classic wines and food of the La Rioja region on a 9-hour wine tour from San Sebastian, visiting three local wineries for tastings at each location. Your day in La Rioja also features an elegant Spanish picnic accompanied by crianza wine at a fourth winery, as well as time to explore the picturesque medieval village of Laguardia. With pickup and drop-off at San Sebastian hotels, and all tastings and lunch included, this wine tour is an indulgent way to discover La Rioja wines.

Visit four Rioja wineries for guided tastings
Learn about local wine and viticulture
Enjoy a Spanish picnic in a wine cave
Explore the village of Laguardia
Includes pickup and drop-off at San Sebastian hotels

What's Included

Wine tastings
Professional Driver/Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch

Optional wine purchases
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick the clients in any hotel or apartment in San Sebastian city. If staying in a pedestrian area, that our van can not drive in, we ask the clients to walk 2 to 3 minutes to a pick up point, where we can pull the van , and pick them up.

Operating hours
.8:30 am

Itinerary

Meet a driver at your San Sebastian hotel for 8:15am departure, then begin the trip to the La Rioja wine region in a climate-controlled minivan.

The first stop of the day is one of La Rioja’s most traditional wineries, where you’ll learn every step of the Rioja winemaking process. Following the tour, pause for a tasting of five different wines that are produced onsite.

Continue to two additional wineries, sampling at least two distinct wines at each location for a broad perspective on the flavors and aromas of local wines. Lunch is at a fourth La Rioja winery—descend into a maze of underground wine caves and tunnels, which make an atmospheric setting for a generous Spanish picnic.

Pour a glass of red crianza wine to accompany a Spanish omelet, tomato salad, Iberian ham, and a plate of locally-produced cheeses. Head to the medieval village of Laguardia for an after-lunch stroll, setting an easy going pace through the town, where you’ll find historic the Marques del Riscal and Ysios wineries tucked into the winding streets.

This 9-hour tour concludes with drop-off at the original departure point.

Basque Tours

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Bodegas Ysios

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bodegas Marques de Riscal

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lagunas de Laguardia

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 18 years
A maximum of 16 people per booking
Stroller accessible
A maximum of 16 people per group

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not at least 4 people confirmed. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Near public transportation
A minimum of 2 people is required to run this private tour
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

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A great tour with a great tour guide!

Dan, Jul 2022

Fantastic day of wine tasting and an educational lesson about the valley. Our tour guide was great company and kept us engaged and entertained throughout the day. We would do it again!

Excellent tour!!! Our guide was John...

ERDAL_A, Oct 2017

Excellent tour!!! Our guide was John Jon, he was a very nice fellow. Wineries were beautiful, with the fall colour change. We enjoyed all the ones we have visited. The lunch picnic at Laguardia was outstanding. The building is very nice. Overall it is a tour that all wine lovers should take. Thanks you to both Jons!!!!!