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Rioja Alavesa Wineries and Medieval Villages Day Trip

Recommended by 100% of travelers
San Sebastian, Spain
  • 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Private, full-day tour of the Rioja Alavesa region from San Sebastian
  • Explore one of Spain's most renowned winemaking regions
  • Visit 3 or 4 wineries to taste Rioja and other local varietals
  • Taste some local tapas such as ham and chorizo
  • Visit the area's medieval villages, including pretty hilltop Laguardia
  • Private guide for a more personalized experience
  • Price is per car, up to 8 people

Sample Menu

Starter

Spanish tapas

Iberian ham Chorizo Cheese

What's Included

  • Private driver
  • Expert guide
  • Transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    We will pick you up at your location

    Operating hours
    .9:00 am

    Itinerary

    Haro (Pass By)

    San Vicente de la Sonsierra (Pass By)

    Haro (Pass By)

    Elciego (Pass By)

    Laguardia (Pass By)

    Samaniego (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Dress code is smart casual
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Infant seats available
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 30 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Very enjoyable, scenic, and highly recommended

    RandyFriedlander, Oct 2025
    Our first Viator wine tour was in Tuscany in 2019, and it was fantastic. Based on that positive experience we booked a Viator trip to Rioja. Our guide/driver Alex was very knowledgable on Spanish wines and spoke excellent English. He drove us through the mountains to visit four Rioja wineries. Alex was helpful in advising us what to buy from both a quality and value standpoint. The first three wineries were all family-owned, quality producers that offered a more personal experience. Each was unique in their own way. The fourth was Marques de Riscal, a large, renowned winery with global distribution, where we enjoyed a very pleasant lunch.

    Alex was an amazing host...

    Deborah_P, Aug 2022
    Alex was an amazing host and we really enjoyed the wine tastings and getting to see the beautiful scenery!

    Response from Host, Aug 2022

    Thank you for your review

    Alex was great. We had...

    Michael_A, Jul 2022
    Alex was great. We had an amazing time in beautiful Rioja. Highly recommended this trip for all groups of peoples.

    Response from Host, Jul 2022

    Thank you for your review, I really appreciate

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