Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Visit Marques de Riscal and Ysios, the two most prestigious wineries that produce excellent wines but also boast world-renowned architecture. In this tour you will be able to discover the magnificence of Rioja through a perfect fusion of vineyards, excellent wines and renowned architects such as Franck Gehry or Santiago Calatrava.

Visit Laguardia and take the best pictures form our secret spots and enjoy local tapas for lunch.

In case the Ysios winery was closed for visits (sometimes it happens as it´s a very special winery) we will upgrade you for a wine tasting in Carlos San Pedro winery with the best views over the Ysios winery and the Sierra Cantabria mountains. You will taste 4 wines paired with 3 local appetisers. And of course you will be able to take as many pictures as you want of the Ysios building!

* Please be aware that these wineries experience high demand and you´ll be joining a bigger group for the winery visit

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Wineries Visit

Professional Guide

Lunch (some tapas/traditional food with wine)

Wine Tasting

Gratuities

What To Expect

Bodegas Marques de Riscal

We will start our Architectural Rioja Tour from Bilbao with a guided visit of the Marques de Riscal winery designed by one of todays leading architects, Franck Gehry. (Also famed for the Guggeheim museum in Bilbao). Expect to taste three different wines.

1 hour 30 minutes•Admission Included

Laguardia

We will visit the Ysios cellar designed by Santiago Calatrava. The structure boasts many architectural features, for example, the roof aims to simulate te Sierra Cantabria (the mountain range that importantly helps to create the Rioja micro climate). In case Ysios is not open to the public that we will take you to Javier San Pedro winery (in front of Ysios winery) You will have a tutored tasting where you will taste two of their remarkable wines with an aperitif (normally Iberian ham).

45 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Architectural Rioja Small Group Wine Tour with Lunch from Bilbao

Reviews

4.94

117 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

112

Above and Beyond Expectations
Hannah K,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This vineyard tour of Marqués de Riscal and Ysios was a true highlight of my sister and I's trip! Both wineries were absolutely stunning—Marqués de Riscal with its iconic architecture and deep history, and Ysios with its modern design and breathtaking mountain backdrop. The wine tastings were well-organized and informative, giving a great contrast between tradition and innovation in Rioja winemaking. Our guide Marina was incredible! She was very knowledgeable about the region. What really stood out, though, was the personal attention. I'm a very picky eater, and the guide went out of her way to make sure there were pintxos I could enjoy during lunch. That kind of thoughtfulness made the whole experience feel even more special. The pacing of the day was perfect: unhurried but never boring. Highly recommend this tour if you're looking for a blend of culture, wine, and personalized service!
Excellent trip, very different vineyards both with great wine tasting and informative staff
Sharon W,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great wine tasting, tapas and very interesting and different vineyards in a beautiful location. Our guide, Marina was excellent, very informative, friendly and looked after us perfectly all day.
Informative, comfortable way to experience a bit of Rioja region in a day
Ninette H,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Wonderful tour of a small part of Rioja- the best part according to our exceptional guide Marina. The drive is through beautiful country in a comfortable van with great explanations of the area’s history, culture and cuisine. The tour of Marques de Riscal is informative and the tasting is wonderful. Also completely enjoyed the 2nd smaller vineyard with an interesting history and again a great wine tasting with nibbles. Completed the tour with a pintxos lunch and more wine followed by a gentle walk around the village of La Guardia. Overall a great way to spend the day.
A must visit for both the wines and the architectural marvels
Anastasios V,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very well organized, learned almost everything on wine making in both traditional and modern ways, the wine tasting section was great and our guide Marina even better. We did not get tired, we never felt uncomfortable and lunch was local and extremely good.
Good wine and great views
John P,
Mar 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00
The van was very clean and comfortable. The first winery tour was longer than we had expected but very informative. The wineries has great wine and marina was very nice!