Private Day in Rioja from San Sebastian
Overview
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9 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a relaxed private day in Rioja designed to help you truly understand the region, from funky modern wineries to classic styles and long-established traditions. With 3 wineries: one guided winery visit and two guided tastings, this experience offers time to learn, taste, and ask questions at an easy pace. Along the way, your local guide shares the stories behind Rioja’s history, labels, styles, and how the region is changing today—without lectures or jargon. The approach is personal and informal, the wines are carefully chosen, and the focus is on clarity, enjoyment, and quality. You’ll leave not only having tasted great wines, but with a clear sense of what Rioja is, where it comes from, and where it’s heading.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
What To Expect
Briones
We begin the day in Briones, a beautiful medieval town perched on a hilltop above the vineyards. Walking through its quiet streets and stopping at the Rioja lookout, we take in the landscape and talk about what makes this region so special: the surrounding mountains, the wide valley below, and the key role of the Ebro River in shaping Rioja’s climate and wines. It’s the perfect place to understand the big picture before heading into the cellars. Walking visit · No tasting.
Our next stop is Cenicero, where we visit a small, unique modern wine project housed inside a 15th-century winery. Here, you’ll explore an underground cellar and learn about the long history of winemaking in Rioja, while also discovering how the region is evolving today. The wines are natural and expressive, made from vineyards with vines over 100 years old, followed by a guided tasting that connects past and present in the glass. Guided winery visit and tasting included.
Options
Rioja
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Premium transportation for the day
One guided winery visit and Two guided wine tastings at carefully selected wineries
Traditional lunch with local wines included
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off from San Sebastián
All tasting fees included (no hidden costs)
Private experience with an expert local wine guide
Visit to the medieval town of Briones
Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed above
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
82 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect day trip, Luis was an amazing host for our wine adventure.
Carl M,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Luis picked us up in a brand new comfortable van and each winery was unique and timed perfectly. Pouring rain in San Sebastian but sunny and beautiful in the wine country!
A day in Rioja
Todd M,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin took us to a few smaller wineries where the wine makers went to the beat of their own drum. Truly special locations and amazing wines. Martin was an amazing host sharing his extensive knowledge of the basque region. We couldn't have asked for a better day.
Private natural wines focused tour
217andreea,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great organization with attention to detail and finding the right mix of activities to suit my needs. I am a sommelier from Italy and wanted to explore off the path wineries and learn about Rioja, while also accommodating a view of the region and food experiences. The team managed to create the perfect mix, they were friendly and super knowledgeable, overall a memorable experience 🌟 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Absolutely the best wine tour - A Must-Do in Basque Country!
hallie j24,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If I could give this tour 10 stars, I would! We booked very last-minute, and Ernes at Ikusnahi Tours went above and beyond to make it happen for us. Our guide, Martin, was fantastic—friendly, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took us safely through the Rioja region while sharing fascinating insights about Basque culture and history. We left with a much deeper appreciation for the area. Each winery was unique and beautiful, with delicious wines, light snacks, and water provided (a must when starting early!). The hosts were informative and welcoming, and we learned a lot about winemaking and aging techniques. Lunch at a local restaurant was a highlight—honestly the best meal we’ve had in Basque Country, and we’ve eaten a lot of pintxos! The food, wine, and dessert were all incredible. From start to finish, this was hands down the best tour we’ve been on. If you're looking for amazing wine, authentic food, and a local, knowledgeable guide—book this tour. Eskerrik asko, Ernes & Martin!!
San Sebastián WinenTour - EXCELLENT!!!
Scenic258439,Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark, our guide was excellent!!! He was knowledgeable and super friendly and immediately put us at ease. The tour itinerary was well planned out and well executed. We would highly recommend this tour!!!
Brilliant personalised Wine Tour
336nic2018,Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a brilliant adventure. I had a spectacular time tasting amazing wines that I would never have gotten to taste without the wonderful help and guide from the Ikusnahi team. Two days of amazing unique wineries and spectacular tastings. It was amazing to learn about Rioja and the Basque region. Every part of the trip was perfectly run and I couldnt have asked for more. They also gave amazing suggestions for the rest of my trip. For anyone looking to do a tour, I could not recommend them more. They truly went over and beyond. Thank you!!!
Wonderful local guide company gave an authentic experience
496susannen,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Mark, who is a local, is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. We saw aspects of this part of the Basque Country that we would’ve never been able to see otherwise. We learned so much and had an incredible time. We did our first tour of San Sebastian and pintxos followed by a second day visiting an exceptional boutique Txakoli producer, a very small award-winning idiazabal cheesemaker in the mountains, followed by an amazing seafood meal at Getaria. Would give more than 5 stars if we could.
Day outing Basque Country - wine tasting
ingeborgb259,Sep 20, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was a fantastic and accommodating guide. Great stories, knowledgeable about local history. We very much enjoyed our day outing with him.
Rioja Wine Tour
N1105MTgillianm,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Markel (Mark) was fantastic! He was not only knowledgeable and charismatic but you can tell he truly has a love and passion for the Basque region. He also had great suggestions of where to go in San Sebastián for food and drinks. We left that tour wanting to invite Markel to stay with us if he ever visits the states.
Immersive Wine Country Experience
SuzuTrips,Sep 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a fantastic day touring Rioja with Markel from Ikusnahi Tours. We visited three very different, very distinct wineries. Mark was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable about wines and the region as well as Basque history which was fascinating to me and my husband. Everything was taken care of, Mark was a great conversationalist and a very good driver. By the end of the day, we'd tasted nine different wines, shipped 6 bottles home, took 5 more bottles to drink in Spain (ha!), had an amazing traditional lunch, and dreamed about going back. Thanks, Mark!
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