Private Tour
RIOJA UNCORKED - Private Enological Adventure
Overview
Available languages
9 hours
Mobile ticket
What is Rioja? An entire territory covered with vineyards, where the wineries are as sacred as cathedrals. What are we going there for? To find out the secrets of wine (and its landscapes) in four of its wineries.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessibility is extra paid - contact for details
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All transportation costs (petrol, parking and toll)
Hotel pick up and drop off
Private tour
Food to pair with the wines (enough for lunch)
Olive oil tasting
Private experienced guide and driver
Premium wine tasting in 4 unique wineries
Meals, drinks and tickets that are not listed above
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Rioja
"Cursed wine is better than blessed water," goes an old Spanish saying. On this tour, Ikusnahi will take you after the ‘blessed wine’ from the most famous wine region in Spain. We’ll visit four wineries that will show us four radically different ways of making wine: from Tempranillos aged in barrels hidden in humid caves to young and daring wines. Rioja is also one of the northernmost producers in Spain of the country’s liquid gold: olive oil. Of course, you’ll try it. Rioja is located on the banks of the legendary river Ebro, the longest river in Spain, 90 minutes from San Sebastián. You have to go by van, but you won’t be bored: we’ll cross three of the most emblematic Spanish landscapes: the green and mountainous forests of Euskadi, the flat dry fields (yellow or green, depending on the time of year) typical of Castile, and the large expanses of vineyards on the gentle hills of Rioja. Three countries for the price of one.
Haro
Haro is the wine capital of northern Spain. This is where the French went in desperation in the 19th century, when phylloxera devastated their vineyards and the country was left without grapes. It was then that they began to take a chance on developing a quality wine industry in the region. One hundred-plus years later, they’ve succeeded. And wow, have they succeeded.
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RIOJA UNCORKED - Private Enological Adventure
Pickup included
Reviews
21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Relaxing wine tour with excellent vistas
WhenIgrowup68,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed our wine tour which included tasting at three different wineries along with tasty snacks and lunch. The views were amazing. Carlos was a knowledgeable guide who even dropped us at our Hotel because it was raining.
A delightful autumn day in the Rijoca region
I9713ESkathys,
Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Two friends and I were staying in San Sebastián for three days. We took this tour to Rijoca and had the most wonderful day. Martin our guide was charming and knowledgeable. The wineries we visited were ‘boutique’ type makers all of whom were passionate about the wines they offered. We tasted a variety of wines from the region and learned about how they are produced. The tasting offered both traditional styles and some more modern and experimental wines. The tour also includes a very delicious lunch of regional specialties.
Rioja wine tour! Amazing 🤩
Navigate06782949020,
Sep 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best day tour that we have ever done. An amazing experience from start to finish. Fantastic Rioja wines to savour and great food to share! The views and the wineries were fantastic. Each one a unique experience. And our host Martin looked after us like royalty all day from start to finish! Highly recommend this tour! Brenton and Julie.
Amazing day in Rioja
B1446GFisabellem,
Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Martin was amazing. We learned so much about Basque culture and the wine county. We visited 4 wineries and made a quick stop in Laguardia for a pintxo. The first one (Javier San Pedro Ortega) was our favorite because they took the time to present their wines and had an elaborate pairing menu. Special shout out to Ostatu who also proposed interesting and original wines and gave us a warm welcome. If I had to change something, it would be the final wine bar which seemed like an unnecessary quick stop with a description card instead of an actual person talking to us. But overall, we had a great day with Martin! I would recommend.
Don’t miss this La Rioja tour!
Jacky C,
May 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Don’t miss this La Rioja wine tour! Ania is a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide who knows her wines, the history of the Rioja region and the wine making process from medieval times to today. Come ready to try wonderful Rioja wines, a tasty lunch a visit to a quaint medieval town!
Telmo - best man!
lukaswX46JL,
Nov 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such an amazing time with Telmo - great guide, delicious wine and absolute stunning scenery! Communication beforehand and pickup were smooth. The selection of the wineries were excellent and perfectly prepared. Telmo was a great host, sharing his knowledge during the car ride with us! The whole trip deffo a 10/10
Rioja Wine Tasting Highly Recommended
Adventurer828507,
Oct 9, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour could not have been better! Our tour guide and driver, Mikel, picked us up in a clean and comfortable vehicle at the arranged time. On the drive to the Rioja wine region, we discussed the day’s itinerary, history, culture, architecture, grape growing and wine making of the area. Mikel was very knowledgeable and engaging. We stopped for coffee, pastries and photo ops in a historic town and outside of 2 famous wineries known for their stunning architecture. The three wineries where we wine-tasted were all so different and all of the wines were delicious. Lunch at a family-run restaurant was one of the best meals we had in Spain. I highly recommend Ikusnahi Tours and Mikel and would book with them again!
San Sebastian to Rioja wine tour
gotchap,
Sep 19, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are from Japan and went to San Sebastian since we are foodie and had an excursion to Rioja wine region. Telmo, our guide, picked us up promptly in morning and gave us such a educational tour of Rioja region as well as Basque region. Very Knowledgeable of the history of Spain and Basque country. Many helpful tips and additional wine explanation during the winery tours. We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour!
Wonderful day with Telmo!
jazzastro,
Jun 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun day visiting wineries, strolling around Laguardia and stopping for lunch! The three wineries we visited were a great variety and the wines we tasted were delicious. So glad we did this tour from San Sebastián!
Great overall experience in Rioja
juliewH650OA,
May 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Favorite part of the trip was the first winery (Tritium) with a cave tour and barrel tasting. As well as our guide Anya who was very knowledgeable about the region and the wines.
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