Rioja Wine Tour: Winery, Tasting & Lunch from San Sebastian

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Treat yourself to an exceptional day of wine tourism with our La Rioja tour from San Sebastian, a sensory journey through century-old vineyards, medieval towns, and local cuisine.

Begin with an exclusive visit to family-run wineries in Rioja Alavesa, walk among the vines, discover Rioja’s terroir, learn about harvests, and follow production from grape to barrel, ending with a guided tasting highlighting notes of red fruit, vanilla, and spices in the whites and reds of D.O.C.a Rioja.

Enjoy a four-course Riojan lunch with dessert, paired with local wines, while your guide shares stories of cellars and customs; finish with the unhurried pace and vistas of Laguardia.

With hotel pick-up and drop-off, private transport, and expert guidance, this tour is a total immersion in Rioja’s wine culture.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Infant meals not included

Minimum drinking age is 18 years

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. If a booking for only 1 person is made a confirmation message from the tour operator will be required to confirm the tour.

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Local guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Wine tasting

Traditional lunch (2 courses w/ dessert)

Transportation by car

Infant lunch is excluded

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Laguardia

Visit to Laguardia and the region

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

La Rioja

Guided tour with wine tasting in the winery

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private tour (English)

Private experience: Private guide throughout the tour with tailored insights and explanations. Winery visits may be shared with other guests.
Conditions: Solo travelers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults.
Pickup included

Small group (English)

Open tour: Small-group tour up to 8 participants
Pickup included

Private tour (Spanish)

Small group (Spanish)

Open tour: Small-group tour up to 8 participants
Pickup included

Reviews

4.87

45 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A beautiful Exlerience!
andyhO5180UB,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a fun day! Our tour guide Eider was fantastic! The 2hr drive from San Sebastián to Riojas (LaGuardia) went by quickly with our guide providing information on wines, vineyards, basque language and customs. Each winery provided a unique and wonderful experience. Eider did an awesome job making sure my vegetarian wife and the others with dietary restrictions (gluten free) were accommodated at each stop. After ordering a sampling of basque foods for lunch, she even walked with us on a brief tour of LaGuardia, a beautiful basque town! What a beautiful experience we had! Highly recommend Local Experts and Eider!
Fantastic trip
Escape18737388182,
Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic trip, Javier was a great guide, wines were superb and lunch was outstanding. Really recommend m, will go again!
Amazing day with quality...
Barry E,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Amazing day with quality wine and awesome food, hosts at the wineries were also great and very knowledgable. Our awesome Aussie tour guide (Albi) was fantastic, very engaging, knowledgeable and fun to hang out with for the day
Rioja. ❤️ 🍷
Alejandro E,
Jun 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was great, Javier was a pro with great energy and knowledge. and shared spots off the beaten path. Wineries, food, and views were all lovely.
Rioja Wine Tour from San Sebastián
Bradie P,
Jun 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant tour from start to finish. Some amazing wine and food with plenty of photo opportunities. Alby was a great tour guide! Would definitely recommend!
Great Day Out, Good Choice of Differeing Winerys
scott d,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoyable day Good share of knowledge from both tour guide and facilities visited. Well fed Well watered
Wonderful day in LA Rioja
Dream735474,
Apr 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great tour and our guide, Ana, could not have been kinder or more patient or more accommodating. We tasted some superb wine, took in beautiful sights and ate delicious food.
Amazing tour with the best guide around
JohnM14385,
Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing trip with personal touch and professional sensitivity. Albie took us on a memorable trip and showed us the best of Basque in the trip. He is an asset to the agency and should be highly commended. -John
Great tour! Don’t miss out
209nicolat,
Dec 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time with Alby who is very nice and teaches us a lot about the Basque region! We had a great time in Rioja and the wine there is out of our expecatations! The lunch is very good as well with all the wines and digestifs. Great tour! Highly recommend!
Fun in Rioja
carmfarm,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alby was a wonderful guide and gave some insights to the Basque region and Rioja. We went to 2 wineries with tours by local wine experts and plenty of wine to taste. The lunch was Basque style and delicious and with more wine. Pick up and drop off was easy.