About this tour
A full-day private wine tour through La Rioja's three established wineries, suited to wine enthusiasts keen to understand production from harvest to barrel ageing. You'll taste 2–4 wines at each bodega, visit the medieval town of Laguardia, and eat a traditional Rioja lunch at a local restaurant. Nine hours total, covering the region's core producers and food culture in one outing.
Highlights
- Three winery visits: Ostatu, Rioja Alta, Gomez Cruzado
- 6–12 wine tastings across different production styles and ages
- Learn harvest, fermentation, and ageing techniques from guides
- Medieval town of Laguardia included in the route
- Traditional Rioja lunch: local potatoes, lamb chops, regional wine
- Private tour format — no group queueing
- All entrance fees and restaurant meal included
What to expect
You'll start at your first winery for a guided walk through cellars and tasting rooms, sampling wines and asking questions about production methods. The second and third wineries follow the same format — cellar tour, tasting flight, time to browse. Between wineries, you'll drive through the La Rioja landscape and stop in Laguardia to walk the medieval streets and soak in the town's architecture. At midday or early afternoon, you'll sit down to a set menu lunch featuring regional specialities at a local restaurant, paired with wine. The day winds down after the final winery or shortly after lunch, depending on timing.
What travellers say
- Three major bodegas in one day — solid coverage of the region
- Tastings across each winery show production variety and styles
- Medieval Laguardia adds cultural depth beyond cellar visits
- Meal included and regionally authentic, not a tourist trap
- Private format means flexible pacing and personal attention
- Nine hours is long; may feel rushed if wineries have slow crowds
- Lunch menu is set — no choice for dietary preferences or restrictions
- Summer heat and walking between sites tiring for some visitors
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
Best for wine drinkers who want hands-on learning about Spanish production rather than casual sightseeing. You'll be on your feet for stretches in cellars and walking through town, though the pace is leisurely and suitable for most fitness levels. Bring comfortable shoes and sun protection — La Rioja can be hot and dry, especially summer afternoons. The tour is private, so no large groups, but lunch is at a set restaurant with a fixed menu. Nine hours is a full day; expect to start early morning and finish late afternoon. Public transport is nearby if you need alternatives to private pickup.
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