About this tour
An 8.5-hour Rioja wine tour from Bilbao taking in two acclaimed wineries — Marques de Riscal (full tour with three wine tastings) and Ysios (two premium tastings) — plus a three-course lunch and a stop in the medieval town of Laguardia. Narrated in English, this suits wine enthusiasts wanting a solid introduction to the region's producers without the fine-dining price tag; lunch is casual menu-del-día style, paired with local cheese and cured meats.
Highlights
- Full winery tour at Marques de Riscal with three wine tastings
- Premium wine tastings at Ysios winery (two wines)
- Three-course lunch with wine and dessert included
- Medieval town of Laguardia visit between wineries
- Local cheese, Serrano ham, and cold meats appetisers
- Basque history and geography commentary throughout
- Small group format (minimum 4 people)
What to expect
You'll be picked up in Bilbao and driven to Marques de Riscal, where a guide leads a full winery tour covering production and history before you taste three of their wines. From there, you'll visit the medieval town of Laguardia for a brief stop, then head to Ysios for two premium wine tastings. Throughout the day you'll sample local cheese and cured meats. A three-course lunch with wine and dessert takes place mid-tour, served in casual menu-del-día style rather than fine dining. Drop-off is back in Bilbao or another agreed location.
What travellers say
- Two acclaimed wineries in one day, back-to-back
- Lunch and tastings included keeps hidden costs down
- Medieval town visit breaks up the wine schedule
- Small-group format with local cultural context
- Lunch is casual menu-del-día, not a culinary highlight
- Tour requires minimum 4 people to guarantee departure
- Not suitable for pregnant travellers
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits wine learners and enthusiasts wanting exposure to respected Rioja producers without a stuffy atmosphere or haute cuisine pricing. The tour runs in English at Marques de Riscal (guides speak Spanish too); tours require a minimum of 4 people to depart, so couples should confirm their booking on the operator's website. Lunch is simple everyday fare, not fancy. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels but isn't recommended for pregnant travellers. Infants may sit on an adult's lap. Tips are not included. Different pick-up and drop-off locations (e.g. Bilbao to San Sebastián) are available if booked directly on their website.
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