About this tour
A 10-hour full-day wine tour from San Sebastian into La Rioja, Spain's premier wine region. You'll visit two contrasting wineries — one classical, one boutique — walk through the medieval village of Laguardia, taste wines at each stop, and enjoy a traditional Riojan lunch with wine pairings. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. Suits wine enthusiasts wanting a structured introduction to the region's winemaking heritage and contemporary producers.
Highlights
- 90-minute guided tour and tasting at a century-old classical winery
- Commented tasting of avant-garde wines at a second boutique-style winery
- Stroll through the medieval village of Laguardia with local guide
- Traditional Riojan lunch paired with regional wines
- Air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup/drop-off from San Sebastian
- Learn winemaking processes from vineyards to cellar
- Taste wines spanning classical and contemporary production styles
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your San Sebastian hotel and driven to La Rioja in an air-conditioned vehicle. The tour begins at a classical winery where you'll spend 90 minutes on a guided tour of the facilities, learning about traditional winemaking, followed by a structured tasting. You'll then explore the medieval village of Laguardia on foot with your local guide before heading to a second, more contemporary winery for a commented tasting of three singular wines. Midway through the day you'll sit down to a traditional Riojan lunch with wine pairings. The tour wraps up with the drive back to San Sebastian and hotel drop-off. Throughout, your guide will contextualise the region's winemaking history and explain the differences between the styles you're encountering.
What travellers say
- Contrasts classical heritage and modern boutique wineries in one tour
- Lunch with wine pairings breaks up tastings meaningfully
- Medieval village walk adds cultural context beyond wineries
- Knowledgeable local guide explains production differences clearly
- Full-day format allows unhurried exploration and learning
- Multiple tastings and lunch may feel heavy for some drinkers
- Minimum two-person booking rules out solo travellers
- No flexibility to linger longer at preferred winery
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Good to know
This tour works well for wine drinkers keen to compare classical and modern producers in a single day, and for anyone wanting a structured, guided introduction to La Rioja without self-driving. It suits all fitness levels, though the Laguardia village walk is moderate. Minimum age is 18; vegetarian lunch options are available if requested at booking. A minimum of two people per booking applies. Note that only the specified inclusions are covered — any additional food, drinks or activities incur extra cost. Peak season may mean larger groups; confirm your exact San Sebastian pickup address when booking.
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