About this tour
A full-day winery tour from Bilbao visiting three of Rioja's highest-rated estates, known for bold red blends and striking architecture including a Frank Gehry-designed building. You'll taste around 9–10 wines plus olive oil, sample local chorizo and cheese, and walk through the medieval walled town of Laguardia. Runs 8–9 hours with luxury vehicle transport and a driver-guide included; lunch is on your own.
Highlights
- Three top-100 Rioja wineries with wines scoring over 90 Parker Points
- 9–10 tastings of red and white wines across the estates
- Frank Gehry-designed winery architecture alongside historic estates
- Guided walk through medieval walled town of Laguardia
- Olive oil tasting, chorizo, fresh bread and cheese included
- Luxury vehicle transport with driver-guide from Bilbao
- Semi-private group format with round-trip transfer
What to expect
You'll be picked up from Bilbao and driven through the Rioja wine region in a luxury vehicle with your driver-guide. The day splits between three winery visits—each offering tastings and usually a cellar tour or estate walk—and a guided stroll through Laguardia's medieval town walls. Between stops you'll sample local food: chorizo, cheese, bread and olive oil. The tastings move from reds to whites across the three estates, giving you a broad view of what Rioja produces. You'll return to Bilbao by late afternoon or early evening.
What travellers say
- Access to Rioja's most prestigious estates with high Parker scores
- Architectural highlight: Frank Gehry-designed winery visit
- Nine to ten tastings gives genuine breadth of red and white range
- Medieval Laguardia walk breaks up the tasting-focused itinerary
- Luxury vehicle and professional guide remove stress of self-driving
- Lunch not included; you'll need to arrange your own meal
- Gratuities not in the price—budget separately
- Eight to nine hours is a long day; may feel rushed for some
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 enthusiasts and architecture fans wanting a curated introduction to Rioja's top tier without self-driving. The semi-private format keeps groups smaller than large coach tours. Expect moderate walking (medieval town, vineyard grounds) but it's described as suitable for all fitness levels. Children and infants are welcome with an adult; specialised seats and stroller access are available. Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated if a companion assists boarding. The guide may be multilingual. Lunch isn't provided—plan to eat independently or bring snacks. Gratuities are not included in the price.
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