About this tour
A 9.5-hour private wine tour of La Rioja's Alavesa region, visiting three wineries and the medieval town of Laguardia. You'll see winemaking from vine to barrel at a family operation, taste wines in a valley-view setting, explore 11th-century cellars carved into the hillside, and eat tapas throughout. Includes private transport, all tastings, and lunch.
Highlights
- Visit family-run vineyard to watch the full winemaking process
- Taste wines overlooking the valley with traditional tapas included
- Tour three separate wineries across the region in one day
- Walk through Laguardia's cobblestone streets and underground cellar caves
- Wine or coffee at the Marqués de Riscal winery at tour end
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water throughout
- Casual lunch with local tapas and drinks
What to expect
Your driver collects you and heads into the La Rioja hills to the first winery, a family-run operation where staff walk you through the production sequence and then conduct a seated tasting with tapas in a spot overlooking the valley. After that stop, you'll move to a second larger winery for another guided tour and tasting. The afternoon takes you into Laguardia, where you explore the medieval town on foot, descend into the underground cellar caves that run beneath it, and taste more wines. You'll finish with a casual tapas lunch at the third location, then round off the experience with wine or coffee at Marqués de Riscal before heading back.
What travellers say
- Private transport lets you taste without driving concerns
- Three different wineries show variety across the region
- Family-run vineyard gives insider, personal production insight
- Underground cellar caves offer tangible historic character
- Meals and drinks woven throughout—no separate meal stops
- Long day with multiple tastings may exhaust some palates
- Medieval town cobblestones and cellar stairs challenging for mobility
- Three-winery itinerary means less depth at any single site
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 anyone wanting a thorough, behind-the-scenes look at Rioja winemaking without rushing. It's strong for wine enthusiasts, curious drinkers, and small groups. The pace is moderate — you're walking through town and cellars but not hiking. Private transport means you can taste freely. Note: three wineries and multiple tastings over 9.5 hours means a full day; alcohol consumption is central to the experience. Infants and small children are catered for (specialist seats, stroller-friendly). All fitness levels work, though uneven cobblestone streets and some cellar stairs feature. Peak season (May–September) books faster. Inclusions cover transport, all tastings, tapas, lunch, and drinks; bring sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes.
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