La Rioja wine tour from Pamplona: Two wineries and Laguardia

Two wineries and a medieval wine town in one morning from Pamplona

A seven-hour wine tour from Pamplona to La Rioja's Rioja Alavesa region with hotel pickup and private transport, visiting two renowned wineries for tastings led by local experts and stopping in Laguardia, a medieval town surrounded by vineyards, for a traditional meal. The small group format keeps the experience intimate. The bilingual option meets at a specific point instead of your hotel and includes one winery visit and tastings only.

Step-by-step itinerary

La Rioja wine tour and Laguardia visit

• Visit first winery and wine tasting
• Stop at Marques de Riscal viewpoint
• Visit second winery and wine tasting
• Arrive in Laguardia and enjoy light meal

The experience

The tour picks you up from your Pamplona hotel and drives into La Rioja, Spain's leading wine denomination. Bordeaux winemakers recognized the region's soil and climate in the late 19th century, and viticulture here traces back to Roman times. You visit two wineries (one in the bilingual option) where local experts lead tastings and explain the traditions that built the DOCa Rioja's reputation. Between tastings, you stop at the Marques de Riscal viewpoint to photograph the winery from outside.

The route ends in Laguardia, a medieval town ringed by vineyards. You walk its cobbled streets and sit down to pintxos paired with wine: a light meal that anchors the afternoon. The whole day runs seven hours, and you return to your hotel (or the meeting point, depending on your option) by late afternoon.

Hotel pickup and private transport are included in the small group options. The bilingual group meets at a designated point instead. Wine tastings and the meal in Laguardia are part of the experience. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available if you note them at booking.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at two wineries led by local experts.
• a traditional meal with pintxos and wine in Laguardia.
• private transport to and from La Rioja.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (small group options only).
• a stop at the Marques de Riscal viewpoint.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Spanish09:00

Guide in English or Spanish09:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to18h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (under 12)

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availableNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Local Experts Tours

Is this one for you?Book the small group option if you want hotel pickup and the full experience of two wineries plus a meal. Choose the bilingual group if you prefer a meeting point start and a shorter itinerary focused on one winery and tastings alone.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (under 12).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between the small group and bilingual group options?

The small group tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, two winery visits with tastings, and a meal in Laguardia. The bilingual group meets at a specific meeting point, includes one winery visit and tastings only, and skips the meal. It requires a minimum of four adults to run, while the small group needs two.

Do I need wine experience to join this tour?

No. The tastings are led by local experts who explain the winemaking traditions and what you're tasting, so beginners and enthusiasts alike get something from the experience.

What happens if the tour doesn't reach its minimum group size?

If the minimum isn't met by two days before your date, the operator will contact you to offer an alternative date or a full refund.

Is lunch included, and what if I'm vegetarian?

Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine is included in the small group options but not the bilingual group. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals are available upon request. Just note your preference in the comments when you book.

How long does the tour take, and when does it end?

The tour runs seven hours total. You're picked up from your hotel in the morning and returned by late afternoon, or dropped at the meeting point if you booked the bilingual option.