Private Rioja Wine Tasting Tour from San Sebastian

Three wineries, three tastings, one afternoon in Spain's wine country

A private wine tour from San Sebastian takes you through Rioja's most celebrated wineries for commented tastings at three estates (a centenary cellar in Rioja Alta, a family-run vineyard in Rioja Alavesa, and an artisanal producer), then ends with a guided walk through the medieval town of Laguardia. Your guide speaks English or Spanish, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rioja wine tasting and town visit

• Visit centenary winery in Rioja Alta
• Stop in vineyards for short walk
• Taste wines at family-run winery in Rioja Alavesa
• Taste special wines at third winery
• Explore medieval town of Laguardia
• Enjoy quick light lunch in Laguardia

The experience

Nine hours gives you time to move unhurried through three different wineries without the rush of a larger group. You start at a classic centenary winery in Rioja Alta, where you walk through historic cellars, breathe in the smell of aging wines in oak barrels, and taste the region's finest bottles while learning the history behind each one. A short stop in the vineyards follows, then you move to a charming family-run operation in Rioja Alavesa for a second tasting of three wines, where the winemaker shares stories of their family legacy and the careful process from hand-harvested grapes to the glass.

The third stop is a smaller, artisanal producer where you taste three special wines crafted with care and limited in production. Here you learn the secrets behind their vintages, from vineyard to bottle. After the tastings, you explore Laguardia, a medieval town built into the vineyards of Rioja Alavesa. You stroll its narrow cobbled streets, admire centuries-old stone walls, and take in panoramic views of the vines. There's time to sit down at a local bar for a light lunch before the drive back to San Sebastian.

What’s included

• Your guide leads the tastings and the walk through Laguardia in English or Spanish.
• transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• hotel pickup and drop-off in San Sebastian.
• commented wine tastings at three different wineries, with 3 to 4 wines per stop.
• a guided stroll through the medieval village of Laguardia.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Go Basque

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste wines at three different estates without the pace of a larger group. The private format means your guide adjusts to your interests and questions, and you have time to linger in the cellars and vineyards rather than move on a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What kinds of wines will I taste on this tour?

You taste Rioja wines across three different estates, sampling 3 to 4 wines at each winery. The first tasting features the finest bottles from a centenary cellar in Rioja Alta; the second showcases three singular wines from a family-run vineyard in Rioja Alavesa, each reflecting the vineyard's unique terroir; the third offers three special limited-production vintages from an artisanal producer. Each winemaker explains the story and production methods behind their wines.

Is Laguardia worth the visit, or is it just a lunch stop?

Laguardia is a medieval town enclosed by centuries-old stone walls, with narrow cobbled streets and panoramic vineyard views built into the landscape. You have time to stroll through it with your guide and then sit at a local bar for lunch, so it is both a sightseeing stop and a place to eat.

Do I need wine knowledge to enjoy this tour?

No. The guide provides commented tastings at each winery, explaining the wines and the production process, so you learn as you taste. The tour is designed for wine lovers but welcomes anyone interested in learning about Rioja.

How does a private tour differ from a group one?

A private tour means your group travels alone with your guide in an air-conditioned vehicle, rather than joining other travelers. You set the pace at each winery and have more time to ask questions and explore at your own speed.