Ribera del Duero Wine Tour from Madrid: 3 Wineries & Tastings

Three wineries, two hours of driving, one region that changed how Spain tastes

You're picked up in Madrid at 9:15am and driven two hours to Ribiera del Duero, where you visit three wineries selected to show both traditional and modern winemaking. At each stop you taste at least three Tempranillo wines and learn directly from expert guides. Lunch is on your own, but traditional Spanish appetizers are included with the tastings. Round-trip transport in a small group means no driving yourself, and you return to Madrid around 8:15pm after a full day in the region.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ribera del Duero wineries and tastings

• Meet at hotel Claridge cafeteria
• Depart Madrid at 9:15am
• Travel to Ribera del Duero region
• Visit first winery and taste aged wines
• Visit second winery with modern architecture
• Free time for lunch at local restaurant
• Visit third winery with medieval underground cellar
• Return to Madrid and end tour

The experience

The van pulls out from the Claridge hotel at 9:15am sharp, heading southeast toward the Duero river valley. Two hours of Castilian countryside rolls past: wheat fields, scattered villages, the landscape flattening and opening as you move away from Madrid. By the time you arrive at the first winery, the air has already shifted. This is Ribera del Duero, the region that made Tempranillo famous, and the three stops ahead are chosen to show you both sides of how wine gets made here: the old way and the new one.

The first winery is a full walk-through, from the vineyard to the cellar to the tasting room. Your bilingual guide explains how Tempranillo grapes handle the extreme weather of this region: hot days, cold nights, soil that demands everything from the vine. You taste a minimum of three wines at each stop, and the guide is a winemaker or someone who has spent years in the region, not a script reader. The second winery is different on purpose: modern architecture, open to the vineyards, a statement about how the new generation thinks about wine. You learn the contrast between tradition and innovation, between family estates that have been here for generations and award-winning producers who arrived five years ago. After that, there's free time for lunch. You choose where and what to eat, anywhere from tapas (around 12–15 euros) to a full three-course Castilian meal (around 30 euros). The tour doesn't impose a menu, which means you eat what you actually want.

The third stop is the one that stays with you. A medieval underground cellar, excavated about 40 feet deep, with tunnels running for miles through the subsoil. Wine has been stored here since the Middle Ages, and the cold, the stone, the sheer scale of it. You understand why this place became legendary. The order of the wineries shifts depending on the day, so the experience stays fresh for guides who run this tour constantly. By the time you're heading back to Madrid around 8:15pm, you've been out for eleven hours, tasted nine wines minimum, eaten regional food, and seen how one river valley became one of Europe's most celebrated wine destinations. The van drops you back at the same meeting point where you started.

What’s included

• Your day includes round-trip transport from Madrid in an air-conditioned van with a small group, visits to three wineries in Ribiera del Duero, a minimum of three wine tastings at each winery, traditional Spanish appetizers selected to pair with the tastings, and a bilingual expert guide who explains winemaking from vineyard to cellar.
• Lunch is not included, so you choose where and what to eat during the free time in the region.
• The tour departs at 9:15am from the Claridge hotel and returns around 8:15pm.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:15

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AgesAdult (16 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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

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Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Gourmet Madrid

Is this one for you?Right for wine enthusiasts and curious travelers who want to understand Tempranillo and Ribiera del Duero without arranging their own transport or navigating between wineries. The full day, 11 hours out, is what makes three winery visits, tastings, and the medieval cellar possible in one trip from Madrid.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What time does the tour start and where do I meet the group?

Pickup is at 9:15am at the front door of the Claridge hotel cafeteria (Plaza del Conde de Casal, 6, Madrid). The closest metro station is Conde de Casal on Line 6. Plan to arrive 10–20 minutes earlier than maps suggest.

How long is the tour and when do I get back to Madrid?

The tour lasts approximately 11 hours. You depart at 9:15am and return to the meeting point around 8:15pm.

What wines will I taste?

You'll taste a minimum of three wines at each of the three wineries, all Tempranillo or Tempranillo-based wines from Ribiera del Duero. The specific wines vary by winery and season.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is not included in the tour price. You have free time to eat at a restaurant of your choice. Traditional Castilian options range from tapas (12–15 euros) to a full three-course meal (around 30 euros).

What is included in the tour?

Round-trip transport by air-conditioned van, visits to three wineries, tastings at each winery, traditional Spanish appetizers to accompany the tastings, and a bilingual expert guide.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes. You must be at least 18 years old to participate in wine tastings. Children under 12 cannot join the tour at all.

What should I bring or wear?

The cellars are cool, so bring warm clothing. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The tour operates in all weather.

Can I join the tour if I arrive late?

You can join at the first winery stop, but any additional costs to catch up are your responsibility. It's best to arrive on time at the meeting point.

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions or allergies?

Yes. Inform the operator in advance if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. You'll eat the same amount as the group, though variety may be limited.