Rioja Wine Tour from San Sebastian: Private tastings and lunch

Taste your way through Rioja's wineries without arranging the drive

A private wine tour from San Sebastian into the Rioja region, visiting two to three top wineries for guided tastings of 3–4 premium wines at each stop, plus a three-course traditional lunch at a local restaurant and a guided visit to the medieval village of LaGuardia. The tour runs 8 to 10 hours with private transportation, an expert guide in English, Spanish or Italian, and hotel pickup included. Suitable for all fitness levels. Wine tastings are for ages 18 and up.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rioja wine tour with tastings and lunch

• Drive from San Sebastian to Rioja
• Visit first winery and taste wines
• Visit second winery and wine tasting
• Enjoy three-course lunch at traditional restaurant
• Guided visit to medieval village Laguardia

The experience

The drive from San Sebastian takes one hour and forty-five minutes, giving you time to settle in before the first winery. You'll visit two to three top producers in Rioja, each one offering a guided tasting of 3–4 premium wines paired with local olive oil and cheese at the first stop, then a walk through the winery itself at the second to see how the work happens before tasting their selection. The guide, an expert in Rioja wines, explains the winemaking process and the diverse types of grapes that define the region as you move through each stop.

Lunch arrives as a three-course meal at a traditional Rioja restaurant, with dishes expertly paired to the wines you've already tasted. After eating, you'll visit LaGuardia, a medieval village perched on a hill and ringed by a 13th-century wall. The guided visit takes in the panoramic views of the wine region from the village's natural balcony, and the afternoon light on the old stone makes the place feel like stepping back ten centuries. The whole day (tastings, lunch, the village, the drive) stays organized around the private guide and air-conditioned vehicle, so you're free to focus on the wine and the landscape instead of logistics.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your San Sebastian hotel.
• visits to two to three top Rioja wineries with guided tastings of 3–4 premium wines at each stop.
• a three-course traditional lunch at a local restaurant with wine pairings.
• a guided visit to the medieval village of LaGuardia.
• an expert guide specialized in Rioja wines.
• an air-conditioned vehicle.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (under 10)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by AZUL TOURS

Is this one for you?Pickup from your San Sebastian hotel means you don't need a car or a designated driver to spend the day tasting through Rioja's top wineries. The private guide handles the route, the timing and the explanations, so you can focus on the wine and the landscape.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (under 10).

What's the drive time from San Sebastian to the first winery?

The drive to Rioja takes one hour and forty-five minutes, so you'll have time to relax before the tastings begin.

How many wines do I get to taste at each winery?

You'll taste 3–4 premium wines at each of the two to three wineries you visit, paired with local olive oil and cheese at the first stop and followed by a walk through the production area at the second.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Yes, a three-course traditional lunch at a local Rioja restaurant is included, with wines paired to the dishes you'll eat.

What is LaGuardia and why do we visit it?

LaGuardia is a medieval village dating back to the tenth century, built on a hilltop and surrounded by a 13th-century wall. The guided visit shows you the village's panoramic views of the wine region and its historic architecture.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation from my hotel?

No, hotel pickup from San Sebastian is included, and you'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with your guide for the entire day.