Samaniego winery tour: Tunnels, openworks & wine tasting

Walk the tunnels, taste the wines

A guided tour of Bodegas J.F. Iradier in Samaniego takes you through the old winery, its tunnels and underground openworks, and ends with a tasting of all the wines and local products. The tour runs about 90 minutes with a live guide in English or Spanish. Travelers under 18 receive must instead of wine.

Step-by-step itinerary

Winery tour and wine tasting in Samaniego

• Visit old part of winery
• Walk through tunnels and underground draughts
• Tour current wine production area
• Taste wines and local products

The experience

The winery sits in the center of Rioja Alavesa at the foot of the Sierra de Cantabria, and the tour starts in the oldest part of the building before moving into the tunnels where the wines age. You walk through the underground draughts and openworks (the carved stone chambers that are part of the winery's history), then finish in the area where they make the wines today. A guide leads the whole route and explains what you're seeing as you move through each section.

After the walk, you sit down to taste all the wines the winery produces, paired with local snacks. Travelers under 18 get must (the freshly pressed grape juice) instead of wine. The whole experience takes about 90 minutes from start to finish.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the old winery building and the tunnels and underground openworks.
• tasting of all the wines produced by Bodegas J.F. Iradier.
• tasting of local snacks.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30, 12:30, 17:00 and 18:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (18 to 79 years) · Senior (80 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We will be waiting for you at the indicated time at the entrance of our winery, located on Calle Las Ventas 6, in the town of Samaniego.”

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

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Bodegas J.F Iradier

Is this one for you?The tour is a steady walk through the winery and its tunnels over about 90 minutes, so it suits anyone who can manage a guided stroll and wants to see how the wines are made and aged before tasting them.

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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 (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What exactly are the tunnels and openworks at Bodegas J.F. Iradier?

The tunnels and underground openworks are carved stone chambers beneath the winery where the wines age and have been stored for generations. They're part of the family winery's history and structure, and the tour walks you through them to show how the wines develop underground before moving to the modern production area.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit or have mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You walk through the winery and its tunnels, but the operator confirms there are no restrictions based on fitness, so the pace and terrain are manageable for most travelers.

Can I bring my dog or service animal?

Service animals are allowed on the tour. The winery is also pet friendly, so if you have a pet that isn't a service animal, check directly with the operator about bringing it along.

How do I get to Samaniego if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available nearby the winery, so you can reach Samaniego without a car, though you may want to check local bus or train schedules before your visit.