Excursions & day trips
Free Cancellation
Language:
English
,
Spanish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 Hours
Do this because
There's a guided walk through vineyards to learn about terroir and production methods
You can enjoy wine tastings featuring the distinctive whites and reds of D.O.C.a Rioja
Your experience includes a four-course Riojan lunch with perfectly paired local wines
What to expect
Treat yourself to a day of wine tourism with this wine tour to La Rioja from San Sebastian, a sensory experience across century-old vineyards, medieval towns, and traditional cuisine.Begin with a visit to family-run wineries in La Rioja, where you will walk among vine rows and vineyards, discover Rioja's terroir, learn about harvest timings, and follow each stage of production, from grape selection to barrel ageing. You'll then enjoy a guided wine tasting where notes of red fruit, vanilla, and spices emerge in the great whites and reds of the D.O.C.a Rioja.The journey continues with a four-course Riojan lunch and dessert: black pudding, piquillo peppers and chillies, Rioja-style white beans and potatoes, wood-fired lamb chops and salad, and Goxua (a traditional Basque dessert with cream), perfectly paired with local wines. Meanwhile, your guide will share stories of press houses, underground cellars, and customs that define the identity of this land. Afterwards, the unhurried pace and endless vistas of Laguardia and its viewpoints provide the perfect finale.With hotel pick-up and drop-off in San Sebastian, private air-conditioned transport, expert accompaniment, and an unhurried rhythm, this Rioja wine tour is an ideal experience for those who want to delve into wine culture without worrying about logistics.
What's included
Lunch
Guided tour
Wine tasting
Snacks
Hotel pick-up
Winery tour
What to remember
Accessibility:
The tour is not wheelchair accessible
Know in advance:
The minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years old
A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to operate. If the minimum is not reached, an alternative date or a full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number, you'll be contacted at least 2 days in advance. Feel free to contact the local operator anytime to confirm the total number of bookings for your tour date
This tour operates in small groups of up to 8 participants
If there are children in the booking, you'll be contacted by email three days before the tour to confirm their weight and height so that the tour operator can select the appropriate child seat for the vehicle
The food offered includes vegetarian and gluten-free options; however, there are no vegan options available
Provider
Local Experts Tours
Booking Fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation Fee
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins
Where
Meeting point:
Hotel/apartment pick-up in San Sebastian and 20km perimeter.