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La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
About this experience
Enjoy a premium day with our wine-tasting tour from Bilbao to La Rioja, designed to savour Rioja wines at their source and understand why this land, cultivated since Roman times, is a byword for excellence. With a local guide and private transport, visit two different wineries (one in the Bilingual group option), one small, one mid-sized—to compare traditional methods and modern innovations, stroll among barrels, and enjoy a guided tasting to identify notes of red fruit, vanilla, and spices. The tour continues in medieval Laguardia with cobbled streets, vineyard views, underground cellars, and a light pintxos lunch paired with local wines (vegetarian and gluten-free options available). No expertise needed, just curiosity, good company, and a taste for Rioja’s finest. Small groups and flexible options make it perfect for solo travellers too. *Private experience option available.
What to expect
Stop 1 · 2h
Visit to the first winery and wine tasting
Stop 2 · 15min
Stop at the Marques de Riscal viewpoint to see the winery from the outside and take photos (just for the Bilingual group option)
Stop 3 · 1h
Visit to the second winery and wine tasting (not available for the Bilingual group option)
Stop 4 · 2h
Arrival in Laguardia and lunch (lunch not available for Bilingual group option)
What’s included
- Professional guide
- Wine tasting
- Visit two wineries in La Rioja (just one in the Bilingual group option)
- Hotel pick up and drop off (not available for the Bilingual group option)
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private and small group options
- Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine (not included for the bilingual group tour)
Not included
- Rain clothes and umbrellas
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Private group (English)
Private experience: Private guide throughout the tour with tailored insights and explanations. Winery visits may be shared with other guests. Lunch: Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine. Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Conditions: Solo travelers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults. Pickup included
Private group (Spanish)
Private experience: Private guide throughout the tour with tailored insights and explanations. Winery visits may be shared with other guests. Lunch: Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Conditions: Solo travelers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults. Pickup included
Bilingual group
No accomodation pick up: Meet your guide at the Puppy (a floral sculpture in the shape of a dog) at the Guggenheim Museum. Address: Mazarredo Zumarka Bilingual: Our tour leader speaks Spanish and English simultaneously. Travellers speaking both languages are welcome. Group size: The minimum group size for this tour is 4 adults, with a maximum of 30 adults. Food or drinks: 2 glasses of wine paired with 2 tapas. Bus: The vehicle used for this tour depends on demand, and could be a bus or minivan. Description: In this tour you'll visit one winery and Laguardia, stopping at the Marques de Riscal viewpoint.
Small group (English)
Group size: Small-group tour up to 8 participants. Lunch: Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine. Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English. Pickup included
Small group (Spanish)
Group size: Small-group tour up to 8 participants. Lunch: Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine. Minivan: This tour will be operated with private transportation. Language: This tour will be in English. Pickup included
Meeting & pickup
- Meet your guide at the Puppy (a floral sculpture in the shape of a dog) at the Guggenheim Museum.
End point
- Meet your guide at the Puppy (a floral sculpture in the shape of a dog) at the Guggenheim Museum.
Before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A minimum of 2 adults is required, among all bookings, for the tour to go ahead. If the minimum group for carrying out the activity would not be reached, an alternative date or full refund would be offered. If your booking was below this number we will contact you at least 2 days in advance to inform you in case the minimum group size was not covered by this stage. Please feel free to contact us anytime to confirm the total amount of bookings for your tour date.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- If there are children included in the booking, three days before the tour we will contact you by email to confirm their weight and height and to select the appropriate child seat for the car.
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request. Please indicate your preference in the comments section at the time of booking so we can make the necessary arrangements.
- Not recommended for vegans.
- Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
- Under 18 years old are not allowed to drink alcohol
- Not recommended for vegans
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.