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A vineyard with rows of grapevines extending into the distance, a clear sky, and distant hills. 1
A row of wooden wine barrels with a chalkboard sign indicating a 2016 vintage. 2
A person inspecting barrels in a storage area. 3
An underground wine cellar with stone walls and metal gates, labeled 'Boulevard de Martin'. 4
A vineyard with rows of grapevines and a distant view of a town. 5
By Local Experts Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €90 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Bodegas Marques de Riscal
    • 01340, Elciego, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Puppy
    • 66 Mazarredo Zumarkalea
    • 48009, Bilbao, Euskadi, Spain

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Bilingual group

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

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.

Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€90.00 x 1 Adult€90.00
Total
Price is €90.00
Until Thu, 3 Sept

Small group (English)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • 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 transport.
Language: This tour will be in English.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€216.00 x 1 Adult€216.00
Total
Price is €216.00
Until Thu, 3 Sept

Small group (Spanish)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • 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 transport.
Language: This tour will be in English.
Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€216.00 x 1 Adult€216.00
Total
Price is €216.00
Until Thu, 3 Sept

Private group (English)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • 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 transport.
Conditions: Solo travellers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€340.00 x 1 Adult€340.00
Total
Price is €340.00
Until Thu, 3 Sept

Private group (Spanish)

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • 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 transport.
Conditions: Solo travellers welcome; however, they must cover the cost equivalent to a minimum of two adults.
Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€340.00 x 1 Adult€340.00
Total
Price is €340.00
Until Thu, 3 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional guide
  • Inclusions
    Wine tasting
  • Inclusions
    Visit two wineries in La Rioja (just one in the Bilingual group option)
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick up and drop off (not available for the Bilingual group option)
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Private and small group options
  • Inclusions
    Lunch with traditional dishes and a glass of wine (not included for the bilingual group tour)
  • Exclusions
    Rain clothes and umbrellas

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised 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
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

La Rioja

  • 2h
Visit to the first winery and wine tasting

Bodegas Marques de Riscal

  • 15m
Stop at the Marques de Riscal viewpoint to see the winery from the outside and take photos (just for the Bilingual group option)

La Rioja

  • 1h
Visit to the second winery and wine tasting (not available for the Bilingual group option)

Laguardia

  • 2h
Arrival in Laguardia and lunch (lunch not available for Bilingual group option)

Location

Activity location

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    Bodegas Marques de Riscal
    • 01340, Elciego, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Puppy
    • 66 Mazarredo Zumarkalea
    • 48009, Bilbao, Euskadi, Spain

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