About this tour
Spend a full day exploring La Rioja's wine region with a chef-turned-winemaker guide who knows the landscape intimately. Visit three separate bodegas—one with a thorough walkthrough, two for focused tastings—drive through rolling vineyards, eat lunch showcasing regional cooking paired with local wines, and wander a medieval village. A 10–11 hour private tour customisable to your interests and pace.
Highlights
- In-depth tour of one winery plus tastings at two others
- Lunch featuring traditional Rioja cuisine and wine pairings
- Walk through a preserved medieval village
- Scenic countryside drive through vineyard terrain
- Expert host with winemaking background and local connections
- Coffee break to reset between tastings
What to expect
Your guide collects you in the morning and drives through the countryside, stopping at three bodegas across the day. The first includes a full production tour—barrel rooms, cellars, the lot. The other two are shorter tastings where you sample their signature releases. Mid-afternoon you'll eat lunch, either at a winery restaurant, a rural spot, or in Laguardia's town centre, with wines chosen to complement the food. After refuelling, you'll explore the village on foot—narrow streets, old stone buildings, the texture of centuries. Throughout, your host shares stories about Rioja's winemaking traditions and can adjust timing or focus based on what captivates you.
Good to know
Minimum two participants; solo travellers or groups can message to arrange alternatives. Gratuities aren't included. The itinerary is flexible—tell your guide your priorities and they'll reshape the day. Infant seats and service animals are accommodated. All fitness levels suit this tour.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.